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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Mongol as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws the left hand but Naoki avoids the punch easily.
Naoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Naoki misses.
Khan throws a series of punches but Naoki avoids them all with ease.
Naoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khan blocks a leg kick.
Khan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Naoki.
Naoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khan has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan jabs at Naoki's body.
Naoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Naoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Khan lands a jab to the head.
Genghis Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Naoki cracks Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Naoki tries to counter with a takedown but Khan is quick to defend against it.
Naoki misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Naoki moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan cracks Naoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naoki.
Naoki tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Naoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naoki has time to react.
Naoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan throws a hook but Naoki blocks it.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naoki motions for Khan to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Khan digs a good hook to Naoki's body.
Naoki drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Naoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Khan lunges at Naoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naoki's hand.
Naoki slips a straight right by Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naoki.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Naoki scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Naoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naoki misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Naoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khan trying to move into half guard but instead Naoki has managed to sweep!
Naoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Naoki, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Naoki jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Naoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Naoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Naoki defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naoki passes Khan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan controlling the position well.
Naoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khan is trying to control but can't.
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.
Naoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Naoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naoki is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Naoki is now in Khan's guard.
Naoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan trying to keep a closed guard but Naoki is proving a slippery customer.
Khan wants to control the position but Naoki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki thows a huge punch but Khan dodges it nicely.
Khan tries to roll over but Naoki keeps him under control.
Naoki slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Naoki has control of the leg.
Naoki trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Khan gets full guard.
Khan has his foot on Naoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khan is trying to control the position but Naoki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naoki postures up.
Naoki trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A good leg kick by Naoki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naoki.
Naoki loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Naoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genghis Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan cracks Naoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khan sprawls and moves away.
Naoki wants to slow Khan down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naoki lands a high kick!
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan feints the counter takedown.
Naoki is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Naoki counters with a right hand to the body.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Naoki ducks down to avoid it.
Naoki attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Naoki sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Naoki avoids it this time.
A big left from Khan misses.
Naoki attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Khan as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
A jab from Khan misses.
Naoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Naoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to bench press Naoki off him but Naoki keeps the position.
Khan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naoki's best efforts.
Khan is controlling Naoki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khan is trying to maintain the position but Naoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Naoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Naoki sits in half guard.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Naoki wants to pass the guard but Khan is defending well.
Naoki trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Khan misses.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Naoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takeshi Naoki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Naoki's shoulder, as Naoki tries to avoid the shot.
Naoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Naoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Naoki's head but Naoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Naoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naoki misses with a straight left.
Naoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khan with the counter takedown but Naoki avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoki throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Naoki misses with a leg kick
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan is leaning against Naoki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Naoki tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Naoki back against the cage.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Naoki ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Naoki shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khan with the counter takedown but Naoki avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
And Khan tries to counter it with a takedown but Naoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Naoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan throws a hook but Naoki blocks it.
Naoki attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
Khan misses the jab.
Naoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Naoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan lands a head shot.
Khan swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naoki moves away.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naoki scores with a push kick.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Naoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Khan keeping full guard, as Naoki tries to pass.
Naoki trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Naoki stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Naoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Naoki counters with a takedown into side control.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Khan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Naoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Naoki trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is pulling down on Naoki's head to control his posture.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naoki stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Naoki preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Naoki. Naoki gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naoki.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Naoki slips the punch.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan lands a jab to Naoki's midsection.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Naoki trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naoki winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naoki 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Takeshi Naoki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Genghis Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'I am not your father!'.
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