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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Sayonara (ranked 842 p4p, 45 weight class) and Edward Scissorhands (ranked 976 p4p, 52 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sayonara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Edge Of The Blade. Scissorhands comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Theme From Edward kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Scissorhands! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scissorhands throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range. Scissorhands misses with a hook. Sayonara misses with a looping left. Sayonara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sayonara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Scissorhands. Sayonara lands a nice looking body kick. Scissorhands scores with a nice body kick.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes. Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy. Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands. Sayonara swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow. Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sayonara scores with a spinning back kick! Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sayonara connects with a high kick. A swing and a miss from Sayonara. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Sayonara checks it. Scissorhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sayonara walks into a jab. Scissorhands slips under a jab. Sayonara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara. A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Sayonara moves into range and connects with a jab. Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Scissorhands motions for Sayonara to come forward. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Sayonara's defenses. Sayonara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A jab from Sayonara finds it's way through Scissorhands's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sayonara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scissorhands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Scissorhands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Scissorhands takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses. Scissorhands keeps Sayonara at a distance using the push kick. Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sayonara checks the leg kick. Good work by Sayonara as he checks the leg kick. Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range. Scissorhands throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range. Sayonara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target. Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sayonara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short body shot lands from Sayonara as the two fighters clinch.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Scissorhands wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Scissorhands. Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Scissorhands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sayonara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards. Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land. Sayonara lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land. Scissorhands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sayonara.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Scissorhands is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara lands a shot to the body. Sayonara pushes Scissorhands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sayonara blocks a body shot from Scissorhands. A left hand lands to the body for Sayonara.
Sayonara lands on the inside with an uppercut. Scissorhands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scissorhands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab. Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands. Scissorhands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sayonara to score with a decent uppercut. Sayonara punishes Scissorhands's body with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Scissorhands throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands walks into a left hand. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body. Scissorhands slips under a jab. Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks. Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sayonara's head. Scissorhands drops his hands momentarily and Sayonara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Scissorhands scores with a nice strike. Scissorhands misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely. Nice cross by Scissorhands. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sayonara. A chopping leg kick lands by Sayonara. Sayonara slips under a jab from Scissorhands. Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands. Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice shot by Scissorhands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab. Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scissorhands sees it coming and avoids it easily. Scissorhands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sayonara misses with a wild body shot. Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara. Sayonara throws a leg kick which misses Scissorhands's front leg but catches the back leg as Scissorhands tries to avoid it. Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara checks the leg kick. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sayonara throws a good cross that connects.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Sayonara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sayonara misses with a straight left. Scissorhands misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sayonara throws a body kick that misses. Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sayonara checks it well. Scissorhands cracks Sayonara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sayonara slips under a jab. Scissorhands throws a leg kick that misses. Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick nicely. Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands. Scissorhands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sayonara if he has to take too many more of those.
Sayonara checks a leg kick. Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sayonara is looking to clinch but Scissorhands is avoiding it.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Sayonara avoids it. A big right from Scissorhands misses. Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses. Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Sayonara's legs. Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scissorhands digs a good body shot into Sayonara's ribs. Sayonara moves into range and connects with a jab. Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sayonara throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scissorhands throws a low kick but Sayonara avoids it. Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch. Scissorhands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Scissorhands misses with a left hand and Sayonara counters with a body kick that stops Scissorhands in his tracks momentarily. Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy. Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara half committed to a counter leg kick. Sayonara lands with a shot to the body. A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet. Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sayonara blocks a jab. Sayonara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Scissorhands needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there. Scissorhands tests Sayonara's chin there with a solid looking shot. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks. Sayonara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet. A solid leg kick lands there for Sayonara.
A jab lands there for Sayonara. Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch. Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara. Scissorhands throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sayonara thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands only half commits to the counter leg kick. Scissorhands works Sayonara's body with a nice hook. Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sayonara is able to avoid easily. Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body. Good work by Sayonara as he checks the leg kick. Sayonara feinted there with a counter leg kick. Scissorhands steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sayonara. That one must have hurt. A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target. Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara lands a jab to Scissorhands's midsection. Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Scissorhands takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Scissorhands is breathing heavily. Scissorhands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scissorhands has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sayonara. Sayonara stuns Scissorhands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sayonara throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Sayonara saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Sayonara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sayonara. Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sayonara catches Scissorhands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks. Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sayonara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sayonara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Scissorhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Scissorhands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sayonara looks for the body kick but Scissorhands saw that one coming. Sayonara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Sayonara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Scissorhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scissorhands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sayonara. Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy. Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Sayonara. Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Scissorhands misses with a straight left. Scissorhands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scissorhands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sayonara has closed the distance and engaged Scissorhands in a clinch.
Scissorhands has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Sayonara swings wildly with an uppercut but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land. Sayonara lands with a short shot to the head. Edward Scissorhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Scissorhands avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Scissorhands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards. Sayonara lands a hook that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara. A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land. Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Scissorhands controls the action.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sayonara pushes Scissorhands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara lands with a light punch inside. Jiri Sayonara has scored more points in the clinch so far. Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside. Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Sayonara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scissorhands is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Sayonara. Scissorhands is still on wobbly legs! Can Sayonara finish him? Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands seems to have recovered his senses. A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara. Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissorhands's elbow. Sayonara digs a right hand underneath Scissorhands's ribcage. Scissorhands let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sayonara works on Scissorhands's body with a couple of short punches. A right hand to the body from Sayonara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sayonara. A right hook to the body lands for Sayonara.
Nice body punch from Sayonara. A knee to the head by Sayonara.
A right handed body shot lands from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Sayonara. Scissorhands scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sayonara tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Sayonara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sayonara lands with a light punch inside. Sayonara is leaning against Scissorhands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Sayonara as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sayonara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sayonara lands a body punch in the clinch. Sayonara lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a body shot. Sayonara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sayonara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sayonara lands a shoulder strike. Sayonara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sayonara works on Scissorhands's body with a couple of short punches. Sayonara pushes Scissorhands against the cage. Sayonara is working some dirty boxing. Sayonara pushes off with a quick right hook! Scissorhands goes down! Scissorhands tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sayonara moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiri Sayonara! In his post fight interview, Jiri Sayonara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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