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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julle Theamazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with DRUGS blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Theamazing!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theamazing counters with a nice uppercut.
Theamazing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller looks to land a combination but Theamazing avoids it well.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theamazing counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Miller.
Miller throws a right and a left that Theamazing avoids nicely.
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!
A cross from Theamazing lands.
Theamazing looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theamazing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theamazing. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theamazing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Theamazing fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a series of punches but Theamazing avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Theamazing moves out of range.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Theamazing connects with a right that clearly hurt Miller. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Theamazing proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Miller collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julle Theamazing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thord Grimhildr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Vecetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thord Grimhildr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kris Vecetti's chin.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thord Grimhildr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kris Vecetti!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vecetti misses with a takedown attempt - Grimhildr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grimhildr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimhildr fails to land the takedown.
Vecetti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grimhildr quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vecetti prevents Grimhildr from standing back up.
Vecetti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Grimhildr to get to his feet.
Grimhildr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vecetti is out of range and Grimhildr settles back down.
Thord Grimhildr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vecetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimhildr blocks the body kick.
Vecetti throws a looping overhand right but Grimhildr ducks down to avoid it.
Vecetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimhildr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimhildr swinging wildly here.
Grimhildr digs a good hook to Vecetti's body.
Vecetti misses with a looping left.
Vecetti misses with a leg kick.
Vecetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vecetti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grimhildr cracks Vecetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimhildr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vecetti throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Grimhildr.
Vecetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimhildr counters with a three punch combo that has Vecetti backing up. Vecetti nods at Grimhildr to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Vecetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vecetti looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimhildr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimhildr throws out a powerful jab.
Grimhildr misses with a double jab.
Vecetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vecetti is rocked!
Grimhildr cracks Vecetti with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vecetti tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Grimhildr pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vecetti is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thord Grimhildr!
A relieved looking Thord Grimhildr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seagal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seagal is defended easily by Stone.
Stone lands a left and a right that send Seagal crashing to the mat, dazed. Stone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone cracks Seagal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Seagal to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seagal tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacob Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Jacob Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Seagal.
Jab by Stone.
Decent striking displayed by Stone there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick but Seagal moves out of range.
Seagal has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stone digs a good body shot into Seagal's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seagal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seagal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stone sends Seagal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stone is motioning to the referee to let Seagal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Seagal is rocked!
Jacob Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Stone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seagal is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone looks to land a combination but Seagal avoids it well.
Seagal seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone drops Seagal with a beautiful combination! Seagal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stone is looking for the KO!
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!
Look low, kick high! Stone uses the oldest trick in the book to send Seagal tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Stone is absolutely delighted - when Seagal wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob Stone!
Jacob Stone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd has chosen Brother Ali - Uncle Sam God damn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bootyshanks The 3rd checks a leg kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a hook.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bootyshanks The 3rd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range as Walker strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses the body punch
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bootyshanks The 3rd thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd checks it well.
Chris Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker misses the body punch
and Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a head kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves away from the strike by Walker.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a leg kick but Walker checks it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chris Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Bootyshanks The 3rd pushes him off.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bootyshanks The 3rd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker looking to control.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bootyshanks The 3rd on the ground.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Bootyshanks The 3rd pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bootyshanks The 3rd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bootyshanks The 3rd works his way into full mount!
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!
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that round.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walker misses with a body punch
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is not content to let Bootyshanks The 3rd control the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks Walker with a big elbow.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is putting a hurting on Walker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bootyshanks The 3rd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scoring with punches from side control.
Walker is being controlled here.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Bootyshanks The 3rd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Walker is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Walker bucks up and tries to throw Bootyshanks The 3rd off but instead Bootyshanks The 3rd has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has got one arm under Walker's chin. This could be trouble... Walker trying to control the other hand but Bootyshanks The 3rd gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Walker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd waved his t-shirt featuring ATTICUS BLACK's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Takashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Takashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch but Takashi is having none of it.
No joy there for Takashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takashi gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Takashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takashi gets a clinch.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takashi breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Takashi swinging wildly here.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Takashi is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Takashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith prevents Takashi from standing back up.
Smith is working for a kimura but Takashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Takashi wants to get back to his feet.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takashi defending well though.
Smith is working for a kimura but Takashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Takashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takashi tries to get out of the position.
Takashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Takashi is defending the position.
Smith stops Takashi from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Takashi defends it.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Takashi is trying to stand up.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Ryu Takashi has been cut.
Takashi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Takashi is rocked!
Takashi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oh Takashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a big elbow - Takashi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Takashi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Great Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Azad - Bandog. Ruiz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by jukebox hero. Bronko Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronko Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruiz sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Ruiz's hands, connecting with Ruiz's forehead.
Ruiz is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ruiz is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruiz avoid being mounted?
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it.
Johnson stops Ruiz from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruiz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Ruiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruiz keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Ruiz is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it.
Ruiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Ruiz.
Ruiz won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is thwarting Ruiz's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruiz is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruiz is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from Ruiz's half guard. Ruiz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson passes Ruiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is pressing down on Ruiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruiz is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruiz defends it well.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruiz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control from Ruiz's half guard. Ruiz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruiz is retaining full guard.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruiz scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Ruiz counter with a right hand.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Ruiz counters with a nice body shot.
Ruiz throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronko Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Ruiz throws out a powerful jab.
Ruiz misses with a wild body shot.
Ruiz lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruiz.
Ruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruiz's sensitive parts.
Ruiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruiz throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruiz throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronko Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruiz sprawls well. Ruiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to move into range but Ruiz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ruiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruiz misses the target.
Ruiz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Ruiz counter with a right hand.
Ruiz thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruiz circles away.
Justin Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ruiz misses.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiz.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Ruiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Ruiz throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Ruiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Ruiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson shoots in but Ruiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruiz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruiz throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justin Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ruiz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronko Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Ruiz coming out on top.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
Ruiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiz scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruiz as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
The fighters circling - Ruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruiz.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruiz thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruiz throws a big shot that misses.
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ruiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Johnson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Ruiz!
Justin Ruiz very nearly forgot to thank Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Power Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power Ranger's entrance music is Undead- Hollywood Undead. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phantom Power Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Tits!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tits looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tits throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tits looking to sit in guard and control but Power Ranger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Power Ranger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tits working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power Ranger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power Ranger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power Ranger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Power Ranger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Ranger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Power Ranger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Power Ranger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tits really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power Ranger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tits has his foot on Power Ranger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power Ranger works his way back into a safe position though.
Power Ranger controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power Ranger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power Ranger 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.
Power Ranger wants to pass the guard but Tits is keeping the position.
Power Ranger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tits's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Power Ranger in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Power Ranger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power Ranger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Power Ranger is trying to control the action in half guard but Tits is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Power Ranger connects with a nice short shot to Tits's temple.
Power Ranger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Power Ranger.
Still in half guard, Power Ranger seems content to control.
Tits won't allow Power Ranger to pass to mount.
Tits actively working from the bottom here.
Power Ranger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Power Ranger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phantom Power Ranger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tits fails with the takedown.
Tits shoots in but Power Ranger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power Ranger throws a lazy right hand but Tits sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tits scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power Ranger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tits thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tits prevents Power Ranger from getting the reversal.
Power Ranger wants to control but Tits is having none of it.
Power Ranger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tits is keen to just control but Power Ranger is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Ranger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tits trying to control but Power Ranger is working from the bottom.
Phantom Power Ranger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power Ranger is pulling down on Tits's head. It's preventing any offense from Tits, at least for the moment.
Tits tries to free his leg and advance position but Power Ranger is retaining full guard.
Power Ranger really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Power Ranger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Power Ranger scores a takedown into full mount!
Tits is in a horrible position here. Power Ranger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tits can't escape the position.
Power Ranger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power Ranger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Power Ranger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Power Ranger lands a big shot there that rocks Tits but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Power Ranger with the ground and pound from mount.
Power Ranger breaks from Tits's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tits is rocked!
Power Ranger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tits is still in real trouble! Can Power Ranger finish him?
Power Ranger looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tits covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phantom Power Ranger!
Phantom Power Ranger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Kosinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerzy Kosinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosinski swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kosinski backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jerzy Kosinski has been cut.
Kosinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosinski.
Nice cross by Asztalos.
Kosinski tries to bum rush Asztalos with a series of wild strikes but Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Kosinski.
Kosinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Asztalos sizes up Kosinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos has managed to clinch.
Kosinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosinski thows a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kosinski to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Tibo Asztalos has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos wants to clinch
and Kosinski counters with a left and a right that stings Asztalos.
Asztalos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kosinski.
Kosinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice hook to Kosinski's body. Kosinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosinski drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Asztalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kosinski doesn't seem phased though.
Kosinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kosinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos connects with a body shot that sends Kosinski's belly button to the back.
Asztalos tries to clinch up
and Kosinski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asztalos's knee momentarily.
Kosinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asztalos moves to clinch but Kosinski breaks away
and Kosinski counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asztalos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kosinski misses with a low kick.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Kosinski.
Kosinski throws a leg kick but Asztalos moved away.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Kosinski misses the shot to the body.
Kosinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kosinski.
Kosinski scores with a jab to the body.
Kosinski cracks the inside of Asztalos's front leg.
Kosinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asztalos tries to clinch
and Kosinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asztalos thinking.
Asztalos looks winded!
Asztalos throws a body punch but Kosinski moves out of range.
Kosinski throws a chopping leg kick but Asztalos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooh!!! Kosinski has knocked Asztalos down with a huge combo! Kosinski steps away and waves a wobbly Asztalos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Asztalos is rocked!
Kosinski feints and then cracks Asztalos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asztalos down.
Asztalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosinski finish him?
Kosinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kosinski counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kosinski. That's going to slow Asztalos down.
Kosinski steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Asztalos is out on his feet! Kosinski sets himself and nearly takes Asztalos's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerzy Kosinski!
Jerzy Kosinski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ATTICUS BLACK, into his post fight interview.
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