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Destiny 36: Tennant vs. Dux PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iko Hitigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Iko Hitigaki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitigaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perez as he avoids it easily.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitigaki tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitigaki to the ground. Hitigaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitigaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitigaki with a poor takedown
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Hitigaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perez advances to full mount.
Perez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hitigaki is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Perez!
David Perez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TikaKiyo Yoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TikaKiyo Yoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drops Yoshiki with a beautiful combination! Yoshiki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Yoshiki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshiki is proving a slippery customer.
Yoshiki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshiki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yoshiki throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshiki drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Yoshiki off! Yoshiki jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshiki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith seems keen to control Yoshiki's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yoshiki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoshiki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yoshiki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshiki uses it to pass to side control.
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!
Yoshiki throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yoshiki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Yoshiki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Yoshiki is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshiki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshiki passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yoshiki is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshiki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiki moves nicely into side control.
Yoshiki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yoshiki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith throws a head kick but Yoshiki moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Yoshiki.
Yoshiki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith goes for a double leg but Yoshiki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoshiki continues to drive forward.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshiki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshiki pulls guard successfully.
Yoshiki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Yoshiki looking to control.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshiki.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Yoshiki is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Yoshiki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Smith.
Yoshiki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshiki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Yoshiki avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a series of punches but Yoshiki avoids them all with ease.
Yoshiki tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Yoshiki fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TikaKiyo Yoshiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshiki moves out of range easily.
Yoshiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshiki wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Yoshiki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Yoshiki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
TikaKiyo Yoshiki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Yoshiki is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshiki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yoshiki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith is not content to let Yoshiki control the position.
The ground and pound from Yoshiki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshiki happy to just control the position for now.
Yoshiki wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshiki taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TikaKiyo Yoshiki dominated that second round.
That's time! Yoshiki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith leaves Yoshiki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yoshiki quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Yoshiki defends it.
Yoshiki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yoshiki gets full guard.
Yoshiki trying to control the position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshiki is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Yoshiki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're going to have a standup here because TikaKiyo Yoshiki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yoshiki shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshiki tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Yoshiki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TikaKiyo Yoshiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith defending well as Yoshiki loads up on a big left hand.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Yoshiki's guard.
Yoshiki trying to control the position.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshiki is keeping the position for now.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshiki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshiki wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Alex Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yoshiki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshiki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshiki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Yoshiki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
TikaKiyo Yoshiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshiki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Yoshiki being controlled against the cage.
Yoshiki tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshiki is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshiki jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshiki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Smith.
I think Smith 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Menez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Hae Hae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Park Hae Hae has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Orlando Menez's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Menez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Park Hae Hae!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hae Hae throws a head kick that misses.
Menez rushes Hae Hae and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hae Hae is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Menez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Menez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hae Hae.
Menez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Menez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hae Hae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hae Hae is looking to stand up but Menez isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hae Hae working for a triangle but Menez defends it easily.
Menez lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menez throwing strikes from guard but Hae Hae blocks nicely.
Menez wants to control from the top but Hae Hae keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menez is looking to pass into half guard but Hae Hae pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hae Hae is in guard.
Menez wants to stand up but Hae Hae is controlling him.
Menez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hae Hae wants to get back to his feet but Menez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Menez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menez connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menez trying to control but Hae Hae is working from the bottom.
Menez working some strikes from top position.
Menez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hae Hae looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menez is stalling in the full guard.
Menez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hae Hae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Orlando Menez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Menez moves out of range as Hae Hae strikes.
Hae Hae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Menez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Menez ducks under a wild hook from Hae Hae.
Menez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Menez trying to pass the guard but Hae Hae defending well.
Hae Hae felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hae Hae has hold of Menez's hands but Menez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menez 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.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Menez wants to control the pace but Hae Hae is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Menez 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.
Menez dives in and scores a takedown into Hae Hae's guard.
Menez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hae Hae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hae Hae controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menez passes Hae Hae's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hae Hae is in trouble now - Menez has advanced to mount!
Menez looking to control but Hae Hae is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menez with good strikes from the mount here!
Menez breaks from Hae Hae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hae Hae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menez controlling from the full mount.
Menez lands with some strikes.
Menez breaks from Hae Hae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hae Hae is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hae Hae is in a horrible position here. Menez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Menez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hae Hae tries to hold on but Menez pushes him away.
Hae Hae is desperately trying to improve his position but Menez has a good base and remains in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hae Hae is in a horrible position here. Menez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menez breaks from Hae Hae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Menez with good strikes from the mount here!
Hae Hae is rocked!
Hae Hae takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Menez's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Menez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Orlando Menez thanked Elite Canadian Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Nikolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nikolov.
Nikolov shoots in but Stanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nikolov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nikolov is keen to just control but Stanson is a slippery customer.
Nikolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikolov winds up and cracks Stanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stanson wants to improve his position but Nikolov is controlling well.
Nikolov blocks the strikes from Stanson.
Nikolov throws a strike but Stanson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stanson controlling Nikolov's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanson has wrist control.
Nikolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolov.
Nikolov throws an elbow that misses. Stanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolov's guard. Nice move by Stanson!
Stanson postures up in Nikolov's guard and throws a big left but Nikolov blocks it.
Nikolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikolov, not yet.
Nikolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikolov tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikolov is retaining full guard.
Stanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musial Stanson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stanson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nikolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson wants to clinch.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Nikolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanson misses with a two punch combination.
Stanson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nikolov's guard.
Stanson wants to pass the guard but Nikolov is keeping the position.
Nikolov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanson is aware though and is defending well.
Nikolov wants to control the position but Stanson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stanson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Nikolov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanson shoots in for a double leg but Nikolov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Stanson as Nikolov shoots in.
Ivan Nikolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolov stuffs the takedown.
Stanson wants to clinch but Nikolov slips to the side
and Nikolov counters with a left to the body.
Nikolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stanson defends well and Nikolov ends up having to push Stanson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nikolov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nikolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson tries for a takedown but Nikolov manages to get underhooks.
Stanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nikolov is keeping busy.
Nikolov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson manages to break the clinch.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanson misses with a head kick.
Nikolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikolov shoots and misses
and Stanson counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stanson lands a left and a right that send Nikolov crashing to the mat, dazed. Stanson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nikolov is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Nikolov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikolov but Nikolov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Nikolov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikolov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Stanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson jumps guard.
Nikolov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet but Nikolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stanson has Nikolov pulled in close to control his posture.
Stanson 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.
Nikolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanson has wrist control.
Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolov is proving a slippery customer.
Nikolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolov is proving a slippery customer.
Musial Stanson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nikolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolov is fending him off so far but Stanson persists. Nope, Nikolov circles away and we're back to standing.
Musial Stanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanson lands a right hook to the body.
Nikolov looks to land a combination but Stanson avoids it well.
Stanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Nikolov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikolov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolov pushes Stanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanson goes for a takedown attempt but Nikolov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikolov gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sloppy strikes there by Nikolov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov working away.
Stanson is trying to buck Nikolov off.
Nikolov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stanson.
Nikolov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanson is not content to let Nikolov control the position.
Stanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musial Stanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Nikolov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nikolov looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
Stanson lands with a good body shot.
Stanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikolov sprawls well. He's pushed Stanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nikolov looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
Stanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikolov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanson.
Stanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikolov. Nikolov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nikolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Nikolov does no damage.
Stanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolov.
Nikolov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanson misses with a takedown attempt - Nikolov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikolov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanson tries to clinch but Nikolov is having none of it.
Nikolov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nikolov to the mat! Nikolov manages to get full guard.
Nikolov wants to sweep here but Stanson controlling him for the moment.
Stanson drops back looking for a leg! Nikolov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nikolov manages to kick Stanson off! Stanson jumps back into Nikolov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nikolov, up you get!
Nikolov has a takedown stuffed.
Nikolov dives in for a single leg takedown but Stanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolov keeps control of Stanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nikolov has Stanson pressed against the cage, preventing Stanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanson has had enough of the clinch but Nikolov keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolov is working for takedown but Stanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikolov has Stanson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nikolov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stanson tumbling to the mat - Nikolov dives into Stanson's guard.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet but Nikolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to sweep here but Nikolov controlling him for the moment.
Nikolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanson has wrist control.
Nikolov throwing strikes but missing.
Stanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikolov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolov trying to control from the bottom.
Nikolov is not content to let Stanson control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musial Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musial Stanson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourie Du Preez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fourie Du Preez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chong Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fourie Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong misses with a few strikes there.
Du Preez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Du Preez lands in his opponent's guard.
Du Preez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Du Preez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dong controls Du Preez momentarily but Du Preez frees himself.
Du Preez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Du Preez advances to half guard.
Du Preez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du Preez trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away.
Dong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Du Preez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dong!
Du Preez landing strikes from the mount and Dong is in trouble!
Dong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Millions Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong is in a horrible position here. Du Preez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dong tries to lock up and control but Du Preez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dong wants to hold on but Du Preez pushes him away.
Du Preez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Chong Dong has been cut.
Du Preez lands a big elbow.
Dong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dong tries to roll over but Du Preez keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dong is positioning himself well to prevent Du Preez advancing to mount.
Du Preez controlling the pace.
Du Preez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Du Preez is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Du Preez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Du Preez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Du Preez working the head and body with strikes.
Dong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Du Preez is taking a breather. Dong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dong trying to control here.
Du Preez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Du Preez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Du Preez controlling the action here.
Dong is staying active underneath Du Preez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Du Preez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Dong wants to improve his position but Du Preez is controlling well.
Du Preez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt.
Du Preez working the head and body with strikes.
Du Preez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Du Preez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Du Preez prevents Dong from improving his position.
Du Preez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Du Preez has control of the leg.
Du Preez drops an elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Du Preez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Dong wants to control but Du Preez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Du Preez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Du Preez is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Du Preez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dong is looking to control Du Preez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dong wants to control but Du Preez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Du Preez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Du Preez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Du Preez on the ground.
Du Preez is taking a breather. Dong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Du Preez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Du Preez is looking for a kimura but Dong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Du Preez to get the leverage.
Du Preez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Du Preez there.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Preez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Du Preez moves into full mount! Dong won't be happy about that!
Dong taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourie Du Preez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chong Dong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Du Preez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Du Preez counters with a single leg into guard. Dong didn't expect that.
Dong is trying to keep Du Preez in close.
Du Preez forces his way into half guard.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong taking some punishment here, with Du Preez in his half guard.
Du Preez is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it.
Du Preez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Du Preez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dong trying to control here.
Du Preez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Du Preez prevents Dong from improving his position.
Du Preez is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Du Preez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Du Preez trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
Du Preez is looking for a kimura here.
Dong trying to hold on to Du Preez's head to control him but Du Preez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to roll over but Du Preez keeps him under control.
Du Preez working the head and body with strikes.
Du Preez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dong has hold of Du Preez's hands but Du Preez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Du Preez lands a nice short elbow.
Du Preez working Dong over with strikes.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Du Preez has control of the leg.
Du Preez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Du Preez is nestled in close to Dong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Du Preez is very close to passing his half guard.
Du Preez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Du Preez is trying to control. Dong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Du Preez is controlling the pace.
Du Preez working Dong over with strikes.
Dong trying to control here.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Du Preez landing with the ground and pound.
Dong is pulling down on Du Preez's head. It's preventing any offense from Du Preez, at least for the moment.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Du Preez distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Du Preez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez chips away with some ground and pound.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Du Preez from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Preez chips away with some ground and pound.
Du Preez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Du Preez distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Du Preez is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control.
Du Preez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Du Preez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Du Preez landing some decent shots from guard.
Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Du Preez.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Preez wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Du Preez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourie Du Preez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chong Dong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong misses with a double jab.
Du Preez moves away from the strike by Dong.
Dong swinging wildly here.
Dong throws a jab when Du Preez was well out of range.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Du Preez moves away and avoids it.
Dong misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Dong misses.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Du Preez circles away quickly and effectively.
Dong tries to sprawl but Du Preez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fourie Du Preez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Du Preez wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Du Preez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Du Preez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
Du Preez looking to finish Dong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dong!
Dong is looking to improve his position but Du Preez isn't that keen on the idea.
Du Preez looking to finish Dong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dong!
Du Preez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Dong can't escape the position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Du Preez! Dong is hurt baaadly! Du Preez is firing away with more strikes - Dong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fourie Du Preez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daiki Hitoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu has chosen ТIК - Бiлi Троянk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daiki Hitoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasimentu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitoshi misses with a straight right.
Nasimentu looks to clinch
and Hitoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nasimentu darts in trying to clinch
and Nasimentu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitoshi scores with a jab.
Hitoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Nasimentu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitoshi circles away.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi misses with an uppercut.
Nasimentu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitoshi.
A lazy left from Hitoshi finds it's target.
Hitoshi looks to land a right hand but Nasimentu moved out of range.
Nasimentu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi misses with a right hand
and Nasimentu counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Daiki Hitoshi has been cut.
Hitoshi misses with a hook. Nasimentu ducked under it nicely.
Nasimentu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hitoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Hitoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Nasimentu counters with a right hand that sends Hitoshi tumbling to the canvas! Can Nasimentu finish him? He dives into Hitoshi's guard looking to do just that!
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!
Hitoshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nasimentu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nasimentu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nasimentu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hitoshi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nasimentu wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Nasimentu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hitoshi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasimentu is aware though and is defending well.
Hitoshi looking for a guillotine here but Nasimentu defends easily.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Nasimentu from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Nasimentu controlling him for the moment.
Nasimentu wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasimentu stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valentin Nasimentu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nasimentu wants to clinch.
Hitoshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasimentu.
Valentin Nasimentu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu wants to clinch up but Hitoshi keeps it at a distance.
Hitoshi throws the left hand but Nasimentu avoids the punch easily.
Nasimentu needs to keep his hands up - Hitoshi had a free shot at his head there.
Hitoshi missing with a left hand there. Nasimentu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitoshi missing with a left hand there. Nasimentu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasimentu counters with a huge left! Hitoshi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nasimentu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hitoshi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nasimentu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Nasimentu!
Valentin Nasimentu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aatish Sunuwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunuwar comes to the cage accompanied by Peace Sells. Fairchild has chosen Jesse & Joy - Llorar as his entrance music. Ask Fairchild will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatish Sunuwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sunuwar misses.
Sunuwar throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairchild.
Fairchild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sunuwar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairchild slips a jab from Sunuwar.
Fairchild shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sunuwar as he jumps to the side.
Fairchild takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairchild has hold of one of Sunuwar's legs. Sunuwar is fighting the takedown attempt but Fairchild gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fairchild prevents Sunuwar from getting back to his feet.
Fairchild tries to free his leg and advance position but Sunuwar is retaining full guard.
Fairchild must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sunuwar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fairchild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunuwar trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunuwar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fairchild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairchild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sunuwar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sunuwar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fairchild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fairchild stands up from Sunuwar's guard - Fairchild perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fairchild falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sunuwar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
Fairchild misses with a double jab.
Fairchild fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sunuwar circles away quickly and effectively.
Sunuwar slips a jab and a cross from Fairchild.
Fairchild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aatish Sunuwar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunuwar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunuwar swinging wildly here.
Sunuwar misses with a body shot.
Fairchild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sunuwar momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Sunuwar.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunuwar misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sunuwar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fairchild doesn't manage to clinch there - Sunuwar circles away.
Sunuwar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairchild.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild ducks under a wild hook from Sunuwar.
Fairchild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar throws a looping overhand right but Fairchild ducks down to avoid it.
Sunuwar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairchild.
Sunuwar misses with an uppercut. Fairchild saw that one coming.
Fairchild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairchild fails to land the takedown.
Sunuwar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairchild.
Fairchild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sunuwar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aatish Sunuwar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ask Fairchild.
Fairchild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunuwar can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild defending well as Sunuwar loads up on a big left hand.
Sunuwar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fairchild.
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
Fairchild tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sunuwar swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Sunuwar's head coaches at Reign in Blood that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sunuwar throws the left hand but Fairchild avoids the punch easily.
Fairchild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sunuwar misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairchild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunuwar throws a body punch but Fairchild moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairchild walks into a stiff left hand from Sunuwar.
Fairchild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunuwar.
Fairchild moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aatish Sunuwar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fairchild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunuwar.
Fairchild lands with an uppercut that bounces Sunuwar off the cage and back into range.
Aatish Sunuwar is winning the standup battle so far.
Sunuwar misses with a straight left.
Ask Fairchild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sunuwar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairchild misses with a wild combination.
Sunuwar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairchild.
Sunuwar throws a front kick aimed at Fairchild's knee but Fairchild avoids it well.
Fairchild misses with a wild combination.
Sunuwar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Fairchild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunuwar moves out of range as Fairchild strikes.
Fairchild slips a jab from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar lands a really nice looking cross but Fairchild seems unphased.
Fairchild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairchild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairchild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sunuwar misses with a body shot.
Fairchild tries to move into range but Sunuwar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fairchild.
Sunuwar lands a big uppercut and Fairchild crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fairchild looks OK. Sunuwar waves Fairchild back to his feet!
Fairchild is rocked!
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!
Sunuwar throws a hook but Fairchild avoids it easily.
Fairchild is still on wobbly legs! Can Sunuwar finish him?
Sunuwar weaves into range and cracks Fairchild right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Fairchild goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sunuwar is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatish Sunuwar!
A very excited looking Aatish Sunuwar 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonnie Mazloum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Belingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tonnie Mazloum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Belingon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazloum lands a jab to the head.
Mazloum scores with a body shot.
Mazloum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belingon manages to avoid it.
Mazloum misses the jab.
Belingon connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazloum throws a big shot that misses.
Belingon misses with a wild body shot.
Belingon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belingon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belingon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazloum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belingon scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Belingon misses the target.
We've been informed that Belingon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mazloum tries to clinch but Belingon moves out of range.
Belingon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazloum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belingon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belingon pushes Mazloum away with a front kick.
Mazloum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belingon counters with a nice body kick.
Mazloum misses with a hook.
Belingon scores with a nice body kick.
Mazloum throws a big shot that misses.
Mazloum throws a looping overhand right but Belingon ducks down to avoid it.
Mazloum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belingon.
Belingon throws a hook but Mazloum blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Belingon.
Mazloum misses with a straight left.
Mazloum thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Mazloum's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belingon tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belingon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazloum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belingon scrambles back to his feet.
Belingon missing with a left hand there. Mazloum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belingon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Mazloum misses.
Belingon ducks under a wild hook from Mazloum.
Belingon slips a jab and a cross from Mazloum.
Belingon checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazloum. Belingon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belingon tries to clinch but Mazloum moves out of range.
Mazloum catches Belingon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazloum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belingon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazloum.
Mazloum slips under a jab.
Mazloum throws a lazy right hand but Belingon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazloum lands a jab to the nose.
Belingon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum misses with an uppercut.
Belingon scores with a head kick. Mazloum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Tonnie Mazloum has been cut.
Mazloum throws a body punch but Belingon moves out of range.
Mazloum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mazloum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belingon's hands.
Belingon connects with the punch.
Mazloum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belingon is looking to slow Mazloum down with leg kicks.
Mazloum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belingon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belingon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mazloum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belingon.
Belingon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazloum circles away.
Belingon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazloum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belingon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belingon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazloum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belingon lunges at Mazloum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazloum's hand.
Mazloum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazloum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belingon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazloum lands an overhand right.
Mazloum doesn't manage to clinch there - Belingon circles away.
Belingon lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazloum off the cage and back into range.
Belingon throws a leg kick which misses Mazloum's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazloum tries to avoid it.
Belingon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Belingon misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Belingon does no damage.
Mazloum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belingon lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Belingon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonnie Mazloum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mazloum misses with a hook.
Mazloum throws a looping overhand right but Belingon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Belingon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belingon.
Belingon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belingon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazloum.
Mazloum misses with an uppercut.
Mazloum throws a series of punches but Belingon moves out of range.
Belingon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazloum's calf.
Mazloum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belingon counters with a nice uppercut.
Belingon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Mazloum.
Belingon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jimmy Belingon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Mazloum.
Belingon slips a jab from Mazloum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazloum misses the shot to the body.
Mazloum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazloum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Mazloum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazloum takes a swing at Belingon's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Belingon.
Belingon tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazloum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazloum looks to throw the jab but Belingon is out of range.
Mazloum misses the jab.
Mazloum looks to score with a jab to the body but Belingon is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazloum 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 Belingon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belingon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazloum missing with a left hand there. Belingon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belingon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belingon.
Belingon thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazloum. Belingon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazloum moves out of range of the body kick from Belingon.
Belingon connects with a leg kick. Mazloum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mazloum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belingons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazloum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belingon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazloum. Belingon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazloum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belingon moves away.
Belingon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazloum.
Mazloum swings for the body but Belingon moves out of range.
Mazloum scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belingon.
Belingon throws a hook to the side of Mazloum's head but Mazloum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belingon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belingon connects with a solid leg kick.
Belingon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Belingon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazloum doesn't seem phased though.
Mazloum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belingon moves out of range of the strikes.
Belingon tries to move into range but Mazloum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Mazloum lands.
Belingon misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Belingon.
Mazloum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazloum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mazloum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum throws a big shot that misses.
Mazloum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazloum connects with a looping right hand.
Mazloum misses with a two punch combination.
Mazloum throws a good cross that connects.
Tonnie Mazloum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belingon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazloum scores with a jab. Belingon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Mazloum misses.
Mazloum fails to land with a series of punches.
Belingon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazloum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belingon cracks Mazloum with a good jab.
Belingon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazloum defending well as Belingon loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Belingon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tonnie Mazloum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Belingon. That's going to slow Mazloum down.
A slow jab from Mazloum misses its intended target.
Mazloum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belingon. Belingon obviously looking to wear him down.
Mazloum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Belingon misses.
Belingon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Belingon.
Mazloum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazloum.
Mazloum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belingon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belingon throws a body punch but Mazloum moves out of range.
Mazloum misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazloum misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belingon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazloum ducks under a wild hook from Belingon.
Belingon throws a head kick but Mazloum moves out of range.
Mazloum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good shot there by Belingon.
Mazloum tries to clinch but Belingon moves out of range.
Mazloum scores with a nice right hand.
Belingon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belingon moves out of range as Mazloum strikes.
Belingon moves away from the strike by Mazloum.
Mazloum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belingon.
Mazloum misses with a left hand
and Belingon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mazloum lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belingon's sensitive parts.
Tonnie Mazloum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belingon closes the distance and pushes Mazloum back into the cage.
Mazloum wants to stall.
Belingon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mazloum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon connects with a knee to the head.
Tonnie Mazloum's cut is getting worse.
Belingon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazloum swings wildly with an uppercut but Belingon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belingon.
Belingon throws a head punch that misses.
Mazloum blocks a body shot from Belingon.
Belingon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belingon lands an elbow that stopped Mazloum in his tracks for a moment.
Mazloum tries a body shot but Belingon blocks it.
Belingon misses with a knee to the head.
Mazloum throws a head punch that misses.
Belingon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum working aggressively here.
Belingon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belingon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belingon gets through Mazloum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belingon lands a shoulder strike.
Mazloum is working Belingon over against the cage.
Mazloum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Belingon.
Belingon tries to land a knee to the head but Mazloum blocks with his arms.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Belingon.
Mazloum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belingon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazloum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mazloum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazloum tries to work over Belingon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazloum blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belingon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belingon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazloum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazloum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belingon's elbow.
Belingon lands a left hand.
Belingon tries a knee to the head but Mazloum blocks it.
Belingon blocking some punches.
Mazloum looking to slow down the pace here.
Belingon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazloum.
Belingon can't find room to land a body shot as Mazloum controls the action.
Mazloum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belingon lands a nice elbow.
Tonnie Mazloum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Belingon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belingon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimmy Belingon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belingon trying to land knees to the body.
Belingon throws an elbow that misses.
Jimmy Belingon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mazloum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazloum can't find room to land a body shot as Belingon controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Belingon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belingon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Belingon!
Jimmy Belingon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josihiro Akiyama looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akiyama is trying to defend but Benoit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benoit trying to control from half guard but Akiyama is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benoit in particular looking to stall.
Akiyama wants to control but Benoit is keeping busy.
Benoit lands strikes from half guard.
Benoit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Akiyama controls his leg.
Benoit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benoit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akiyama sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit trying to control the pace.
Benoit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benoit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benoit throwing shots but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akiyama is trying to stand.
Akiyama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Akiyama looks winded!
Benoit drops an elbow to the side of Akiyama's head.
Benoit throwing shots but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Benoit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Benoit works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit lands a big elbow.
Benoit lands a couple of good shots and Akiyama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Benoit.
Akiyama prevents Benoit from getting a body triangle.
Akiyama is trying to remain composed but Benoit is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Akiyama takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Akiyama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benoit's arms.
Akiyama is covering up but some of the strikes from Benoit are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throwing damaging strikes from the back! Akiyama could be in trouble here!
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Akiyama is rocked!
Benoit lands a good shot there. Akiyama covers up! Benoit smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Akiyama to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Benoit jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Benoit!
After the big win, Frank Benoit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Elite Canadian Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux has chosen Lose My Mind as his entrance music. David Tennant has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant stalks Dux and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dux's face. Dux staggers backwards, shaken.
Tennant throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux throws a shot from downtown. Tennant moves away and avoids it.
Dux 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.
Dux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tennant throws a hook to the side of Dux's head but Dux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux dodges the punch combination from Tennant.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tennant.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tennant.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tennant throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant slips under a jab.
Dux throws the left hand but Tennant avoids the punch easily.
Tennant is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Tennant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dux doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Tennant.
Tennant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tennant's calf.
Tennant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David Tennant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux lands with an uppercut that bounces Tennant off the cage and back into range.
Dux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant misses with a looping right.
Dux misses with an uppercut. Tennant saw that one coming.
Dux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tennant throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.
Dux throws a right hand that misses
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tennant lands a nice shot that snaps Dux's head back.
Tennant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux throws a series of punches but Tennant moves out of range.
Tennant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Tennant.
Tennant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Tennant.
Dux misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux cracks Tennant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dux dodges the punch combination from Tennant.
That kick from Dux tenderised Tennant's leg. Tennant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tennant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dux ducks right into an uppercut from Tennant.
Tennant fails to land with a series of punches.
Tennant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tennant throws a shot to the body.
Dux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux scores with a jab to the head.
Tennant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tennant. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tennant.
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Dux throws a shot to the body.
Tennant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tennant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Dux misses.
Dux blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Tennant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dux connects with the punch.
Dux punishes Tennant's body with a nice straight punch.
Tennant staying out of range there.
Tennant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Tennant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.
Tennant stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tennant misses with a wild body shot.
Tennant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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 punch combination from Tennant misses.
A jab from Tennant misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant misses with the combination.
David Tennant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux jabs at Tennant's body.
Dux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dux needs to keep his hands up - Tennant had a free shot at his head there.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tennant.
Tennant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tennant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dux misses with a hook
and Tennant counters with a straight right hand.
Tennant throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tennant throws a right hand that misses
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tennant lands with a nice combination. Dux backs away looking to recover.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tennant, as that shot connected.
Dux misses with a straight left.
Tennant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tennant misses with a double jab
and Dux counters with an outside leg kick.
Tennant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tennant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant takes one on the button.
It looks like David Tennant has been cut.
Dux misses with a looping right.
Tennant misses the jab.
Tennant defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
Dux slips a straight right by Tennant.
Tennant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tennant slips a straight right by Dux.
Tennant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dux. Dux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dux scores with a decent looking hook.
Tennant swings widly with a right hand
and Dux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant misses with a two punch combination.
Dux throws a hook but Tennant avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Dux misses.
Tennant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tennant throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Tennant.
Dux cracks the inside of Tennant's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tennant misses with a looping left.
Dux moves away from the strike by Tennant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Tennant'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.
Tennant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dux throws the left hand but Tennant avoids the punch easily.
Dux connects with a right hand. Tennant shakes it off.
Tennant misses with a lunging right hand
and Dux counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tennant momentarily.
Tennant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tennant misses with a wild combination.
Tennant tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Tennant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tennant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tennant misses with a body punch
and Dux counters with a leg kick.
Tennant swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Tennant throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Dux lands with a hook. Tennant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dux lands a jab to the nose.
Tennant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tennant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux lands with an overhand left.
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!
Tennant ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Tennant throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Dux moves out of range as Tennant strikes.
John Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Tennant. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Dux misses.
Dux connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tennant.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and Tennant counters with a left to the body.
Dux misses with a looping right.
Tennant looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Tennant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tennant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Tennant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Tennant throws a right hand that misses
and Dux counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Dux swings widly with a right hand
and Tennant counters with a left and a right that stings Dux.
Tennant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tennant misses with a looping right.
Tennant takes one to the side of the head.
Tennant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dux misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux misses with a straight left.
Dux slips a jab and a cross from Tennant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dux really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tennant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tennant throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
A jab lands there for Tennant.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dux throws an overhand right that lands on Tennant's shoulder, as Tennant tries to avoid the shot.
Tennant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tennant misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Tennant.
Dux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tennant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Tennant throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant swinging wildly here.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tennant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux throws a series of punches but Tennant moves out of range.
Tennant jabs Dux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tennant ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Tennant misses with a lunging right hand
and Dux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Tennant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dux counters with a nice uppercut.
Tennant tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Dux to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tennant. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux misses with an uppercut. Tennant saw that one coming.
Tennant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tennant.
Tennant misses with a looping left.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Tennant.
Dux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a hook.
Tennant digs a good hook to Dux's body.
Dux throws an overhand right that lands on Tennant's shoulder, as Tennant tries to avoid the shot.
Tennant just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Tennant moved out of range nicely.
Tennant misses with a wild combination.
Dux staying out of range there.
Tennant looks to land a combination. Dux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Tennant. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tennant.
Tennant misses with a looping left.
Dux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tennant throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Tennant throws a combination that misses
and Dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tennant slips a straight right by Dux.
Dux scores with a decent looking hook.
Tennant slips a straight right by Dux.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tennant misses with a wild combination.
Dux moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Tennant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tennant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tennant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tennant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tennant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tennant jabs Dux right on the nose. Dux blinks but takes it well.
Tennant lands a lovely overhand right.
Tennant throws a series of punches but Dux moves out of range.
Dux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tennant. Tennant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tennant swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant throws a series of punches but Dux moves out of range.
Tennant throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Tennant misses with a straight right.
Tennant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tennant.
A left lands for Dux.
Tennant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dux's head.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tennant.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tennant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a big shot that misses.
Tennant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tennant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Dux misses.
Dux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Tennant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux moves away from the strike by Tennant.
Dux slips a jab from Tennant.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tennant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux with a hook.
Tennant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tennant throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Tennant misses the jab.
Tennant connects with the punch.
Dux connects with a looping right hand.
Tennant defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Dux.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dux.
David Tennant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tennant misses with a body shot.
Dux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tennant looks to land a combination but Dux avoids it well.
Tennant misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tennant throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Dux.
I think Dux 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dux!
John Dux is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking John Dux 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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