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Dynasty 17: Burning Suns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mc Mac Mophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mc Mac Mophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiyapairat closes the distance and pushes Mophy back into the ropes.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Mophy in his tracks for a moment.
Tiyapairat pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tiyapairat keeps control of Mophy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Mophy is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mophy takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat'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.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Mophy letting Tiyapairat take a breather here.
Tiyapairat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samak Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Mophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mophy is trying to break free.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiyapairat slows down the pace here.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat slowing the pace effectively.
Mophy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
Mophy being controlled against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiyapairat.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samak Tiyapairat.
Mophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiyapairat lands with a shot to the body.
Tiyapairat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mophy's calf.
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Mophy against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mophy tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Mophy back against the cage.
Mophy letting Tiyapairat take a breather here.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Mophy is rocked!
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Mophy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mophy seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat keeps control of Mophy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mophy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mophy is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat effectively controlling the action here.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mophy is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Mophy takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Mophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mophy up against the ropes.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat stalling against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mophy is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat prevents Mophy from breaking the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Mophy is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Mophy fails to land.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mophy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Tiyapairat prevents Mophy from breaking the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Mophy tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Mophy back against the cage.
Come on Tiyapairat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Mophy, taking a breather.
Mophy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat stalling in the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Mophy working aggressively here.
Tiyapairat prevents Mophy from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Tiyapairat to work.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiyapairat stalling the fight.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Mophy tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mophy working aggressively here.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat avoiding damage.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Mophy in his tracks for a moment.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat slowing the pace effectively.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Mophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat prevents Mophy from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Mophy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Tiyapairat prevents a body shot from Mophy.
Tiyapairat stalling in the clinch.
Mophy has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Tiyapairat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Mophy tries a body shot but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat blocks a body shot from Mophy.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Mophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiyapairat stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mophy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tiyapairat lands the left hand.
Mophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiyapairat instigates a clinch.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mophy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mophy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mophy's efforts to push away.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mophy tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Tiyapairat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Mophy working aggressively here.
Mophy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat stalling in the clinch.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Mophy tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the ropes.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Mophy in his tracks for a moment.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Tiyapairat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mophy misses with a body punch.
Mophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Mophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Tiyapairat is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mophy fails to land.
Mophy wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mophy takes an elbow to the temple.
Mophy tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Tiyapairat slowing the pace effectively.
Mophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mophy breaks the clinch.
Mophy is looking to land body kicks.
Tiyapairat rushes Mophy and presses him up against the ropes.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Mophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat prevents Mophy from breaking the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Mophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat looking to stall.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Mophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiyapairat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiyapairat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiyapairat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Come on Tiyapairat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Mophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Mophy wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat taking a breather.
Mophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat prevents a body shot from Mophy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiyapairat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mophy tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the ropes.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Mophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat stalling.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mophy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiyapairat stalling the fight.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiyapairat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Mophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Mophy in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat is trying to maintain a safe position but Mophy gets an underhook and turns Tiyapairat into the ropes.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Mophy tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the ropes.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat is trying to maintain a safe position but Mophy gets an underhook and turns Tiyapairat into the ropes.
Mophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiyapairat controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tiyapairat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samak Tiyapairat.
A low kick from Mophy is predictable there
and Tiyapairat counters with a head kick. That will keep Mophy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mophy throws a lazy right hand but Tiyapairat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mophy misses with the body kick
and Tiyapairat counters by clinching up.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat stalling the fight.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Mophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiyapairat is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Mophy fails to land.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mophy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiyapairat has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mophy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tiyapairat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tiyapairat is stalling here.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Tiyapairat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mophy up against the ropes.
Mophy tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Mophy back against the cage.
Mophy tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the ropes.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mophy up against the ropes.
Mophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat stalling the fight.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Mophy working aggressively here.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mophy up against the ropes.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mophy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat stalls.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Mophy can't break the clinch.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mophy's efforts to push away.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiyapairat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Mophy back against the cage.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Mophy, taking a breather.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mophy tries a body shot but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mophy wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mophy tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the ropes.
Mophy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiyapairat has double underhooks.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mophy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mophy tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiyapairat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiyapairat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mophy tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Mophy can't break the clinch.
Mophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Mophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Mophy being controlled against the ropes.
Mophy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Tiyapairat slows down the pace here.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiyapairat controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Mophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Mophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiyapairat controls his hands.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Mophy can't break the clinch.
Mophy letting Tiyapairat take a breather here.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Mophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiyapairat's elbow.
Tiyapairat stalling the fight.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiyapairat.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Mophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiyapairat avoiding damage.
Mophy tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiyapairat stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samak Tiyapairat.
Mophy throws a lazy head kick
and Tiyapairat counters by clinching up.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Tiyapairat prevents Mophy from breaking the clinch.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Mophy tries a body shot but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat prevents a body shot from Mophy.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mophy being controlled against the ropes.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Mophy wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mophy tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Tiyapairat slows down the pace here.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Mophy blocks it.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mophy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Mophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiyapairat's elbow.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mophy working aggressively here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiyapairat stalls.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
A head punch on the inside from Mophy fails to land.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Mophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiyapairat's elbow.
Mophy tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the ropes.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Tiyapairat stalling.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Mophy avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Mophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Mophy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
Mophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Tiyapairat controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat stalls.
Mophy tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Mophy, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mophy.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Mophy blocks the low kick.
Mophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiyapairat checks it well.
Mophy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiyapairat doesn't seem bothered though.
Mophy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiyapairat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mophy misses with a leg kick
and Tiyapairat counters by clinching up.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mophy's efforts to push away.
Tiyapairat blocks a body shot from Mophy.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mophy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tiyapairat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat taking a breather.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiyapairat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mophy avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Mophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Mophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Mophy has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Mophy fails to land.
Tiyapairat prevents a body shot from Mophy.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mophy managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat blocks a body shot from Mophy.
Mophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Mophy is trying to break free.
Mophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat slows down the pace here.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Tiyapairat to work.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Mophy wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mophy tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mophy avoids it.
Mophy tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the ropes.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tiyapairat slowing the pace effectively.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mophy.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat has Mophy pressed against the ropes, preventing Mophy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiyapairat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Mophy managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Mophy tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the ropes.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiyapairat trying to control the position but instead, Mophy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiyapairat into the ropes.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mophy's efforts to push away.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat looking to stall.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Mophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiyapairat controls his hands.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Mophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mophy tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Mophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Mophy tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Mophy can't find room to land a body shot as Tiyapairat controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A head punch on the inside from Mophy fails to land.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Mophy.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Mophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiyapairat's elbow.
Mophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat controlling the action here for a moment.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mophy tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Tiyapairat.
Mophy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Mophy blocks it.
Mophy pushes Tiyapairat back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Tiyapairat has Mophy pressed against the ropes, preventing Mophy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Tiyapairat is stalling here.
Mophy misses with a body punch.
Mophy is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Mophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Mophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice jab there from Mophy.
Tiyapairat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiyapairat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mophy.
Mophy throws a body kick the misses
and Tiyapairat counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Mophy is predictable there
and Tiyapairat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiyapairat clinches up against the ropes.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mophy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiyapairat has double underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Mophy takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is stalling here.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiyapairat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mophy.
Mophy working aggressively here.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Mophy, taking a breather.
Mophy tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat has Mophy pressed against the ropes, preventing Mophy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mophy takes an elbow to the temple.
Mophy wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mophy misses with some punches.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mophy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mophy.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat takes a shot to the head.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Tiyapairat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Mophy in his tracks for a moment.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
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.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mophy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mophy's face.
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Mophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mophy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Mophy, taking a breather.
Mophy takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mophy.
Tiyapairat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Mophy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Mophy tries to work over Tiyapairat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiyapairat controls his hands.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Mophy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mophy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiyapairat has double underhooks.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat blocks a body shot from Mophy.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Mophy is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Mophy has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Tiyapairat effectively controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiyapairat working Mophy over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mophy fails to land.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat wants to stall.
Mophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mophy is trying to break free.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Tiyapairat is pushing Mophy up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Mophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Mophy has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Mophy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mophy up against the ropes.
Tiyapairat has Mophy pressed against the ropes, preventing Mophy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiyapairat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Mophy 's eye.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Mophy won't want to take too many of those.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Tiyapairat to work.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Mophy avoids the damage to the body.
Mophy working aggressively here.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Mophy throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Mophy's ribcage.
Mophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Mophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Mophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mophy.
Mophy is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiyapairat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mophy working aggressively here.
Mophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tiyapairat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mophy tries to throw a body punch but Tiyapairat avoids it by throwing Mophy back against the cage.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mophy is trying to break free.
Mophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Mophy misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Mophy shrugs off.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mophy's defenses.
Mophy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiyapairat has double underhooks.
Mophy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mc Mac Mophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiyapairat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Samak Tiyapairat!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Samak Tiyapairat!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linvoy Primus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Linvoy Primus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Linvoy Primus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Primus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Primus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Primus throws a series of punches but lee avoids them all with ease.
lee misses with a straight left.
Primus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck lee on the side of the head.
Primus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from lee.
Primus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danga de danga de dang - Primus scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
lee with a jab.
It looks like Linvoy Primus has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from lee misses the target.
lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Primus is rocked!
lee throws a big shot that misses.
Primus is still on wobbly legs! Can lee finish him?
lee misses with a hook. Primus ducked under it nicely.
Primus seems to have recovered his senses.
lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
lee lunges at Primus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Primus's hand.
lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Mike lee has been cut.
Primus lands an overhand right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Primus.
A swing and a miss from lee.
lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Primus tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
lee misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee throws a looping overhand right but Primus ducks down to avoid it.
lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Primus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
lee is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Primus.
Primus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Primus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Primus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
Primus staying out of range there.
Primus stalks lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into lee's face. lee staggers backwards, shaken.
lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Primus counters with a one-two to the body.
Primus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Primus thuds his right hand into lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
lee misses the jab.
lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Primus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Primus is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primus looks to land a combination. lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Primus tests lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Primus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Primus.
Primus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Primus duly obliges.
Primus stalks lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into lee's face. lee staggers backwards, shaken.
Primus lands a jab-cross combination.
lee is rocked!
Primus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Primus tries to clinch but lee is having none of it.
Primus connects with a body shot.
Primus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Primus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Primus scores with a jab to the body.
lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Primus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Primus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch but lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Primus scores with a one two! lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Primus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Primus throws a combination. lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mike lee's cut is getting worse.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Primus does it's job there.
Primus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Primus finds it's way through lee's defenses.
lee swings for the body but Primus moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Primus - the referee stops the clock and lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Primus. lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Primus connects with a right hand. lee shakes it off.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Primus thows a body kick. lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Primus wants to clinch up but lee keeps it at a distance.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Primus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Primus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to lee's calf.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus lands a two punch combo.
Primus lunges at lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by lee's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primus.
Primus scores with a kick to the body.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Primus.
A head kick from Primus lands but lee takes it in his stride.
Primus scores with a spinning back kick!
Primus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed lee momentarily.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from lee misses.
Primus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Primus scores with a four punch combination!
Primus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Primus moves in looking to clinch but lee pushes him off.
Primus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Primus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Primus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of lee's head.
Primus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Primus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to lee's calf.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Primus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
Primus with a nice cross.
Primus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Primus both land. Nice combination.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch but lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Primus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mike lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
Primus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Primus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Primus lands a jab-cross combination.
Primus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Primus scores with a nice body kick.
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!
lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Primus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Primus. That one must have hurt.
Primus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Primus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Primus - the referee stops the clock and lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Primus. lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Primus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Primus lands with a slapping head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Primus lands a jab-cross combination.
Primus fakes the leg kick and cracks lee in the body.
Primus tries to clinch up.
Primus works lee's body with a nice hook.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Primus.
Primus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Primus with a hook.
Primus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Primus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Primus to score with a decent uppercut.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Primus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping lee at a distance.
Crunch! Primus slams his shin into lee's torso.
Primus throws a series of strikes that have lee backpedaling.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus tries to bum rush lee with a series of wild strikes but lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Primus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Primus throws a right and a left that lee avoids nicely.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Primus counters with a big head kick but lee shrugs it off.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primus scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from lee misses.
lee throws a combination that misses
and lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Primus.
Primus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus throws out a powerful jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Primus cracks lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Primus does no damage.
lee throws a hook but Primus avoids it easily.
Primus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Primus misses with a series of wild punches.
lee misses with a hook.
A jab from lee misses.
Primus is looking to clinch.
Primus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches lee on the side of the head.
lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
lee misses with a straight left.
Primus tries to bum rush lee with a series of wild strikes but lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Primus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
lee loads up on a big right hand but Primus slips the punch.
Primus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus clinches up against the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Primus wants to stall.
Primus keeps control of lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
lee is trying to break free.
Primus is trying to break the clinch but lee has him pressed against the ropes.
lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Primus duly obliges.
Jeez, Mike lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Primus.
Primus ducks under a wild hook from lee.
lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Primus lands a jab to lee's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linvoy Primus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Primus thuds his right hand into lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Primus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from lee misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch but lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Primus is just out of range.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Linvoy Primus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Primus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt lee.
lee misses with a jab to the body
and Primus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A telegraphed right hand from lee misses the target.
Primus clobbers lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
lee takes a swing at Primus's ribcage but misses.
Primus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Primus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Primus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping lee at a distance.
lee tries to move into range but Primus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
lee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Primus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Primus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Primus throws a front kick that sends lee stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primus wants to clinch up but lee keeps it at a distance.
Primus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Primus throws a combination. lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Primus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A left and a right from Primus both land. Nice combination.
Primus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Primus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Primus moves in looking to clinch but lee pushes him off.
A jab from Primus does it's job there.
Primus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lee.
Primus lands a glancing blow to the side of lee's head.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primus scores with a nice head shot.
Primus misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primus lets loose with a powerful body kick. lee will feel that in the morning.
lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
lee throws a jab when Primus was well out of range.
lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Primus counters with a series of strikes. lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
lee throws a hook to the side of Primus's head but Primus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Primus jabs lee right on the nose. lee blinks but takes it well.
lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Primus clinches with his opponent.
Primus looking to stall.
Primus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primus is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and lee has denied him.
lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Primus is looking to control lee's arms but lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Primus has his back to the ropes.
Primus has lee pressed against the ropes, preventing lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
lee is trying to break the clinch but Primus is controlling him.
lee has had enough of the clinch but Primus keeps him there for the moment.
Primus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but lee has him pressed against the ropes.
lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Primus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Primus is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Linvoy Primus.
lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Primus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
lee throws a jab when Primus was well out of range.
lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
lee misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Primus scores with a four punch combination!
Primus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Primus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Primus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from lee.
Primus is looking to clinch.
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Primus lands a jab to the head.
Primus misses with a few strikes there.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
Primus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Primus lands an overhand right.
Linvoy Primus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Primus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Primus lands a nice looking kick to the body. lee takes a step back to recover.
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Primus tries to clinch but lee is having none of it.
Primus stuns lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Primus.
Primus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
lee misses with a jab to the body
and Primus counters with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Primus.
Primus scores with a three punch combo!
lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Primus lands with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Primus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Primus lands a nice leg kick that just misses lee's sensitive parts.
Primus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Primus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Primus lands a two punch combo.
A big right from lee misses.
lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Primus.
Primus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Primus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Primus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Primus connects with a crisp jab.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
Primus wants to clinch up but lee keeps it at a distance.
lee throws the left hand but Primus avoids the punch easily.
lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
lee misses with a straight right.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Primus throws a shot to the body.
Primus throws a nice head kick!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Primus.
Primus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
lee stalling in the clinch but Primus improves position.
Primus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Primus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. lee really felt that one!
Primus is looking to slow lee down with leg kicks.
lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Primus.
Primus scores with a nice strike.
Primus scores with a kick to the body.
Primus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Primus cracks lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Primus lands a front kick.
Primus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Primus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
lee throws a hook but Primus avoids it easily.
Primus wants to clinch.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus lands a slapping body shot.
lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Primus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Primus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Primus cracks the inside of lee's front leg.
Primus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Primus digs a good hook to lee's body.
Primus lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Primus lands a head kick. lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Primus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
lee throws a jab when Primus was well out of range.
Primus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Primus.
lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Primus scores with a one two! lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus lands with an uppercut that bounces lee off the ropes and back into rage.
Primus is looking to clinch.
Primus looks to land a combination but lee avoids it well.
Primus tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Primus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lee misses with a body shot
and Primus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primus lands with a good body shot.
Primus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linvoy Primus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus tests lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Primus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big right from lee misses.
lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Primus. That one must have hurt.
lee looks to land a right hand but Primus moved out of range.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Primus cracks lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Primus scores with a spinning back kick!
lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Primus.
lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Primus staying out of range there.
Primus lands an overhand right.
Primus staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
Primus lands with a nice combination. lee backs away looking to recover.
lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Primus counters with a good low kick that lee was not able to check.
Primus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
Primus throws a leg kick which misses lee's front leg but catches the back leg as lee tries to avoid it.
lee misses with an uppercut.
Primus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Primus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
lee misses with a looping left.
Primus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
Primus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Primus.
lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Primus.
Primus throws a series of strikes that have lee backpedaling.
Primus scores with a spinning back kick!
Primus lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primus tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Primus moves out of range of the strikes.
Primus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Primus.
Primus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Primus both land. Nice combination.
lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Primus fails in his attempt to clinch.
lee misses with an uppercut. Primus saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Primus.
Primus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Primus connects with a single shot there.
Primus looks to land a combination. lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Primus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from lee.
Primus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Primus.
lee walks into a jab.
Primus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Primus lands with a nice body kick.
Primus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Primus scores with a three punch combo!
Primus cracks a nice hook into lee's ribs.
lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Primus digs a good hook to lee's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Primus as he connects with a hook.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Primus is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Primus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Primus thuds his shin into the meat of lee's side.
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Primus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from lee.
Primus looks to land a combination. lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Primus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from lee.
Primus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Primus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Primus.
Primus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Primus cracks lee with a good jab.
Primus lands a high kick!
Primus lands a two punch combo.
Primus slips a jab from lee.
A right-left combo lands from Primus.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus avoids the body shot from lee.
Primus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
lee slips a jab and a cross from Primus.
Primus tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Primus staying out of range there.
lee looks to land a right hand but Primus moved out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Primus tries to clinch up.
Primus lands a front kick.
Primus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Primus duly obliges.
Primus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from lee does it's job there.
Primus lands with a cross.
Primus scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Primus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch but lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Primus lands with a kick to the temple. lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Primus.
lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Primus circles away quickly and effectively.
lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Primus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Primus finds it's way through lee's defenses.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from lee.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Primus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Primus.
Primus works lee's body with a nice hook.
Primus lands a nice hook to lee's body. lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Primus.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Primus.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Primus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Primus dodges the punch combination from lee.
Primus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Primus looking to stall.
Primus works on lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by lee as Primus tries to tie him up.
lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Primus avoids the damage to the body.
Primus trying to control the position but instead, lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Primus into the ropes.
Primus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite lee's efforts to push away.
lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Primus has him pressed against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Linvoy Primus.
Primus slips a straight right by lee.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
lee throws a hook to the side of Primus's head but Primus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
lee throws an overhand right that lands on Primus's shoulder, as Primus tries to avoid the shot.
Primus keeps lee at a distance using the push kick.
Primus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus is looking to clinch.
Primus misses with a combination
and lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Primus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Primus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Primus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Primus.
lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Primus.
lee throws a hook but Primus blocks it.
Primus moves in looking to clinch but lee pushes him off.
lee throws a lazy right hand but Primus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Primus.
Primus connects with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Primus. lee shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Primus.
Primus lands a jab-cross combination.
Primus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Primus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linvoy Primus really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Primus lands a jab-cross combination.
Primus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Primus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Primus scores with a nice right hand.
Primus tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Primus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Primus throws a combination. lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Primus blocks a jab.
Primus moves in looking to clinch but lee pushes him off.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Primus defending well as lee loads up on a big left hand.
lee looks to land a right hand but Primus moved out of range.
Primus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Primus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Primus scores with a one two! lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Primus moves out of range of the strikes.
Primus stalks lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into lee's face. lee staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primus throws a combination. lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Primus scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Primus there.
Primus delivers a nice body kick.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Primus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Primus.
Primus lands a nice looking body kick.
Primus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Primus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Primus.
Primus throws a front kick that sends lee stumbling back into the ropes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Primus!
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Primus lands with a shot to the body.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primus scores with a kick to the body.
Primus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from lee.
Primus tries to clinch up.
lee drops his hands momentarily and Primus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Primus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Primus lunges at lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by lee's hand.
Primus slips a straight right by lee.
Primus defending well as lee loads up on a big left hand.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
lee misses with an uppercut.
Primus delivers a nice body kick.
Primus lands with a slapping head kick.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primus scores with a three punch combo!
Primus jabs lee right on the nose. lee blinks but takes it well.
lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primus.
The crowd cheers as Primus lands an impressive looking overhand right. lee doesn't seem phased though.
Primus connects with a single shot there.
lee throws a hook but Primus avoids it easily.
lee slips a jab and a cross from Primus.
lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Primus darts in trying to clinch
and lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
lee misses with an uppercut.
Primus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Primus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lee throws a jab when Primus was well out of range.
lee misses with an uppercut. Primus saw that one coming.
Primus looks to land a combination. lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Primus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Primus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Primus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as lee throws out the jab.
Primus stalks lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into lee's face. lee staggers backwards, shaken.
A chopping leg kick lands by Primus.
lee needs to keep his hands up - Primus had a free shot at his head there.
lee misses with a straight right.
Primus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as lee backs up against the ropes.
Primus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
Primus connects with a single shot there.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
Primus dips to his left and cracks lee with an uppercut!
Primus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as lee throws out the jab.
Primus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Primus slips under a jab.
lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Primus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Primus lands a jab to lee's midsection.
lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Primus tries to clinch up.
Primus throws a nice looking combination but lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Primus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Primus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Primus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Primus lands a nice looking body kick.
Primus throws a series of strikes that have lee backpedaling.
Primus throws a series of punches but lee avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Primus does no damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Primus was well out of range. Poor timing from lee.
lee missing with a left hand there. Primus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Primus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Primus lands a front kick.
Primus fails in his attempt to clinch.
lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
lee throws a series of punches but Primus avoids them all with ease.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Primus.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Primus.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Primus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Primus.
lee throws a series of punches but Primus avoids them all with ease.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Primus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from lee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Primus - the referee stops the clock and lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Primus. lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Primus looks to land a combination. lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Primus lands a really nice looking cross but lee seems unphased.
lee misses with a straight right.
Primus connects with a high kick.
Primus is looking to clinch.
lee misses with an uppercut. Primus saw that one coming.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus scores with a push kick.
lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Primus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primus fakes the leg kick and cracks lee in the body.
Primus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Primus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
Primus throws out a powerful jab.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Primus.
lee looks to throw the jab but Primus is out of range.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
lee misses the jab.
lee throws a combination that misses
and Primus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Primus finds it's target.
Primus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Primus is looking to slow lee down with leg kicks.
Primus is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Primus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from lee misses.
Primus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Primus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Primus was well out of range. Poor timing from lee.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Primus is looking to clinch.
Primus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Primus slips a straight right by lee.
Primus scores with a one two! lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Primus slips under a jab from lee.
Primus lands with a slapping head kick.
Primus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
Primus walks into a stiff left hand from lee.
lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Primus.
Primus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Primus connects with a looping right hand.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linvoy Primus dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
lee throws a lazy right hand but Primus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of lee's head.
lee misses the jab.
Primus closes the distance and clinches.
lee tries to break free but Primus pushes him back against the ropes.
Primus prevents lee from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
lee is trying to break the clinch but Primus is controlling him.
lee is trying to break the clinch but Primus has him pressed against the ropes.
Primus looking to stall.
lee has had enough of the clinch but Primus keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primus stalling in the clinch but lee improves position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Primus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of lee backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primus stalling in the clinch but lee improves position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
lee is pushing Primus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Primus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Primus scores with a decent looking hook.
Primus wants to clinch up but lee keeps it at a distance.
Primus thows a body kick. lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Primus.
Primus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Primus.
lee misses with a two punch combination.
lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primus works over lee's head and body with a nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Primus!
Primus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed lee momentarily.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Primus both land. Nice combination.
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!
Jab by Primus.
Nice straight punches there by Primus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Primus.
Primus throws a series of strikes that have lee backpedaling.
lee throws a hook to the side of Primus's head but Primus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Primus tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of lee's head.
Primus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Primus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Primus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Primus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Primus is looking to clinch.
Primus tries to clinch there but lee circles away.
Primus wants to clinch.
Primus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Primus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Primus blocks a jab.
Primus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Primus misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Primus - the referee stops the clock and lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Primus. lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Primus drives through and clinches with lee against the ropes.
lee tries to break free but Primus pushes him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lee wants to break free but Primus has control.
lee working hard to break the clinch.
Primus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt lee or not.
Primus wants to stall.
Primus has lee pushed against the ropes.
Primus prevents a body shot from lee.
lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Primus has double underhooks.
Primus wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
lee is trying to break free.
lee tries to circle away but Primus has him pinned against the ropes.
Primus stalling in the clinch but lee improves position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Primus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Primus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primus tests lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Primus scores with a head kick.
Primus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Primus lands a jab-cross combination.
Primus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Primus connects with a high kick.
lee throws a looping overhand right but Primus ducks down to avoid it.
Primus staying out of range there.
lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Primus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Primus scores with a one two! lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Primus lands a nice looking kick to the body. lee takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from lee misses its intended target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Primus thuds his shin into the meat of lee's side.
Primus doesn't manage to clinch there - lee circles away.
Primus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Primus throws a head kick that half lands.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus scores with the left hand. lee knows he should have avoided that one.
lee misses with a looping right.
Primus ducks under a wild hook from lee.
Primus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
lee keeps the fight on the outside.
lee looks to land a combination but Primus avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Primus.
Primus feints and then cracks lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow lee down.
lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
lee walks into a straight right hand from Primus.
Primus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Primus throws a series of punches but lee avoids them all with ease.
Primus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Primus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Primus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well,lee is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Primus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Primus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Primus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Primus.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primus staying out of range there.
lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Primus is just out of range.
The fighters circling - lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Primus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Primus scores with a kick to the body.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch but lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Primus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Primus lands an overhand right.
lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Primus.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Primus connects with a single shot there.
lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Primus.
lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Primus scoring well with a low kick there.
Primus throws a series of strikes that have lee backpedaling.
lee misses with a looping left.
Primus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Primus lands a nice looking kick to the body. lee takes a step back to recover.
Primus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as lee backs up against the ropes.
Primus lands a head kick. lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Primus wants to clinch up but lee keeps it at a distance.
lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Primus. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Primus.
lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Primus throws a combination. lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Primus works over lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Primus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Primus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
lee drops his hands momentarily and Primus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Primus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lee.
Primus is looking to clinch.
Primus blocks a jab.
Primus is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
Primus tries to close the distance and clinch but lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Primus.
Primus tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
Primus tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
lee throws out a loose jab but Primus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Primus scores with a punch to the head.
Primus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lee looks to throw the jab but Primus is out of range.
Primus lands with a good body shot.
Primus cracks lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mike lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Primus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linvoy Primus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Primus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Linvoy Primus!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Linvoy Primus!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Linvoy Primus!
Linvoy Primus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobrisio Herdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herdum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motorhead - Stay Clean. Jerry Thai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobrisio Herdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Thai!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai lands a head kick. Herdum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bobrisio Herdum has been cut.
Herdum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai tries to clinch but Herdum is having none of it.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Herdum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Herdum.
Thai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thai looks gassed!
Herdum throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Herdum seems to be stalking Thai here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Thai drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobrisio Herdum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses the jab.
Overeem throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon lands a big head kick that sends Overeem tumbling to the mat! Dixon takes a step backwards and waves Overeem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Overeem is rocked!
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Dixon. Beautiful body shot.
Overeem looks gassed!
Dixon misses with a kick to the body.
Dixon lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Overeem crumples to the floor! Dixon milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Dixon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pannoi Boon Ta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yousei Kobiashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobiashi has chosen Die Antwoord: Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Yousei Kobiashi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pannoi Boon Ta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yousei Kobiashi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon Ta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot by Kobiashi.
It looks like Pannoi Boon Ta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobiashi looks for the body kick but Boon Ta saw that one coming.
Boon Ta dodges the punch combination from Kobiashi.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kobiashi knocks Boon Ta out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yousei Kobiashi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayumu Hirohito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirohito has chosen The Vapors - I think I'm turning Japanese as his entrance music. Marcus Hughes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ayumu Hirohito!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirohito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Hirohito lands with a kick to the temple. Hughes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Marcus Hughes has been cut.
Hirohito staying out of range there.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hirohito closes the distance and clinches.
Hirohito breaks from the clinch.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Hirohito as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Hughes misses
and Hirohito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Hirohito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hirohito moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hirohito.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hirohito lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Hirohito takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hughes is rocked!
Hirohito throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hughes crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayumu Hirohito!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan MacFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KALJA KANNIT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duncan MacFist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KALJA KANNIT!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KANNIT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KANNIT throws a right and a left that MacFist avoids nicely.
MacFist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Duncan MacFist has been cut.
KANNIT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but MacFist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacFist scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacFist throws a body punch but KANNIT moves out of range.
MacFist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
KANNIT looks gassed!
MacFist lands with a thumping leg kick.
KANNIT stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacFist.
MacFist wants to clinch up but KANNIT keeps it at a distance.
MacFist throws a leg kick which misses KANNIT's front leg but catches the back leg as KANNIT tries to avoid it.
MacFist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KANNIT stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacFist.
MacFist scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from MacFist.
MacFist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on KANNIT. That did some damage!
Duncan MacFist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by MacFist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacFist lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacFist is looking to clinch but KANNIT is avoiding it.
MacFist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacFist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but KANNIT paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacFist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacFist.
KANNIT stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacFist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KANNIT stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacFist.
KANNIT takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacFist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacFist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on KANNIT. That did some damage!
MacFist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on KANNIT. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFist throws a leg kick which misses KANNIT's front leg but catches the back leg as KANNIT tries to avoid it.
MacFist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from MacFist.
A good leg kick by MacFist.
MacFist circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
MacFist wants to clinch.
MacFist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but KANNIT paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KANNIT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacFist. MacFist obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacFist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFist lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacFist delivers a nice body kick.
KANNIT chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacFist can pounce on him.
MacFist thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on KANNIT if he has to take too many more of those.
MacFist throws a head kick but KANNIT moves out of range.
KANNIT stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacFist.
MacFist tries to clinch but KANNIT moves out of range.
MacFist tries to clinch up but KANNIT circles away and keeps his distance.
MacFist throws a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacFist 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 KANNIT has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from KANNIT and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
KANNIT misses with a low kick.
MacFist fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from KANNIT misses
and MacFist counters with an inside leg kick.
KANNIT pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KANNIT takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KANNIT takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but MacFist pushes him off.
MacFist feints and then cracks KANNIT's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KANNIT down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT avoids the head kick by MacFist.
MacFist throws a low kick but it's checked well by KANNIT.
MacFist is looking to chop away at KANNIT's legs.
KANNIT tries to clinch up but MacFist circles away and keeps his distance.
MacFist tries to clinch but KANNIT moves away
and KANNIT moves into the clinch.
MacFist lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT keeps control of MacFist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT scores with a knee to the head.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
MacFist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist letting KANNIT take a breather here.
MacFist missing with knees to the body.
KANNIT's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head.
MacFist lands a knee to the body.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacFist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT breaks from the clinch.
MacFist slips under a jab from KANNIT.
MacFist fails to land with a series of punches.
KANNIT moves into the clinch.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks with his arms.
KANNIT scores with a knee to the head.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, KANNIT scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT working MacFist over with knees to the body.
KANNIT pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacFist takes the fight into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacFist is trying to break the clinch but KANNIT has him pressed against the ropes.
KANNIT tries to land knees in the clinch but MacFist avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacFist is keeping busy.
KANNIT is struggling to control the position.
KANNIT takes a knee to the side of the body.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT is looking to control MacFist's arms but MacFist gets an underhook and turns him. Now KANNIT has his back to the ropes.
MacFist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
MacFist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
KANNIT on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KANNIT makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
KANNIT throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacFist.
MacFist with a knee to the head.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
That's six 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.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but MacFist blocks it.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
KANNIT connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacFist's face.
KANNIT trying to control the position but instead, MacFist has worked for underhooks and has pushed KANNIT into the ropes.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacFist backwards.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT scores with a knee to the head.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks with his arms.
KANNIT blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacFist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from KANNIT.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist looking to stall.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from MacFist.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT manages to break the clinch.
MacFist throws a head kick but KANNIT moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacFist. That's going to slow KANNIT down.
KANNIT tries to clinch up but MacFist circles away and keeps his distance.
KANNIT tries to clinch there but MacFist circles away.
MacFist misses with a head kick.
KANNIT connects with a body shot.
KANNIT shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacFist.
MacFist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
KANNIT misses the shot to the body.
MacFist feints and then cracks KANNIT's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KANNIT down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacFist.
MacFist thows a body kick. KANNIT tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacFist scores with a spinning back kick!
MacFist feints and then cracks KANNIT's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KANNIT down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFist throws a head kick that misses.
KANNIT rushes MacFist and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
KANNIT throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
MacFist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for KANNIT.
KANNIT is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacFist is keeping busy.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
KANNIT lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT managing to block the knees to the body from MacFist.
KANNIT scores with a knee to the head.
KANNIT throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
KANNIT escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacFist throws out a leg kick but KANNIT moves out of range and MacFist only half commits.
KANNIT throws a sloppy head kick
and MacFist counters with a leg kick.
MacFist avoids the head kick by KANNIT.
KANNIT closes the distance and clinches.
KANNIT landing knees to the body.
KANNIT is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
MacFist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KANNIT has him pressed against the ropes.
MacFist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
MacFist connects with a nasty looking knee right to KANNIT's face.
KANNIT takes a knee to the side of the body.
KANNIT has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacFist.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
MacFist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan MacFist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan MacFist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacFist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duncan MacFist is winning the standup battle so far.
MacFist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KANNIT.
MacFist blocks a head kick by KANNIT.
KANNIT wants to clinch up but MacFist keeps it at a distance.
MacFist throws a leg kick that is checked
and KANNIT moves into the clinch.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacFist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacFist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
KANNIT stalling.
A short body shot lands from KANNIT as the two fighters clinch.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KANNIT gets a clinch.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
MacFist is looking to control KANNIT's arms but KANNIT gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacFist has his back to the ropes.
KANNIT managing to block the knees to the body from MacFist.
MacFist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KANNIT can do to turn this around?
KANNIT lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacFist is keeping busy.
MacFist lands a knee to the body.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for KANNIT.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KANNIT unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacFist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but MacFist blocks it.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
KANNIT landing knees to the head.
MacFist lands a knee to the head.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist scores with a knee to the head.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
KANNIT landing some nice looking knees to the body.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacFist throws a body kick that misses.
KANNIT throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacFist counters with a nice kick to the body.
MacFist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KANNIT blocks a leg kick.
KANNIT pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacFist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KANNIT throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacFist.
MacFist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KANNIT at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacFist.
MacFist scoring well with a low kick there.
MacFist drives through and clinches with KANNIT against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
KANNIT trying to land knees to the body.
KANNIT managing to block the knees to the body from MacFist.
KANNIT breaks from the clinch.
MacFist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KANNIT throws a sloppy head kick and MacFist moves out of range easily.
MacFist tries to clinch there but KANNIT circles away.
MacFist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacFist misses with a low kick.
MacFist tries to close the distance and clinch but KANNIT swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KANNIT wants to clinch up but MacFist keeps it at a distance.
KANNIT lands a jab to MacFist's midsection.
MacFist throws a push kick but KANNIT slaps the foot to one side.
MacFist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
KANNIT gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacFist up against the ropes.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by KANNIT.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from KANNIT.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
KANNIT wants to stall.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
Come on KANNIT - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT managing to block the knees to the body from MacFist.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT scores with a knee to the head.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
MacFist wants to stall.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
KANNIT stalls.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by KANNIT.
KANNIT connects with a knee to the head.
KANNIT on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KANNIT in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on KANNIT - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
MacFist tries to stall but KANNIT uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but MacFist blocks it.
MacFist putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KANNIT in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KANNIT misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacFist as KANNIT tries to tie him up.
KANNIT tries to land knees in the clinch but MacFist avoids the damage to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT leaning against his opponent.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
MacFist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by KANNIT.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but MacFist blocks it.
MacFist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but MacFist blocks it.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacFist backwards.
KANNIT looking to slow down the pace here.
MacFist lands a good knee to the midsection. KANNIT won't want to take too many of those.
MacFist is trying to break the clinch but KANNIT is controlling him.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacFist throws a low kick but KANNIT moves out of range easily.
MacFist tries to close the distance and clinch but KANNIT swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacFist lands with a good body shot.
MacFist throws a leg kick that is checked
and KANNIT counters by clinching up.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT managing to block the knees to the body from MacFist.
KANNIT blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KANNIT looking to stall.
KANNIT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacFist lands a knee to the head.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but MacFist blocks it.
KANNIT displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacFist up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
KANNIT taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
KANNIT managing to block the knees to the body from MacFist.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacFist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacFist missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for KANNIT.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT lands a good knee to the midsection. MacFist won't want to take too many of those.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT is struggling to control the position.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacFist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KANNIT lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from KANNIT.
MacFist with a knee to the head.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
MacFist takes a shot to the head.
MacFist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacFist with a knee to the head.
That's eight 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.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT lands a shoulder strike.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
MacFist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from MacFist lands but KANNIT takes it in his stride.
KANNIT goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
KANNIT doesn't manage to clinch there - MacFist circles away.
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
KANNIT tries to clinch but MacFist moves out of range.
MacFist tries to clinch but KANNIT moves out of range.
KANNIT tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacFist lands with a slapping head kick.
KANNIT closes the distance and pushes MacFist back into the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT lands a body shot.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacFist throws a nice head kick!
KANNIT closes the distance and clinches.
KANNIT missing with knees to the body.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacFist avoiding damage as KANNIT throws knees to the body.
KALJA KANNIT seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
KANNIT taking a breather.
KANNIT takes a knee to the side of the body.
KANNIT lands with a left to the head.
MacFist lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by KANNIT.
MacFist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for KANNIT to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KANNIT throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
KANNIT is trying to break free.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
MacFist lands a knee to the body.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but KALJA KANNIT will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Duncan MacFist's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
MacFist swings for the body but KANNIT moves out of range.
MacFist thows a leg kick but KANNIT checks it
and KANNIT counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacFist avoids it.
MacFist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
MacFist crunches a lovely knee into KANNIT's ribcage.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from KANNIT.
MacFist working KANNIT over with knees to the body.
KANNIT utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacFist wants to stall.
MacFist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacFist tries to land a front kick but KANNIT steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KANNIT doesn't manage to clinch there - MacFist circles away.
KANNIT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacFist. MacFist obviously looking to wear him down.
MacFist wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacFist stalks KANNIT and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into KANNIT's face. KANNIT staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFist tries to clinch but KANNIT moves away
and KANNIT moves into the clinch.
KANNIT lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
KANNIT lands with a left to the head.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KANNIT landing knees to the body.
MacFist missing with knees to the body.
KANNIT's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KANNIT avoids a kick to the body.
KANNIT moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacFist.
MacFist wants to clinch.
KANNIT is looking to clinch.
KANNIT throws a head kick that misses.
MacFist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacFist fakes the leg kick and cracks KANNIT in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacFist.
Duncan MacFist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacFist.
MacFist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to KANNIT's calf.
MacFist circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacFist lands with a kick to the temple. KANNIT shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
KANNIT throws a head kick that misses.
MacFist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacFist connects with a solid leg kick.
MacFist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! KANNIT crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacFist - the referee stops the clock and KANNIT gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacFist. KANNIT manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacFist looks to land a combination. KANNIT sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
KANNIT lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacFist circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacFist.
A head kick by MacFist misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
KANNIT wants to land a leg kick but MacFist is out of range.
MacFist tries to clinch up but KANNIT circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as KANNIT blocks the leg kick.
MacFist fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT swings for the body but MacFist moves out of range.
KANNIT checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacFist is looking to clinch but KANNIT is avoiding it.
KANNIT with a hook.
MacFist wants to clinch up but KANNIT keeps it at a distance.
MacFist throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for KANNIT.
KANNIT plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
KANNIT is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacFist rather than just go for the knockout.
MacFist tries to clinch there but KANNIT circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacFist.
MacFist scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from MacFist.
KANNIT blocks a head kick by MacFist.
KANNIT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KANNIT rushes MacFist and presses him up against the ropes.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from MacFist.
KANNIT breaks from the clinch.
KANNIT closes the distance and pushes MacFist back into the ropes.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
MacFist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
KANNIT's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacFist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by KANNIT.
KANNIT fails with an attempt to clinch.
KANNIT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but MacFist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacFist throws a head kick that KANNIT semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacFist.
KANNIT lands a head kick!
KANNIT moves into the clinch successfully.
MacFist connects with a knee to the head.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT tries to stall but MacFist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
KANNIT has MacFist pressed against the ropes, preventing MacFist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
KANNIT is trying to stall.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
MacFist landing knees to the head.
KANNIT on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KANNIT lands with a short shot to the head.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT throws a punch but it's blocked by MacFist.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
KANNIT landing some nice looking knees to the body.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KANNIT gets a clinch.
KANNIT managing to block the knees to the body from MacFist.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT stalling against the ropes.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacFist up against the ropes.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
MacFist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
KANNIT's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacFist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to KANNIT's calf.
KANNIT fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacFist is looking to clinch but KANNIT is avoiding it.
MacFist connects with a solid leg kick.
KANNIT pushes MacFist up against the ropes in a clinch.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
KANNIT leaning his opponent against the ropes.
KANNIT connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by MacFist.
MacFist is trying to force a seperation but KANNIT has the dominant position.
MacFist missing with knees to the body.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT landing knees to the head.
KANNIT works on MacFist's body with a couple of short punches.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
MacFist letting KANNIT take a breather here.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacFist scores with a knee to the head.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
MacFist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
KANNIT trying to stall but MacFist improves his position.
MacFist missing with knees to the body.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
KANNIT scores with a knee to the head.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but MacFist pushes him off.
KANNIT pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacFist swats away the attempt to clinch by KANNIT.
MacFist wants to clinch up but KANNIT keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from MacFist.
MacFist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacFist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacFist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFist is looking to clinch but KANNIT is avoiding it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacFist tries to clinch but KANNIT is having none of it.
MacFist throws a chopping leg kick but KANNIT manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacFist throws a leg kick which misses KANNIT's front leg but catches the back leg as KANNIT tries to avoid it.
MacFist lands with a slapping head kick.
MacFist throws a quick inside leg kick.
KANNIT throws a head kick but MacFist moves out of range.
KANNIT tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacFist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacFist. That's going to slow KANNIT down.
MacFist lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacFist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacFist thuds his shin into the meat of KANNIT's side.
MacFist connects with a solid leg kick.
KANNIT misses with a head kick.
MacFist lands with a thumping leg kick.
KANNIT blocks a head kick by MacFist.
MacFist throws a leg kick that is checked
and KANNIT counters by clinching up.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
KANNIT landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan MacFist clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan MacFist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacFist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFist misses with a body kick.
KANNIT misses with a body punch
and MacFist counters with a nice low kick that buckles KANNIT's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from MacFist misses.
MacFist throws a sloppy head kick and KANNIT moves out of range easily.
MacFist doesn't manage to clinch there - KANNIT circles away.
MacFist 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.
KANNIT takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KANNIT tries to clinch there but MacFist circles away.
MacFist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacFist tries to close the distance and clinch up but KANNIT swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacFist thows a body shot but no joy.
MacFist tries to clinch but KANNIT moves away
and KANNIT counters with a flying knee. Nice.
KANNIT takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
MacFist throws a nice outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
MacFist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KANNIT tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacFist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacFist throws a leg kick
and KANNIT counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacFist's knee momentarily.
KANNIT pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KANNIT stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacFist.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacFist. That's going to slow KANNIT down.
KANNIT tries to clinch but MacFist is having none of it.
KANNIT tries to clinch up but MacFist circles away and keeps his distance.
MacFist doesn't manage to clinch there - KANNIT circles away.
MacFist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacFist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KANNIT throws a sloppy head kick and MacFist moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacFist. That's going to slow KANNIT down.
KANNIT takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KANNIT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacFist misses with the combination.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but MacFist pushes him off.
KANNIT moves into the clinch.
MacFist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT controlling the action here for a moment.
KANNIT trying to control the position but instead, MacFist has worked for underhooks and has pushed KANNIT into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist takes a knee right on the jaw!
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
KANNIT is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
KANNIT throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
MacFist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist scores a nice knee to the body.
KANNIT lands a right hand.
KANNIT has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT working MacFist over with knees to the body.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT landing knees to the head.
MacFist lands a nice knee to the body.
KANNIT'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.
KANNIT looking to slow down the pace here.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT landing knees to the head.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
MacFist lands a knee to the body.
KANNIT unloads a knee to the mid-section.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
MacFist missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by KANNIT.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
KANNIT pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacFist scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacFist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but KANNIT paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacFist avoids the head kick by KANNIT.
KANNIT fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacFist looks to clinch
and KANNIT counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head.
MacFist is trying to break free.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
KANNIT is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacFist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacFist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by KANNIT as MacFist tries to tie him up.
KANNIT is trying to break free.
MacFist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacFist throws a series of punches but KANNIT moves out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT is looking to slow MacFist down with leg kicks.
KANNIT instigates a clinch.
KANNIT throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
KANNIT leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacFist.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist takes a knee to the side of the body.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacFist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but KANNIT is keeping busy.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from KANNIT.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
KANNIT throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacFist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KANNIT working hard to break the clinch.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacFist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacFist letting KANNIT take a breather here.
MacFist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KANNIT is defending well for now.
KANNIT taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacFist.
MacFist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
MacFist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT taking a breather.
MacFist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
KANNIT breaks from the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacFist!
MacFist throws a nice head kick!
KANNIT darts in and clinches MacFist up against the ropes.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks with his arms.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from KANNIT on the inside.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on KANNIT - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KANNIT.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacFist obliges.
KANNIT misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT lands with a left to the head.
MacFist scores with a knee to the head.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KANNIT lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacFist throws a leg kick but KANNIT sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by MacFist.
MacFist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacFist misses with the combination.
KANNIT throws a head kick but MacFist moves out of range.
KANNIT tries to clinch up.
MacFist feints and then cracks KANNIT's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KANNIT down.
KANNIT lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
MacFist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by MacFist misses
and KANNIT counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
KANNIT throws a solid leg kick but MacFist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at KANNIT.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacFist.
KANNIT chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacFist can pounce on him.
MacFist throws a leg kick that is checked
and KANNIT counters with a head kick.
MacFist tries to clinch but KANNIT is having none of it.
KANNIT throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacFist.
MacFist tries to clinch
and KANNIT counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for MacFist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from KANNIT, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by MacFist.
MacFist swats away the attempt to clinch by KANNIT.
MacFist swats away the attempt to clinch by KANNIT.
MacFist tries to clinch up but KANNIT circles away and keeps his distance.
KANNIT throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KANNIT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacFist. MacFist obviously looking to wear him down.
MacFist throws a nice outside leg kick.
KANNIT circles away from the clinch attempt.
KANNIT throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFist is looking to slow KANNIT down with leg kicks.
KANNIT takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacFist throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacFist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan MacFist had his way with KALJA KANNIT in that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan MacFist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
MacFist tries to clinch up.
MacFist throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacFist checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacFist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacFist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacFist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but MacFist pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacFist.
MacFist throws a head kick but KANNIT moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacFist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacFist clinches with his opponent.
KANNIT tries to break the clinch but MacFist is controlling the position.
KANNIT takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like KALJA KANNIT has been cut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
KANNIT misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacFist.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
MacFist scores a nice knee to the body.
MacFist looking to slow down the pace here.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacFist throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KANNIT takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KANNIT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacFist. MacFist obviously looking to wear him down.
MacFist 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.
KANNIT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but MacFist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KANNIT just misses with a punch to the body.
MacFist wants to clinch.
MacFist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacFist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KANNIT forces MacFist back against the ropes and clinches.
MacFist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KANNIT lands a knee to the head.
MacFist lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacFist scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from KANNIT.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacFist avoiding damage as KANNIT throws knees to the body.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
KANNIT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KANNIT has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from KANNIT there as he acknowledges the shot.
KANNIT clinches up against the ropes.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacFist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KANNIT blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
KANNIT scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by KANNIT.
MacFist lands a knee to the body.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist looking to slow down the pace here.
KANNIT softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
KANNIT wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
KANNIT throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacFist blocks it with crossed arms.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFist scores a nice knee to the body.
MacFist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
KANNIT avoiding damage as MacFist throws knees to the body.
KANNIT lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
KANNIT's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacFist throws a leg kick but KANNIT sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacFist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
KANNIT rushes MacFist and presses him up against the ropes.
KANNIT looking to slow down the pace here.
MacFist unloads a knee to the mid-section. KANNIT lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacFist looking to slow down the pace here.
KANNIT tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KANNIT misses with a knee to the head.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks with his arms.
KANNIT doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacFist trying to land knees to the body.
MacFist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on KANNIT - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacFist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
KANNIT's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacFist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt KANNIT.
KANNIT is looking to slow MacFist down with leg kicks.
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacFist.
MacFist lands a head kick!
KANNIT rushes MacFist and presses him up against the ropes.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by MacFist.
KANNIT breaks the clinch.
MacFist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacFist circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacFist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacFist is looking to clinch.
MacFist fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacFist throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
KANNIT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacFist wants to clinch
and KANNIT moves into the clinch.
MacFist scores a nice knee to the body.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacFist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KANNIT working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from KANNIT.
MacFist throws a knee to the head but misses.
KANNIT connects with a knee to the head.
MacFist misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. KANNIT obliges.
KANNIT working MacFist over with knees to the body.
KANNIT looking to throw knees to the head but MacFist is blocking nicely.
KANNIT lands with a right to the head.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the head but MacFist blocks with his arms.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT working MacFist over with knees to the body.
MacFist unloads a knee to the mid-section. KANNIT lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
MacFist takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacFist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacFist taking a breather.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT scores with a hook to the body.
KANNIT tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacFist avoids it.
MacFist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from KANNIT.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacFist looking to throw knees to the head but KANNIT is blocking nicely.
KANNIT with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
MacFist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacFist wants to stall.
MacFist tries to land knees in the clinch but KANNIT avoids the damage to the body.
MacFist missing with knees to the body.
KANNIT misses with a knee strike.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacFist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT scores with a knee to the head.
MacFist taking a breather.
KANNIT breaks the clinch.
MacFist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacFist avoids the head kick by KANNIT.
A good leg kick by MacFist.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but MacFist pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacFist.
MacFist throws a leg kick which misses KANNIT's front leg but catches the back leg as KANNIT tries to avoid it.
MacFist scores with a leg kick.
MacFist feints and then cracks KANNIT's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KANNIT down.
Good leg kick by MacFist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
KANNIT throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacFist, right into the meat.
KANNIT keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacFist, right into the meat.
KANNIT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacFist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as MacFist blocks the leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFist wants to clinch up but KANNIT keeps it at a distance.
MacFist circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacFist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KANNIT was well out of range. Poor timing from MacFist.
MacFist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on KANNIT. That did some damage!
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
MacFist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
KANNIT circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacFist scores with a leg kick.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but MacFist pushes him off.
MacFist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KANNIT tries to clinch there but MacFist circles away.
KANNIT tries to land a front kick but MacFist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KANNIT walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacFist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but MacFist pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacFist.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
KANNIT throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacFist lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacFist!
A slapping leg kick lands for MacFist.
MacFist thumps KANNIT with a low kick.
KANNIT keeps the fight on the outside.
MacFist forces KANNIT back against the ropes and clinches.
MacFist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacFist with a knee to the head.
MacFist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KANNIT has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacFist takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacFist tries a knee to the head but KANNIT blocks it.
MacFist putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KANNIT in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KANNIT connects with a knee to the head.
MacFist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KANNIT.
A knee to the head by KANNIT.
MacFist lands a nice knee to the body.
KALJA KANNIT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacFist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KANNIT avoids it.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacFist misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan MacFist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacFist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Duncan MacFist!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Duncan MacFist!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Duncan MacFist!
Duncan MacFist wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kobayashi Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muta Baruka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baruka has chosen Don't Stay In A Whiteman Country Too Long as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kobayashi Masato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muta Baruka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baruka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Masato takes a step back to recover.
Masato is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Baruka.
Baruka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baruka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masato's calf.
Baruka has managed to clinch.
Baruka with a knee to the head.
Baruka stalling against the ropes.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
It looks like Kobayashi Masato has been cut.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baruka'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.
A right hand to the body from Baruka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Baruka stalls.
Baruka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baruka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baruka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka stalling in the clinch.
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Baruka missing with knees to the body.
Baruka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baruka working Masato over with knees to the body.
Baruka stalling against the ropes.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka stalls.
Masato misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Baruka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baruka throws a push kick but Masato slaps the foot to one side.
Baruka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masato if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baruka is looking to slow Masato down with leg kicks.
Baruka has closed the distance and engaged Masato in a clinch.
Baruka misses with a knee to the head.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruka cracks Masato with a nice body shot.
Baruka lands a knee to the head.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka is struggling to control the position.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Masato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baruka avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masato takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baruka stalling against the ropes.
Baruka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masato's efforts to push away.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Baruka.
Baruka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baruka landing knees to the body.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Baruka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baruka landing knees to the head.
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masato being controlled against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baruka landing knees to the head.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka lands an elbow that stopped Masato in his tracks for a moment.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baruka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masato throws a hook but Baruka blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baruka.
Baruka throws a front kick that sends Masato stumbling back into the ropes.
Kobayashi Masato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baruka clinches up against the ropes.
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms.
Baruka connects with a knee to the head.
Baruka scores a nice knee to the body.
Baruka crunches a lovely knee into Masato's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baruka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from Baruka.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baruka as Masato tries to tie him up.
Baruka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masato up against the ropes.
Baruka lands a knee to the body.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Baruka is controlling him.
Baruka leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka managing to block the knees to the body from Masato.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
Masato avoiding damage as Baruka throws knees to the body.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka manages to break the clinch.
Baruka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka scores a nice knee to the body.
Baruka slows down the pace here.
Baruka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Baruka slowing the pace effectively.
Baruka misses with a knee strike.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masato is trying to maintain a safe position but Baruka gets an underhook and turns Masato into the ropes.
Masato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baruka is defending well for now.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Baruka lands a knee to the body.
Baruka lands a nice knee to the body.
Baruka prevents Masato from breaking the clinch.
Baruka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baruka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baruka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masato looks to clinch
and Baruka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baruka.
Baruka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baruka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baruka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masato avoids a kick to the body.
Masato thows a leg kick but Baruka checks it
letting Baruka counter with a right hand.
Baruka walks into a jab.
Masato throws a sloppy head kick
and Baruka counters with a nice kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masato misses the shot to the body.
Masato wants to clinch
and Baruka counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muta Baruka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Masato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baruka throws a body kick that misses.
Masato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baruka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masato.
Baruka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baruka scores with a push kick.
Baruka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baruka cracks the inside of Masato's front leg.
Baruka clinches up with Masato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Baruka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baruka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baruka misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato tries to clinch but Baruka moves away
letting Baruka counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baruka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masato. That did some damage!
A low kick from Masato misses
and Baruka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baruka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baruka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Baruka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masato avoiding damage as Baruka throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baruka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baruka as Masato tries to tie him up.
Baruka lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baruka is keeping busy.
Baruka pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Baruka missing with knees to the body.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baruka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baruka lands a knee to the body.
Baruka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masato takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baruka avoiding damage.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Baruka trying to stall but Masato improves his position.
Baruka avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Baruka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baruka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baruka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masato.
Baruka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baruka wants to stall.
Masato has had enough of the clinch but Baruka keeps him there for the moment.
Muta Baruka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baruka lands a knee to the head.
Masato wants to get back to striking at distance but Baruka won't allow it.
Masato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muta Baruka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masato avoids a kick to the body.
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.
Baruka is looking to clinch.
Masato misses with a hook to the body
and Baruka counters by moving into the clinch.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Baruka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baruka misses with a knee strike.
Masato can't break the clinch.
Baruka stalling in the clinch.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Masato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baruka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Masato.
Masato lands a nice shot that snaps Baruka's head back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masato thows a body shot but no joy.
Baruka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baruka darts in and clinches Masato up against the ropes.
Baruka is looking to control Masato's arms but Masato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baruka has his back to the ropes.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baruka blocks it with crossed arms.
Baruka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masato up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Masato.
Masato wants to get back to striking at distance but Baruka won't allow it.
Masato avoiding damage as Baruka throws knees to the body.
That's six 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.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masato missing with knees to the body.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka is pushing Masato up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baruka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baruka leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baruka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baruka prevents Masato from breaking the clinch.
Baruka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masato wants to stall.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baruka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baruka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baruka takes the fight into the clinch.
Baruka misses with a knee to the head.
Masato dodges an elbow strike from Baruka.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baruka scores with a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Masato looking to slow down the pace here.
Baruka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baruka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masato wants to break free but Baruka has control.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Baruka connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baruka as Masato tries to tie him up.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms.
Masato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baruka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baruka counters with a big head kick but Masato shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baruka throws a head kick but Masato moves out of range.
Masato misses with a body shot.
Masato tries to clinch up
and Baruka counters with an inside leg kick.
Masato clinches but Baruka breaks the clinch
and Baruka counters by clinching up.
Baruka leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muta Baruka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Masato's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masato misses with a hook to the body
and Baruka counters with a low kick, right behind Masato 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baruka.
Baruka gets a clinch.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baruka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Baruka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baruka working Masato over with knees to the body.
Baruka stalling.
Masato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Muta Baruka.
Baruka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baruka clinches up with Masato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Masato trying to land knees to the body.
Baruka pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baruka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baruka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masato up against the ropes.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baruka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato working hard to break the clinch.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Baruka.
Baruka misses with a knee strike.
Masato trying to control the position but instead, Baruka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masato into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baruka obliges.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Baruka.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms.
Masato trying to control the position but instead, Baruka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masato into the ropes.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but Baruka blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baruka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baruka avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Baruka stalls.
Baruka landing knees to the head.
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Baruka is controlling him.
Masato tries to land knees in the clinch but Baruka avoids the damage to the body.
Masato is trying to maintain a safe position but Baruka gets an underhook and turns Masato into the ropes.
Baruka landing knees to the body.
Baruka misses with a knee to the head.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masato up against the ropes.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baruka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Baruka avoiding damage.
Baruka with a knee to the head.
Masato looking to throw knees to the head but Baruka is blocking nicely.
Baruka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Baruka is struggling to control the position.
Masato working hard to break the clinch.
Masato tries a knee to the head but Baruka blocks it.
Baruka stalls.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baruka is defending well for now.
Baruka scores with a knee to the head.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but Masato blocks it.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masato wants to stall.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but Masato blocks it.
Masato trying to land knees to the body.
Baruka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masato avoiding damage as Baruka throws knees to the body.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Baruka has him pressed against the ropes.
Baruka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baruka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masato is keeping busy.
Baruka is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masato tries to land knees in the clinch but Baruka avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka digs a right hand into Masato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masato's gas tank.
Masato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Masato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baruka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masato's efforts to push away.
Masato stalling in the clinch but Baruka improves position.
Baruka leaning against his opponent.
Masato looking to stall.
Baruka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baruka working Masato over with knees to the body.
Baruka manages to break the clinch.
Masato tries to keep at a distance but Baruka has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Masato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Masato.
Baruka lands a nice knee to the body.
Baruka scores a nice knee to the body.
Baruka is struggling to control the position.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baruka missing with knees to the body.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baruka blocks it with crossed arms.
Baruka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masato darts in trying to clinch
and Baruka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baruka counters with a nice uppercut.
Masato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baruka clinches with his opponent.
Baruka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baruka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masato stalling in the clinch but Baruka improves position.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baruka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
Baruka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baruka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masato if he has to take too many more of those.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baruka moves into the clinch.
Baruka working Masato over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Baruka.
Masato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baruka landing knees to the body.
Baruka stalls.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baruka obliges.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but Masato blocks it.
Masato can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masato avoiding damage as Baruka throws knees to the body.
Baruka scores a nice knee to the body.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but Masato blocks it.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baruka is keeping busy.
Baruka taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muta Baruka really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Masato'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.
Masato throws a hook to the side of Baruka's head but Baruka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masato closes the distance but Baruka moves to the side
and Baruka counters by moving into the clinch.
Baruka avoiding damage.
Masato takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baruka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Baruka lands a nice knee to the body.
Baruka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baruka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baruka missing with knees to the body.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baruka obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Baruka with a knee to the head.
Baruka lands a knee to the head.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baruka trying to stall but Masato improves his position.
Baruka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Masato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Baruka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka missing with knees to the body.
Baruka trying to stall but Masato improves his position.
Masato wants to break free but Baruka has control.
Masato is trying to stall.
Baruka breaks the clinch.
Baruka misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baruka.
Baruka wants to clinch.
Baruka takes one to the chin there.
Baruka is looking to score with low kicks.
Masato misses with a jab to the body
and Baruka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Masato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Baruka lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruka lands a knee to the body.
Baruka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Baruka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baruka lands a knee to the body.
Baruka throws an elbow that misses.
Baruka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baruka.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baruka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baruka working Masato over with knees to the body.
Baruka stalling in the clinch.
Baruka lands a nice knee to the body.
Masato tries a knee to the head but Baruka blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baruka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baruka with a knee to the head.
Baruka controlling the action here for a moment.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masato breaks the clinch.
Masato wants to clinch
and Baruka counters with a low kick, right behind Masato 's knee.
Masato thows a body shot but no joy.
Baruka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Masato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baruka.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baruka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka working Masato over with knees to the body.
Masato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baruka scores with a knee to the head.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masato tries to stall but Baruka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baruka working Masato over with knees to the body.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Baruka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Masato missing with knees to the body.
Baruka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baruka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Masato tries to break the clinch but Baruka is controlling the position.
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Baruka stalling the fight.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baruka stalling in the clinch but Masato improves position.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baruka is trying to stall.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baruka looking to stall.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baruka blocks it with crossed arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Baruka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but Baruka blocks with his arms.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Baruka crunches a lovely knee into Masato's ribcage.
Masato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baruka is looking to control Masato's arms but Masato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baruka has his back to the ropes.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Masato tries to stall but Baruka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masato effectively controlling the action here.
Baruka connects with a knee to the head.
That's eight 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.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Baruka.
Baruka lands a knee to the body.
Baruka has Masato pressed against the ropes.
Masato is trying to maintain a safe position but Baruka gets an underhook and turns Masato into the ropes.
Baruka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baruka blocks it with crossed arms.
Baruka taking a breather.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Masato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masato tries to circle away but Baruka has him pinned against the ropes.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baruka.
Baruka is struggling to control the position.
Masato lands a knee to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baruka scores with a knee to the head.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Baruka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masato's face.
Masato stalling in the clinch but Baruka improves position.
Masato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baruka is defending well for now.
Baruka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baruka missing with knees to the body.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Masato stalling in the clinch but Baruka improves position.
Masato has had enough of the clinch but Baruka keeps him there for the moment.
Baruka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masato blocks it with crossed arms.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Baruka is controlling him.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Baruka has him pressed against the ropes.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muta Baruka dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Masato's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Baruka.
Masato lands with a straight right. Baruka didn't see that one coming.
Masato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masato throws a leg kick
and Baruka counters with a good, hard body kick but Masato shrugs it off.
Baruka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baruka has closed the distance and engaged Masato in a clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baruka stalling the fight.
Baruka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Baruka is controlling him.
Masato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baruka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Masato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masato checks a low kick from Baruka.
Baruka closes the distance and clinches.
Baruka controlling the action here for a moment.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Masato wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baruka.
Masato is looking to break free of the clinch but Baruka has double underhooks.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Masato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baruka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Baruka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masato is keeping busy.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Masato tries to stall but Baruka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Masato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baruka trying to stall but Masato improves his position.
Baruka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masato's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato is trying to stall.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Baruka with a knee to the head.
Masato is trying to break free.
Baruka prevents Masato from breaking the clinch.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Baruka controlling the action here for a moment.
Baruka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masato wants to get back to striking at distance but Baruka won't allow it.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Baruka has him pressed against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Baruka looking to throw knees to the head but Masato is blocking nicely.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baruka wants to stall.
Baruka lands a knee to the head.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Baruka leaning against his opponent.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Baruka managing to block the knees to the body from Masato.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka trying to land knees to the body.
Baruka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masato working Baruka over with knees to the body.
Baruka taking a breather.
Baruka pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baruka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baruka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masato blocks it with crossed arms.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Baruka holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Baruka managing to block the knees to the body from Masato.
Masato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baruka is keeping busy.
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masato has had enough of the clinch but Baruka keeps him there for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Masato taking a breather.
Baruka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baruka lands a knee to the head.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masato looking to stall.
Baruka missing with knees to the body.
Baruka tries a knee to the head but Masato blocks it.
Masato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baruka lands a good knee to the midsection. Masato won't want to take too many of those.
Baruka has Masato pushed against the ropes.
Baruka scores a nice knee to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baruka connects with a knee to the head.
Baruka misses with a knee strike.
Baruka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baruka avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Masato is trying to force a seperation but Baruka has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baruka.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masato missing with knees to the body.
Baruka taking a breather.
Baruka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masato wants to stall.
Baruka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baruka is trying to stall.
Masato just leaning against Baruka, taking a breather.
That's eight 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.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baruka just leaning against Masato, taking a breather.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Masato missing with knees to the body.
Masato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baruka avoiding damage.
Baruka with a knee to the head.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Masato looking to throw knees to the head but Baruka is blocking nicely.
Baruka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baruka is keeping busy.
Baruka tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baruka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masato looking to throw knees to the head but Baruka is blocking nicely.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baruka blocks it with crossed arms.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baruka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baruka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Baruka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.
Masato holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Masato managing to block the knees to the body from Baruka.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baruka blocks it with crossed arms.
Masato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baruka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baruka throws the kick towards the body but Masato avoids it.
Kobayashi Masato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masato throws a hook to the side of Baruka's head but Baruka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muta Baruka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baruka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Muta Baruka!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Muta Baruka!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Muta Baruka!
Muta Baruka wins by unanimous decision! Muta Baruka retains his lightweight title!
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