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UNFC 36 Danneskjöld vs Reznick PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Dreesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudio Demaestri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claudio Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreesen delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
Dreesen avoids the body shot from Demaestri.
Demaestri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dreesen.
Demaestri throws a right hand that Dreesen ducks under and follows up with a left that Dreesen also avoids with ease.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demaestri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreesen.
Dreesen pushes Demaestri away with a front kick.
Dreesen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dreesen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dreesen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Dreesen.
Demaestri lands the left hand.
Dreesen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreesen.
Dreesen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Demaestri takes a step back to recover.
Dreesen ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
Demaestri misses with a double jab.
Virgil Dreesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demaestri manages to avoid it.
Demaestri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Demaestri connects with a jab.
Dreesen throws a sloppy head kick and Demaestri moves out of range easily.
Demaestri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreesen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreesen.
Dreesen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dreesen moves away from the strike by Demaestri.
Demaestri misses with a looping left.
Dreesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreesen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demaestri connects with a body shot that sends Dreesen's belly button to the back.
Dreesen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demaestri's calf.
That kick from Dreesen tenderised Demaestri's leg. Demaestri is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demaestri with a jab.
Demaestri throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreesen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Demaestri blocks it well.
Dreesen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri lands a nice shot to the body.
Demaestri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dreesen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreesen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demaestri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demaestri digs a good hook to Dreesen's body.
Good shot there by Dreesen.
Demaestri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dreesen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demaestri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dreesen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demaestri lands a head shot.
Dreesen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Demaestri does no damage.
Dreesen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Demaestri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreesen moves away.
Dreesen slips a straight right by Demaestri.
Demaestri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Demaestri.
Demaestri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreesen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demaestri.
Dreesen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demaestri.
Dreesen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demaestri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dreesen misses with a body shot.
Demaestri tests Dreesen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dreesen is rocked!
Dreesen looks to throw a body kick
and Demaestri rattles Dreesen with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dreesen tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Demaestri dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dreesen stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Claudio Demaestri!
Claudio Demaestri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikolaj Bajeczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Bronson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikolaj Bajeczny!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajeczny looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bajeczny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson throws a body punch but Bajeczny moves out of range.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bajeczny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bronson defends well and Bajeczny ends up having to push Bronson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bronson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bajeczny misses the shot to the body.
Bronson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bajeczny sprawls and moves away.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Bajeczny moved out of range.
Bajeczny lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bajeczny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Some wild striking there from Bajeczny.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bajeczny momentarily.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bajeczny moves away.
Bajeczny lands a jab to the nose.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Bajeczny didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bajeczny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bajeczny.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bajeczny to the mat! Bajeczny manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Bajeczny keeps moving.
Bajeczny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bajeczny trying to keep a closed guard but Bronson is proving a slippery customer.
Bajeczny has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bronson with a nice head shot there.
Bronson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bajeczny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a couple of elbows.
Bronson lands a couple of digs.
Bajeczny trying to keep a closed guard but Bronson is proving a slippery customer.
Bajeczny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bajeczny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bronson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bajeczny's head.
Bronson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny has momentary wrist control but Bronson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bajeczny is keeping the position for now.
Bajeczny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bajeczny wants to sweep but no luck.
Bajeczny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bronson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronson stands up over Bajeczny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bajeczny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bajeczny throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bajeczny slips under a jab.
Bronson slips a straight right by Bajeczny.
Bajeczny moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Bajeczny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Bajeczny's shoulder, as Bajeczny tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Bajeczny.
Bajeczny flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Mikolaj Bajeczny has been cut.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bajeczny avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bajeczny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bajeczny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronson shoots and misses
and Bajeczny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson moves into full guard.
Bajeczny stands up over Bronson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bronson is pulling down on Bajeczny's head. It's preventing any offense from Bajeczny, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajeczny sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bajeczny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
Bajeczny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bajeczny scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bajeczny.
Bajeczny connects with a couple of short punches.
Bill Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronson controlling the position.
Bronson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bajeczny trying to keep a closed guard but Bronson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bajeczny looking for a guillotine here but Bronson defends easily.
Bajeczny throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bajeczny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Bajeczny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Bajeczny.
Bajeczny walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Bajeczny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronson defending well as Bajeczny loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with the combination.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bajeczny counter with a right hand.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bajeczny on the side of the head.
Bajeczny takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Bronson lands a jab.
Bajeczny jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Bajeczny.
Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bajeczny throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bajeczny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Bajeczny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Nice defenses there by Bajeczny.
Bronson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bajeczny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bajeczny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bronson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bajeczny!
Bajeczny is looking to regain half guard here but Bronson keeps moving and retains side control.
Bronson landing a few strikes.
Bajeczny prevents Bronson from improving position.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bajeczny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bajeczny throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bajeczny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bajeczny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bajeczny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bajeczny.
Bajeczny looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bajeczny.
Despite the aggression on Bajeczny's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bajeczny throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Bajeczny misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajeczny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bajeczny sprawls and moves away.
Bajeczny connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Bronson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bajeczny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bajeczny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Bajeczny.
Bajeczny cracks Bronson with a good jab.
Bronson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bajeczny to the ground. Bronson is now in Bajeczny's guard.
Bajeczny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bajeczny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronson trying to control but Bajeczny is working from the bottom.
Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Bajeczny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny works over Bronson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bronson 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.
Bronson 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.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Bajeczny postures up.
Bajeczny trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bajeczny stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Bajeczny postures up.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bronson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bajeczny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bajeczny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bronson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A left lands for Bronson.
Sloppy strikes from Bajeczny. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
A big right from Bajeczny misses.
Bajeczny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bajeczny looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bajeczny throws out the jab.
Bronson feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikolaj Bajeczny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson gets a double leg takedown into Bajeczny's guard.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Bashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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, Jason Pops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Bashman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pops.
Pops swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashman moves into the clinch.
Pops doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bashman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pops avoids a wild elbow strike from Bashman.
Pops is trying to stall.
Pops blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pops creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pops takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jason Pops has been cut.
Pops takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashman gets underhooks to prevent Pops's takedown attempt.
Bashman can't find room to land a body shot as Pops controls the action.
Bashman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pops tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bashman pushes off an throws an elbow but Pops leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bashman throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pops is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bashman can't fight it off and eventually Pops manages to take the fight to the floor. Bashman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pops with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pops trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pops working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pops throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Pops has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pops controlling from the top position.
Pops with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pops throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bashman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pops postures up in Bashman's guard and throws a big left but Bashman blocks it.
Bashman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pops looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pops throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bashman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pops fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashman manages to avoid it.
Pops lands a body shot.
Pops doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bashman counters with a single leg into guard. Pops didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pops looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pops working a defensive guard here.
Pops might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bashman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bashman won't allow Pops to sweep him here.
My spies in UNFC Elite Training inform me that Bashman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bashman content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four 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.
Pops looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bashman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pops feinted with a counter takedown.
Bashman connects with a jab.
Bashman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pops throws a body shot but no joy.
Pops looks to throw the jab but Bashman is out of range.
Pops swats away the attempt to clinch by Bashman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Pops will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Pops's cut.
That's time! Pops's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pops has a takedown stuffed.
Pops looks to land a right hand but Bashman moved out of range.
Hulk Bashman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bashman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bashman.
Pops ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashman moves away.
Bashman takes the fight into the clinch.
Pops softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashman stalling in the clinch but Pops improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pops.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bashman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pops's brow.
Pops tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bashman throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pops is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bashman to the mat. Bashman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pops trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashman trying to keep a closed guard but Pops is proving a slippery customer.
Pops trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pops accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pops showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bashman keeping full guard, as Pops tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pops is looking to work some ground and pound but Bashman has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pops loads up on a big right hand but Bashman slips the punch.
Pops loads up on a big right hand but Bashman slips the punch.
Pops will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bashman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bashman wants it to stay on the feet.
Bashman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bashman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pops rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bashman counters with a nice body kick.
Pops gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bashman.
Pops fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Bashman tries to counter it with a takedown but Pops pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Pops. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pops loads up on a big right hand but Bashman slips the punch.
Pops is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bashman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bashman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pops manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pops moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bashman rushes Pops and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bashman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bashman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pops stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pops takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bashman tries to work over Pops's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bashman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pops is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bashman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pops fails to land.
Pops lands a left hand.
Bashman blocks an uppercut.
Bashman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pops throws a head punch that misses.
Pops works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pops takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bashman is trying to stall.
Hulk Bashman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Pops dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Pops's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pops misses the shot to the body.
Pops takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pops throws a jab when Bashman was well out of range.
Pops fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bashman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pops throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pops misses with a hook. Bashman ducked under it nicely.
Bashman feints the counter takedown.
Bashman tries to clinch but Pops moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pops throws a body punch but Bashman moves out of range.
Pops fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pops throws a jab when Bashman was well out of range.
And Bashman tries to counter it with a takedown but Pops pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pops.
Bashman with the counter takedown but Pops avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pops pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pops defends it well.
Pops throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bashman tenderised Pops's leg. Pops is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pops swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bashman is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from Bashman.
Bashman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jason Pops seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pops missing with a left hand there. Bashman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jason Pops's cut is getting worse.
Pops lands with a right hand.
Pops chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bashman can pounce on him.
Bashman slips a straight right by Pops.
Hulk Bashman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashman misses with the combination.
Pops changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bashman tries to avoid it but Pops manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bashman to the ground. Bashman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Pops. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pops shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bashman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashman throws a leg kick but Pops moved away.
Bashman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bashman tries to clinch up but Pops circles away and keeps his distance.
Pops misses with a wild body shot.
Pops swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bashman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashman blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Bashman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hulk Bashman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pops rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bashman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bashman connects with a leg kick. Pops looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bashman ducks under a wild hook from Pops.
Pops throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pops circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pops.
Bashman has Pops up against the cage in a clinch.
Pops is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bashman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jason Pops is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pops takes an elbow to the temple.
Jason Pops's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashman can't find room to land a body shot as Pops controls the action.
Bashman tries a body shot but Pops blocks it.
Pops avoids the elbow strike from Bashman, against the cage.
Bashman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bashman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pops prevents a body shot from Bashman.
A head punch on the inside from Bashman fails to land.
Bashman looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bashman is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bashman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pops dodges an elbow strike from Bashman.
Bashman throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Bashman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pops has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiyama Akagono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, James McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujiyama Akagono!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akagono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
Akagono takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuiness lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by McGuiness's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akagono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuiness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagono defending well as McGuiness loads up on a big left hand.
Akagono will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuiness throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akagono drives through and clinches with McGuiness against the cage.
McGuiness is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akagono pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuiness leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akagono told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagono manages to break the clinch.
McGuiness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagono wants to counter with a clinch but McGuiness pushes him away.
Akagono closes the distance and clinches.
Akagono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuiness pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGuiness slowing the pace effectively.
McGuiness prevents the takedown attempt.
James McGuiness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujiyama Akagono.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akagono has McGuiness pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuiness manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuiness - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuiness pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akagono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akagono has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGuiness clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akagono is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McGuiness has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McGuiness is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness prevents Akagono from getting a body triangle.
McGuiness covering up well under a series of strikes from Akagono.
Akagono misses with an elbow to the head.
Akagono controlling from the back.
A lull in the action 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.
Akagono working for the choke.
McGuiness knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akagono on the ground.
You can see the frustration on McGuiness's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Akagono struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akagono is looking for a rear naked choke here but McGuiness reverses the position brilliantly into Akagono's guard!
McGuiness looking to sit in guard and control but Akagono gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fujiyama Akagono will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuiness lands an overhand right.
Akagono has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheers as McGuiness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akagono doesn't seem phased though.
Akagono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
James McGuiness is winning the standup battle so far.
Akagono moves forwards but McGuiness connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akagono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.
McGuiness keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuiness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akagono makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGuiness really felt that one!
McGuiness swats away the attempt to clinch by Akagono.
McGuiness misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagono has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akagono there as he acknowledges the shot.
and McGuiness counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Akagono! He's just covering up as McGuiness starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuiness!
After the big win, James McGuiness made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Rob Zombie - Dragula as his entrance music. Matt Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Brown!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out misses with a few strikes there.
Out works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown slips a jab from Out.
A left lands for Out.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Out throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
As Out backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Out manages to avoid it all.
Out has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Out throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown tries to clinch but Out is having none of it.
Out scores with a jab to the body.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Out cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Out misses the target.
Donk. Out catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Out swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Out lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Out goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown throws a head kick but Out moves out of range.
Out throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Out misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Out darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Out swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Out rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Out throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Out looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown with the counter takedown but Out avoids it easily.
Out throws a one two combo.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Out.
Out avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown tries to move into range but Out moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Out swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Out lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Out fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Out is just out of range.
A jab from Out does it's job there.
Brown throws a right and a left that Out avoids nicely.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Out uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Out throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Out swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Out misses with a body shot.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Out throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Out throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Out's shoulder, as Out tries to avoid the shot.
Out misses with a double jab.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Out on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Out takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Out is rocked!
Out is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown slips under a jab.
Oh Out is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Out throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Out connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Out seems to have got his legs back now.
Knock Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Out.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knock Out dominated that round.
That's time! Out's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Out does it's job there.
Out swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Out. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Out.
A cross from Out lands.
Out rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Out.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown slips a jab from Out.
Out lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
Out is looking to counter punch.
Out throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Out rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Out does no damage.
Out throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Out is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
Out blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Knock Out is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Out does no damage.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Out avoids it with no problem.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Out misses with a few strikes there.
Out throws a body shot but no joy.
Out misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Out throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A combination from Out does no damage.
Knock Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Out throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Out steps away.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Out scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Out scores with a shot to the body.
Out swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
As Out backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Out manages to avoid it all.
Out is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Out does no damage.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Out throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Out swinging wildly here.
Out connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Out with a nice cross.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Out throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
Out's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Out scrambles back to his feet.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Out is just out of range.
Out throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Out takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Out throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown misses with a hook. Out ducked under it nicely.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Out.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Out with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick but Out moves out of range.
Out misses the jab.
Brown throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Out.
Out misses with a two punch combination.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Out stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Out pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Out.
Out connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown drops Out with a left and a right! Oh, Out is hurt - Brown dives into side control looking to finish!
Out is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Out isn't going anywhere.
Brown stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knock Out dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Brown! Out is out on his feet! Brown rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Out is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Out is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Brown!
After the fight, Matt Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Antoni Kristofer Hong has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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206 lbs
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pereira.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pereira can pounce on him.
Pereira checks a low kick from Hong.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches up with Hong, looking for a takedown. Pereira pushes Hong against the cage but Hong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Hong.
Pereira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hong checks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Pereira 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.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong throws a leg kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well.
Hong misses with a wild combination.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pereira can pounce on him.
Pereira looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pereira fails with the takedown
and Hong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Antoni Kristofer Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Pereira.
Hong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hong defends well and Pereira ends up having to push Hong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hong takes a step back to recover.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Hong tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hong.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira lands a takedown into guard.
Pereira throws a big elbow that misses.
Hong striking off his back but it's not causing Pereira any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Hong trying to control the position.
Hong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Hong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pereira 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira working for a triangle but Hong defends it easily.
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pereira wants to improve his position but instead Hong has moved into half guard.
Hong trying to control from half guard but Pereira is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Hong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Pereira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hong tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Pereira throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Hong misses
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
Hong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereira works over Hong with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong working a defensive guard here.
Hong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hong wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Pereira throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Hong.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to slow Pereira down by chopping away at his legs.
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong sizes up Pereira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Hong. No joy for Pereira on that attempt.
Hong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A combination from Hong does no damage.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Hong swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira checks a low kick from Hong.
Antoni Kristofer Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira fails to land the takedown.
Antoni Kristofer Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Pereira.
Pereira delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a leg kick
and Hong counters with an inside leg kick.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Hong slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Hong lands a right hand.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Kristofer Hong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Hong does it's job there.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Pereira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira motions for Hong to come forward. Pereira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hong rather than just go for the knockout.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira lands a body punch.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hong as Pereira tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Antoni Kristofer Hong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Pereira wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pereira turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pereira manages to end up in side control.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Pereira.
Hong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hong.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hong working a defensive guard but Pereira passes into half guard.
Hong manages to get to full guard.
Hong is controlling Pereira's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hong controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antoni Kristofer Hong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hong, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orange Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orange Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Prince!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joe throws a wild body kick that Prince sees coming a mile off.
Prince tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prince gets a clinch.
Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prince wants to stall.
Joe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Prince pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince.
Prince blocking some punches.
Joe digs a right hand into Prince's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prince's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince is looking to control Joe's arms but Joe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prince has his back to the cage.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Joe.
Prince lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Prince.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe wants to stall.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Joe.
Prince told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prince.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Joe tries to pull guard but Prince forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Prince stalling in the clinch but Joe improves position.
Prince misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Prince working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe misses with a low kick as Prince jumps back.
Prince wants to counter with a clinch but Joe pushes him away.
Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Prince.
Prince moves into the clinch.
Joe tries to work over Prince's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Prince scores with a shot to the side of Joe's head.
Prince is working Joe over against the cage.
Joe tries to work over Prince's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prince doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prince misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Joe prevents a body shot from Prince.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prince.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
A short left from Prince.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe avoiding damage as Prince throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe tries a body shot but Prince blocks it.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prince smiles and moves away.
Joe lands with a nice body kick.
Prince is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Prince will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prince steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joe.
Joe is looking to slow Prince down with leg kicks.
Prince keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prince scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Prince tries to counter with a clinch but Joe shakes him off and moves away.
Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe attempts a counter takedown but Prince avoids it well and moves away.
Prince's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joe under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe throws a head kick but Prince moves out of range.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Prince is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joe.
Prince is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Prince throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prince has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Joe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prince lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prince tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Prince back against the cage.
Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Prince.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince is pressed up against the cage. Joe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prince down to the mat. Prince avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prince is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Prince is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Joe misses.
Joe sets himself, and Prince steps forward looking for the clinch! Joe avoids it this time.
Prince moves out of range of the body kick.
Joe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prince takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joe lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Prince's ribcage. Prince let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prince prevents a body shot from Joe.
Prince misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Prince's head.
Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Prince is keeping busy.
Prince is leaning against Joe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joe as Prince tries to tie him up.
Prince is looking to control Joe's arms but Joe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prince has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prince wants to stall.
Joe tries a body shot but Prince blocks it.
Prince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prince scores with a hook to the body.
Prince trying to control the position but instead, Joe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Prince into the cage.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prince is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orange Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joe misses with some punches.
Prince stalls.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe cracks Prince with a nice body shot.
Joe tries to work over Prince's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe tries to break the clinch but Prince is controlling the position.
Prince lands with a short shot 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!
Prince stalls.
Prince misses with a body punch.
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 Orange Joe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Prince moves away from the strike by Joe.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prince closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Prince's head.
Thomas Prince seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe trying to control the position but instead, Prince has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joe into the cage.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Prince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joe as Prince tries to tie him up.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Prince keeps control of Joe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Joe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prince just leaning against Joe, taking a breather.
A short left from Joe.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Prince is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Prince.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Prince.
Prince trying to stall but Joe improves his position.
Prince seems to have recovered his senses.
Prince working Joe over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince prevents a body shot from Joe.
Prince lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe is working for takedown but Prince is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Prince taking a breather.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prince blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe blocks a body shot from Prince.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Prince misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Prince pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Joe.
Joe successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe working for a triangle but Prince defends it easily.
Prince seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joe wants to sweep here but Prince controlling him for the moment.
Joe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Prince has wrist control.
Joe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prince's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orange Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orange Joe!
An out of breath Orange Joe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian McMullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tom Petty - Won't Back Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian McMullen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brody.
And McMullen tries to counter it with a takedown but Brody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brody lands a jab-cross combination.
Brody misses with a looping left.
Brody throws a looping overhand right but McMullen ducks down to avoid it.
Brody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brody misses with a looping left.
McMullen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody looks to land a combination but McMullen avoids it well.
McMullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brody misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody lands with a straight right. McMullen didn't see that one coming.
Frank Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brody swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMullen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brody throws a series of punches but McMullen avoids them all with ease.
And McMullen tries to counter it with a takedown but Brody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brody throws a leg kick but McMullen checks it.
Brody scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Brody misses.
Brody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMullen feints the counter takedown.
Brody connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Brody does no damage.
And McMullen tries to counter it with a takedown but Brody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brody is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brody misses with a double jab.
Brody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMullen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMullen feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brody misses with a double jab.
McMullen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brody defends it well.
Brody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And McMullen tries to counter it with a takedown but Brody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brody with a hook.
McMullen slips a straight right by Brody.
Brody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McMullen is able to avoid easily.
McMullen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brody defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Brody misses the target.
Brody lands a leg kick that knocks McMullen off balance momentarily.
Brody misses the jab.
McMullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brody.
McMullen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brody lands a big right hand that sends McMullen crashing to the mat! Brody stays standing though and waves McMullen back to his feet!
McMullen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brody lands a big right hook! McMullen looks hurt but is still standing! Brody lands a left jab and another right hook! This time McMullen falls down and Brody dives in with a huge hammer fist! McMullen's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Brody runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Brody!
After the big win, Frank Brody made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 8$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Vos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Vos saw that one coming.
Vos lands a two punch combo.
Vos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vos misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vos with a hook.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Vos off the cage and back into range.
Vos throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson takes a swing at Vos's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Vos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johnson doesn't defend quickly enough and Vos has managed to lock this one up! Can Johnson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Vos!
Jake Vos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznick throws the left hand but Danneskjöld avoids the punch easily.
Danneskjöld scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danneskjöld fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reznick on the side of the head.
Danneskjöld dives in for a single leg takedown but Reznick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danneskjöld darts in looking for a takedown but Reznick gets double underhooks and turns Danneskjöld into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Reznick.
Reznick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reznick thumps Danneskjöld with a low kick.
Reznick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danneskjöld.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznick with a hook.
Danneskjöld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looks for a takedown but Reznick sprawls well.
That kick from Reznick tenderised Danneskjöld's leg. Danneskjöld is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reznick.
Danneskjöld missing with a left hand there. Reznick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reznick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reznick lands with an uppercut that bounces Danneskjöld off the cage and back into range.
Reznick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danneskjöld misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reznick counters with a nice right hand that sends Danneskjöld toppling to the canvas! Danneskjöld scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reznick finish him?!
Danneskjöld is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Danneskjöld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danneskjöld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danneskjöld seems to have got his legs back now.
Danneskjöld dives in and scores a takedown into Reznick's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danneskjöld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reznick is pulling down on Danneskjöld's head. It's preventing any offense from Danneskjöld, at least for the moment.
Danneskjöld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danneskjöld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danneskjöld is in close to Reznick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danneskjöld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reznick pulls Danneskjöld in close to his closed guard and prevents Danneskjöld from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld scoring with punches to the head and body.
Danneskjöld working some strikes from top position.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reznick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld connects with a couple of short punches.
Danneskjöld is looking to work some ground and pound but Reznick has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick keeping moving, preventing Danneskjöld from controlling successfully.
Reznick is adopting a defensive guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danneskjöld missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reznick connects with the punch.
Trevor Reznick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danneskjöld shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reznick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danneskjöld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danneskjöld is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danneskjöld thows a huge punch but Reznick dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Reznick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reznick gets caught flat footed, as Danneskjöld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danneskjöld stands up over Reznick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danneskjöld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danneskjöld advances position into side control!
Danneskjöld working away.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danneskjöld misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danneskjöld is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reznick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld in side control, throwing shots but Reznick defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reznick, who protects the arm well.
Reznick prevents Danneskjöld from moving into mount.
Reznick is looking for a sweep.
Danneskjöld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Danneskjöld scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
You can see the frustration on Reznick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reznick taking a bit of punishment here - Danneskjöld scoring with strikes.
Ragnar Danneskjöld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danneskjöld throws an elbow but Reznick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reznick parries the strikes from Danneskjöld easily there. Danneskjöld is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reznick to escape.
Danneskjöld goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reznick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danneskjöld but great work by Reznick.
Danneskjöld being controlled for a moment.
Danneskjöld manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Reznick wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy.
Reznick wants to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danneskjöld not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but Reznick is blocking nicely.
Reznick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Danneskjöld landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld misses with a head shot.
Danneskjöld looking to ground and pound but Reznick is blocking nicely.
Reznick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danneskjöld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Danneskjöld lands a big shot there that rocks Reznick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reznick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld working Reznick over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danneskjöld throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reznick is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Danneskjöld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danneskjöld swings for the body but Reznick moves out of range.
Danneskjöld goes for a double leg but Reznick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reznick continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reznick swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danneskjöld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reznick - that will leave a mark!
Reznick stuffs the takedown attempt from Danneskjöld. Danneskjöld gets slowly back to his feet.
Reznick throws a fast counter high kick but Danneskjöld manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danneskjöld shoots in but no luck this time.
Reznick throws out a counter right but Danneskjöld avoids it with no problem.
Danneskjöld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reznick avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danneskjöld fails with a takedown attempt.
Reznick lands a nice looking body kick.
Danneskjöld looks to score with a jab to the body but Reznick is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danneskjöld. Reznick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reznick flicks out a counter leg kick but Danneskjöld steps away.
Reznick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danneskjöld avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reznick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trevor Reznick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznick throws a sloppy head kick and Danneskjöld moves out of range easily.
Danneskjöld walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reznick.
Danneskjöld seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Danneskjöld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reznick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danneskjöld somewhat.
Reznick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danneskjöld just misses with a punch to the body.
Danneskjöld looks up at the clock. Bad move! Reznick lands a right hand from hell, dropping Danneskjöld. Reznick pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ragnar Danneskjöld spoke after the fight, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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