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UNFC 32 Karlo Vs Danneskjöld PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikolaj Bajeczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikolaj Bajeczny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bill Bronson's chin.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikolaj Bajeczny!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajeczny misses with a few strikes there.
Bajeczny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bajeczny tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Bajeczny 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.
Bajeczny doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bajeczny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
It looks like Mikolaj Bajeczny has been cut.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bajeczny is just out of range.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
Donk. Bronson catches Bajeczny right on the button with a cross.
Bronson jabs at Bajeczny's body.
Bajeczny throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Bajeczny misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bajeczny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bajeczny at a distance.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Bajeczny moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Bajeczny avoids them all with ease.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson lunges at Bajeczny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bajeczny's hand.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajeczny.
Bajeczny throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Bajeczny throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Bajeczny ducks down to avoid it.
Bajeczny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bajeczny tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
Bajeczny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bajeczny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Bajeczny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson rushes Bajeczny and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson stops a takedown attempt from Bajeczny.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bronson avoiding damage as Bajeczny throws knees to the body.
Bronson is pressed up against the cage. Bajeczny has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bronson down to the mat. Bronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bajeczny throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Bajeczny's body.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bajeczny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bill Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikolaj Bajeczny.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bajeczny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bajeczny avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Bajeczny is out of range.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Bajeczny with an uppercut!
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Bajeczny misses its intended target.
Bajeczny misses with a hook.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson throws a right hand that Bajeczny ducks under and follows up with a left that Bajeczny also avoids with ease.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Bajeczny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson cracks Bajeczny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice jab there from Bajeczny.
Bajeczny slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bajeczny ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bajeczny only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson gets a takedown into half guard.
Bronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson is just content to waste time from the top position. Bajeczny takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bajeczny scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronson pushes Bajeczny off looking to stand but Bajeczny dives back in and keeps control.
Bronson is not content to let Bajeczny control the position.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajeczny wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronson tries to get to full guard but Bajeczny has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronson wants to control but Bajeczny is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bajeczny is just out of range.
Bajeczny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bajeczny can do to turn this around?
Bajeczny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bajeczny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to avoid it but Bajeczny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bronson to the ground. Bronson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Bronson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bronson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bajeczny is fending him off so far but Bronson persists. Nope, Bajeczny circles away and we're back to standing.
Bajeczny tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bajeczny throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Bajeczny avoids them all with ease.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Bajeczny slips the punch.
Bajeczny fails with a takedown attempt.
Bajeczny throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Bajeczny ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bill Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bajeczny unleashes a big counter combination but Bronson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Bajeczny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bajeczny tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
Bill Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikolaj Bajeczny.
Bajeczny slips a straight right by Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson sets himself, and Bajeczny steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronson avoids it this time.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajeczny.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bajeczny staying out of range there.
Bajeczny steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikolaj Bajeczny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Bajeczny.
Bronson fails to land the takedown.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bajecznys head.
Bajeczny is trying to drag Bronson to the mat but Bronson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bronson blocks the elbow strike.
Bajeczny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bronson after a bit of a struggle.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bajeczny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson jabs Bajeczny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajeczny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bajeczny needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Bajeczny's body. Bajeczny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bajeczny on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajeczny tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bajeczny tries to land knees in the clinch but Bronson avoids the damage to the body.
Bajeczny stalling in the clinch but Bronson improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson pushes Bajeczny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Bajeczny throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bajeczny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronson is defending well for now.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bajeczny backwards.
Bill Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bajeczny backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bajeczny stalling in the clinch but Bronson improves position.
Bajeczny goes for a takedown attempt but Bronson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bajeczny's head.
Bill Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bajeczny steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Bajeczny.
Bajeczny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bajeczny moves into range and clinches up with Bronson.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bajeczny working hard to break the clinch.
Bajeczny has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bajeczny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bajeczny manages to end up in side control.
Bronson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bill Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to control Bajeczny's posture but Bajeczny avoids it.
Bronson defending against the ground and pound.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Bajeczny trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson is looking to regain half guard here but Bajeczny keeps moving and retains side control.
Bronson wants to control but Bajeczny postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronson tries to buck Bajeczny off but Bajeczny is having none of it.
Bronson can't do much from the bottom here.
Bronson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mikolaj Bajeczny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bajeczny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bronson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bajeczny is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bajeczny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bajeczny moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Bronson!
Bill Bronson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Toushiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abel Toushiro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash looking to score a takedown here. Toushiro is defending well but Flash drives through and ends up in Toushiro's guard.
Flash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flash sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toushiro is trying to control the position but Flash postures up.
Flash trying to move into half guard but instead Toushiro has managed to sweep!
Flash pulls Toushiro in to control the position.
Toushiro drops back looking for a leg! Flash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flash manages to kick Toushiro off! Toushiro jumps back into Flash's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flash looking for a sweep. Not yet Flash, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toushiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Flash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flash tries to get out of the position.
Toushiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toushiro wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.
Flash has control of Toushiro's left arm, preventing Toushiro from doing any damage.
Flash wants to sweep here but Toushiro controlling him for the moment.
Flash controlling Toushiro's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash won't allow Toushiro to sweep him here.
Flash is in close to Toushiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flash controlling from the top position.
Flash trying to control but Toushiro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash landing some decent shots from guard.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Toushiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toushiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Toushiro keeping full guard, as Flash tries to pass.
Toushiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flash.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Toushiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flash throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toushiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flash is in Toushiro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flash pushes down on Toushiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toushiro is staying active underneath Flash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toushiro trying to control here.
Flash working over Toushiro with some ground and pound. Toushiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Flash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flash looking to score a takedown here. Toushiro is defending well but Flash drives through and ends up in Toushiro's guard.
Toushiro keeping full guard, as Flash tries to pass.
Flash stays in close to Toushiro's body and controls the position.
Flash throws a big right hand that misses.
Flash scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flash cracks Toushiro with a solid left hand.
Toushiro is rocked!
Flash scoring with some ground and pound.
Toushiro is still in real trouble! Can Flash finish him?
Flash gets to his feet and stands over Toushiro, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Toushiro felt that one! Flash unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Toushiro from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Flash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles has chosen Smile Like You Mean It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Big J Smiles has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiles rushes Suzaski and presses him up against the cage.
Smiles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzaski blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suzaski avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks with his arms.
Smiles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suzaski is keeping busy.
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smiles to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Suzaski.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiles's elbow.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzaski avoids it.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiles's elbow.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzaski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Smiles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smiles prevents a body shot from Suzaski.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzaski.
Suzaski lands a right hand.
Smiles scores with a shoulder strike.
Suzaski breaks from the clinch.
Smiles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Smiles.
Smiles landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzaski managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suzaski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smiles wants to stand but Suzaski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suzaski is looking to stand up but Smiles isn't so interested in that idea.
Smiles wants to get up but he can't break Suzaski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smiles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suzaski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smiles wants to get up but he can't break Suzaski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suzaski is working an open guard so Smiles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Suzaski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Suzaski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suzaski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smiles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suzaski is breathing heavily.
Smiles taking a breather.
Suzaski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzaski blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks with his arms.
Suzaski managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Smiles blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
Smiles controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suzaski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smiles can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles is trying to stall.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzaski blocks it with crossed arms.
Suzaski avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Suzaski throws a head punch that misses.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suzaski tries to throw a body punch but Smiles avoids it by throwing Suzaski back against the cage.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles tries a body shot but Suzaski blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big J Smiles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smiles pushes Suzaski up against the cage in a clinch.
Suzaski misses with a punch on the inside.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzaski breaks from the clinch.
Suzaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smiles clinches up against the cage.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smiles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
Suzaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles clinches with his opponent.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suzaski avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Suzaski.
Smiles slowing the pace effectively.
Smiles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smiles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles is stalling here.
Smiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smiles lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzaski won't want to take too many of those.
Suzaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smiles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Smiles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
Smiles scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiles looking to slow down the pace here.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suzaski.
Smiles tries to stall but Suzaski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
Suzaski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Suzaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Suzaski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smiles is out of range and Suzaski settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Smiles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Suzaski misses.
Smiles takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzaski takes a shot to the head.
Suzaski lands with a light punch inside.
Smiles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles lands a knee to the head.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suzaski as Smiles tries to tie him up.
Suzaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smiles trying to control the position but instead, Suzaski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smiles into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzaski.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzaski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suzaski manages to break the clinch.
Suzaski takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzaski is leaning against Smiles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzaski pulls guard effortlessly.
Smiles wants to stand but Suzaski is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big J Smiles 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. And we move into the final round!
Smiles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzaski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smiles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Baron Suzaski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles looking to throw knees to the head but Suzaski is blocking nicely.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks it.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
Suzaski is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suzaski.
Suzaski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smiles walks away with a smile on his face. Suzaski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles rushes Suzaski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzaski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Suzaski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suzaski is trying to force a seperation but Smiles has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
The referee calls for Smiles to work.
Suzaski tries to work over Smiles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smiles taking a breather.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
Big J Smiles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smiles gets through Suzaski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suzaski lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski won't allow Smiles to get back to his feet.
Suzaski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiles closes the distance and pushes Suzaski back into the cage.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smiles avoiding damage.
Suzaski breaks the clinch.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Suzaski pushes him off.
Suzaski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Suzaski pushes him off.
Smiles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Suzaski - that landed with a thud.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks it.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smiles.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smiles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzaski's efforts to push away.
Suzaski lands a takedown into guard.
Suzaski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smiles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Suzaski misses.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Suzaski pushes him off.
Smiles forces Suzaski back against the cage and clinches.
Suzaski lands a shot to the body.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Suzaski fails to land.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but Smiles has him pressed against the cage.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suzaski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles working Suzaski over with knees to the body.
Smiles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suzaski lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Suzaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baron Suzaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzaski avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big J Smiles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smiles 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big J Smiles!
Big J Smiles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Crakehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Bhatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhatt has chosen Indestructable as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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132 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grayson Crakehall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeet Bhatt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crakehall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crakehall tries to work over Bhatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bhatt tries to circle away but Crakehall has him pinned against the cage.
Crakehall misses with some punches.
Crakehall slows down the pace here.
Crakehall lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crakehall.
Crakehall throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhatt.
Crakehall avoiding damage as Bhatt throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crakehall.
A frustrated look appears on Bhatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhatt blocks an uppercut.
Crakehall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crakehall has a couple of punches blocked by Bhatt.
Crakehall lands a right hand.
Crakehall misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Bhatt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crakehall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crakehall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bhatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crakehall tries to throw a body punch but Bhatt avoids it by throwing Crakehall back against the cage.
Crakehall misses with a body punch.
Bhatt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bhatt is trying to break the clinch but Crakehall has him pressed against the cage.
Bhatt being controlled against the cage.
Crakehall misses with the head strike.
Crakehall throws a head punch that misses.
Bhatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bhatt sizes up Crakehall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crakehall forces Bhatt back against the cage and clinches.
Crakehall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bhatt has a couple of punches blocked by Crakehall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crakehall.
Bhatt tries to throw a body punch but Crakehall avoids it by throwing Bhatt back against the cage.
Bhatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crakehall lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crakehall throws a head punch that misses.
Bhatt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crakehall.
Bhatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Crakehall has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crakehall lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Bhatt prevents a body shot from Crakehall.
Bhatt lands a nice uppercut.
Crakehall misses with the head strike.
Bhatt misses with a knee strike.
Bhatt tries to stall but Crakehall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Bhatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crakehall scores with a hook to the body.
Crakehall tries a body shot but Bhatt blocks it.
Crakehall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bhatt working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crakehall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bhatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bhatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crakehall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bhatt counters with a nice leg kick.
Crakehall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crakehall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crakehall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bhatt is concentrating on defense, preventing Crakehall from advancing position.
Bhatt wants to control but Crakehall is keeping busy.
Crakehall blocks the strikes from Bhatt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhatt is looking to control Crakehall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bhatt avoid being mounted?
Bhatt wants to get back to full guard but Crakehall has passed into side control.
Bhatt tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Crakehall easily slips into full mount!
Bhatt can't escape the position.
Crakehall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Crakehall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bhatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crakehall clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crakehall.
Crakehall lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Crakehall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bhatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhatt wants to break free but Crakehall has control.
Bhatt blocks an uppercut.
Crakehall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crakehall.
Crakehall avoids the elbow strike from Bhatt, against the cage.
Crakehall has a couple of punches blocked by Bhatt.
Crakehall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bhatt's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crakehall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crakehall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crakehall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhatt breaks from the clinch.
Jeet Bhatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crakehall has managed to clinch.
Grayson Crakehall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crakehall leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhatt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crakehall blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crakehall as Bhatt tries to tie him up.
Bhatt connects with a knee to the head.
Crakehall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bhatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crakehall can't find room to land a body shot as Bhatt controls the action.
Crakehall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhatt can do to turn this around?
Bhatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bhatt tries a knee to the head but Crakehall blocks it.
Crakehall leaning against his opponent.
Bhatt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crakehall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bhatt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crakehall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crakehall misses with a body punch.
Bhatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall misses with a punch to the body.
Crakehall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Crakehall lands with a short shot to the head.
Bhatt tries a body shot but Crakehall blocks it.
Crakehall lands a nice shot to the body.
Bhatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crakehall throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhatt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crakehall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bhatt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crakehall struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhatt controls his hands.
Crakehall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhatt missing with knees to the body.
Crakehall pushes Bhatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crakehall working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Crakehall fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bhatt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Crakehall.
Crakehall has a couple of punches blocked by Bhatt.
Crakehall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Crakehall misses with a punch on the inside.
Bhatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crakehall avoiding damage.
Bhatt is trying to break the clinch but Crakehall has him pressed against the cage.
Crakehall struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhatt controls his hands.
Crakehall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crakehall stalling against the cage.
Bhatt tries to land a knee to the head but Crakehall blocks with his arms.
Bhatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Crakehall won't allow it.
Bhatt looking to throw knees to the head but Crakehall is blocking nicely.
Crakehall has a couple of punches blocked by Bhatt.
Bhatt tries to break free but Crakehall pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall lands a nice shot to the body.
Crakehall lands a right hand.
Crakehall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Crakehall throws a head punch that misses.
Crakehall can't find room to land a body shot as Bhatt controls the action.
Crakehall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bhatt breaks from the clinch.
Crakehall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Crakehall misses the shot to the body.
Bhatt misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bhatt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crakehall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Crakehall forces Bhatt back against the cage and clinches.
Bhatt tries to land a knee to the head but Crakehall blocks with his arms.
Crakehall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crakehall avoiding damage as Bhatt throws knees to the body.
Crakehall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crakehall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Crakehall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crakehall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crakehall misses the jab.
Bhatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhatt scores with a head kick. Crakehall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Crakehall. That snapped Bhatt's head back.
Crakehall rushes Bhatt and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bhatt throws an elbow but misses.
Bhatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crakehall.
Crakehall controlling the action here for a moment.
Crakehall has a couple of punches blocked by Bhatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crakehall lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhatt backwards.
Bhatt working hard to break the clinch.
Crakehall leaning against his opponent.
Bhatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crakehall throws a head punch that misses.
Bhatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crakehall has him pressed against the cage.
Crakehall lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bhatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bhatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bhatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crakehall misses with a body punch.
Bhatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bhatt blocks a body shot from Crakehall.
Bhatt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crakehall blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crakehall.
Bhatt lands a knee to the head.
Bhatt tries to break free but Crakehall pushes him back against the cage.
Bhatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crakehall throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhatt.
Crakehall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bhatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crakehall is leaning against Bhatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall lands with a left to the head.
Crakehall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crakehall gets through Bhatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crakehall lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crakehall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crakehall working aggressively here.
Crakehall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bhatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crakehall has him pressed against the cage.
Crakehall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crakehall throws a head punch that misses.
Crakehall takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bhatt tries to break free but Crakehall pushes him back against the cage.
Bhatt takes a shot to the head.
Crakehall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bhatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bhatt blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhatt tries to circle away but Crakehall has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bhatt.
Bhatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bhatt working hard to break the clinch.
Bhatt tries to land a knee to the head but Crakehall blocks with his arms.
Crakehall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bhatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crakehall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crakehall prevents Bhatt from breaking the clinch.
Crakehall presses Bhatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bhatt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crakehall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crakehall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bhatt or not.
Crakehall presses Bhatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crakehall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crakehall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crakehall taking a breather.
Crakehall tries to throw a body punch but Bhatt avoids it by throwing Crakehall back against the cage.
Crakehall prevents Bhatt from breaking the clinch.
Bhatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhatt blocks a body shot from Crakehall.
Crakehall lands a nice uppercut.
Crakehall throws a head punch that misses.
Crakehall lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Crakehall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crakehall stalling the fight.
Crakehall working aggressively here.
Crakehall lands with a light punch inside.
Crakehall misses with a punch to the body.
Crakehall misses with a punch on the inside.
Bhatt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jeet Bhatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crakehall throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhatt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grayson Crakehall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crakehall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Crakehall!
Grayson Crakehall made sure to mention his sponsor, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xu Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo has chosen Pharrell Williams - Hunter 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, VG Beloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xu Halo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beloff moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beloff doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beloff tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo moves out of range as Beloff strikes.
We've been informed that Halo 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.
Beloff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beloff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beloff moves into the clinch successfully.
Halo tries a body shot but Beloff blocks it.
Beloff swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beloff.
Beloff lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Beloff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Halo.
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!
Beloff lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands a right hand.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo taking a breather.
Beloff is trying to stall.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beloff misses with a punch to the body.
Halo blocks a body shot from Beloff.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Beloff backwards.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Beloff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beloff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beloff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Beloff backwards.
Beloff wants to stall.
Beloff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beloff scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head.
Beloff throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Halo.
Beloff lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beloff swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo tries a body shot but Beloff blocks it.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Beloff stalling.
Beloff throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Beloff has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo taking a breather.
Beloff is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beloff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beloff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo tries to work over Beloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beloff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to work over Beloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo tries to work over Beloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beloff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Beloff.
Halo is trying to stall.
Beloff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beloff lands a big right hand that drops Halo! The killer instinct kicks in and Beloff finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Beloff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). VG Beloff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes into the arena with Joe Jackson- I'm a Man blaring out of the sound system. Jordan Belfort struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Malcolm Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Belfort is out of range.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belfort manages to avoid it.
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a double leg but Belfort avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belfort continues to drive forward.
Belfort wants to counter with a clinch but Mitchell pushes him away.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Belfort steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mitchell.
Mitchell delivers a nice body kick.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Belfort slips the punch.
A big left from Belfort misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mitchell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malcolm Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
Mitchell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been informed that Belfort 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Belfort is out of range.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Mitchell slips a jab from Belfort.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Belfort.
Mitchell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belfort manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belfort defending well though.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Mitchell trying to advance position but Belfort counters by regaining guard.
Belfort 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Belfort wants to counter with a clinch but Mitchell pushes him away.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Belfort saw that one coming.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belfort moves away.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belfort can do to turn this around?
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belfort blocks the body kick.
Mitchell throws a wild body kick that Belfort sees coming a mile off.
Belfort looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Mitchell with a hook.
Belfort rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belfort lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Belfort.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belfort walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Belfort lands a jab to Mitchell's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Belfort walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Belfort shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice knee to the body.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belfort.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell has Belfort pushed against the cage.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Belfort prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belfort throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Belfort as the two fighters clinch.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belfort prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belfort is defending well for now.
Belfort lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses.
Mitchell is trying to stall.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Belfort controls his hands.
Belfort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belfort working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitchell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belfort up against the cage.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Belfort won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belfort's elbow.
Mitchell pushes Belfort back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell controlling Belfort's posture.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
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 Malcolm Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mitchell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Belfort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
A hook to the body from Mitchell.
A nice left hand lands by Belfort.
Jordan Belfort seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Belfort shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitchell is leaning against Belfort and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mitchell avoiding damage.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belfort.
Belfort gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell has Belfort pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Belfort tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Belfort's guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Mitchell trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belfort looking to control.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Malcolm Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mitchell has managed to clinch.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Mitchell works on Belfort's body with a couple of short punches.
Belfort working aggressively here.
That's four 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.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
A right hand to the body from Belfort.
Belfort misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Belfort lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Mitchell!
Malcolm Mitchell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Commence operation Winning Streak!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mitchelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Mitchelson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi moves into the clinch.
Takayanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takayanagi has Mitchelson pushed against the cage.
Mitchelson is trying to break the clinch but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.
Takayanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takayanagi prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Takayanagi.
Mitchelson wants to break free but Takayanagi has control.
Takayanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitchelson blocks an uppercut.
Mitchelson blocking some punches.
Mitchelson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takayanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi blocking some punches.
Takayanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi scores with a shot to the side of Mitchelson's head.
Mitchelson blocks a body shot from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takayanagi has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchelson.
Takayanagi misses with some punches.
Takayanagi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mitchelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takayanagi walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meguru Takayanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mitchelson.
Mitchelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takayanagi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mitchelson tries to bum rush Takayanagi with a series of wild strikes but Takayanagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takayanagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchelson.
Takayanagi darts in and clinches Mitchelson up against the cage.
Takayanagi pushes Mitchelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takayanagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mitchelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Still in the clinch, Takayanagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Takayanagi.
Takayanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takayanagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takayanagi'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.
I was talking to Takayanagi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takayanagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takayanagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takayanagi lands a shoulder strike.
Takayanagi keeps control of Mitchelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takayanagi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takayanagi effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Meguru Takayanagi.
Mitchelson tries to keep at a distance but Takayanagi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mitchelson is trying to push Takayanagi away but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mitchelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takayanagi lands with a left to the head.
Takayanagi has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchelson.
Mitchelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takayanagi smiles and moves away.
Mitchelson misses with a few strikes there.
Takayanagi walks into a straight right hand from Mitchelson.
Mitchelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takayanagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takayanagi clinches up with Mitchelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Takayanagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takayanagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchelson backwards.
Takayanagi lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Takayanagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Takayanagi fails to land.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takayanagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takayanagi works on Mitchelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Takayanagi lands a left hand.
Takayanagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mitchelson looks winded!
Takayanagi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchelson backwards.
Takayanagi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchelson backwards.
Mitchelson is rocked!
Takayanagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitchelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Takayanagi finish him?
Takayanagi lands a big right hand that drops Mitchelson! The killer instinct kicks in and Takayanagi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takayanagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meguru Takayanagi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcell Ozuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex The Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcell Ozuna!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozuna has his takedown stuffed
and The Lion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ozuna 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.
Ozuna tries for a takedown but The Lion circles away easily
and The Lion counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozuna with a poor takedown
and The Lion counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Ozuna to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by The Lion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex The Lion!
Alex The Lion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shintaro Nomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Petty - Won't Back Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shintaro Nomo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody dodges the punch combination from Nomo.
Nomo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nomo defending well as Brody loads up on a big left hand.
Nomo is looking to score with low kicks.
Brody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nomo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brody trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nomo.
Nomo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.
Brody tries to get to full guard but Nomo has control of the leg.
Brody is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UNFC Elite Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nomo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brody wants to get back to full guard.
Nomo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brody keeps working.
Brody is defending against the submission attempts here by Nomo.
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.
Nomo is keen to just control but Brody is a slippery customer.
Nomo is working for a kimura but Brody is defending it quite comfortably.
Nomo is looking for a kimura but Brody is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nomo to get the leverage.
Nomo is keen to just control but Brody is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody wants to control but Nomo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brody is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nomo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nomo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brody tries to kick Nomo off but Nomo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nomo slips under a jab from Brody.
Nomo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nomo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brody on the side of the head.
It looks like Frank Brody has been cut.
Nomo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Nomo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brody looks to throw the jab but Nomo is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brody.
Frank Brody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nomo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brody throws a series of strikes that have Nomo backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brody throws a lazy right hand but Nomo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nomo.
Brody jabs Nomo right on the nose. Nomo blinks but takes it well.
Nomo ducks under a wild hook from Brody.
Brody throws a hook but Nomo avoids it easily.
Nomo shoots in but no luck this time.
Brody throws an overhand right that lands on Nomo's shoulder, as Nomo tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nomo checks a leg kick.
Nomo digs a good body shot into Brody's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shintaro Nomo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Nomo.
Brody closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brody throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nomo on the side of the head.
Frank Brody is winning the standup battle so far.
Nomo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brody's head.
Brody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nomo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nomo darts in looking for a takedown but Brody gets double underhooks and turns Nomo into the cage.
Brody throws a body punch but Nomo moves out of range.
Brody connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brody throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nomo to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nomo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody misses with an uppercut. Nomo saw that one coming.
Nomo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brody scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Brody misses.
Brody scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Shintaro Nomo's cut even more.
Brody stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brody wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shintaro Nomo.
Brody lands a nice shot to the body.
Nomo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nomo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Nomo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nomo darts in looking for a takedown but Brody gets double underhooks and turns Nomo into the cage.
Brody lands a jab-cross combination.
Brody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nomo.
Brody scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nomo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nomo connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Brody.
Nomo throws out a loose jab but Brody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brody swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nomo can do to turn this around?
Brody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo cracks Brody with an open hand slap.
Nomo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frank Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brody tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nomo is in Brody's guard.
Nomo throws a big right hand that misses.
Brody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Brody 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.
Nomo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nomo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brody is looking to stand back up but Nomo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomo is trying to work for a kimura but Brody is defending well.
Nomo is taking a breather. Brody says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nomo on the ground.
Nomo stops Brody from getting back to his feet.
Nomo is looking for a kimura here.
Brody wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brody dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brody takes a swing at Nomo's ribcage but misses.
Brody on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nomo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nomo moves out of range as Brody strikes.
Brody misses with a hook
and Nomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nomo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brody throws an off balance right hand
and Nomo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brody thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nomo.
Nomo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brody. Brody circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nomo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brody's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brody is keeping the position for now.
Nomo postures up.
Nomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brody is keeping the position for now.
Nomo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nomo advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nomo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brody is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nomo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nomo working away.
Brody wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brody struggling a bit here.
Nomo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brody is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nomo controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Nomo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brody wants to control but Nomo postures up.
Brody tries to escape but Nomo is in control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brody throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nomo.
Nomo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nomo stuns Brody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Brody misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brody.
Nomo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brody.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shintaro Nomo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nomo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
A relieved looking Shintaro Nomo 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Karlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Karlo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Karlo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danneskjöld rushes Karlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karlo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danneskjöld backwards.
Danneskjöld jumps guard but Karlo stands there with Danneskjöld around his waist. Danneskjöld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Danneskjöld is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlo to keep the fight standing.
Danneskjöld jumps guard.
Karlo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karlo trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlo lands a couple of digs.
Danneskjöld trying to strike off his back.
Danneskjöld doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Danneskjöld throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danneskjöld is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Karlo rolls with it to try and escape but Danneskjöld cranks on the arm and Karlo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ragnar Danneskjöld!
Ragnar Danneskjöld is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ragnar Danneskjöld, 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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