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TRFC 69 - End of the road PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chevy Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen has chosen Oetori as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Bate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chevy Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen throws the left hand but Bate avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen forces Bate back against the cage and clinches.
Nguyen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bate.
Nguyen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bate blocking some punches.
Bate misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bate slowing the pace effectively.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Bate avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Bate taking a breather.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bate was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to score with a low kick but Bate moves his leg out of the way.
Bate misses with a looping right.
Nguyen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nguyen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bate just misses with a punch to the body.
Bate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nguyen.
Nguyen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nguyen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nguyen tries to land a leg kick but Bate saw it coming and moves away.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bate lands a nice hook to Nguyen's body. Nguyen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Nguyen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bate just misses with a punch to the body.
Chevy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bate needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Nguyen misses.
Bate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nguyen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nguyen throws a leg kick which misses Bate's front leg but catches the back leg as Bate tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nguyen, right into the meat.
Bate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Bate misses.
Bate jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bate takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Bate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nguyen. Nguyen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nguyen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nguyen motions for Bate to come forward. Nguyen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nguyen to the ground. Bate is now in Nguyen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bate trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nguyen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nguyen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bate controls the pace.
Bate wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
Nguyen is controlling Bate's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyrone Bate wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nguyen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Bate misses with a wild body shot.
Bate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bate ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Bate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bate.
Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bate.
Bate misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bate blocks a low kick nicely.
Bate closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bate lands in his opponent's guard.
Bate looking to sit in guard and control but Nguyen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Tyrone Bate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bate misses with a body shot.
Chevy Nguyen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bate misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Bate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nguyen doesn't seem phased though.
Bate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nguyen sprawls well initially but Bate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position.
Bate is thwarting Nguyen's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Bate has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bate prevents Nguyen from improving his position.
Nguyen wants to control but Bate is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to get to full guard but Bate has control of the leg.
Bate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bate is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nguyen wants to control but Bate is having none of it.
Bate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nguyen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nguyen tries to roll over but Bate keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate thows a huge punch but Nguyen dodges it nicely.
Nguyen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nguyen trying to control from the bottom.
Nguyen has a hand on Bate's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bate takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bate thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bate lands a big elbow.
Bate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nguyen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bate landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nguyen is bucking up trying to escape but Bate cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bate goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nguyen turns into him and now he's in Bate's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a strike but Bate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nguyen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bate's guard.
Bate can't keep his opponent in guard - Nguyen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
My spies in NexGen Fight Team inform me that Nguyen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bate moves into full guard.
Bate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nguyen has picked Bate up and slammed him! Bate can't keep hold of the triangle and Nguyen manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate is trying to improve his position.
Bate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nguyen connects with a decent elbow.
Bate regains half guard.
Nguyen is looking to take a break and control but Bate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bate gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bate is keeping the position for now.
Bate is trying to control the position but Nguyen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Bate dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nguyen misses with a low kick.
Bate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Bate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bate.
Bate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen thows a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nguyen motions for Bate to come forward. Nguyen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bate misses with a hook. Nguyen ducked under it nicely.
Bate blocks the body kick.
Bate with a hook.
Bate takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen misses the shot to the body.
Bate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen looks for the body kick but Bate saw that one coming.
Nguyen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bate connects with a jab.
Nguyen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nguyen 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 Bate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bate throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bate misses with a looping left.
Nguyen throws a low kick, looking for Bate's leg but Bate calmly moves out of range.
Bate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nguyen counters with a thumping low kick.
Bate keeps the fight on the outside.
Bate looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.
Bate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Nguyen misses.
Bate slips under a jab.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Bate moves out of range.
Bate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bate scores with a one two! Nguyen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bate throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a solid leg kick but Bate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nguyen.
Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bate.
Bate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Nguyen swings for the body but Bate moves out of range.
Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Bate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bate misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen slips a straight right by Bate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen throws a front kick aimed at Bate's knee but Bate avoids it well.
Bate looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Bate misses with a body shot.
Bate cracks Nguyen with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nguyen.
Bate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Bate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bate misses the shot to the body.
Bate misses with a straight left.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Bate is avoiding it.
Nguyen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate throws a looping overhand right but Nguyen ducks down to avoid it.
Bate misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nguyen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bate's sensitive parts.
Nguyen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nguyen takes a swing at Bate's ribcage but misses.
Bate connects with a body shot that sends Nguyen's belly button to the back.
Nguyen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bate blocks a low kick nicely.
Nguyen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bate lands with a nice body punch.
Nguyen swings for the body but Bate moves out of range.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chevy Nguyen.
I think Bate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tyrone Bate!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tyrone Bate!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tyrone Bate!
Tyrone Bate wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Tyrone Bate rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Chevy Nguyen had this to say: 'More fighting less training...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LL Cool J - Rocking with the G.O.A.T.. 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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goins shoots in and bounces Sakuraba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goins defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Goins pushes his legs off easily.
Goins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goins defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goins trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goins stands up over Sakuraba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brown House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Goins tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Goins wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to cinch up a triangle. Goins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sakuraba's body to avoid the submission. Sakuraba has instead reached around Goins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sakuraba arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazushi Sakuraba!
After winning the bout, Kazushi Sakuraba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Otis Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins lands a slapping body shot.
Wilkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gein wants to clinch.
Gein takes one on the button.
Gein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkins circles away.
Wilkins lands a slapping body shot.
Wilkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Gein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gein goes for a double leg but Wilkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilkins continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Gein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkins is trying to break the clinch but Gein is controlling him.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Gein lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilkins off the cage and back into range.
Wilkins catches Gein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilkins throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein drives through with a takedown into Wilkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gein passes Wilkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilkins trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard.
Wilkins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gein trying to mount his opponent but Wilkins defends it.
Gein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilkins trying to hold on to Gein's head to control him but Gein postures up.
Gein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gein's back!
That's two 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!
Can Gein hold on?! Wilkins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wilkins is trying to stick to Gein's back but Gein is turning into Wilkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wilkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gein.
Wilkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gein wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Gein won't allow Wilkins to get back to his feet.
Gein preventing the sweep.
Gein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkins is on top in guard.
Gein looking for a guillotine here but Wilkins defends easily.
Gein wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Gein is keeping the position.
Gein keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gein keeping full guard, as Wilkins tries to pass.
Wilkins working some strikes from top position.
Gein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Gein keeps moving.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gein is on top in guard.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gein defends well.
Gein chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein is in close to Wilkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Gein throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins has Gein pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Gein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gein wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Gein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gein preventing the sweep.
Gein distracts Wilkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilkins gets tackled into the cage by Gein. Gein maintains the clinch.
Gein is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilkins has double underhooks.
Wilkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Gein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gein looks to clinch
and Wilkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gein tries to clinch there but Wilkins circles away.
Gein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilkins tries to avoid it but Gein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilkins to the ground. Wilkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gein fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otis Gein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gein did well to prevent Wilkins getting side control.
Gein is staying active underneath Wilkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilkins tries to pass to full mount but Gein defends it.
Wilkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Wilkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilkins looking to finish Gein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gein!
Wilkins has hold of Gein's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gein manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wilkins landing punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilkins is landing with some decent strikes but Gein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wilkins trying to control but Gein is having none of it.
Wilkins working for a submission but Gein is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins lands a couple of good shots and Gein has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wilkins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gein hold on?
Wilkins working for the choke.
Gein holding both Wilkins 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wilkins is working the ground and pound. Can Gein escape?
Wilkins is punishing Gein with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gein tries to get to full guard but Wilkins has control of the leg.
Gein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gein keeping full guard, as Wilkins tries to pass.
Wilkins postures up and lands a big shot to Gein's brow.
Wilkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Gein blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Gein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Gein stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.
Gein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gein chips away with some ground and pound.
Gein throws a big right hand that misses.
Gein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gein works over Wilkins with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins wants to stand and escape but Gein is having none of it.
Gein wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Gein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gein!
Wilkins dominating with strikes here.
Gein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gein is surviving well by controlling Wilkins's body position as best he can.
Gein regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gein is looking for a sweep. Wilkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gein gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Wilkins.
Otis Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gein leaves Wilkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilkins looks for the body kick but Gein saw that one coming.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilkins throws a leg kick but Gein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Gein off the cage and back into range.
Wilkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkins throws a shot from downtown. Gein moves away and avoids it.
Gein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein clinches up with Wilkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Gein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gein trying to stall but Wilkins improves his position.
Wilkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gein after a bit of a struggle.
Gein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Wilkins.
Gein misses with a double jab.
Gein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gein wants to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilkins.
Wilkins cracks Gein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Gein off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gein under the eye.
Gein tries to clinch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Gein pushes Wilkins up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gein tries a body shot but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gein tries to clinch but Wilkins is having none of it.
Gein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilkins misses with a looping left.
Gein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilkins's half guard.
Wilkins is looking for a sweep. Gein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilkins defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins taking some punishment here, with Gein in his half guard.
Wilkins is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Gein.
Gein seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Gein throwing shots but Wilkins is blocking nicely.
Gein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gein prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Gein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilkins gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein preventing the sweep.
Gein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilkins wants to sweep here but Gein controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gein!
Gein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wilkins wants to control the pace but Gein is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein regains half guard.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Wilkins.
I've got Wilkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jay Wilkins!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jay Wilkins!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jay Wilkins!
Jay Wilkins wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jay Wilkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Finntroll - Trollhammaren. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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181 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Alves punishes Thorne's body with a nice straight punch.
Alves cracks Thorne with a good jab.
A jab from Alves misses.
Thorne rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thorne looking to throw knees to the head but Alves is blocking nicely.
Thorne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alves blocks an elbow strike from Thorne.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thorne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorne lands an elbow inside.
Thorne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thorne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Thorne.
Thorne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thorne landing knees to the body.
Thorne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne crunches a lovely knee into Alves 's ribcage.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
Thorne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves 's face.
Thorne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Thorne tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Thorne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Alves is working for takedown but Thorne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've been hearing reports that Alves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thorne lands a good knee to the midsection. Alves won't want to take too many of those.
Alves managing to block the knees to the body from Thorne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorne.
Thorne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thorne!
Thorne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Thorne.
Thorne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've been informed that Thorne 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.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorne lands an elbow that stopped Alves in his tracks for a moment.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Thorne lands a knee to the head.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Thorne is controlling him.
Thorne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorne's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thorne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorne misses with a knee strike.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne.
Thorne connects with a knee to the head.
Thorne takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Larry Thorne has been cut.
Thorne misses with an elbow strike.
Thorne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thorne is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorne down to the mat. Thorne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorne looks for the body kick but Alves saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves takes a swing at Thorne's ribcage but misses.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Thorne has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Thorne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thorne avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Thorne with a knee to the head.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thorne is keeping busy.
Alves misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorne misses with a knee strike.
Thorne scores a nice knee to the body.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Thorne controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Thorne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Thorne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Thorne's shoulder, as Thorne tries to avoid the shot.
Alves scores with a body shot.
Thorne looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Thorne drives through and clinches with Alves against the cage.
Thorne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorne trying to land knees to the body.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Thorne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thorne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves lands with a right to the head.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves is trying to drag Thorne to the mat but Thorne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne.
Thorne landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne lands an elbow just above Alves 's eye.
Thorne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alves 's defenses.
Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorne prevents it.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorne has double underhooks.
Alves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thorne obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves 's face.
Thorne landing knees to the body.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorne lands an elbow just above Alves 's eye.
Thorne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Larry Thorne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
Thorne lands an elbow that stopped Alves in his tracks for a moment.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Thorne blocks with his arms.
Alves tries to break free but Thorne pushes him back against the cage.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thorne is keeping busy.
Alves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorne is defending well for now.
Thorne managing to block the knees to the body from Alves .
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorne avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thorne.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thorne is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Thorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Thorne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne moves into range and clinches up with Alves .
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
Thorne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
Thorne lands a knee to the head.
Alves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves .
Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Thorne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thorne wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves stalling away here and it's allowed Thorne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thorne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thorne tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Thorne gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Thorne lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Thorne misses with a body kick.
Thorne wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Alves throws a body punch but Thorne moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Thorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larry Thorne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorne lands a nice looking body kick.
Thorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorne has Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Thorne avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thorne obliges.
Thorne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves is trying to drag Thorne to the mat but Thorne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thorne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alves 's defenses.
Thorne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorne with a knee to the head.
Thorne scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Thorne lands an elbow that stopped Alves in his tracks for a moment.
Thorne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves 's face.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorne lands an elbow inside.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Thorne landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thorne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorne lands an elbow just above Alves 's eye.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Thorne lands a good knee to the midsection. Alves won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves tries to pull guard but Thorne holds him up against the cage and eventually Alves drops back down to his feet.
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Alves shrugs off.
Thiago Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thorne tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Thorne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorne scores with a knee to the head.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thorne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alves pushes Thorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Alves shrugs off.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Thorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorne as Alves tries to tie him up.
Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thorne obliges.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thorne.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thorne lands a damaging elbow.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorne controls his hands.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorne working Alves over with knees to the body.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorne.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Thorne landing knees to the body.
Alves tries to stall but Thorne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Thorne.
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!
Alves is trying to stall.
Thorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorne misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Thorne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thorne - the referee stops the clock and Alves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thorne. Alves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Thorne.
Thorne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Larry Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorne.
Larry Thorne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorne scores with a push kick.
Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thorne wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Thorne moves away and avoids it.
Thorne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thorne lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Thorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Larry Thorne!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Larry Thorne!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Larry Thorne!
Larry Thorne wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Larry Thorne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen I'll be Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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196 lbs
17 - 16 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Kent!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kent swings for the body but Ju moves out of range.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Ju is just out of range.
Kent throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ju counters with a leg kick.
Ju connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ju, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ju.
Ju throws a low kick but Kent avoids it.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ju closes the distance and clinches.
Kent prevents a body shot from Ju.
Ju throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ju.
Ju throws out a leg kick but Kent moves out of range and Ju only half commits.
Peter Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ju with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ju.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Kent does no damage.
Ju throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Ju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Kent misses.
Kent throws a hook but Ju avoids it easily.
Kent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kent misses with a wild combination.
Ju throws a wild body kick that Kent sees coming a mile off.
Ju cracks Kent with an open hand slap.
Jab from Kent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kent wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Ju.
Kent sizes up Ju with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Kent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kent is out of range and Ju settles back down.
Kent fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ju looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kent.
Ju is rocked!
Kent is stalking Ju. Ju circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kent, and it's lights out! Ju really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Kent!
Our winner, Peter Kent, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
159 lbs
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148 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Salabim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima throws out a loose jab but Salabim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sim Salabim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salabim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salabim scores with the left hand. Tsushima knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salabim takes a swing at Tsushima's ribcage but misses.
Salabim lands an overhand right.
Salabim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salabim misses with a wild body shot.
Salabim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsushima moves away.
Tsushima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tsushima postures up.
Salabim keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
Tsushima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Salabim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsushima is one step ahead there.
Tsushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim trying to control the position.
Tsushima throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salabim looking to control.
Tsushima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salabim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salabim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but Salabim is keeping the position.
Salabim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibi Tsushima has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Salabim throws a jab when Tsushima was well out of range.
Salabim lands a really nice looking cross but Tsushima seems unphased.
Tsushima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salabim on his heels. He'll look to pass Salabim's guard now, I'm sure.
Tsushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but Salabim is keeping the position.
Salabim keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
Salabim 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salabim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salabim wants to improve his position but instead Tsushima has moved into half guard.
Tsushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salabim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsushima stalling away here and it's allowed Salabim to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tsushima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsushima advances position into side control!
Tsushima landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima wants to control but Salabim is keeping him busy.
Salabim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsushima off and has taken his back!
Salabim avoiding Tsushima 's attempts to control his hands.
Tsushima tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima trying to control the action but Salabim just sinks the hooks in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsushima can't escape the position.
Salabim loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tsushima hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima dominated that round.
That's time! Salabim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salabim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsushima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsushima throws a head kick that misses.
Salabim moves out of range as Tsushima strikes.
Tsushima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsushima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Salabim.
Jab, jab by Salabim - just one landing.
Salabim throws a good cross that connects.
Salabim misses the jab.
A cross from Salabim lands.
Tsushima is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Salabim. Beautiful body shot.
Tsushima is still on wobbly legs! Can Salabim finish him?
Tsushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salabim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salabim connects with a single shot there.
Salabim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salabim defending well as Tsushima loads up on a big left hand.
Salabim fails with a takedown attempt.
Salabim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salabim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tsushima blocks a jab.
Salabim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsushima shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Tsushima misses.
Salabim fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsushima avoids the body shot from Salabim.
Salabim throws a body punch but Tsushima moves out of range.
Salabim throws a jab when Tsushima was well out of range.
Tsushima throws a jab when Salabim was well out of range.
Salabim looks to throw the jab but Tsushima is out of range.
Salabim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsushima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salabim throws the left hand but Tsushima avoids the punch easily.
Salabim works Tsushima's body with a nice hook.
Tsushima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salabim was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsushima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salabim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsushima has managed to get both his arms back between Salabim's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima pushes down on Salabim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chibi Tsushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salabim is looking to control Tsushima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salabim avoid being mounted?
Tsushima seems to have recovered his senses.
Salabim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsushima.
Tsushima wants to control but Salabim is keeping him busy.
Tsushima is pressing down on Salabim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salabim is holding on for now.
Tsushima is still trying to improve position.
Tsushima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salabim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tsushima trying to pass the guard but Salabim defending well.
Tsushima seems to be working for a kimura but Salabim defends the submission attempt.
Salabim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsushima pulls his head out easily.
Salabim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salabim actively working from the bottom here.
Tsushima wants to pass to mount but Salabim is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salabim looking for submissions off his back.
Salabim is not content to let Tsushima control the position.
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but Salabim is defending well.
Tsushima is trying to control. Salabim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Tsushima.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salabim is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsushima misses with a head shot. Salabim uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsushima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salabim. Salabim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salabim moves out of range as Tsushima strikes.
Tsushima shoots in for a double leg but Salabim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salabim throws a combination. Tsushima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salabim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salabim showed some decent athleticism there.
Salabim wants to take a breather but Tsushima is having none of it.
Tsushima is pressing down on Salabim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salabim trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salabim preventing the sweep.
Tsushima keeping moving, preventing Salabim from controlling successfully.
Salabim tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsushima is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim is pushing down on Tsushima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsushima is fighting to maintain full guard but Salabim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsushima wants to get back to full guard.
Tsushima taking some punishment here, with Salabim in his half guard.
Tsushima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tsushima is pressing down on Salabim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salabim landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsushima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salabim trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsushima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Salabim is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Salabim seems content to control.
Tsushima wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Tsushima trying to hold on to Salabim's head to control him but Salabim postures up.
Salabim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tsushima is trying desperately to improve position.
Salabim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salabim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tsushima's face.
Tsushima can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Tsushima that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tsushima working to try and regain half guard.
Salabim content just to control the position here.
Salabim landing strikes from the mount and Tsushima is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Salabim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Salabim looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tsushima covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sim Salabim!
A very excited looking Sim Salabim 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
248 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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36
255 lbs
21 - 27 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yu.
Yu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klitschko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Jack Yu has been cut.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Yu misses with a straight right.
Yu swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Yu misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yu as he avoids it easily.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Yu avoids nicely.
Yu takes a swing at Klitschko's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Klitschko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yu has time to react.
Jack Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu gets a clinch.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
Yu misses with an uppercut
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Yu scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Yu as Klitschko shoots in.
Yu tries to clinch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Yu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Yu.
Yu throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Yu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klitschko has time to react.
Yu throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu misses with a shot to the body
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Yu.
Klitschko has Yu up against the cage in a clinch.
Yu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Yu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klitschko thuds a left hand into Yu's body.
Good exchange - Yu coming out on top.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu throws a series of punches but Klitschko moves out of range.
Yu misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a low kick but Yu moves out of range easily.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Yu moved out of range.
Yu checks a leg kick.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yegor Klitschko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yu momentarily.
Yu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Yu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Klitschko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yu misses with some punches.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
Klitschko working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
Yu looks to throw the jab but Klitschko is out of range.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yu has time to react.
Klitschko cracks Yu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klitschko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klitschko is defended easily by Yu.
Yu dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
It looks like Klitschko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yu scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from Yu misses its intended target.
Yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yu looks to throw the jab but Klitschko is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yu.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko swings for the body but Yu moves out of range.
Yu misses with a straight left.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Yu ducked under it nicely.
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Yu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klitschko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Yu as he checks the leg kick.
Yu misses with a wild body shot.
Klitschko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Yu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klitschko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klitschko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yu on the side of the head.
Klitschko lands with a big left! Yu is wobbled badly! Klitschko comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Yu to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yegor Klitschko!
An out of breath Yegor Klitschko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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38
290 lbs
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291 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ej Balingit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Sanches!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanches avoids the body shot from Balingit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanches has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Balingit slips under a jab from Sanches.
Sanches thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanches throws a big shot that misses.
Sanches lands the left hand.
It looks like Ej Balingit has been cut.
Sanches misses with a kick to the body.
Sanches misses with a body shot.
Sanches looks to land a body kick but Balingit moved away.
Balingit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanches.
Sanches cracks Balingit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Balingit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanches finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanches avoids the body shot from Balingit.
Sanches looks to throw the jab but Balingit is out of range.
Balingit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body punch from Sanches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanches misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanches throws a shot from downtown. Balingit moves away and avoids it.
Sanches misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanches sends Balingit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanches is motioning to the referee to let Balingit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanches throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanches misses with a hook.
Balingit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balingit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balingit slips under a jab.
Sanches misses with a right hand
and Balingit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Renato Sanches has been cut.
Balingit avoids the body shot from Sanches.
Sanches swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balingit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanches looks to score with a jab to the body but Balingit is just out of range.
Sanches misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balingit.
Sanches misses with a leg kick
and Balingit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sanches! Balingit lets Sanches back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sanches is rocked!
Sanches throws a body punch but Balingit moves out of range.
Balingit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanches tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balingit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanches throws the kick towards the body but Balingit avoids it.
Balingit checks a low kick from Sanches.
Balingit closes the distance and pushes Sanches back into the cage.
Balingit tries a body shot but Sanches blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanches.
Balingit misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balingit throws a head punch that misses.
Balingit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanches lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balingit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanches is defending well for now.
Sanches blocks a body shot from Balingit.
Sanches working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balingit missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sanches - that landed with a thud.
Sanches misses with a punch to the body.
Balingit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balingit misses with a body punch.
Balingit tries a knee to the head but Sanches blocks it.
Sanches blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanches throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balingits head.
Balingit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanches backwards.
Sanches blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balingit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanches lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanches tries a body shot but Balingit blocks it.
Sanches on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balingit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanches blocks it with crossed arms.
Balingit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanches is defending well for now.
Sanches looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanches throws a punch but it's blocked by Balingit.
Sanches is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Sanches fails to land.
Sanches misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanches on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanches is trying to break the clinch but Balingit has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Balingit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanches controls his hands.
Balingit working Sanches over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balingit connects with a knee to the head.
Balingit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balingit misses with a punch to the body.
Sanches works on Balingit's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Sanches dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balingit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanches.
and Sanches counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Balingit! He's just covering up as Sanches starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Sanches! Renato Sanches retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Renato Sanches thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mikey Kim enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Kim!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Kim 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.
Mikey Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verzosa. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Verzosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verzosa throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Verzosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kim.
Verzosa slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Verzosa shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Kim misses with a leg kick
and Verzosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kim won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verzosa scoring with punches from side control.
Verzosa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Verzosa looking to control but instead Kim has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Verzosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Verzosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Verzosa is looking to stall here but Kim recovers full guard.
Verzosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Verzosa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa chips away with some ground and pound.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Verzosa from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verzosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Verzosa looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Verzosa has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim trying to control but Verzosa is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verzosa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kim frees his head nicely. Oh but Verzosa has switched to an armbar! Kim is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Remedios Verzosa!
Remedios Verzosa retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Remedios Verzosa thanked Project Mayhem for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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