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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix). Dōraku has chosen Ides Of Light - Jucifer as his entrance music. Niten Dōraku told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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191 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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201 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dōraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturd Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dōraku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Dōraku blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Dōraku takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dōraku has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Dōraku strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr cracks Dōraku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dōraku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dōraku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturd Jr tries to avoid it but Dōraku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturd Jr to the ground. Sturd Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dōraku misses with a straight right.
Sturd Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dōraku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sturd Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dōraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dōraku.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku connects with a looping right hand.
Dōraku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku counters with a body kick.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dōraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dōraku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturd Jr defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
It looked like Sturd Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dōraku.
Dōraku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dōraku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dōraku throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Dōraku.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Dōraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dōraku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Dōraku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dōraku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Sturd Jr misses
and Dōraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Dōraku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.
Dōraku lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku throws out a leg kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range and Dōraku only half commits.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturd Jr sizes up Dōraku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dōraku throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dōraku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Dōraku - just one landing.
Sturd Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Dōraku digs a good hook to Sturd Jr's body.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
It seemed like Dōraku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dōraku blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturd Jr tries to work over Dōraku's front leg with a kick but Dōraku checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a series of strikes that have Dōraku backpedaling.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dōraku checks it well.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Dōraku misses its intended target.
Dōraku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dōraku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturd Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Dōraku staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dōraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dōraku counters with a single leg into guard. Sturd Jr didn't expect that.
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!
Dōraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Dōraku won't allow Sturd Jr to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dōraku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturd Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Dōraku landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dōraku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Dōraku down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Dōraku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dōraku throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Dōraku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dōraku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dōraku moves away.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturd Jr defends it well.
Sturd Jr cracks Dōraku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Dōraku counters with a low kick, right behind Sturd Jr 's knee.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick
and Dōraku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Dōraku off balance momentarily.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Dōraku checks it
and Dōraku counters with a shoot takedown. Sturd Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Dōraku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dōraku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dōraku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sturd Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku scoring with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dōraku connects with a decent elbow.
Dōraku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dōraku cracks Sturd Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sturd Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Dōraku cracks Sturd Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dōraku gets to mount! Sturd Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Dōraku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sturd Jr is looking to escape.
Sturd Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dōraku lands with a punch from half guard.
Dōraku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sturd Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dōraku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sturd Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku trying to control the pace.
Dōraku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturd Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dōraku.
Dōraku tries to pass to full mount but Sturd Jr defends it.
Dōraku trying to control from half guard but Sturd Jr is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niten Dōraku really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dōraku feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Dōraku throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturd Jr thumps Dōraku with a low kick.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Dōraku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dōraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. Dōraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Dōraku counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Dōraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Dōraku slaps the foot to one side.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Dōraku checks it
and Dōraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
Dōraku tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr is wise to it.
Dōraku tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dōraku can do to turn this around?
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Dōraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Dōraku's body.
Dōraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Dōraku shoots in and bounces Sturd Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Dōraku lands a couple of elbows.
Sturd Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr had his way with Niten Dōraku in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries to land a body kick
and Dōraku counters with a left and a right that stings Sturd Jr.
Dōraku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dōraku tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Dōraku down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dōraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku misses with a right hand
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Dōraku wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Dōraku. Those never looked like landing.
Dōraku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dōraku connects with a jab.
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!
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dōraku misses with a kick to the body
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dōraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dōraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot that sends Dōraku's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Dōraku.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku is looking for the big counter here.
Dōraku digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Dōraku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dōraku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Dōraku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dōraku.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr pushes Dōraku away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Sturd Jr there.
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Sturd Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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