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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasumi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness. Lucas LaVey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kasumi. That's going to slow LaVey down.
Kasumi blocks a head kick by LaVey.
LaVey blocks a jab.
LaVey slips a jab and a cross from Kasumi.
Kasumi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaVey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kasumi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kasumi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kasumi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasumi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kasumi misses with a two punch combination.
LaVey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaVey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasumi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaVey.
LaVey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasumi throws a body punch but LaVey moves out of range.
Kasumi blocks a head kick by LaVey.
Kasumi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaVey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasumi loads up on a big right hand but LaVey slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasumi takes a swing at LaVey's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumi lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Kasumi.
Kasumi swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaVey counters with a straight right hand.
Kasumi moves out of range as LaVey strikes.
Kasumi throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kasumi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LaVey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kasumi. Kasumi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kasumi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Kasumi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasumi misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kasumi. That's going to slow LaVey down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasumi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaVey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaVey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kasumi misses with a low kick as LaVey jumps back.
LaVey takes one to the chin there.
LaVey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from LaVey.
LaVey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasumi throws a jab when LaVey was well out of range.
LaVey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasumi.
LaVey takes a swing at Kasumi's ribcage but misses.
Kasumi throws a hook but LaVey blocks it.
Kasumi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaVey has time to react.
Kasumi lands a jab.
LaVey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasumi.
A clash of legs there as LaVey blocks the low kick.
Kasumi tried to score with a low kick but LaVey checks it.
LaVey lands with a kick to the temple. Kasumi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Kasumi does it's job there.
Kasumi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LaVey.
Kasumi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaVey scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasumi should have avoided that one.
LaVey throws a looping overhand right but Kasumi ducks down to avoid it.
Kasumi throws a body punch but LaVey moves out of range.
LaVey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from LaVey misses.
Kasumi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasumi misses with a hook. LaVey ducked under it nicely.
Kasumi blocks a head kick by LaVey.
Kasumi thows a body shot but no joy.
LaVey throws a head kick that misses.
LaVey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LaVey tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasumi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LaVey.
Kasumi checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey thumps Kasumi with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaVey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kasumi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LaVey scrambles back to his feet.
Kasumi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kasumi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaVey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaVey moves away from the strike by Kasumi.
LaVey tries to land a front kick but Kasumi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaVey throws a low kick but Kasumi moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle, before LaVey throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kasumi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! LaVey lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Lucas LaVey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelsey Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov's entrance music is ILL BILL & VINNIE PAZ (HEAVY METAL KINGS) - "OATH OF THE GOAT" . A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kelsey Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Curtis is defended easily by Nikov.
Nikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikov wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Nikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis looks for a takedown but Nikov sprawls well.
Curtis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Curtis somewhat.
Kalash Nikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelsey Curtis.
Nikov closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikov lands an uppercut.
Nikov with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikov.
Nikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Curtis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nikov after a bit of a struggle.
Nikov landing knees to the head.
Nikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis being controlled against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nikov.
Nikov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikov breaks the clinch.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikov moves away.
Nikov thows a body kick. Curtis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nikov rushes Curtis and presses him up against the cage.
Nikov manages to break the clinch.
Nikov misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Nikov misses.
Nikov scores with a head kick. Curtis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Curtis will feel that in the morning.
Nikov moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikov smiles and moves away.
Curtis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalash Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikov tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
Nikov throws a solid leg kick but Curtis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nikov.
Nikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nikov.
Nikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Nikov closes the distance and clinches.
Nikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov breaks the clinch.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikov swinging wildly here.
Curtis shoots in but no luck this time.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikov.
Nikov misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nikov, right into the meat.
Nikov throws a right and a left that Curtis avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalash Nikov dominated that 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.
Nikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikov duly obliges.
Kalash Nikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis tries to keep at a distance but Nikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikov gets underhooks to prevent Curtis's takedown attempt.
Curtis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalash Nikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelsey Curtis.
Nikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis shoots for a takedown but Nikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikov duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov misses with a looping left.
Kalash Nikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov lands a leg kick that knocks Curtis off balance momentarily.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Curtis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Curtis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nikov misses with a head kick.
No luck for Curtis with that takedown attempt.
Curtis closes the distance and clinches up with Nikov, looking for a takedown. Curtis pushes Nikov against the cage but Nikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Curtis shoots for a takedown but Nikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curtis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Curtis showed some decent athleticism there.
Curtis is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikov is trying to stand up here but Curtis is controlling him well.
Nikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikov trying to control from the bottom.
Curtis seems to be looking for submissions.
Nikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov is controlling Curtis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Curtis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Curtis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nikov wants to get back to full guard.
Nikov wants to get back to his feet.
Nikov wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy.
Curtis throwing shots but Nikov is blocking nicely.
Nikov is trying to stand back up but Curtis is controlling him
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikov wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Curtis winds up and cracks Nikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nikov is trying to control but can't.
Curtis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikov wants to stand up but Curtis is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalash Nikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nikov with a nice cross.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Nikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Nikov slams his shin into Curtis's torso.
Kalash Nikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikov tries to buck Curtis off but Curtis is having none of it.
Nikov is trying to buck Curtis off.
Curtis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Curtis working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis working the ground and pound.
Kelsey Curtis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikov is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Curtis.
Nikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Curtis in side control, throwing shots but Nikov defends.
Curtis scoring with punches and elbows.
Curtis in side control, throwing shots but Nikov defends.
Curtis working away.
Nikov tries to improve position but can't.
Curtis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nikov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Curtis connects with a decent elbow.
Nikov tries to escape but Curtis is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikov tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Curtis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Curtis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nikov's head.
Curtis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Curtis throwing shots but Nikov is blocking nicely.
Curtis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikov wants to get back to full guard.
Nikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Curtis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nikov is staying active underneath Curtis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis wants to free his trapped foot but Nikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikov keeping control of the position.
Curtis thows a huge punch but Nikov dodges it nicely.
Nikov wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy.
Kelsey Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nikov defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nikov trying to hold on to Curtis's head to control him but Curtis postures up.
Curtis is trying to work for a kimura but Nikov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curtis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Curtis works over Nikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikov wants to stand and escape but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis wants to pass the guard but Nikov is keeping the position.
Curtis won't allow Nikov to sweep him here.
Kalash Nikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikov wants to stand up but Curtis is controlling him.
Nikov seems keen to control Curtis's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikov is trying to keep Curtis in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalash Nikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelsey Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalash Nikov!
An out of breath Kalash Nikov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zenin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Helloween - Power. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jose Protacio Jawo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Zenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Protacio Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jawo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Zenin lands.
Zenin staying out of range there.
Zenin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jawo throws a big shot that misses.
Jawo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vladimir Zenin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Zenin misses.
Zenin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jawo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zenin somewhat.
Zenin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jawo's head backwards.
Jawo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jawo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zenin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jawo tries to get to full guard but Zenin has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jawo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zenin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jawo pulls Zenin in close to his closed guard and prevents Zenin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zenin stands up over Jawo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jawo controls Zenin momentarily but Zenin frees himself.
Zenin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jawo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jawo has his hands on Zenin's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jawo has wrist control.
Zenin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zenin working some strikes from top position.
Zenin preventing the sweep.
Zenin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zenin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenin throws a big elbow that misses.
Zenin lands a couple of elbows.
Jawo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zenin is one step ahead there.
Jawo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zenin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zenin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jawo tries to roll over but Zenin keeps him under control.
Zenin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zenin thows a huge punch but Jawo dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenin throwing shots but Jawo is blocking nicely.
Zenin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zenin moves into full mount! Jawo won't be happy about that!
Jawo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zenin unloading with bombs!
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!
Zenin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jawo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawo can't escape the position.
Zenin lands a big elbow.
Zenin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zenin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zenin moves away from the strike by Jawo.
Zenin thuds his right hand into Jawo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Zenin.
Jawo is looking to clinch.
Zenin pushes Jawo up against the cage in a clinch.
Zenin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zenin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jawo.
Jawo lands a nice uppercut.
Zenin trying to control the position but instead, Jawo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zenin into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jawo.
Zenin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jawo controls his hands.
Jawo misses with the head strike.
Jawo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zenin.
Zenin tries a knee to the head but Jawo blocks it.
Jawo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zenin.
Jawo throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jawo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zenin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jawo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jawo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jawo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zenin's defenses.
Zenin wants to stall.
Jawo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zenin blocking some punches.
Jawo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zenin backwards.
Zenin misses with an elbow strike.
Jawo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Vladimir Zenin has been cut.
Zenin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jawo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zenin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zenin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenin misses with some punches.
Zenin blocks the elbow strike.
Jawo avoids the elbow strike from Zenin, against the cage.
Zenin is trying to stall.
Zenin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zenin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo.
Jawo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Zenin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zenin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jawo is trying to keep an underhook but Zenin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zenin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jawo is trying to get back to full guard.
Zenin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jawo trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jawo tries to roll over but Zenin keeps him under control.
Zenin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jawo gets back to full guard.
Zenin throws a big elbow that misses.
Zenin throwing strikes but missing.
Zenin passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenin throws a strike but Jawo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jawo is trying to hold Zenin in close to prevent damage but Zenin has managed to pass into half guard.
Zenin 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.
Zenin is thwarting Jawo's attempts to control the position.
Zenin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jawo to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zenin throwing strikes from guard but Jawo blocks nicely.
Zenin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zenin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zenin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zenin moves into the clinch successfully.
Zenin dodges an elbow strike from Jawo.
Zenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jawo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zenin slowing the pace effectively.
Jawo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jawo.
A short right from Jawo.
Jawo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zenin avoids it.
Zenin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jawo controls his hands.
Zenin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zenin.
Jawo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zenin lands a shoulder strike.
Jawo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zenin.
Jawo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jawo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zenin's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Jawo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zenin stalling in the clinch but Jawo improves position.
A shot in the inside from Jawo.
Jawo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zenin goes for a takedown attempt but Jawo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zenin fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Zenin.
Zenin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jawo tries to clinch but Zenin is having none of it.
Jawo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zenin tries to avoid it but Jawo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zenin to the ground. Zenin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jawo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jose Protacio Jawo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jawo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jawo's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zenin's guard. Nice work there by Jawo.
Jawo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zenin keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Jawo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zenin is on top in guard.
Zenin throws an elbow that misses. Jawo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zenin's guard. Nice move by Jawo!
Jawo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jawo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jawo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Zenin keeps moving.
Jawo is working Zenin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jawo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jawo trying to control but Zenin is working from the bottom.
Zenin wants to sweep here but Jawo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo throws a big right hand that misses.
Jawo throws a big right hand that misses.
Zenin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jawo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zenin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jawo is one step ahead there.
Jawo is looking to work some ground and pound but Zenin has wrist control.
Vladimir Zenin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zenin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jawo.
Jawo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zenin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zenin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Protacio Jawo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zenin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Zenin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya comes to the cage accompanied by DBZ. Kiptanui comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Teflon Brothers - Hoodilammas feat. Juju kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ryuu Tatsuya had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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176 lbs
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181 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Tatsuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatsuya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiptanui has a takedown stuffed.
Tatsuya slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiptanui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tatsuya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiptanui counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Tatsuya on the inside.
Kiptanui has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tatsuya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Kiptanui.
Tatsuya tries to land a knee to the head but Kiptanui blocks with his arms.
Kiptanui jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tatsuya walks away with a smile on his face. Kiptanui gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tatsuya misses with a straight left.
Tatsuya is looking to clinch.
Tatsuya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Tatsuya misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui forces Tatsuya back against the cage and clinches.
Kiptanui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiptanui tries to score a body lock takedown but Tatsuya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiptanui is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiptanui blocks a body shot from Tatsuya.
Tatsuya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiptanui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tatsuya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kiptanui stalling the fight.
Tatsuya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiptanui is trying to pull guard but Tatsuya has him pressed against the cage.
Kiptanui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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 short right from Tatsuya on the inside.
Kiptanui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiptanui is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kiptanui.
Still in the clinch, Tatsuya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiptanui looking to stall.
Tatsuya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatsuya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiptanui tries to score a body lock takedown but Tatsuya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tatsuya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tatsuya misses with a body punch.
Tatsuya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tatsuya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tatsuya stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiptanui avoiding damage as Tatsuya throws knees to the body.
Kiptanui avoiding damage as Tatsuya throws knees to the body.
Kiptanui tries a body shot but Tatsuya blocks it.
Tatsuya stalling the fight.
Tatsuya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiptanui's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui managing to block the knees to the body from Tatsuya.
Tatsuya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tatsuya scores with a knee to the head.
Kiptanui jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tatsuya walks away with a smile on his face. Kiptanui gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!
Tatsuya just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryuu Tatsuya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatsuya tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiptanui swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatsuya connects with a body shot.
Kiptanui shoots in and drives through. Tatsuya sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuya lands with a good body shot.
Tatsuya lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatsuya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Tatsuya 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.
Tatsuya misses with a low kick.
Kiptanui lands a nice hook to Tatsuya's body. Tatsuya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiptanui looks for a takedown but Tatsuya sprawls well.
Tatsuya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiptanui.
Kiptanui shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatsuya sprawls well. He's pushed Kiptanui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Kiptanui misses.
Kiptanui moves out of range as Tatsuya strikes.
Kiptanui moves out of range of the leg kick from Tatsuya.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiptanui.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Kiptanui.
Tatsuya tries to clinch but Kiptanui moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatsuya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatsuya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiptanui closes the distance and clinches up with Tatsuya, looking for a takedown. Kiptanui pushes Tatsuya against the cage but Tatsuya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatsuya misses with a right hand
and Kiptanui counters with a body kick.
Tatsuya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiptanui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatsuya throws out the jab.
Tatsuya misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tatsuya.
Tatsuya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiptanui's sensitive parts.
Ryuu Tatsuya is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatsuya loads up on a big right hand but Kiptanui slips the punch.
Tatsuya scores with a body shot.
Tatsuya throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiptanui moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatsuya.
Tatsuya effectively controlling the action here.
Kiptanui wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuya stops a takedown attempt from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui managing to block the knees to the body from Tatsuya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiptanui.
Tatsuya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiptanui's elbow.
Tatsuya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tatsuya tries to stall but Kiptanui uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryuu Tatsuya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tatsuya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kiptanui avoiding damage as Tatsuya throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tatsuya.
Kiptanui just leaning against Tatsuya, taking a breather.
Kiptanui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuya tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatsuya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiptanui lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tatsuya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatsuya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tatsuya is looking to wear down Kiptanui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatsuya dodges the punch combination from Kiptanui.
Tatsuya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryuu Tatsuya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiptanui dives in and scores a takedown into Tatsuya's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatsuya is looking to stand up but Kiptanui isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Tatsuya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kiptanui closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tatsuya quickly recovers to half guard.
Kiptanui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiptanui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tatsuya desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kiptanui controlling the action here.
Tatsuya trying to control but Kiptanui postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya tries to get to full guard but Kiptanui has control of the leg.
Tatsuya is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiptanui.
Tatsuya wants to control but Kiptanui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiptanui wants to control but Tatsuya is keeping him busy.
Kiptanui is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatsuya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kiptanui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kiptanui drops an elbow to the side of Tatsuya's head.
Tatsuya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiptanui trying to control but Tatsuya is working from the bottom.
Tatsuya working a defensive guard here.
Kiptanui trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya controls Kiptanui momentarily but Kiptanui frees himself.
Ryuu Tatsuya has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tatsuya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tatsuya moves out of range of the body kick from Kiptanui.
Tatsuya keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatsuya moves in looking to clinch but Kiptanui pushes him off.
Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatsuya as he jumps to the side.
Kiptanui shoots in for a double leg but Tatsuya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya throws a sloppy head kick and Kiptanui moves out of range easily.
Tatsuya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiptanui.
Nice takedown defense from Tatsuya. No joy for Kiptanui on that attempt.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Kiptanui.
Kiptanui misses with a hook.
Tatsuya throws a head kick that misses.
Ryuu Tatsuya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatsuya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiptanui doesn't seem bothered though.
Gabriel Kiptanui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsuya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiptanui on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiptanui fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatsuya avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiptanui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatsuya connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Kiptanui.
I think Tatsuya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuu Tatsuya!
Ryuu Tatsuya took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, L.A. Elite Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nik Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rassi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rassi looks to land a combination. Volkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rassi tries to clinch up.
Rassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov takes a swing at Rassi's ribcage but misses.
Volkov tests Rassi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rassi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rassi throws out the jab.
Rassi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rassi.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rassi was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Rassi moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov working hard to break the clinch.
Rassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rassi drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to push Rassi away but Rassi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Rassi.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rassi breaks the clinch.
Rassi lands with a good body shot.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rassi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rassi eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Rassi wants to clinch.
Rassi lands a high kick!
It looks like Nik Volkov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a right hand that Rassi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rassi also avoids with ease.
Rassi tries to clinch
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rassi misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov takes a swing at Rassi's ribcage but misses.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rassi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov shoots in but Rassi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Rassi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rassi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rassi manages to break the clinch.
Rassi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rassi just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rassi is out of range.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nik Volkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov throws the left hand but Rassi avoids the punch easily.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Rassi avoids them all with ease.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Rassi off the cage and back into range.
Rassi clinches up against the cage.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rassi has double underhooks.
Volkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rassi can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Come on Rassi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Rassi.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov throws a jab when Rassi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov digs a good hook to Rassi's body.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Rassi delivers a nice body kick.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Rassi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rassi.
Rassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rassi throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Rassi scores with a head kick.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rassi.
Samuraimo Rassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi misses with a straight left.
Rassi lands a head shot.
Volkov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rassi takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rassi throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rassi wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Rassi throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rassi counters with a right hand to the body.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Rassi throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Rassi lands a jab.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Rassi looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov throws the left hand but Rassi avoids the punch easily.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rassi.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rassi to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Rassi counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Rassi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Volkov is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rassi.
Rassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rassi tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nik Volkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rassi closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.
Rassi lands a shoulder strike.
Rassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkov.
Volkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Volkov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Volkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rassi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Volkov 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.
Volkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Rassi's head but Rassi avoids it well.
Rassi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Volkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rassi, who protects the arm well.
Volkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volkov trying to control the action but Rassi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swings around for an armbar but Rassi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Volkov's guard.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rassi wants to stand but Volkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Volkov is trying to keep Rassi in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuraimo Rassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rassi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rassi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volkov takes a step back to recover.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Rassi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Volkov there.
Rassi lands a body shot.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rassi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Rassi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rassi.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Rassi is out of range.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rassi wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Nik Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rassi manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rassi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuraimo Rassi!
Samuraimo Rassi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillis has chosen I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nisse Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Gillis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lind lunges at Gillis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gillis's hand.
Lind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Lind.
Lind misses with a right hand
and Gillis counters with a nice body shot.
Lind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gillis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lind takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gillis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lind thuds a left hand into Gillis's body.
Good shot there by Lind.
Lind avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gillis slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lind does it's job there.
It looks like Jamie Gillis has been cut.
Gillis misses with a hook. Lind ducked under it nicely.
Lind throws a body punch but Gillis moves out of range.
Lind defending well as Gillis loads up on a big left hand.
Lind slips a jab from Gillis.
Gillis throws a looping overhand right but Lind ducks down to avoid it.
Lind throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lind throws a leg kick but Gillis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gillis ducks under a wild hook from Lind.
Gillis takes one to the side of the head.
Lind scores with a body shot.
Lind is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lind closes the distance and clinches.
Lind throws a punch but it's blocked by Gillis.
Gillis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gillis has Lind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands an uppercut.
Gillis tries to work over Lind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gillis takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lind.
Lind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gillis tries to break free but Lind pushes him back against the cage.
Gillis tries to throw a body punch but Lind avoids it by throwing Gillis back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lind.
Gillis tries to throw a body punch but Lind avoids it by throwing Gillis back against the cage.
Lind is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lind prevents a body shot from Gillis.
A short uppercut from Gillis.
Gillis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gillis's elbow.
Lind misses with some punches.
Lind throws a punch but it's blocked by Gillis.
Gillis misses with the head strike.
Lind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lind is pressed up against the cage. Gillis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lind down to the mat. Lind avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nisse Lind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Gillis.
Gillis shoots in looking for a takedown. Lind tries to sprawl out of it but Gillis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lind manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands with a right hand.
Lind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gillis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lind connects with an inside leg kick.
Gillis misses with a series of wild punches.
Gillis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gillis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nisse Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillis looks winded!
Lind connects with a crisp jab.
Gillis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lind throws a low kick but Gillis moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Gillis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gillis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lind lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gillis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lind is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gillis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lind lands a big uppercut and Gillis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gillis looks OK. Lind waves Gillis back to his feet!
Gillis is still on wobbly legs! Can Lind finish him?
Lind fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lind clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Lind on the inside.
Lind lands a hook that snaps the head of Gillis backwards.
Gillis taking a breather.
Lind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gillis.
Lind creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gillis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gillis drops to his knees and Lind pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nisse Lind!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dawn of the Dead by Does it Offend you, yeah? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aurelius can pounce on him.
Jab by Jordan.
It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
Jordan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Aurelius finds it's way through Jordan's defenses.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the cage.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aurelius blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to break free but Jordan pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Aurelius cracks the inside of Jordan's front leg.
Jordan misses with a leg kick.
Jordan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aurelius.
Jordan swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Jordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Jordan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Aurelius there.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan avoids a kick to the body.
Jordan wants to land a leg kick but Aurelius is out of range.
Jordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jordan throws a shot to the body.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius cracks Jordan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jordan cracks Aurelius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius wants to land a leg kick but Jordan is out of range.
Aurelius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses
and Jordan counters with a big head kick but Aurelius shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Aurelius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Aurelius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aurelius throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan counters by clinching up.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Aurelius is trying to break the clinch but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan gets through Aurelius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aurelius takes a shot to the head.
Aurelius turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan tries to escape but Aurelius is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aurelius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aurelius trying to control the position but Jordan is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jordan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hal Jordan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jordan tries to clinch up.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius connects with a jab.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
and Jordan moves into the clinch.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelius blocks an uppercut.
Aurelius breaks the clinch.
Jordan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aurelius wants to break free but Jordan has control.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Aurelius is trying to break free.
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Aurelius keeps Jordan at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Aurelius throws a hook but Jordan avoids it easily.
Aurelius tries a low kick but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan tries to clinch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Jordan swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Jordan throws a solid leg kick but Aurelius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jordan.
Jordan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelius rather than just go for the knockout.
Aurelius ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius wants to land a leg kick but Jordan is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Jordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jordan digs a good hook to Aurelius's body.
Hal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan tries to clinch but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Aurelius checks it.
Aurelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Aurelius shoots in.
Jordan tries to clinch but Aurelius moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nero Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan blocks a jab.
Aurelius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Jordan.
Aurelius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Aurelius misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Jordan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius scores with a hook.
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelius finish him?
Aurelius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body kick there by Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Jordan moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jordan defends it nicely.
Aurelius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a takedown but Jordan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aurelius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Aurelius pushes him off.
Jordan scores with a sloppy right hand. Aurelius should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Aurelius on that attempt.
Aurelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jordan counters with a body kick that stops Aurelius in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aurelius.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordan tries to clinch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius checks a leg kick.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Aurelius moved away.
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan connects with a body shot.
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aurelius tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
Aurelius wants to slow Jordan down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aurelius misses with a straight left.
Aurelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jordan.
Aurelius avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Aurelius shoots in for a double leg but Jordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aurelius feints and then cracks Jordan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jordan down.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jordan - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan slips a jab from Aurelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelius slips a jab from Jordan.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Aurelius circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Aurelius.
Jordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aurelius throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius takes one on the button.
Jordan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jordan lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aurelius is out of range and Jordan settles back down.
Aurelius misses the shot to the body.
Jordan cracks the inside of Aurelius's front leg.
A slow jab from Aurelius misses its intended target.
Aurelius looks for a takedown but Jordan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordan circles away.
Aurelius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jordan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aurelius's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Jordan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jordan.
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 solid body kick from Jordan.
Jordan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Aurelius's ribs.
Aurelius throws a leg kick that misses.
Jordan scores with a leg kick.
Aurelius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan cracks the inside of Aurelius's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hal Jordan!
A very excited looking Hal Jordan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf has chosen Clawfinger Biggest & the Best as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
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242 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lisser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lisser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smokeleaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf lands the left hand.
It looks like Matt Lisser has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf slips a jab from Lisser.
Lisser is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smokeleaf's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smokeleaf is refusing to be controlled, as Lisser sits in half guard.
Lisser trying to control from Smokeleaf's half guard. Smokeleaf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lisser stops Smokeleaf from standing up.
Lisser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lisser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smokeleaf is keeping the position for now.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smokeleaf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Lisser just wasn't active enough.
Smokeleaf throws a chopping leg kick but Lisser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smokeleaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lisser misses with a body shot.
Smokeleaf throws a solid leg kick but Lisser takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smokeleaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf misses with a straight left.
Lisser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smokeleaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smokeleaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Lisser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smokeleaf knocks Lisser to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smokeleaf is trying to control. Lisser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lisser keeping control of the position.
Smokeleaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smokeleaf is keen to just control but Lisser is a slippery customer.
Smokeleaf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smokeleaf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smokeleaf uses his free foot to push down on Lisser's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scoring with strikes but Lisser is staying in there.
Smokeleaf throwing strikes here but Lisser is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lisser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smokeleaf looking to control but Lisser is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smokeleaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smokeleaf lands a slapping body shot.
Smokeleaf clobbers Lisser with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lisser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smokeleaf wants to get back to full guard.
Lisser is trying to control. Smokeleaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smokeleaf looking for submissions off his back.
Smokeleaf tries to get to full guard but Lisser has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf working for a triangle but Lisser defends it easily.
Lisser stopping the sweep attempt from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep here but Lisser controlling him for the moment.
Smokeleaf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lisser is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Smokeleaf, not yet.
Smokeleaf has his foot on Lisser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lisser works his way back into a safe position though.
Smokeleaf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisser is aware though and is defending well.
Lisser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smokeleaf has momentary wrist control but Lisser slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisser preventing the sweep.
Lisser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lisser trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lisser throws an elbow that misses. Smokeleaf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lisser's guard. Nice move by Smokeleaf!
Smokeleaf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser has Smokeleaf pulled in close to control his posture.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lisser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf looking to sit in guard and control but Lisser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Smokeleaf is trying to control the position but Lisser postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep here but Lisser controlling him for the moment.
Lisser wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
Lisser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lisser with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
Smokeleaf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf wants to get back to his feet but Lisser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christiano Smokeleaf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lisser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it well.
Smokeleaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lisser.
Nice body kick from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from Lisser.
Lisser misses with an uppercut.
Smokeleaf lands with a shot to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot.
Lisser throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smokeleaf connects with a nice looking jab.
Lisser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Lisser checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smokeleaf connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Lisser.
Smokeleaf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smokeleaf connects with a body shot.
Smokeleaf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lisser. Smokeleaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smokeleaf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smokeleaf. Lisser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smokeleaf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Smokeleaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisser gets a double leg takedown into Smokeleaf's guard.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Smokeleaf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smokeleaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lisser has managed to get both his arms back between Smokeleaf's legs - danger averted.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Lisser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
Smokeleaf 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.
Lisser trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Lisser won't allow Smokeleaf to get back to his feet.
Matt Lisser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Lisser won't allow Smokeleaf to sweep him here.
Smokeleaf looking for a guillotine here but Lisser defends easily.
Lisser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lisser trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Matt Lisser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Lisser.
Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser misses with a body shot.
Lisser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lisser takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Lisser.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smokeleaf slips a jab and a cross from Lisser.
Lisser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smokeleaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christiano Smokeleaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smokeleaf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christiano Smokeleaf!
Christiano Smokeleaf 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Ansgar Axelsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to A J Hearts's chin.
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214 lbs
15 - 2 - 1 |
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222 lbs
19 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson tries to bum rush Hearts with a series of wild strikes but Hearts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hearts fails to land with a series of punches.
Hearts works Axelsson's body with a nice hook.
Axelsson misses with a low kick as Hearts jumps back.
Hearts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Axelsson's calf.
Hearts lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelsson's head.
Axelsson is looking to chop away at Hearts's legs.
Axelsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axelsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hearts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hearts punishes Axelsson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axelsson throws a shot to the body.
Axelsson takes a swing at Hearts's ribcage but misses.
Hearts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Axelsson throws an off balance right hand
and Hearts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hearts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Hearts working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
Axelsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson 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.
Axelsson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Hearts postures up in Axelsson's guard and throws a big left but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ansgar Axelsson.
Hearts blocks a low kick nicely.
Axelsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hearts.
Hearts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson slips under a jab.
Axelsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Axelsson won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Hearts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
Hearts tries to score with some ground and pound. Axelsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Axelsson is looking to control Hearts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Axelsson avoid being mounted?
Axelsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hearts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hearts's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts 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.
Axelsson tries to work over Hearts's front leg with a kick but Hearts checks it.
Hearts wants to clinch up but Axelsson keeps it at a distance.
Hearts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Hearts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Axelsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Axelsson slips a jab and a cross from Hearts.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axelsson.
Hearts lands a jab to Axelsson's midsection.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axelsson. That did some damage!
Hearts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelsson misses the target.
Hearts sizes up Axelsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hearts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hearts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axelsson has time to react.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson throws the kick towards the body but Hearts avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a looping overhand right but Hearts ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown. Axelsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Axelsson controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
Hearts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Axelsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hearts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsson pulls Hearts in close to his closed guard and prevents Hearts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hearts is in close to Axelsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to stand and escape but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts throwing strikes but missing.
Axelsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts throwing strikes but missing.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Axelsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Axelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts postures up in Axelsson's guard and throws a big left but Axelsson blocks it.
Hearts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Axelsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Axelsson managing to control the position.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ansgar Axelsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Hearts. That snapped Axelsson's head back.
Axelsson throws a hook to the side of Hearts's head but Hearts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axelsson defends it nicely.
Hearts clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Axelsson.
Hearts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axelsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hearts lands a right hand.
Axelsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts throws a head punch that misses.
Hearts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearts throwing strikes from guard but Axelsson blocks nicely.
Hearts throwing strikes from guard but Axelsson blocks nicely.
A J Hearts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Axelsson pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
Axelsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ansgar Axelsson.
Axelsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hearts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Axelsson is trying to defend but Hearts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hearts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ansgar Axelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts uses his free foot to push down on Axelsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Axelsson.
Hearts controlling from mount.
Axelsson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
A J Hearts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hearts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A J Hearts!
A very excited looking A J Hearts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gor Keyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
300 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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29
290 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gor Keyman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keyman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keyman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keyman clinches up with Stoppers and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stoppers tries to stall but Keyman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stoppers struggles to land a body shot inside as Keyman controls his hands.
Keyman slows down the pace here.
Keyman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoppers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Keyman fails to land.
Stoppers working aggressively here.
Stoppers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keyman prevents a body shot from Stoppers.
Keyman is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Stoppers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Stoppers.
Stoppers misses with the head strike.
Stoppers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keyman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stoppers up against the cage.
Stoppers tries to work over Keyman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keyman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoppers blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Stoppers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keyman.
Keyman trying to land knees to the body.
Keyman is trying to maintain a safe position but Stoppers gets an underhook and turns Keyman into the cage.
Stoppers pushes Keyman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoppers lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keyman prevents a body shot from Stoppers.
Stoppers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keyman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keyman is looking to control Stoppers's arms but Stoppers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keyman has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Keyman.
Stoppers lands with a light punch inside.
Stoppers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoppers gets through Keyman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoppers swings wildly with an uppercut but Keyman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoppers lands a hook that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Stoppers prevents a body shot from Keyman.
Stoppers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stoppers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keyman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoppers misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but Stoppers blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Stoppers - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoppers.
Keyman is breathing heavily.
Keyman is trying to stall.
Stoppers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoppers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoppers breaks from the clinch.
Keyman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoppers swings for the body but Keyman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keyman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keyman throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoppers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keyman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oooooh!!! Stoppers has knocked Keyman down with a huge combo! Stoppers steps away and waves a wobbly Keyman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Gor Keyman has been cut.
Stoppers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers lands a big right hand that sends Keyman crashing to the mat! Stoppers stays standing though and waves Keyman back to his feet!
Keyman is rocked!
Gor Keyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoppers drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Keyman's head, knocking him out cold! Stoppers is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Stoppers!
Willy Stoppers is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Willy Stoppers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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