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RS 96 - KOTP RD. 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enemy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aoki's choice of entrance music: BOYKAH. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lyoto Aoki enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Murth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aoki wants to clinch
and Murth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki throws a head kick but Murth moves out of range.
Aoki wants to clinch
and Murth counters with a left to the body.
Aoki throws a combination that misses
and Murth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch but Murth moves away
and Murth counters with a one-two to the body.
Murth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aoki misses with a low kick as Murth jumps back.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Lyoto Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murth avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Murth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Murth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Murth both land. Nice combination.
Aoki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Murth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Aoki on the inside.
Murth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Murth is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Murth avoids the head kick by Aoki.
The crowd cheers as Murth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Aoki wants to clinch
and Murth counters by clinching up.
Murth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Aoki breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murth moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murth.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Murth counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki looks to clinch
and Murth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murth counters with a two punch combo.
Aoki drives through and clinches with Murth against the cage.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki throws a head kick that half lands.
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murth content to control rather than advance.
Murth 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.
Murth trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Murth trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki is trying to escape back to his feet but Murth uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Murth 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.
Aoki closes the distance and pushes Murth back into the cage.
Aoki working hard to break the clinch.
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Murth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Some wild striking there from Murth.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Murth moves out of range easily.
Murth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki throws a hook but Murth avoids it easily.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aoki throws a combination that misses
and Murth counters with a shoot takedown. Aoki fights it but they end up in guard.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Murth from controlling successfully.
Aoki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Murth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murth darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Murth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lyoto Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murth avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki throws a head kick but Murth moves out of range.
Murth fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Murth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murth swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Murth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aoki.
Aoki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murth circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick
and Murth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Murth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murth blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Aoki. No joy for Murth on that attempt.
Aoki throws a head kick but Murth moves out of range.
Murth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aoki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aoki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Aoki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aoki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murth.
Murth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aoki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murth wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Murth in side control, throwing shots but Aoki defends.
Murth in side control, throwing shots but Aoki defends.
Aoki sneaks out the side door and pushes Murth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Murth circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Murth to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki lands a head kick!
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Murth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyoto Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murth misses with the combination.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Murth is out of range.
Aoki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aoki.
Aoki connects with a high kick.
Aoki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aoki sneaks out the side door and pushes Murth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Murth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aoki.
Murth ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Murth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Lyoto Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murth counters with a shoot takedown. Aoki fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth throws and elbow that misses. Aoki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murth's guard. Nice move by Aoki!
Aoki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Murth fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki looks to clinch
and Murth counters with a series of strikes. Aoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aoki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murth counters with a single leg into guard. Aoki didn't expect that.
Murth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murth tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murth is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Murth from controlling successfully.
Murth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murth trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Murth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murth.
Murth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Murth from controlling successfully.
Murth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murth seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Murth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murth is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Aoki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murth seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Murth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Murth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dat Sik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Dat Sik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brian Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sik misses with a left hand
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sik.
Dawkins avoids the body shot from Sik.
Sik scores with a punch to the head.
Sik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Dawkins.
Sik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sik throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Sik toppling to the canvas! Sik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dawkins finish him?!
Sik is rocked!
Sik is breathing heavily.
Dawkins steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sik is out on his feet! Dawkins sets himself and nearly takes Sik's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Dawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tra Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blind by Korn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chung Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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242 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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240 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tra Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tra Fulton has been cut.
Fulton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fulton working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Fulton is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung Lee has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fulton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee tests Fulton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Fulton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fulton misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Fulton's belly button to the back.
Fulton blocks a jab.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Fulton tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fulton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fulton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tra Fulton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fulton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fulton misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fulton is breathing heavily.
Fulton misses with a hook to the body
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Lee misses.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Fulton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tra Fulton's cut is getting worse.
Fulton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fulton's head.
Tra Fulton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeez, Tra Fulton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fulton but Fulton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tra Fulton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chung Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larz Umlaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Manhoef's choice of entrance music: Steady Mobbin'. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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182 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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187 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larz Umlaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umlaut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manhoef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umlaut checks a leg kick.
Umlaut keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhoef closes the distance and pushes Umlaut back into the cage.
Manhoef throws a punch but it's blocked by Umlaut.
Manhoef misses with the head strike.
Umlaut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manhoef just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Manhoef - that landed with a thud.
Umlaut stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Umlaut as the two fighters clinch.
Manhoef has a couple of punches blocked by Umlaut.
Umlaut is struggling to control the position.
Umlaut stalling in the clinch but Manhoef improves position.
Umlaut blocking some punches.
Manhoef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Manhoef.
Umlaut blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manhoef.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umlaut tries to pull guard but Manhoef holds him up against the cage and eventually Umlaut drops back down to his feet.
Manhoef lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manhoef lands a body shot.
Manhoef lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umlaut backwards.
Umlaut working aggressively here.
A short right from Manhoef.
Manhoef working aggressively here.
Manhoef lands a body punch.
Umlaut is breathing heavily.
Umlaut takes a shot to the head.
Umlaut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manhoef prevents Umlaut from breaking the clinch.
Manhoef lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Manhoef.
Manhoef manages to break the clinch.
Umlaut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhoef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef lands with a nice combination. Umlaut backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umlaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef cracks Umlaut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef lands a big head kick that sends Umlaut tumbling to the mat! Manhoef takes a step backwards and waves Umlaut back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Umlaut is rocked!
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Umlaut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umlaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umlaut seems to have got his legs back now.
Manhoef lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. Umlaut looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umlaut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manhoef looks to land a combination. Umlaut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Umlaut's front leg.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks Umlaut off balance momentarily.
Umlaut misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umlaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manhoef counters with a good low kick that Umlaut was not able to check.
Manhoef moves in looking to clinch but Umlaut pushes him off.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Umlaut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umlaut takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Umlaut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. Umlaut looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manhoef connects with a solid leg kick.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks Umlaut off balance momentarily.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Umlaut's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Umlaut's front leg but catches the back leg as Umlaut tries to avoid it.
Manhoef thumps Umlaut with a low kick.
Manhoef rushes Umlaut and presses him up against the cage.
Manhoef lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef 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.
Manhoef's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manhoef duly obliges.
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umlaut blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umlaut.
Umlaut scores with a shot to the body.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umlaut misses with the combination.
Umlaut throws a poor cross that misses
and Manhoef counters with a low kick, right behind Umlaut 's knee.
Manhoef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umlaut. That did some damage!
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umlaut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umlaut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manhoef but Manhoef pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Umlaut down.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manhoef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Manhoef lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umlaut doesn't seem phased though.
Manhoef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umlaut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manhoef counters with a low kick, right behind Umlaut 's knee.
Manhoef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Umlaut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Umlaut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umlaut down.
Manhoef throws a series of strikes that have Umlaut backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Umlaut tries to keep at a distance but Manhoef has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umlaut is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a hook that snaps the head of Umlaut backwards.
Manhoef breaks the clinch.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Umlaut walks into a straight right hand from Manhoef.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manhoef misses with a series of wild punches.
Umlaut misses with a left hand
and Manhoef counters with a head kick.
Umlaut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umlaut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Umlaut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef lets loose with a powerful body kick. Umlaut will feel that in the morning.
Umlaut 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.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umlaut.
Manhoef looks to land a combination but Umlaut avoids it well.
Umlaut throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef clinches up with Umlaut and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umlaut misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Umlaut misses with a hook
and Manhoef counters with a good low kick that Umlaut was not able to check.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umlaut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Umlaut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umlaut down.
Umlaut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Umlaut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umlaut down.
Manhoef pushes Umlaut up against the cage in a clinch.
Manhoef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhoef has a couple of punches blocked by Umlaut.
Manhoef makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manhoef lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Manhoef - that landed with a thud.
Umlaut blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Manhoef scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umlaut.
Manhoef swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manhoef lands a hook that snaps the head of Umlaut backwards.
Manhoef lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umlaut blocking some punches.
Manhoef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umlaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manhoef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umlaut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manhoef sprawls well initially but Umlaut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umlaut works his foot free and advances to mount.
Umlaut 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.
Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Umlaut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umlaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhoef was well out of range. Poor timing from Umlaut.
Umlaut avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Larz Umlaut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef dodges the punch combination from Umlaut.
Umlaut thows a body shot but no joy.
Manhoef motions for Umlaut to come forward. Manhoef throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Umlaut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manhoef counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Umlaut is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Umlaut.
Manhoef throws a chopping leg kick but Umlaut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umlaut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manhoef makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umlaut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manhoef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umlaut scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umlaut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhoef gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manhoef breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manhoef.
Manhoef works over Umlaut's head and body with a nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manhoef lands with a nice body kick.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhoef lets loose with a powerful body kick. Umlaut will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
Umlaut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umlaut. Manhoef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manhoef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umlaut. That did some damage!
Manhoef thumps Umlaut with a low kick.
Manhoef pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umlaut back to the cage. Manhoef follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Umlaut misses with a hook
and Manhoef counters with a nice low kick that buckles Umlaut's knee momentarily.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manhoef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef's corner calls for a 1-2. Manhoef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manhoef throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umlaut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umlaut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Manhoef both land. Nice combination.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umlaut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses Umlaut's front leg but catches the back leg as Umlaut tries to avoid it.
Umlaut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef forces Umlaut back against the cage and clinches.
Manhoef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umlaut backwards.
Manhoef lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Umlaut.
Manhoef lands a left hand.
Umlaut being controlled against the cage.
Umlaut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Manhoef finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch but Umlaut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manhoef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Melvin Manhoef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef catches Umlaut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
Manhoef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umlaut. That did some damage!
Manhoef is looking to slow Umlaut down with leg kicks.
Umlaut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manhoef counters with a nice uppercut.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umlaut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Umlaut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manhoef tests Umlaut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umlaut crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manhoef - the referee stops the clock and Umlaut gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manhoef. Umlaut manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Umlaut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larz Umlaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhoef lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhoef 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Silva has chosen system of a down - violent pornography as his entrance music. Rickson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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233 lbs
16 - 10 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Perry Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cox thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Cox's ribs.
Cox cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Perry Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox throws a head kick that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cox thinking.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Cox misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Cox misses with a body kick.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Cox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Cox counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Cox misses with a left hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox throws a head kick that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cox misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Cox saw that one coming.
Cox throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Cox throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Cox counters with a head kick that drops Silva - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Silva is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox wants to stand up but Silva has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Silva is controlling Cox's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Perry Cox.
Cox throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Cox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.
Cox drops Silva with a left and a right! Oh, Silva is hurt - Cox dives into side control looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Cox 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.
Cox misses with a left hand
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
Cox lands with a light punch inside.
Cox lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Silva goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Cox in side control.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Cox finish him?
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Cox decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Cox drops Silva with a huge uppercut! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cox is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry Cox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammo Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Oppapatika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oppapatika has chosen My Way as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammo Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jj Oppapatika!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppapatika misses with a double jab
and Hung counters with a two punch combo.
Oppapatika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hung throws a body punch but Oppapatika moves out of range.
Hung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hung cracks Oppapatika with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Hung.
Oppapatika throws an off balance right hand
and Hung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oppapatika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oppapatika misses with a right hand
and Hung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oppapatika misses with a lunging right hand
and Hung counters with a stiff right hand.
Oppapatika misses with a right hand
and Hung counters with a left and a right that stings Oppapatika.
Hung is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppapatika gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oppapatika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oppapatika misses with a lunging right hand
and Oppapatika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppapatika ducks under a wild hook from Hung.
Hung scores with a one two! Oppapatika had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Oppapatika. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oppapatika.
It looks like Sammo Hung has been cut.
Hung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hung breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oppapatika. Hung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oppapatika is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Hung. Those never looked like landing.
Oppapatika throws a combination that misses
and Hung counters with a straight right hand.
Hung forces Oppapatika back against the cage and clinches.
Oppapatika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oppapatika doesn't seem bothered though.
Jj Oppapatika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oppapatika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oppapatika swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oppapatika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hung tests Oppapatika's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oppapatika takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oppapatika throws a lazy uppercut
and Hung counters with a straight right hand.
Oppapatika misses with a lunging right hand
and Hung counters with a right hand to the body.
Hung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oppapatika misses with a hook
and Hung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hung sizes up Oppapatika with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oppapatika throws a poor cross that misses
and Hung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oppapatika just misses with a punch to the body.
Hung digs a good hook to Oppapatika's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hung counters with a straight right hand.
Oppapatika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oppapatika looks gassed!
Oppapatika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Hung as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Oppapatika 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hung is looking to clinch but Oppapatika is avoiding it.
Oppapatika misses with a shot to the body
and Hung counters with a right hand to the body.
Oppapatika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hung swings for the body but Oppapatika moves out of range.
A jab from Hung does it's job there.
Hung with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika misses with a right hand
letting Hung counter with a right hand.
Hung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jj Oppapatika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hung lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Hung. Beautiful body shot.
Hung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oppapatika in his tracks.
Hung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oppapatika throws a combination that misses
and Hung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oppapatika's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oppapatika scrambles back to his feet.
Oppapatika throws a lazy uppercut
and Oppapatika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hung misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppapatika misses with a lunging right hand
and Hung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oppapatika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hung. Oppapatika does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammo Hung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammo Hung's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oppapatika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oppapatika throws an off balance right hand
and Oppapatika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oppapatika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hung was well out of range. Poor timing from Oppapatika.
Hung connects with a right hand. Oppapatika shakes it off.
Oppapatika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hung.
Oppapatika misses with a combination
letting Hung counter with a right hand.
Oppapatika misses with a lunging right hand
and Hung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oppapatika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hung.
A cross from Hung lands.
Oppapatika misses with an uppercut
and Hung counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oppapatika thinking.
Sammo Hung is winning the standup battle so far.
Oppapatika is breathing heavily.
Hung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppapatika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oppapatika throws an off balance right hand
and Hung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oppapatika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oppapatika throws a right hand that misses
and Hung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hung lands the left hand.
Oppapatika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oppapatika can do to turn this around?
Hung manages to break the clinch.
Oppapatika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hung lands a nice hook to Oppapatika's body. Oppapatika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oppapatika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oppapatika has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Hung. That snapped Oppapatika's head back.
Hung digs a good body shot into Oppapatika's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oppapatika doesn't seem bothered though.
Hung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oppapatika stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hung cracks Oppapatika with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hung.
Nice uppercut there from Hung.
Oppapatika misses with a hook
and Hung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hung lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hung feints a jab promting Oppapatika to slip. Hung then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oppapatika slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oppapatika takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Hung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oppapatika misses with a body shot
and Hung counters with a stiff right hand.
Hung scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Hung.
Jj Oppapatika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hung jabs Oppapatika to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oppapatika walks into a jab.
Oppapatika moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oppapatika swings widly with a right hand
and Hung counters with a left to the body.
Hung catches Oppapatika with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oppapatika misses with a left hand
letting Hung counter with a right hand.
Hung throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hung thows a body shot but no joy.
Hung lands a glancing blow to the side of Oppapatika's head.
Oppapatika misses with a hook to the body
and Hung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oppapatika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oppapatika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppapatika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oppapatika throws a nice looking combination but Hung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppapatika walks into a stiff left hand from Hung.
Hung scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oppapatika manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammo Hung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammo Hung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oppapatika swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oppapatika swings widly with a right hand
and Hung counters with a straight right hand.
Oppapatika misses with a left hand
and Hung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oppapatika takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oppapatika sprawls well initially but Hung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oppapatika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oppapatika defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oppapatika has one foot on Hung's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hung throws a shot from downtown. Oppapatika moves away and avoids it.
Hung looks to land a left hand but Oppapatika moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oppapatika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hung misses with a straight right.
Oppapatika throws a combination that misses
and Hung counters with a nice uppercut.
Oppapatika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oppapatika is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hung tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hung working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hung stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oppapatika misses with a lunging right hand
and Hung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oppapatika misses with a right hand
and Hung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hung scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sammo Hung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika throws a right hand that misses
and Hung counters with a right hand to the body.
Oppapatika connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hung. Hung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oppapatika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oppapatika.
Oppapatika throws a sloppy body shot
and Hung counters with a series of strikes. Oppapatika will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hung just misses with a punch to the body.
Oppapatika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oppapatika dodges the punch combination from Hung.
Hung with a jab.
Oppapatika throws a poor cross that misses
and Hung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oppapatika throws a right hand that misses
and Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oppapatika just misses with a punch to the body.
Hung displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oppapatika throws a series of strikes that have Hung backpedaling.
Hung punishes Oppapatika's body with a nice straight punch.
Oppapatika misses the body punch
and Hung counters with a three punch combo that has Oppapatika backing up. Oppapatika nods at Hung to acknowledge the strikes.
Oppapatika swings widly with a right hand
and Hung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oppapatika misses with a combination
and Hung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oppapatika.
Hung cracks a nice hook into Oppapatika's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hung is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oppapatika misses the body punch
and Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hung fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oppapatika misses with a right hand
and Hung counters with a stiff right hand.
Oppapatika scores with a hook.
Oppapatika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oppapatika misses with a combination
and Hung counters with a straight right hand.
Hung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oppapatika throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hung to counter with a crisp jab.
Hung thuds a left hand into Oppapatika's body.
Jj Oppapatika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Hung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammo Hung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hung 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammo Hung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
265 lbs
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177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutus Baltazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltazar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blanc backs up against the cage.
Blanc shoots in and gets a takedown into Baltazar's guard.
Blanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blanc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blanc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blanc 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.
Blanc prevents Baltazar from getting back to his feet.
Baltazar keeping full guard, as Blanc tries to pass.
Blanc drops back looking for a leg! Baltazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baltazar manages to kick Blanc off! Blanc jumps back into Baltazar's guard.
Blanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baltazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc forces his way into half guard.
Blanc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baltazar defends it well.
Baltazar is defending against the submission attempts here by Blanc.
Blanc wants to pass to mount but Baltazar is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanc stops Baltazar from getting back to his feet.
Blanc is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Baltazar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laurent Blanc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellamy comes into the arena with What Mama Said blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Bellamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan Carson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy thows a body shot but no joy.
Bellamy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Bellamy misses
and Carson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carson scores with a jab to the head.
Bellamy ducks right into an uppercut from Carson.
Bellamy avoids the body shot from Carson.
Bellamy just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Bellamy misses its intended target.
Carson misses the body punch
and Bellamy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bellamy fails to land the takedown.
Carson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bellamy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bellamy is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy stops Carson from getting back to his feet.
Bellamy winds up and cracks Carson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carson is looking to improve his position.
Carson looking for submissions off his back.
Carson is pressing down on Bellamy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is looking for a triangle here but Bellamy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bellamy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Carson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bellamy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carson is now in Bellamy's guard. A big mistake from Bellamy there, giving up the dominant position!
Bellamy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carson forces his way into half guard.
Carson is working for a kimura but Bellamy is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellamy defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carson wants to pass to mount but Bellamy is defending the position.
Carson wants to control but Bellamy is keeping him busy.
Carson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bellamy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bellamy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bellamy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice sprawl there from Carson as Bellamy shoots in.
Carson loads up on a big right hand but Bellamy slips the punch.
Carson misses with a hook.
Bellamy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Carson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carson jabs Bellamy right on the nose. Bellamy blinks but takes it well.
Carson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bellamy is looking to wear down Carson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Carson.
Carson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bellamy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carson connects with a crisp jab.
Carson misses with a body shot.
Carson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bellamy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellamy throws out the jab.
Carson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bellamy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carson's guard now.
Carson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bellamy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bellamy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bellamy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bellamy's back!
Bellamy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carson thows a huge punch but Bellamy dodges it nicely.
Bellamy is staying active underneath Carson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy wants to get back to full guard.
Bellamy wants to sweep but Carson has passed to side control!
Bellamy is looking for a sweep.
Bellamy gets back to half guard.
Bellamy wants to improve his position but Carson is controlling well.
Carson is trying to control. Bellamy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carson stalling away here and it's allowed Bellamy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bellamy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bellamy is working hard here to advance position.
Carson passes Bellamy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bellamy tries to roll over but Carson keeps him under control.
Carson is looking to pass Bellamy's guard but actually Bellamy recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dylan Carson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bellamy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carson. Bellamy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellamy has a takedown stuffed.
Carson throws a hook to the side of Bellamy's head but Bellamy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carson lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Carson as he connects with a hook.
Carson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bellamy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carson. Bellamy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Bellamy or perhaps it was just good defense by Carson which made him look bad.
Carson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carson misses with a body shot.
Carson tries to land a leg kick but Bellamy saw it coming and moves away.
Carson misses with a straight left.
Carson misses with a hook. Bellamy ducked under it nicely.
Bellamy gets a takedown into half guard.
Carson is pressing down on Bellamy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bellamy stopping the sweep attempt from Carson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson working for a triangle but Bellamy defends it easily.
Carson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bellamy escapes and throws Carson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bellamy's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson wants to get back to full guard.
Bellamy lands with a punch from half guard.
Bellamy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson pushes Bellamy off looking to stand but Bellamy dives back in and keeps control.
Bellamy wants to pass to mount but Carson is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Bellamy there.
Carson tries to roll over but Bellamy keeps him under control.
Carson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carson.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Bellamy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bellamy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bellamy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garson DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siphiwe Tshabalala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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312 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garson DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siphiwe Tshabalala!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tshabalala misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from DeBramalo
and Tshabalala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tshabalala connects with a solid leg kick.
DeBramalo defending well as Tshabalala loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tshabalala's head backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeBramalo - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tshabalala looks gassed!
DeBramalo throws a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeBramalo lands a big right hand that sends Tshabalala crashing to the mat! DeBramalo stays standing though and waves Tshabalala back to his feet!
Tshabalala is rocked!
DeBramalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Tshabalala is still on wobbly legs! Can DeBramalo finish him?
DeBramalo throws a shot to the body.
Tshabalala seems to have recovered his senses.
Tshabalala leaves his chin hanging out and DeBramalo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tshabalala crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garson DeBramalo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry comes to the cage accompanied by Busters Back. Plant has chosen Au innebunit salcamii as his entrance music. Buster Cherry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Plant!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cherry counters with an inside leg kick.
Plant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cherry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plant lands with a shot to the body.
Cherry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cherry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plant shoots and misses
and Cherry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buster Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Plant.
Plant tries for a takedown but Cherry circles away easily
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cherry finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Plant looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plant misses with a left hand
and Cherry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cherry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Plant with a poor takedown
and Cherry counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buster Cherry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cherry digs a good body shot into Plant's ribs.
Cherry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cherry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cherry lands with a nice body punch.
Cherry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Plant blocks a head kick by Cherry.
Plant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cherry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cherry just misses with a punch to the body.
Plant ducks under a wild hook from Cherry.
Cherry looks to score with a jab to the body but Plant is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant thuds his right hand into Cherry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Plant throws a looping overhand right but Cherry ducks down to avoid it.
Plant shoots and misses
and Cherry counters with a big head kick but Plant shrugs it off.
Cherry looks to score with a jab to the body but Plant is just out of range.
Plant throws a right hand that misses
and Cherry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cherry gets tackled into the cage by Plant. Plant maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry pushes Plant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cherry lands with a light punch inside.
Cherry breaks the clinch.
Cherry swinging wildly here.
Plant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cherry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marcus Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry looks to land a right hand but Plant moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Plant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Plant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cherry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cherry has escaped and now he's on top!
Cherry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry postures up.
Cherry preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plant. Cherry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cherry lands a body shot.
Plant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plant looks to land a combination. Cherry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cherry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plant manages to avoid it.
Cherry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plant looks to throw the jab but Cherry is out of range.
Cherry throws a leg kick
and Plant counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Cherry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Plant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cherry tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Plant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cherry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Plant working the ground and pound.
Plant trying to control the action but Cherry is working from the bottom.
Cherry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Plant looking for a guillotine from mount but Cherry is having none of it.
Plant thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Plant trying to control but Cherry is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry tries to hold on but Plant postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Plant punishing his opponent with strikes.
Plant scoring with strikes but Cherry is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant with a couple of short strikes.
Plant lands a heavy elbow.
Plant working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant landing punches.
Plant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cherry hang on?
Plant is landing with some decent strikes but Cherry is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Plant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cherry looks a forlorn figure.
Plant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plant lands a nice shot to the head.
Plant lands with some strikes.
Cherry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Plant with a couple of short strikes.
Plant working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cherry is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Cherry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plant loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cherry scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Plant land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Plant stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Plant!
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