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NFC 5 - Smith Vs Bernard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Overton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsung Wayard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overton comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayard's choice of entrance music: Savior. This should be fireworks!
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Overton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsung Wayard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayard.
Overton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Overton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wayard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overton catches Wayard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overton avoids the head kick by Wayard.
Wayard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Overton checks it well.
Wayard throws a shot from downtown. Overton moves away and avoids it.
Wayard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overton misses with a head kick.
Overton throws a head kick but Wayard moves out of range.
Wayard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overton ducks under a wild hook from Wayard.
Tsung Wayard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses
and Overton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overton.
Overton prevents Wayard from getting back to his feet.
Overton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overton stops Wayard from standing up.
Overton trying to control but Wayard is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Overton.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Overton throws a nice looking combination but Wayard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayard enables Overton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wayard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Overton is controlling him.
Overton wants to control from the top but Wayard keeps moving.
Overton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wayard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Overton won't allow Wayard to get back to his feet.
Overton controlling from the top position.
Eric Overton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
Overton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wayard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick
and Overton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overton not doing much here.
Overton prevents Wayard from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayard is staying active underneath Overton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Overton content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Overton just wasn't active enough.
Nice body kick there by Overton.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Overton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overton throws a right and a left that Wayard avoids nicely.
Overton throws a right hand that Wayard ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayard also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Overton scores with a four punch combination!
Overton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Overton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayard is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overton prevents Wayard from getting back to his feet.
Wayard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wayard lands a head kick. Overton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Overton scores a takedown into full mount!
Overton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wayard really wants to buck Overton off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Overton.
Overton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wayard is looking to escape.
Overton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Overton dominated that round.
That's time! Overton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Overton moves out of range easily.
Wayard looks to land a left hand but Overton moved out of range nicely.
Overton slips a straight right by Wayard.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses
and Overton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overton.
Overton works over Wayard with some ground and pound from guard.
Overton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayard is looking to stand up but Overton isn't so interested in that idea.
Overton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overton stops Wayard from standing up.
Wayard keeping moving, preventing Overton from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Overton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Overton throws a series of punches but Wayard moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayard throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Overton!
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Eric Overton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Overton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Overton trying to control the action but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
Overton trying to control the action but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Wayard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Overton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Overton trying to control the position but Wayard is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Overton is looking to take a break and control but Wayard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Overton.
Overton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard misses with a straight right.
Wayard throws a hook to the side of Overton's head but Overton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Overton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Overton showed some decent athleticism there.
Wayard pushes Overton off looking to stand but Overton dives back in and keeps control.
Wayard is refusing to be controlled, as Overton sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayard is trying to stand up here but Overton is controlling him well.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wayard pushes Overton off looking to stand but Overton dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Overton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wayard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Overton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overton trying to control but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Overton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overton won't allow Wayard to get back to his feet.
Overton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Overton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Overton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overton misses with a few strikes there.
Wayard throws a lazy head kick
and Overton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wayard won't be happy with that.
Wayard seems a little lost for a moment, as Overton dominates the positioning.
Wayard is pushing Overton's head away, looking to escape. Overton manages to hold on to the position though.
Overton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Overton is looking to take a break and control but Wayard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
Wayard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eric Overton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overton trying to control the position but Wayard is working away.
Overton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wayard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wayard seems a little lost for a moment, as Overton dominates the positioning.
Wayard pushes Overton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Overton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wayard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You can see the frustration on Wayard's face as Overton controls the position.
Overton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tsung Wayard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wayard is trying to get back to his feet.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
Wayard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Overton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Overton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wayard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Overton is looking to take a break and control but Wayard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayard is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Overton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Overton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
Wayard tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Wayard is not content to let Overton control the position.
Wayard tries to escape but Overton is in control.
Overton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wayard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Overton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Overton trying to control the action but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
Wayard throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet but Overton is dominant here and he's now got Wayard's back!
Eric Overton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overton tries to get the hooks in deep but Wayard pushed the leg off.
Wayard is trying to stand back up.
Wayard covering up well under a series of strikes from Overton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overton tries to get the hooks in deep but Wayard pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Overton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Overton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Twain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twain has chosen Insane Clown Posse - In Yo Face as his entrance music. Mark Twain will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Twain!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twain tries to sprawl but Doe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Twain is trying to stand.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Twain defends it.
Doe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Twain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Twain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Doe is looking to stall here but Twain recovers full guard.
Doe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Twain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doe cracks Twain with a solid left hand.
Doe with a nice head shot there.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Twain is keeping the position.
Doe trying to control but Twain is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doe prevents Twain from getting back to his feet.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Twain is keeping the position.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Doe wants to control from the top but Twain keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Twain is looking to stand up but Doe isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to work some ground and pound but Twain has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Twain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe lands a couple of digs.
Doe trying to control but Twain is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Doe chips away with some ground and pound.
Doe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Twain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doe is controlling him.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Twain wants to stand up but Doe is controlling him.
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.
Doe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doe throwing strikes from guard but Twain blocks nicely.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Twain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Twain is keeping the position for now.
Doe trying to control but Twain is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doe postures up in Twain's guard and throws a big left but Twain blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
That's time! Doe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Twain throws a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doe dives in and grabs Twain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Twain pushes down on Doe's head and hops out.
Twain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Twain connects with a high kick.
Twain stuffs the takedown attempt from Doe. Doe gets slowly back to his feet.
Twain connects with a high kick.
Twain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doe.
Twain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Twain swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe shoots in for a double leg but Twain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Twain lands with a kick to the temple. Doe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Twain scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from Twain lands but Doe takes it in his stride.
Doe shoots in looking for a takedown. Twain tries to sprawl out of it but Doe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Twain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Twain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Twain lands a head kick. Doe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Twain throws a nice head kick!
Twain lands with a slapping head kick.
Doe is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Doe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Twain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circle, before Twain throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Doe's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Twain lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mark Twain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Baer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Baer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anton LaVey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Baer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baer has a takedown stuffed.
LaVey takes the fight into the clinch.
LaVey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baer tries a head kick but it misses.
LaVey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaVey drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaVey is on top in guard.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Baer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaVey pushes down on Baer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LaVey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Baer to stand up.
LaVey clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baer prevents it.
LaVey can't get the takedown.
LaVey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Baer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton LaVey.
LaVey is working for takedown but Baer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LaVey wants a takedown but no success here.
LaVey tries for a takedown but Baer manages to get underhooks.
Baer is trying to maintain a safe position but LaVey gets an underhook and turns Baer into the cage.
LaVey tries to score a body lock takedown but Baer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaVey breaks the clinch.
LaVey throws a sloppy head kick
and Baer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LaVey looks gassed!
Baer checks the leg kick.
LaVey is looking to clinch.
LaVey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baer wants to clinch but LaVey slips to the side
and LaVey counters with a single leg into guard. Baer didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaVey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LaVey, into his guard.
LaVey looking to control.
LaVey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaVey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baer trying to stand up but can't free himself from LaVey's guard.
Baer gets to his feet - LaVey follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey dodges the punch combination from Baer.
Baer avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaVey scores with a three punch combo!
LaVey throws a head kick that misses.
Baer closes the distance but LaVey moves to the side
and LaVey counters with a good low kick that Baer was not able to check.
LaVey throws a right and a left that Baer avoids nicely.
Baer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaVey as he jumps to the side.
Baer closes the distance looking to clinch
and LaVey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaVey tries to free his leg and advance position but Baer is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baer controls LaVey momentarily but LaVey frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaVey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baer is keeping the position for now.
LaVey wants to control from the top but Baer keeps moving.
LaVey looking to sit in guard and control but Baer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaVey trying to keep a closed guard but Baer is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton LaVey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baer slips a jab and a cross from LaVey.
LaVey scores with a decent looking hook.
Baer tries to score a power double leg takedown but LaVey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baer somewhat.
Baer fails to land the takedown.
LaVey takes the fight into the clinch.
LaVey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaVey has Baer pressed against the cage, preventing Baer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaVey has had enough of the clinch but Baer keeps him there for the moment.
LaVey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Max Baer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton LaVey.
LaVey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baer wants to get back to striking at distance but LaVey won't allow it.
Baer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LaVey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaVey throws a head kick but Baer moves out of range.
LaVey is breathing heavily.
Baer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LaVey misses with a low kick.
Baer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baer wants it to stay on the feet.
Baer closes the distance and clinches.
LaVey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baer prevents it.
LaVey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baer has him pressed against the cage.
Baer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaVey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaVey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baer tries to land a knee to the head but LaVey blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baer just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaVey's brow.
LaVey prevents Baer from breaking the clinch.
Baer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaVey is looking to land body kicks.
Baer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaVey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaVey scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaVey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaVey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LaVey wants to control from the top but Baer keeps moving.
LaVey chips away with some ground and pound.
LaVey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaVey trying to control but Baer is working from the bottom.
Baer looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaVey is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaVey looking to pass the guard.
LaVey slips nicely into half guard.
LaVey is trying to control the action in half guard but Baer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton LaVey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
LaVey darts in and clinches Baer up against the cage.
LaVey tries for a takedown but Baer manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baer just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaVey's brow.
LaVey keeps control of Baer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaVey is working for takedown but Baer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaVey has him pressed against the cage.
LaVey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
LaVey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
LaVey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LaVey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LaVey lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaVey can't control as he wanted to and Baer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baer.
Anton LaVey has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaVey wants to free his trapped foot but Baer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LaVey is trying to control the action in half guard but Baer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baer trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaVey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Baer reverses the position - he's now on top in LaVey's guard.
LaVey pushes Baer off and scrambles back to his feet.
LaVey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baer avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaVey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaVey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Max Baer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton LaVey.
A head kick misses from LaVey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaVey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaVey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baer as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from LaVey. Those never looked like landing.
Baer leaves LaVey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baer is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaVey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaVey throws the kick towards the body but Baer avoids it.
Baer misses with the combination.
A punch combination from LaVey misses.
Max Baer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baer instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaVey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baer prevents it.
Baer tries to break free but LaVey pushes him back against the cage.
Baer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LaVey.
LaVey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anton LaVey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baer misses with a knee strike.
LaVey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baer regains guard.
Baer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baer keeping full guard, as LaVey tries to pass.
Max Baer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton LaVey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaVey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton LaVey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ko master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Md Erwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Md Erwan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ko master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Md Erwan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from master.
master has taken the fight to the clinch.
master tries to break free but Erwan pushes him back against the cage.
Erwan has master pressed against the cage, preventing master from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
master is pressed up against the cage. Erwan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag master down to the mat. master avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erwan shoots in looking for a takedown but master manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erwan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erwan defending well as master loads up on a big left hand.
master closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on master's face as he tries to break the clinch.
master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
master shoots for a double leg takedown but Erwan sprawls well. He's pushed master's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erwan shoots and misses
and master counters with a nice kick to the body.
ko master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Md Erwan.
Erwan looks gassed!
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!
Erwan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from master. That one must have hurt.
Erwan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
master swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Md Erwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from master.
master blocks a jab.
master fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Erwan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from master - the referee stops the clock and Erwan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says master. Erwan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Erwan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and master connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from master.
Erwan tries for a takedown but master circles away easily
and master counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
master is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
master moves into the clinch.
master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erwan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Erwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and master counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erwan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erwan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
master defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erwan.
Erwan with a poor takedown
and master counters with a body kick.
master connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Erwan with a lazy takedown attempt
and master counters with a good, hard body kick but Erwan shrugs it off.
Erwan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from master.
Erwan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from master finds it's way round the side to connect with Erwan's head.
Erwan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and master counters with a left to the body.
Erwan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and master counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwan wriggles free and stands up.
master misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwan tries to clinch
and master counters with a single leg into guard. Erwan didn't expect that.
Erwan wants to sweep but no luck.
master missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Erwan looking for a sweep. Not yet Erwan, not yet.
master makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erwan wants to stand but master is controlling the position.
Erwan looking to hit a scissor sweep but master is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwan wants to stand but master is controlling the position.
master wants to get up but he can't break Erwan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Erwan wriggles free and stands up.
Erwan with a lazy takedown attempt
and master counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by master.
master can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Erwan wants a takedown.
master breaks the clinch.
Erwan with a lazy takedown attempt
and master connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ko master dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
master explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Erwan with a poor takedown
and master counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Erwan!
Erwan is trying desperately to improve position.
master avoids the attempt from Erwan to control.
Erwan is desperately trying to improve his position but master has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erwan regains half guard.
Erwan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
master stopping the sweep attempt from Erwan.
master is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erwan can do to turn this around?
master decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Erwan shoots and misses
and master counters with a head kick. That will keep Erwan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A jab from master misses.
Erwan stalks master and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into master's face. master staggers backwards, shaken.
Erwan is trying desperately to land a takedown but master is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Erwan.
Erwan tries to clinch up
and master counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
master thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erwan gets full guard.
master landing with the ground and pound.
master stands and steps away. Erwan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
master scores with a kick to the body.
Erwan tries for a takedown but master circles away easily
and master counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ko master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Md Erwan.
master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erwan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erwan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
master fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwan manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwan tries for a takedown but master circles away easily
and master counters with a stiff right hand.
Erwan fails with a takedown attempt.
master looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erwan with a lazy takedown attempt
and master counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Erwan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but master scores with a couple of nice shots.
Erwan gets back to full guard.
master throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erwan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ko master overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erwan looking to hit a scissor sweep but master is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
master wants to get up but he can't break Erwan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
master throwing strikes from guard but Erwan blocks nicely.
Erwan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erwan is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erwan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ko master dominated that second round.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from master.
Erwan throws a sloppy head kick and master moves out of range easily.
master darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Erwan wants to control but master is keeping busy and won't allow it.
master not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erwan manages to get to full guard.
Erwan wants to stand up but master is controlling him.
master throwing strikes from guard but Erwan blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
master postures up.
Erwan 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.
Erwan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erwan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for master!
Erwan with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erwan unloading with bombs!
Erwan landing strikes from the mount.
Erwan cracks master with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
master tries to lock up and control but Erwan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Erwan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Erwan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Erwan is landing with some decent strikes but master is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Erwan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for master because Erwan loaded up on that one.
master defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Erwan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
master keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
master is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Erwan wants to control the pace but master is squirming around nicely.
master is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Erwan wants to control the pace but master is squirming around nicely.
Erwan has control of master's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and master regains control of the situation pretty easily.
master somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Md Erwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ko master is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erwan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Md Erwan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well master has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ko master!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ololoshenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Ololoshenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Ololoshenkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ololoshenkov.
Takamura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ololoshenkov clinches with his opponent.
Ololoshenkov wants to break free but Takamura has control.
The referee calls for Ololoshenkov to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ololoshenkov.
Ololoshenkov presses Takamura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ololoshenkov pushes Takamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ololoshenkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ololoshenkov sends Takamura crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ololoshenkov is motioning to the referee to let Takamura up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Takamura is rocked!
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ololoshenkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Ololoshenkov finish him?
Ololoshenkov connects with a superb combination that knocks Takamura out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ololoshenkov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Takamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Ololoshenkov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Globus - Europa (Instrumental Version) . Peppu Reiska MacDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
145 lbs
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21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Li gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacDonald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
MacDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
MacDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
MacDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald feints and as Li raises his hands in defense, MacDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacDonald stacks Li on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacDonald!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li looks gassed!
MacDonald lands a nice forearm strike.
MacDonald landing a few strikes.
MacDonald cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Li is trying to escape the position but MacDonald is controlling the position.
Li is trying to work for a sweep but MacDonald has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MacDonald with shots to the head and body - Li looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
MacDonald breaks from Li's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Li is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald drops a big elbow. That's hurt Li! More shots from MacDonald and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leary comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Patrick Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Morgan Punch!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punch swats away the attempt to clinch by Leary.
Punch throws a shot from downtown. Leary moves away and avoids it.
Morgan Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Punch misses.
Punch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Patrick Leary has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leary. Punch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leary throws a nice looking combination but Punch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punch.
Punch misses the shot to the body.
Leary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punch.
Punch misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Punch coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Punch.
Punch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leary throws a head kick that misses.
Leary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leary moves away.
Punch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leary throws a front kick aimed at Punch's knee but Punch avoids it well.
Punch misses with a looping left.
Punch misses with a wild body shot.
Punch connects with a right that clearly hurt Leary. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Punch proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Leary collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Punch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ma Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ma Chao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Pot!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chao.
Pot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pot looks to land a right hand but Chao moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chao circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Pot misses.
Chao looks for a takedown but Pot sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot throws a hook to the side of Chao's head but Chao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chao dives in and grabs Pot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pot pushes down on Chao's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ma Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Pot 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.
Pot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chao tries to clinch up but Pot circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pot throws a right and a left that Chao avoids nicely.
Chao looks for a takedown but Pot sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chao fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ma Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot throws a looping overhand right but Chao ducks down to avoid it.
Chao dodges the punch combination from Pot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pot misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Pot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pot swats away the attempt to clinch by Chao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pot but Pot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corey Pot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pot is fending him off so far but Chao persists. Nope, Pot circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two 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.
Pot throws out a loose jab but Chao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chao's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot is looking to work some ground and pound but Chao has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chao is keeping the position for now.
Pot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pot throwing strikes but missing.
Pot stands up over Chao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Chao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pot.
Chao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pot throws a sloppy strike and Chao has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Pot is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Chao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ma Chao!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Bernard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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, Dante Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bernard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Dante Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bernard.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith presses Bernard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Andy Bernard has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bernard's sensitive parts.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bernard looks gassed!
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernard gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith cracks Bernard with a nice body shot.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith is leaning against Bernard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Bernard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernard, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Bernard's ribcage. Bernard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernards head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith pushes Bernard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernard or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Bernard's head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith presses Bernard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith works on Bernard's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith works on Bernard's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Bernard's ribcage. Bernard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith presses Bernard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Bernard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bernard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith keeps Bernard at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Smith lands but Bernard takes it in his stride.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bernard on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith cracks Bernard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bernard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bernard's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Bernard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernard can do to turn this around?
Bernard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith jabs Bernard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Bernard scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernard on the ground.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bernard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bernard's back!
Bernard is breathing heavily.
What can Bernard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is trying to stick to Bernard's back but Bernard is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bernard.
Bernard trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bernard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bernard won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Bernard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
That's four 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.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bernard slips nicely into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bernard has control of the leg.
Bernard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
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 Dante Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Bernard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bernard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Andy Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith thows a body kick. Bernard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Bernard off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch.
Bernard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Bernard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Bernard off balance momentarily.
Bernard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernard 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.
Smith lands a nice hook to Bernard's body. Bernard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bernard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bernard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bernard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith sizes up Bernard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith throws a front kick that sends Bernard stumbling back into the cage.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bernard.
Dante Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bernard.
Bernard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith jabs Bernard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a nice hook to Bernard's body. Bernard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bernard.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernards head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Dante Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Bernard's head.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith cracks the inside of Bernard's front leg.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Bernard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bernard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bernard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bernard. That did some damage!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Bernard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bernard tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Dante Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dante Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Andy Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith digs a right hand into Bernard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bernard's gas tank.
Smith breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Smith!
Dante Smith retains his lightweight title!
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