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ONI 132 - Jersey vs Hopkins PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark The Sniper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owusu Andoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sniper's entrance music is Surprise! You're Dead!. A fine choice. Andoh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Quiet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark The Sniper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owusu Andoh!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sniper swings widly with a right hand
enabling Andoh to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Andoh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andoh pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Sniper is out of range and Andoh settles back down.
The Sniper throws an off balance right hand
and Andoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mark The Sniper has been cut.
The Sniper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andoh.
The Sniper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andoh lands a head shot.
The Sniper misses the shot to the body.
Andoh avoids the body shot from The Sniper.
The Sniper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sniper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andoh slips a jab from The Sniper.
Andoh cracks The Sniper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Andoh misses
and The Sniper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Sniper under the eye.
Andoh throws a body kick that misses
enabling The Sniper to counter with a crisp jab.
The Sniper cracks a nice hook into Andoh's ribs.
Andoh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andoh misses with a leg kick
and The Sniper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Andoh misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andoh throws a lazy right hand but The Sniper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Sniper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Sniper with a hook.
The Sniper throws a shot to the body.
Andoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Andoh tenderised The Sniper's leg. The Sniper is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Sniper slips a jab and a cross from Andoh.
Andoh misses with a hook. The Sniper ducked under it nicely.
A big right from The Sniper misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Sniper tries to close the distance and clinch but Andoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from The Sniper misses.
Andoh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Andoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Sniper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andoh's calf.
Andoh throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Sniper.
A jab from The Sniper misses.
Mark The Sniper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Sniper avoids the body shot from Andoh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andoh blocks a head kick by The Sniper.
The Sniper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andoh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Sniper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andoh.
The Sniper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Sniper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andoh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! The Sniper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Sniper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Sniper.
The Sniper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andoh throws out the jab.
The Sniper misses with a low kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andoh throws a low kick but The Sniper avoids it.
Andoh moves out of range of the body kick.
Andoh throws a leg kick
and The Sniper counters with a big head kick but Andoh shrugs it off.
Andoh throws a head kick that misses.
The Sniper tries to clinch up but Andoh circles away and keeps his distance.
The Sniper tries to clinch up
and Andoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Sniper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andoh.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper throws a poor cross that misses
and Andoh counters with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Sniper!
Andoh tests The Sniper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andoh motions for The Sniper to come forward. Andoh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andoh throws a nice head kick!
The Sniper is rocked!
Andoh lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. The Sniper is looking to close the distance but Andoh sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! The Sniper crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope The Sniper is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Owusu Andoh!
After winning the bout, Owusu Andoh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McFinnigan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Drunken Irish Dad. 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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Good wrestling
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey McFinnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cheick Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a series of strikes that have McFinnigan backpedaling.
The fighters circling - McFinnigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheick Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kongo pushes McFinnigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but McFinnigan has the dominant position.
McFinnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Kongo is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo staying out of range there.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFinnigan throws a hook but Kongo avoids it easily.
McFinnigan moves out of range as Kongo throws a body kick.
Kongo looks for the body kick but McFinnigan saw that one coming.
McFinnigan ducks under a wild hook from Kongo.
Kongo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as McFinnigan blocks the leg kick.
McFinnigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFinnigan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kongo misses with a low kick as McFinnigan jumps back.
McFinnigan throws an off balance right hand
and Kongo counters with a body kick that stops McFinnigan in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo blocks a head kick by McFinnigan.
Kongo throws a low kick but McFinnigan avoids it.
Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan pushes Kongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFinnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kongo looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by McFinnigan.
McFinnigan misses with an elbow strike.
McFinnigan misses with a knee strike.
Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McFinnigan lands a right hand.
McFinnigan tries a knee to the head but Kongo blocks it.
McFinnigan missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kongo.
McFinnigan lands an elbow that stopped Kongo in his tracks for a moment.
McFinnigan dodges an elbow strike from Kongo.
McFinnigan lands with a right to the head.
McFinnigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kongo's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo digs a right hand underneath McFinnigan's ribcage. McFinnigan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFinnigan misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kongo.
A shot in the inside from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan takes a shot to the head.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but McFinnigan has the dominant position.
McFinnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFinnigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
McFinnigan can't find room to land a body shot as Kongo controls the action.
Kongo is trying to push McFinnigan away but McFinnigan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
McFinnigan is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFinnigan lands a shoulder strike.
McFinnigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Cheick Kongo has been cut.
McFinnigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kongo blocks it with crossed arms.
McFinnigan lands a damaging elbow.
McFinnigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McFinnigan.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kongo's defenses.
Kongo misses with a punch on the inside.
McFinnigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongo is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, McFinnigan lands a big elbow that drops Kongo! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kongo is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey McFinnigan!
Mickey McFinnigan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Su han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Su han is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman - Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kong Su han!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Su han counters with a good, hard body kick but Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Gunnarsson shoots in but Su han avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Su han tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Su han, right into the meat.
Su han throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson fails to land the takedown.
Gunnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Su han as Gunnarsson shoots in.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Su han shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Su han tries to sprawl out of it but Gunnarsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Su han manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunnarsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Su han's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Su han is defending well.
Gunnarsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Su han's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Su han tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but Su han is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunnarsson to get the leverage.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but Su han defending well.
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.
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Su han is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunnarsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Su han sees it coming and defends easily.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but Su han is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunnarsson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Su han doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson.
Su han avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunnarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson is working for a kimura but Su han is defending it quite comfortably.
Su han has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Su han gets full guard.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Su han is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson pushes down on Su han's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Su han manages to get to full guard.
Gunnarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Su han dives on top into guard.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Su han passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunnarsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Su han has passed into side control.
Gunnarsson tries to buck Su han off but Su han is having none of it.
Gunnarsson is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Su han wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunnarsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Su han stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.
Su han stays in close to Gunnarsson's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Su han stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but instead Su han has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but Su han is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gunnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gunnarsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Gunnarsson with that takedown attempt.
Su han takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Su han scores with a hook to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnarsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Su han manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Su han is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Su han controlling the pace.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunnarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Su han defends it easily.
Peter Gunnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Su han not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Su han has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Su han must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson looking for subs off his back but Su han has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunnarsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Su han pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Su han controlling the pace for now.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Su han trying to control but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Su han tries to control but Gunnarsson wriggling away.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Su han trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunnarsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Su han tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Su han is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Su han seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Su han is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Su han performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep but Su han has passed to side control!
Gunnarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Su han keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is not content to let Su han control the position.
Gunnarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
Su han prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep but Su han has passed to side control!
Su han remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to improve his position.
Su han trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gunnarsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Su han sprawls well. He's pushed Gunnarsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunnarsson blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gunnarsson with a poor takedown
and Su han counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Su han as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Su han counters with a thumping low kick.
Su han forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Su han lands a knee to the body.
Su han gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Su han misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Su han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Su han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Su han lands an elbow just above Gunnarsson 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Su han trying to land knees to the body.
Gunnarsson has Su han pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Su han manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Su han gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Su han pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Su han unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Su han scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Su han scores with a nice short uppercut.
Su han misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunnarsson.
Nice body punch from Su han.
A knee to the head by Su han.
Su han lands an elbow that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks for a moment.
Gunnarsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Su han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunnarsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Su han gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Su han lands an elbow inside that Gunnarsson shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson has Su han pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Su han manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Su han misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunnarsson.
Su han prevents a takedown attempt there.
Su han is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
Su han misses with an elbow over the top.
Su han lands an elbow just above Gunnarsson 's eye.
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Su han pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Su han unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Su han lands an elbow inside that Gunnarsson shrugs off.
Gunnarsson is rocked!
Nice body punch from Su han - that landed with a thud.
Oh Gunnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Su han lands a right hand.
Su han landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Su han.
Su han lands an elbow inside that Gunnarsson shrugs off.
Su han lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunnarsson is pressed against the cage. Su han pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Gunnarsson! Two more big strikes from Su han and Gunnarsson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kong Su han!
A relieved looking Kong Su han thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Svetnela is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slayer - Angel of Death . 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svetnela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
McClane forces Svetnela back against the cage and clinches.
McClane digs a right hand into Svetnela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svetnela's gas tank.
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane presses Svetnela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Svetnela on the inside.
McClane blocking some punches.
McClane managing to block the knees to the body from Svetnela.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McClane pushes Svetnela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on McClane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svetnela blocking some punches.
McClane misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svetnela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svetnela can't find room to land a body shot as McClane controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Svetnela.
McClane working aggressively here.
Svetnela blocks a body shot from McClane.
McClane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svetnela backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svetnela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
Svetnela throws out a leg kick but McClane moves out of range and Svetnela only half commits.
Svetnela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svetnela avoids the head kick by McClane.
That kick from Svetnela tenderised McClane's leg. McClane is trying to keep his angry face on.
McClane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Svetnela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svetnela moves away.
Svetnela looks to score with a jab to the body but McClane is just out of range.
Svetnela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane connects with a solid leg kick.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane throws a hook but Svetnela avoids it easily.
McClane throws a solid leg kick but Svetnela takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McClane.
McClane throws a big shot that misses.
McClane has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svetnela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Svetnela.
Svetnela prevents McClane from breaking the clinch.
Svetnela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McClane looks to land a combination but Svetnela avoids it well.
McClane defending well as Svetnela loads up on a big left hand.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svetnela moves out of range of the body kick.
Svetnela lands a leg kick that knocks McClane off balance momentarily.
McClane wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McClane blocks a leg kick.
Good work by McClane as he checks the leg kick.
McClane moves in looking to clinch but Svetnela pushes him off.
McClane misses with a straight right.
McClane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Svetnela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane throws a wild body kick that Svetnela sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
McClane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svetnela.
McClane moves forwards but Svetnela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McClane motions for Svetnela to come forward. McClane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
Svetnela checks a low kick from McClane.
Svetnela lands a leg kick that knocks McClane off balance momentarily.
Svetnela throws a sloppy head kick and McClane moves out of range easily.
Svetnela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McClane looks to land a body kick but Svetnela moved away.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
McClane motions for Svetnela to come forward. McClane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClane thows a leg kick but Svetnela checks it
and Svetnela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McClane throws the kick towards the body but Svetnela avoids it.
Svetnela throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McClane misses with a straight left.
Svetnela checks a leg kick.
McClane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svetnela.
Svetnela misses with a low kick.
Svetnela blocks the body kick.
Svetnela lands a nice looking body kick.
McClane lands a head kick!
McClane moves to clinch but Svetnela breaks away
and Svetnela counters with a leg kick.
McClane is breathing heavily.
McClane rushes Svetnela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svetnela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Svetnela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svetnela avoids the body shot from McClane.
Nice body kick from Svetnela.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McClane.
McClane misses with the body kick
and Svetnela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McClane thinking.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McClane checks a low kick from Svetnela.
Svetnela misses with a low kick.
McClane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McClane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Svetnela is looking to slow McClane down with leg kicks.
Svetnela looks to throw the jab but McClane is out of range.
Svetnela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svetnela cracks McClane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svetnela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McClane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svetnela tried to score with a low kick but McClane checks it.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svetnela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClane throws a low kick but Svetnela moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svetnela thows a body shot but no joy.
Svetnela pushes McClane away with a front kick.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svetnela moves away.
Svetnela cracks the inside of McClane's front leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McClane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svetnela can pounce on him.
Svetnela lands a jab-cross combination.
Svetnela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svetnela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McClane is able to avoid easily.
Svetnela blocks a head kick by McClane.
Svetnela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch but Svetnela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svetnela pushes McClane away with a front kick.
McClane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svetnela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClane blocks the body kick.
McClane gets a clinch.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svetnela tries a knee to the head but McClane blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Svetnela scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McClane.
Svetnela breaks the clinch.
Svetnela tries to score with a low kick but McClane moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for McClane.
A lazy body kick from McClane
and Svetnela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Svetnela misses with a leg kick.
Svetnela lands a jab to McClane's midsection.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Svetnela pushes McClane away with a front kick.
McClane avoids the body shot from Svetnela.
An inside leg kick from Svetnela misses.
Svetnela throws a leg kick that is checked
and McClane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svetnela's knee momentarily.
McClane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane throws a leg kick but Svetnela moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Svetnela, right into the meat.
McClane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a head kick that misses
and Svetnela counters with an inside leg kick.
Svetnela digs a good hook to McClane's body.
McClane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Svetnela feints and then cracks McClane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McClane down.
Svetnela explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Svetnela looks for the body kick but McClane saw that one coming.
McClane avoids the head kick by Svetnela.
Svetnela throws a big shot that misses.
Svetnela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McClane is rocked!
McClane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svetnela.
Oh McClane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McClane drops his hands momentarily and Svetnela needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McClane just on the top of the head. McClane drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McClane - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Igor Svetnela!
Igor Svetnela took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you Tokyo and ONI. As long as my body lets me do this, you know I will give you the best fight I can. I promise you that.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Berto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenric Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Simply Ravishing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Berto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenric Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berto Jr swivels and escapes.
Berto Jr lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berto Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berto Jr missing with a left hand there. Kyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyle defending well as Berto Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kyle throws a solid leg kick but Berto Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyle.
Kyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kyle tries to clinch there but Berto Jr circles away.
Kyle tries to keep at a distance but Berto Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kyle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berto Jr misses with some punches.
Berto Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyle.
A short right from Berto Jr.
Berto Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berto Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyle.
Berto Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kyle up against the cage.
Berto Jr blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kyle.
Kyle missing with knees to the body.
Berto Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berto Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle looking to throw knees to the head but Berto Jr is blocking nicely.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berto Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Kyle gets an underhook and turns Berto Jr into the cage.
Berto Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyle's elbow.
Kyle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berto Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berto Jr is breathing heavily.
Kyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berto Jr backwards.
Berto Jr is trying to break the clinch but Kyle has him pressed against the cage.
Kyle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyle tries to score a body lock takedown but Berto Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devon Berto Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenric Kyle.
Berto Jr tries to work over Kyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berto Jr digs a right hand underneath Kyle's ribcage. Kyle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyle.
Kyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Berto Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Kyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyle shoots for a takedown but Berto Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berto Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kyle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berto Jr throws a leg kick but Kyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berto Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berto Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Berto Jr lands a head shot.
Kyle looking to score a takedown here. Berto Jr is defending well but Kyle drives through and ends up in Berto Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kyle postures up and lands a big shot to Berto Jr's brow.
Berto Jr controls Kyle momentarily but Kyle frees himself.
Berto Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Berto Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyle won't allow Berto Jr to sweep him here.
Kyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Berto Jr has wrist control.
Berto Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kyle on the ground.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle lands a couple of elbows.
Kyle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berto Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyle is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berto Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berto Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Kyle has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berto Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berto Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Kyle passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berto Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Berto Jr tries to bench press Kyle off him but Kyle keeps the position.
Kyle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berto Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berto Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kyle trying to mount his opponent but Berto Jr defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr is trying to maintain the position but Kyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Berto Jr tries to roll over but Kyle keeps him under control.
Kyle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berto Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berto Jr is just riding it out for now. Kyle eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kyle lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berto Jr is looking to improve his position.
Kyle is looking for a kimura here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berto Jr defending well though.
Berto Jr tries to roll over but Kyle keeps him under control.
Kyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyle is trying to work for a kimura but Berto Jr is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berto Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berto Jr.
Kyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berto Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Berto Jr has wrist control.
Berto Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kyle preventing the sweep.
Kyle passes into half guard.
Berto Jr keeping hold of Kyle's head, controlling as best he can.
Kyle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berto Jr is trying to maintain the position but Kyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Berto Jr has his hands clasped together around Kyle's back. He's all about the action.
Kyle seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berto Jr tries to get to full guard but Kyle has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyle is looking for a kimura here.
Berto Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Berto Jr trying to control but Kyle postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyle tries to pass to full mount but Berto Jr defends it.
Berto Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyle is working away from the top position though.
Kyle with the ground and pound but Berto Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berto Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berto Jr is on top in guard.
Berto Jr trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berto Jr defends well.
Berto Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenric Kyle dominated that round.
That's time! Berto Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Berto Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berto Jr.
Kyle misses with a takedown attempt - Berto Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berto Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kyle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berto Jr.
Berto Jr tries a low kick but Kyle avoids it.
Berto Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berto Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Berto Jr misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Kyle.
Kyle defending well as Berto Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Berto Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kyle avoids the head kick by Berto Jr.
Kyle 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.
Kyle throws a hook to the side of Berto Jr's head but Berto Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berto Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyle. That did some damage!
Berto Jr throws a series of punches but Kyle avoids them all with ease.
Kyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Berto Jr misses with a low kick.
Kyle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berto Jr has momentary wrist control but Kyle slips an elbow through the middle.
Berto Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berto Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyle working some strikes from top position.
Berto Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyle passes Berto Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berto Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kyle.
Kyle 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is looking for a kimura here.
Berto Jr gets back to full guard.
Kyle postures up.
Berto Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Berto Jr passes into half guard.
Kenric Kyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kyle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berto Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berto Jr's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kyle is landing with strikes. Berto Jr can't take much more of this.
Berto Jr tries to escape but Kyle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Berto Jr trying to control the hands but Kyle breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Berto Jr right now.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kyle tightening his grip on Berto Jr, looking for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Berto Jr is really stuck here.
Berto Jr showing good submission defense here.
Kyle gets his hands free as Berto Jr looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle punishes Berto Jr with strikes from the back mount.
Berto Jr turns into Kyle and is now in his guard.
Kyle has his foot on Berto Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berto Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Berto Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyle is retaining full guard.
Berto Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berto Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyle's guard.
Kyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berto Jr prevents Kyle from improving his position.
Kyle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berto Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berto Jr's back!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Berto Jr is trying to control but can't.
Kyle is looking for a kimura but Berto Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyle to get the leverage.
Kyle is nestled in close to Berto Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kyle is looking for a kimura but Berto Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyle to get the leverage.
Berto Jr wants to get back to full guard but Kyle has mounted him!
Berto Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kyle landing strikes from the mount.
Berto Jr is rocked!
Kyle working Berto Jr over with strikes here.
Oh Berto Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle prevents Berto Jr from getting the reversal.
Berto Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr wants to control but Kyle is having none of it.
Kyle loads up with a big shot that hurts Berto Jr! He's pulled Kyle in close but Kyle has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Berto Jr survive? More strikes from Kyle and Berto Jr is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenric Kyle!
Kenric Kyle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Jensen 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, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Corpus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses with a wild body shot.
Corpus wants to clinch
and Jensen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Corpus wants to clinch but Jensen slips to the side
and Jensen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corpus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corpus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corpus is breathing heavily.
Jensen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corpus tries to clinch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen lands a big head kick that sends Corpus tumbling to the mat! Jensen takes a step backwards and waves Corpus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like John Corpus has been cut.
Jensen connects with a body shot.
Jensen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Corpus crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Jensen!
An out of breath David Jensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Bonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). General Bonkers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Lodin'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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, General Bonkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Lodin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonkers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lodin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bonkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lodin.
Bonkers connects with the punch.
It looks like Frank Lodin has been cut.
Bonkers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lodin looks for the body kick but Bonkers saw that one coming.
General Bonkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonkers sizes up Lodin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lodin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Bonkers throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lodin is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). General Bonkers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes to the cage accompanied by I Like to Move It. Willemoes has chosen Who Let the Dogs out??- Baha men as his entrance music. Takeru Kyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasse Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willemoes.
Lasse Willemoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Willemoes momentarily.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willemoes.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willemoes feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.
Kyle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Kyle. No joy for Willemoes on that attempt.
Willemoes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willemoes.
Kyle misses with an uppercut
and Willemoes counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle throws a low kick but Willemoes moves out of range easily.
Kyle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Willemoes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyle scores with a hook.
Willemoes takes one to the chin there.
Willemoes slips under a jab.
Willemoes 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.
Kyle tries to keep at a distance but Willemoes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Willemoes goes for a takedown attempt but Kyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Willemoes loads up on a big right hand but Kyle slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kyle.
Willemoes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Willemoes is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyle finish him?
Willemoes looks gassed!
Willemoes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kyle knocks out Willemoes with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kyle before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kyle picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeru Kyle!
Takeru Kyle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Sanford and Son as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a leg kick but Higashikuni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fox swings for the body but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox swings for the body but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higashikuni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Higashikuni.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Higashikuni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fox regains half guard, as Higashikuni was trying to land strikes.
Fox is trying to maintain the position but Higashikuni is very close to passing his half guard.
Higashikuni is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Higashikuni is working hard here to advance position.
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Higashikuni is pressing down on Fox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fox is holding on for now.
Higashikuni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Higashikuni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Higashikuni's back!
Fox doesn't have the hooks in and Higashikuni manages to turn into his guard.
Fox 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.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fox is on top in guard.
Higashikuni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higashikuni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Higashikuni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higashikuni looking for a sweep. Not yet Higashikuni, not yet.
Fox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higashikuni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fox chips away with some ground and pound.
Fox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fox preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
Higashikuni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fox wants to pass the guard but Higashikuni is keeping the position.
Higashikuni 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.
Higashikuni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Higashikuni landing strikes from the mount.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higashikuni is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Higashikuni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fox hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox is squirming around, avoiding Higashikuni's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni scoring with strikes but Fox is staying in there.
Higashikuni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Higashikuni tries to control but Fox wriggling away.
Higashikuni 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.
Fox wants to hold on but Higashikuni pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Higashikuni controlling from mount.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fox is trying to get back to full guard.
Fox pushes Higashikuni off and gets back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a slapping body shot.
Fox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Higashikuni.
Fox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fox trying to hold on to Higashikuni's head to control him but Higashikuni postures up.
Fox is defending against the submission attempts here by Higashikuni.
Fox trying to hold on to Higashikuni's head to control him but Higashikuni postures up.
Higashikuni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fox!
Fox is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Higashikuni cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox is working to get back to half guard.
Higashikuni lands a big elbow.
Higashikuni landing shots from mount.
Higashikuni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox is looking to get to half guard.
Fox gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Higashikuni.
Fox is in trouble now - Higashikuni has advanced to mount!
Higashikuni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higashikuni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fox tries to hold on but Higashikuni postures up.
Higashikuni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
Fox tries to reverse the position but Higashikuni maintains control.
Higashikuni wants to control the pace but Fox is squirming around nicely.
Higashikuni landing strikes from the mount and Fox is in trouble!
Higashikuni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox tries to buck Higashikuni off but he can't manage it.
Fox is looking to improve his position but Higashikuni isn't that keen on the idea.
Higashikuni punishing his opponent with strikes.
Higashikuni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fox is looking to get to half guard.
Higashikuni tries to control but Fox wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Higashikuni cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Higashikuni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Higashikuni lands a big shot there that rocks Fox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni with good strikes from the mount here!
Higashikuni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Higashikuni landing shots from mount.
Fox is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Fox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Higashikuni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox is in a horrible position here. Higashikuni smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Higashikuni lands a nice shot to the head.
Higashikuni raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox can't escape the position.
BOOM! Higashikuni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fox is in a horrible position here. Higashikuni smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Higashikuni.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fox throws a low kick, looking for Higashikuni's leg but Higashikuni calmly moves out of range.
Higashikuni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fox slips under a jab.
Fox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higashikuni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fox throws a leg kick
and Higashikuni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fox leaves Higashikuni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Higashikuni looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Higashikuni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higashikuni with a nice cross.
Higashikuni ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higashikuni misses with a looping right.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higashikuni.
Fox avoids the body shot from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Higashikuni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fox throws a leg kick but Higashikuni moved away.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higashikuni.
Fox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higashikuni tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higashikuni.
Jab from Higashikuni.
Katsu Higashikuni is winning the standup battle so far.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Fox throws a series of punches but Higashikuni avoids them all with ease.
Higashikuni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Fox.
Fox throws a series of punches but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox throws a shot from downtown. Higashikuni moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Higashikuni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higashikuni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Higashikuni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Higashikuni counters with a left to the body.
Higashikuni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higashikuni moves away.
Fox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higashikuni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higashikuni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higashikuni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Higashikuni misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Higashikuni with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox throws a jab when Higashikuni was well out of range.
Higashikuni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higashikuni ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox throws a jab but it's blocked by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fox.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox misses with a hook to the body
and Higashikuni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking.
Higashikuni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to slow Higashikuni down by chopping away at his legs.
Red Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higashikuni clobbers Fox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higashikuni's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higashikuni dips to his left and cracks Fox with an uppercut!
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higashikuni moves away.
Higashikuni throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Higashikuni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higashikuni manages to avoid it.
Fox throws a poor cross that misses
and Higashikuni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fox misses with a looping right.
Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Higashikuni throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni moves out of range as Fox throws a body kick.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Higashikuni's head but Higashikuni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higashikuni scores with a nice strike.
Higashikuni ducks right into an uppercut from Fox.
Higashikuni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fox's hands.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Higashikuni circles away.
Fox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Higashikuni fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox swings for the body but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higashikuni connects with a single shot there.
Higashikuni is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Higashikuni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to bum rush Higashikuni with a series of wild strikes but Higashikuni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higashikuni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Higashikuni.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higashikuni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higashikuni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fox to score with a decent uppercut.
Higashikuni throws a one two combo.
Higashikuni throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fox misses with a straight left.
Fox blocks a jab.
Higashikuni moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Fox tries for a takedown but Higashikuni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox misses with a wild body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Higashikuni lands a jab.
Higashikuni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Higashikuni walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Higashikuni. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Higashikuni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Higashikuni!
Higashikuni working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a big shot there that rocks Higashikuni but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fox with good strikes from the mount here!
Higashikuni is rocked!
Fox looking to finish Higashikuni with some ground and pound. This is bad for Higashikuni!
Oh Higashikuni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Higashikuni! Fox sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Higashikuni and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Red Fox!
Red Fox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down as his entrance music. Dan Jersey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tito Hopkins's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jersey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jersey throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jersey misses the target.
Jersey thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Jersey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jersey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hopkins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Jersey's front leg but catches the back leg as Jersey tries to avoid it.
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!
Hopkins lands a big right hand that sends Jersey crashing to the mat! Hopkins stays standing though and waves Jersey back to his feet!
Jersey swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Jersey.
Donk. Hopkins catches Jersey right on the button with a cross.
Jersey is rocked!
Jersey throws a leg kick but Hopkins moved away.
Jersey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Jersey tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Jersey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Jersey misses
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Jersey is breathing heavily.
Jersey tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Jersey thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jersey avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Jersey scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Jersey slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tito Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins thumps Jersey with a low kick.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Jersey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jersey.
Jersey seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jersey right on the button. Jersey goes down! Hopkins follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hopkins gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Hopkins!
Tito Hopkins is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Tito Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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