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UNFC MW#8 Bong vs Terranova PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Takayanagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Takayanagi tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Takayanagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takayanagi on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Takayanagi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Takayanagi lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Silva with him. Silva is trying to defend but Takayanagi has an arm under the chin now! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Meguru Takayanagi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theon Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Trapp (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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210 lbs
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209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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 Tokyo, Theon Greyjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyjoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Trapp ducks under a wild hook from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trapp clinches up against the cage.
Greyjoy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trapp has him pressed against the cage.
Trapp missing with knees to the body.
Greyjoy tries to break the clinch but Trapp is controlling the position.
Greyjoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Trapp won't allow it.
Trapp has Greyjoy pressed against the cage, preventing Greyjoy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Trapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greyjoy.
Greyjoy is trying to push Trapp away but Trapp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Greyjoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trapp keeps control of Greyjoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trapp lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy prevents a body shot from Trapp.
Trapp pushes Greyjoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Greyjoy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trapp misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Greyjoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trapp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyjoy avoids it.
Greyjoy breaks the clinch.
Trapp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greyjoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greyjoy misses with a few strikes there.
Greyjoy misses with a double jab.
Greyjoy misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greyjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greyjoy lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Greyjoy misses with a two punch combination.
Trapp feints and then cracks Greyjoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greyjoy down.
Theon Greyjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trapp connects with a body shot that sends Greyjoy's belly button to the back.
Trapp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greyjoy throws a right hand that Trapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Trapp also avoids with ease.
Greyjoy swinging wildly here.
A combination from Greyjoy does no damage.
Trapp tries to clinch but Greyjoy is having none of it.
Greyjoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Greyjoy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trapp.
Greyjoy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trapp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greyjoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trapp can pounce on him.
Greyjoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greyjoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that Trapp avoids nicely.
Greyjoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greyjoy avoids the head kick by Trapp.
Trapp works Greyjoy's body with a nice hook.
Greyjoy swinging wildly here.
Trapp tries to clinch but Greyjoy moves out of range.
Trapp dodges the punch combination from Greyjoy.
Trapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trapp scores with a nice body kick.
Trapp misses the shot to the body.
Greyjoy moves out of range of the body kick from Trapp.
Greyjoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Trapp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greyjoy avoids the head kick by Trapp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greyjoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greyjoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trapp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greyjoy looks to land a combination but Trapp avoids it well.
Greyjoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greyjoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greyjoy misses with a looping left.
Trapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyjoy throws a series of punches but Trapp moves out of range.
Trapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greyjoy, pushing him back against the cage.
Trapp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Greyjoy is breathing heavily.
Trapp tries to throw a body punch but Greyjoy avoids it by throwing Trapp back against the cage.
Trapp misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norman Trapp 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.
Greyjoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Greyjoy misses with a double jab
and Trapp counters by clinching up.
Trapp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greyjoy tries to break free but Trapp pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trapp.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trapp breaks the clinch.
Trapp misses with an uppercut. Greyjoy saw that one coming.
Greyjoy misses with a double jab
and Trapp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapp lands a glancing blow to the side of Greyjoy's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Trapp.
Greyjoy throws a series of punches but Trapp avoids them all with ease.
Trapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trapp loads up on a big right hand but Greyjoy slips the punch.
Greyjoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trapp darts in and clinches Greyjoy up against the cage.
Trapp tries to throw a body punch but Greyjoy avoids it by throwing Trapp back against the cage.
Trapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Greyjoy avoids the damage to the body.
Trapp slowing the pace effectively.
Trapp trying to land knees to the body.
Greyjoy can't break the clinch.
Greyjoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trapp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trapp has Greyjoy pressed against the cage, preventing Greyjoy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greyjoy manages to break the clinch.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trapp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trapp throws a sloppy head kick and Greyjoy moves out of range easily.
Trapp tries to clinch up but Greyjoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Greyjoy misses with a wild combination.
Greyjoy throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Greyjoy. Those never looked like landing.
Trapp moves out of range of the body kick from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy scores with a head kick. Trapp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that Trapp avoids nicely.
Greyjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trapp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Trapp.
Greyjoy gets tackled into the cage by Trapp. Trapp maintains the clinch.
Trapp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greyjoy letting Trapp take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trapp.
A nice left hand lands by Trapp.
Trapp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyjoy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy tries to circle away but Trapp has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Trapp.
Trapp manages to break the clinch.
Greyjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trapp moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Trapp.
Trapp looking to throw knees to the head but Greyjoy is blocking nicely.
Greyjoy can't break the clinch.
Trapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greyjoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Trapp has double underhooks.
Greyjoy takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trapp.
Trapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Trapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Greyjoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Greyjoy misses its intended target.
Trapp tries to clinch but Greyjoy moves out of range.
Trapp pushes Greyjoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Trapp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trapp breaks the clinch.
Greyjoy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trapp.
Trapp scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyjoy 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.
Jab from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that Trapp avoids nicely.
Theon Greyjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Trapp wants to clinch up but Greyjoy keeps it at a distance.
Greyjoy misses with a low kick as Trapp jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greyjoy misses with a double jab.
Greyjoy misses with the combination.
Greyjoy throws a series of punches but Trapp avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greyjoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trapp, right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Trapp.
Trapp with a knee to the head.
Norman Trapp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trapp is pushing Greyjoy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Greyjoy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trapp has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trapp taking a breather.
Greyjoy tries to circle away but Trapp has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Trapp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapp presses Greyjoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Trapp.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trapp keeps control of Greyjoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trapp prevents Greyjoy from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Trapp.
Greyjoy wants to break free but Trapp has control.
Trapp breaks from the clinch.
Greyjoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Theon Greyjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greyjoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Theon Greyjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trapp lands a brutal head kick. Greyjoy looks out on his feet and Trapp throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Norman Trapp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Conger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Rob Zombie - Dragula . A fine choice. The key to victory for Matt Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Conger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown slips under a jab from Conger.
Conger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Conger is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Conger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conger.
Conger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Conger sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger trying to control the pace.
Conger thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Josh Conger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conger throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conger is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Conger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conger drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Conger clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown trying to stall but Conger improves his position.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conger backwards.
Conger manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Conger does no damage.
Conger misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Conger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown throws a low kick but Conger avoids it.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Conger moves out of range of the body kick.
Conger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conger throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Conger shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Conger.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conger lands a slapping body shot.
Conger darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger blocks an uppercut.
Brown tries to circle away but Conger has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Conger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conger throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conger blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Conger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conger tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Conger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Conger moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conger misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conger misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Conger's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conger shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Conger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Conger misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a series of strikes that sends Conger to the canvas! Brown follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Conger is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conger is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Conger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conger has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Conger seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Conger being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conger has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Conger is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conger is looking to clinch.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conger.
Matt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Conger.
Conger moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Conger.
Conger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Conger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Conger lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Conger sits in half guard.
Conger stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Conger is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ground and pound from Conger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conger darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Conger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conger checks the leg kick.
Conger shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matt Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matt Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conger keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown tests Conger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Conger wants to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Conger. Brown shrugs it off though.
Conger misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Conger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Conger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown has an active guard here but Conger has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown pushes Conger off looking to stand but Conger dives back in and keeps control.
Brown trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conger wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Conger's leg but Conger calmly moves out of range.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Conger scores with a shot to the body.
Conger takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Conger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Conger getting side control.
Conger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Conger seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Conger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Conger throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Conger dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conger scores with punches from side control.
Conger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Conger trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conger off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Conger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown is trying to stick to Conger's back but Conger is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Conger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Conger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conger 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Conger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sota Herra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sota Herra!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herra's head backwards.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Herra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herra throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM inform me that Herra has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Herra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has his hands on Herra's head, controlling the position.
Herra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Herra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herra stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Herra misses with a series of wild punches.
Herra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Sota Herra has been cut.
Herra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herra.
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!
Herra working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Herra lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herra working away.
Herra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is not content to let Herra control the position.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Diaz is right now.
Diaz is letting Herra control him for a moment.
Herra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Herra wants to control for a moment but Diaz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Herra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz trying to control but Herra postures up.
Herra trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Herra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Herra.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Herra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Herra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz pulls Herra in close to his closed guard and prevents Herra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sota Herra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sota Herra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Herra walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Herra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Herra advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is controlling Herra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herra is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Herra in close.
Diaz pulls Herra in close to his closed guard and prevents Herra from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Herra ducks down to avoid it.
Herra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz controlling Herra's posture.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herra is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sota Herra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herra trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sota Herra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Herra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz tries to sprawl but Herra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Herra wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herra winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herra is working away from the top position though.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Herra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pulls Herra in close to prevent any damage.
Herra trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Herra's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sota Herra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sota Herra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Herra swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz cracks Herra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Herra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Herra on that attempt.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Herra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Nice shot by Diaz.
Herra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Herra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz takes a swing at Herra's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Herra wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Herra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz stuns Herra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Herra moves away and avoids it.
Herra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Herra.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Herra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Herra trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz has control of Herra's left arm, preventing Herra from doing any damage.
Herra throwing strikes but missing.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pulls Herra in close to his closed guard and prevents Herra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herra trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Herra wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herra lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Herra avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tests Herra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Sota Herra's cut even more.
It looks like Diaz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Herra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Herra staying out of range there.
Herra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz not doing much here.
Sota Herra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Herra is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Herra is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herra 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sota Herra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oruku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norg Loire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki comes into the arena with Ninja Rap - Vanilla Ice blaring out of the sound system. Loire has chosen Riverside - Celebrity Touch as his entrance music. Oruku Saki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Norg Loire's chin.
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oruku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norg Loire!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Saki misses the target.
Loire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saki is looking to clinch but Loire is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Loire.
Loire drives through with a takedown into Saki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Loire preventing the sweep.
Loire trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
Loire looking to sit in guard and control but Saki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loire's guard.
Loire has his hands on Saki's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loire has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saki has passed into side control.
Saki wants to stand but Loire is controlling his arm.
Saki stands up and beckons Loire to his feet.
Saki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saki tries to land a leg kick but Loire saw it coming and moves away.
Loire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saki checks it well.
Loire connects with a leg kick. Saki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loire lands a head kick. Saki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loire is out of range and Saki settles back down.
Loire swats away the attempt to clinch by Saki.
Loire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norg Loire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saki as he avoids it easily.
Saki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saki loads up on a big right hand but Loire slips the punch.
Loire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Loire misses the target.
Loire throws a leg kick that misses.
Saki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loire.
Loire misses the shot to the body.
Saki tries to clinch up but Loire circles away and keeps his distance.
Loire throws a body punch but Saki moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loire 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 Saki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loire is in Saki's guard.
Saki is looking to stand up but Loire isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Loire working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loire looking to pass the guard.
Loire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saki wants to get back to his feet but Loire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loire throwing strikes from guard but Saki blocks nicely.
Loire stops Saki from standing up.
Saki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saki wants to stand up but Loire is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loire jabs at Saki's body.
Saki throws a leg kick but Loire checks it.
Loire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saki has time to react.
Saki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loire shoots in looking for a takedown but Saki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loire.
Oruku Saki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norg Loire.
Saki tries to score with a low kick but Loire moves his leg out of the way.
Saki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Saki misses the target.
Saki avoids the body shot from Loire.
Loire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saki checks it well.
Saki checks a leg kick nicely.
Saki throws a sloppy head kick and Loire moves out of range easily.
Loire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Loire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norg Loire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Loire is pushing down on Saki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saki is fighting to maintain full guard but Loire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saki tries to get out of the position.
Loire wants to control but Saki is keeping him busy.
Loire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Loire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saki wants to improve his position but Loire is controlling well.
Loire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loire is looking to take a break and control but Saki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saki tries to kick Loire off but Loire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Loire manages to move to mount!
Saki can't escape the position.
Loire landing punches.
Loire tries to control but Saki wriggling away.
Loire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Loire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saki is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Saki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Loire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loire looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loire wants to control the pace but Saki is squirming around nicely.
Norg Loire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saki's face.
We've been hearing good reports from Saki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Saki is squirming around, avoiding Loire's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loire lands a nice shot to the head.
Saki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Loire controlling from mount.
Loire with good strikes from the mount here!
Loire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saki looks a forlorn figure.
Saki is trying to stand up.
Saki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loire controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loire lands a heavy elbow.
Saki trying desperately to get to his feet.
Loire lands a nice shot to the head.
Loire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saki is looking to escape.
Loire landing shots from mount.
Saki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saki is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norg Loire 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saki blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Loire.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saki, right into the meat.
Saki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loire, pushing him back against the cage.
Saki lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Norg Loire has been cut.
Saki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Loire misses with a punch to the body.
Loire misses with a punch to the body.
Saki prevents a body shot from Loire.
Loire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Loire connects with a body shot that sends Saki's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loire misses with a kick to the body.
Saki misses with a head kick.
Loire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loire is standing up over Saki. Saki looks to escape but Loire dives into side control.
Saki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saki is trying to get back to his feet.
Loire has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Loire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Loire dominating with strikes here.
Loire dominating with strikes here.
Saki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Loire tries to control but Saki wriggling away.
Norg Loire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saki can't escape the position.
Loire controlling from the full mount.
Loire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saki wants to get back to his feet.
Loire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oruku Saki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loire tries to pass to full mount but Saki defends it.
Well, if Loire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saki tries to clinch there but Loire circles away.
Loire gets a double leg takedown into Saki's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norg Loire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loire 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norg Loire!
A very excited looking Norg Loire 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 Alexander Fors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov (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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Fors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Byhenikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is looking to land body kicks.
Fors misses with a low kick as Byhenikov jumps back.
Byhenikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fors is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fors throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fors jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fors is looking to score with low kicks.
Byhenikov lands with a shot to the body.
Byhenikov fails to land the takedown.
Byhenikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fors counters by clinching up.
Byhenikov digs a right hand into Fors's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fors's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Byhenikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Byhenikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fors backwards.
Fors lands with a left to the head.
Fors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byhenikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fors misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fors lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byhenikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fors backwards.
Byhenikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fors is keeping busy.
Fors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byhenikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fors lands a right hand.
Byhenikov tries for a takedown but Fors manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Fors fails to land.
Fors tries a body shot but Byhenikov blocks it.
Fors misses with the head strike.
Fors is pressed up against the cage. Byhenikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fors down to the mat. Fors avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander Fors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov.
Byhenikov slips under a jab from Fors.
Byhenikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Fors takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Byhenikov missing with a left hand there. Fors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byhenikov.
Fors clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Byhenikov.
Fors throws a head punch that misses.
Byhenikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Byhenikov.
Fors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fors misses with a punch to the body.
Fors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byhenikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fors tries a body shot but Byhenikov blocks it.
Byhenikov is pushing Fors up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fors will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Byhenikov up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Byhenikov as Fors tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byhenikov manages to break the clinch.
Fors throws out a loose jab but Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fors wants to clinch.
Byhenikov lands with a shot to the body.
Byhenikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Byhenikov checks a leg kick.
Fors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.
Byhenikov works over Fors's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alexander Fors has been cut.
Fors throws a jab but it's blocked by Byhenikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to keep at a distance but Fors has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fors misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byhenikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Byhenikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byhenikov.
Fors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byhenikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Byhenikov - that landed with a thud.
Byhenikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fors up against the cage.
Fors throws a punch but it's blocked by Byhenikov.
Fors blocking some punches.
Byhenikov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fors regains guard immediately.
Byhenikov trying to control but Fors is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Fors's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fors has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byhenikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fors's head.
Byhenikov thuds a left hand into Fors's body.
Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fors throws a poor cross that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fors!
Byhenikov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fors has his hands clasped together but Byhenikov breaks the hold and Fors is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Byhenikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Mstislav Byhenikov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Kristofer Hong and Brian Pereira. This should be a great matchup!
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206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Hong connects with a looping right hand.
Pereira feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Pereira throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Hong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hong checks a leg kick.
Pereira lands a jab to Hong's midsection.
Hong has a takedown stuffed.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hong's head.
Pereira takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pereira 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands an uppercut.
Hong works on Pereira's body with a couple of short punches.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira is looking for a takedown.
Hong presses Pereira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Hong.
Hong lands a body punch.
Pereira looks winded!
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, Hong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira takes a shot to the head.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Nice body punch from Hong - that landed with a thud.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hong gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira is rocked!
Hong pushes Pereira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hong digs a right hand underneath Pereira's ribcage. Pereira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pereira with a big uppercut! Pereira tries to clinch up but Hong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pereira to the mat! Pereira covers up and Hong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
In his post fight interview, Antoni Kristofer Hong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ondrej Rigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mobb Deep - Hell On Earth (Front Lines). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondrej Rigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigo.
Raise Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hell.
Rigo throws a lazy right hand but Hell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Hell 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.
Hell wants to slow Rigo down by chopping away at his legs.
Hell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigo ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell throws a leg kick which misses Rigo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigo tries to avoid it.
Hell throws a body punch but Rigo moves out of range.
Rigo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell throws a hook to the side of Rigo's head but Rigo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raise Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hell with a hook.
Hell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rigo will feel that in the morning.
Hell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hell connects with a crisp jab.
Hell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigo has time to react.
It looks like Ondrej Rigo has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rigo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rigo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Hell 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.
Rigo checks the leg kick.
Hell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell tries to land a front kick but Rigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hell connects with a leg kick. Rigo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rigo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hell is fending him off so far but Rigo persists. Nope, Hell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hell moves into the clinch.
Rigo tries to pull guard but Hell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rigo's efforts to push away.
Hell just leaning against Rigo, taking a breather.
Rigo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hell clinches.
Hell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hell has him pressed against the cage.
Rigo jumps guard but Hell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ondrej Rigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rigo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rigo staying out of range there.
Hell scores with a hook to the body. Rigo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Hell tenderised Rigo's leg. Rigo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Rigo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raise Hell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hell.
Hell looks to throw the jab but Rigo is out of range.
Hell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hell drives through and clinches with Rigo against the cage.
Hell lands with a right to the head.
Rigo is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell slowing the pace effectively.
Rigo is trying to pull guard but Hell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hell manages to break the clinch.
Rigo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hell can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo needs to keep his hands up - Hell had a free shot at his head there.
Hell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Hell misses.
Hell misses with a hook.
Hell lands a nice hook to Rigo's body. Rigo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Hell tenderised Rigo's leg. Rigo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rigo takes one to the side of the head.
Hell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigo has time to react.
Hell clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Hell.
Hell scores with a shot to the side of Rigo's head.
Rigo misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Hell's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hell manages to end up in side control.
Rigo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hell off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Hell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hell trying to control the hands but Rigo breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo is looking for the choke from the back position but Hell is controlling his hands well.
Hell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Hell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rigo is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell wants to control but Rigo is keeping busy.
Rigo is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hell trying to hold on to Rigo's head to control him but Rigo postures up.
Rigo is looking for a kimura but Hell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rigo to get the leverage.
Rigo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rigo is trying to work for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raise Hell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rigo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hell wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rigo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ondrej Rigo's cut is getting worse.
Rigo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rigo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hell can pounce on him.
Hell throws a front kick that sends Rigo stumbling back into the cage.
Hell clinches.
Rigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rigo is working for takedown but Hell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raise Hell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigo jumps guard but Hell stands there with Rigo around his waist. Rigo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ondrej Rigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rigo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raise Hell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hell manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Hell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rigo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rigo walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell connects with a leg kick. Rigo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rigo.
Rigo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hell defends well and Rigo ends up having to push Hell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hell stalls.
Rigo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rigo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell closes the distance and clinches.
Rigo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rigo tries to pull guard but Hell won't allow it.
Rigo looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rigo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rigo wants to break free but Hell has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rigo throws a head punch that misses.
Ondrej Rigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hell won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raise Hell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hell 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raise Hell!
A very excited looking Raise Hell 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvean Maxiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiyama Akagono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silvean Maxiq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujiyama Akagono!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akagono is defended easily by Maxiq.
Akagono fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akagono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akagono shoots in but Maxiq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maxiq as he avoids it easily.
Silvean Maxiq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujiyama Akagono.
Akagono closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akagono lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxiq wants to get back to his feet but Akagono passes into half guard.
Akagono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxiq keeps working.
Akagono is working for a kimura but Maxiq is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxiq wants to get back to his feet.
Akagono moves into full mount! Maxiq won't be happy about that!
Maxiq tries to buck Akagono off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagono looking to secure an arm triangle but Maxiq defends it well.
Akagono punishing his opponent with strikes.
Akagono trying to control but Maxiq is having none of it.
Akagono won't let Maxiq get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Maxiq definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maxiq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maxiq tries to get out of the position.
Akagono unloads with some shots from mount but Maxiq bucks and avoids them well.
Akagono with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maxiq tries to buck Akagono off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagono controlling his opponent.
Maxiq is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Akagono jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maxiq manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maxiq is pushing Akagono's head away, looking to escape. Akagono manages to hold on to the position though.
Akagono works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akagono wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maxiq, who protects the arm well.
Maxiq wants to get back to his feet but Akagono drags him back down.
Akagono throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Akagono is looking to take a break and control but Maxiq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akagono is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maxiq wants to get back to his feet but Akagono drags him back down.
Maxiq wants to get back to his feet but Akagono is dominant here and he's now got Maxiq's back!
Akagono is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Maxiq is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fujiyama Akagono!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Ka Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Terranova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Ego Trippin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Ka Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova swats away the attempt to clinch by Bong.
Bong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bong moves to clinch but Terranova breaks away
and Terranova counters with a thumping low kick.
Terranova lands a big head kick that sends Bong tumbling to the mat! Terranova takes a step backwards and waves Bong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like El Ka Bong has been cut.
Terranova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terranova is struggling to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Terranova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Terranova 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.
Bong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Terranova is keeping busy.
We've been hearing reports that Bong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Terranova utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Bong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Terranova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Terranova leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terranova.
El Ka Bong's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova stalling in the clinch.
Terranova lands an elbow that stopped Bong in his tracks for a moment.
El Ka Bong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Terranova's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Terranova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeez, El Ka Bong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at El Ka Bong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vinnie Terranova!
After winning the bout, Vinnie Terranova 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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