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Destiny Tuesday 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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135 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Congo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Abulbul defends it nicely.
Congo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Abulbul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo feints the counter takedown.
Al Abulbul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Congo throws a right hand that Al Abulbul ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Abulbul also avoids with ease.
Al Abulbul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Al Abulbul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Al Abulbul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Abulbul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo tries to strike from the bottom.
Congo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Abulbul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Abulbul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Al Abulbul from controlling successfully.
Congo looking for a guillotine here but Al Abulbul defends easily.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Al Abulbul from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Congo keeping full guard, as Al Abulbul tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Abulbul misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Al Abulbul misses.
Congo throws a head kick that misses
and Al Abulbul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Congo won't be happy with that.
Al Abulbul looking to control but instead Congo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Al Abulbul wants to pass the guard but Congo is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Abulbul lands a nice short elbow.
Al Abulbul is keen to just control but Congo is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Abulbul.
Congo looking for submissions off his back.
Al Abulbul slips a nice elbow through Congo's hands, connecting with Congo's forehead.
Al Abulbul wants to advance to full mount but Congo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Al Abulbul looking to pass the guard.
Al Abulbul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Congo is refusing to be controlled, as Al Abulbul sits in half guard.
Al Abulbul thows a huge punch but Congo dodges it nicely.
Al Abulbul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Abulbul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Abulbul slips a jab and a cross from Congo.
Congo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Congo wants it to stay on the feet.
Congo misses the jab.
It looked like Al Abulbul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Al Abulbul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Congo feints and as Al Abulbul raises his hands in defense, Congo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdullah Al Abulbul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Abulbul working a defensive guard here.
Al Abulbul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Congo advances position into side control!
Congo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Abulbul keeps working.
Congo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Congo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Abulbul, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Abulbul is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Congo is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Abulbul wants to get back to full guard.
Congo is working for a kimura here but Al Abulbul manages to reverse the position and he's now in Congo's guard.
Al Abulbul connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Congo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Abulbul has managed to get both his arms back between Congo's legs - danger averted.
Al Abulbul lands a couple of digs.
Al Abulbul tries to free his leg and advance position but Congo is retaining full guard.
Al Abulbul with a nice head shot there.
Al Abulbul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Congo is looking for a triangle but Al Abulbul pushes his legs off easily.
Al Abulbul looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Abulbul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Abulbul landing some decent shots from guard.
Al Abulbul scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Abulbul pushes down on Congo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Congo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Abulbul pulls his head out easily.
Al Abulbul is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul controlling the pace.
Congo manages to get to full guard.
Al Abulbul trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Abulbul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Abdullah Al Abulbul will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Abulbul closes the distance and clinches.
Congo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Abulbul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Congo blocks a body shot from Al Abulbul.
Al Abulbul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Al Abulbul 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.
Congo wants to hit a switch here but Al Abulbul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Congo there!
Al Abulbul has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Congo's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Abulbul looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Al Abulbul is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Congo is looking to improve his position but Al Abulbul isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul working Congo over with strikes here.
Congo taking shots to the head.
Al Abulbul working Congo over with strikes here.
Al Abulbul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Abulbul breaks from Congo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Al Abulbul prevents Congo from getting the reversal.
Al Abulbul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Abulbul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Congo is in a horrible position here. Al Abulbul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Congo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo wants to hold on but Al Abulbul pushes him away.
Abdullah Al Abulbul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Congo is still in real trouble! Can Al Abulbul finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul working for a guillotine from mount but Congo is in no mood to give up.
Congo seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Abulbul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Congo is looking to escape.
Al Abulbul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Congo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Congo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Al Abulbul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Congo tries to get to full guard but Al Abulbul has control of the leg.
Al Abulbul stalling away here and it's allowed Congo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Congo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Abulbul content to stall in guard here.
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.
Al Abulbul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Congo is keeping the position for now.
Al Abulbul wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Congo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Abulbul controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Congo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Al Abulbul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Abulbul, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Al Abulbul!
A relieved looking Abdullah Al Abulbul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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175 lbs
36 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stevens throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fighter counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Fighter misses its target.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stevens cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Stevens works the jab nicely.
Fighter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter can't get the takedown.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Stevens.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Fighter.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens breaks the clinch.
Stevens gets a clinch.
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Stevens pulls Fighter into guard.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fighter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fighter works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevens has his foot on Fighter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fighter works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fighter defends it easily.
Fighter stays in close to Stevens's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but Fighter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Fighter crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens regains half guard.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fighter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fighter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevens is staying active underneath Fighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fighter is really struggling to control Stevens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter moves out of range as Stevens throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Fighter is avoiding it.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Stevens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens looks to clinch
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter cracks a nice hook into Stevens's ribs.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fighter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a lunging right hand
and Fighter counters with a three punch combo that has Stevens backing up. Stevens nods at Fighter to acknowledge the strikes.
Fighter moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Stevens jabs at Fighter's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens moves to clinch but Fighter breaks away
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Dean Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Stevens darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter gets double underhooks and turns Stevens into the cage.
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevens pulls guard effortlessly.
Stevens working for a triangle but Fighter defends it easily.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevens 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.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Fighter pushes his legs off easily.
Fighter throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevens 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.
Stevens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Dean Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fighter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fighter is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevens tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stevens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens misses with a body punch
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens connects with the punch.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fighter lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Fighter wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
Stevens prevents a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter works on Stevens's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighter looking to stall.
Fighter is trying to stall.
Fighter manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter has Stevens pulled in close to control his posture.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens looking to pass the guard.
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.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fighter, pushing him back against the cage.
Fighter working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fighter as Stevens tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
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 Point Fighter.
I think Fighter 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Fighter!
During a confident post fight interview, Point Fighter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tokyo Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Josh Fardy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokyo Whiteman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fardy throws an overhand right that lands on Whiteman's shoulder, as Whiteman tries to avoid the shot.
Whiteman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fardy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whiteman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Fardy.
A punch lands to the side of Fardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fardy walks into a stiff left hand from Whiteman.
Fardy misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whiteman digs a good body shot into Fardy's ribs.
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!
Fardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whiteman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fardy.
Fardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whiteman has time to react.
Fardy misses with a combination
so Whiteman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiteman wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy pulls Whiteman in close to prevent any damage.
Whiteman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiteman wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Whiteman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whiteman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiteman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fardy takes one on the button.
Whiteman looks to land a combination but Fardy avoids it well.
Fardy throws a body punch but Whiteman moves out of range.
Fardy digs a good hook to Whiteman's body.
Fardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whiteman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fardy.
Whiteman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fardy avoids the body shot from Whiteman.
Whiteman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fardy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whiteman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Whiteman - just one landing.
Whiteman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whiteman. Whiteman obviously looking to wear him down.
Whiteman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Whiteman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whiteman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fardy walks into a straight right hand from Whiteman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiteman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whiteman pushes Fardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Whiteman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardy prevents a body shot from Whiteman.
Fardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whiteman backwards.
Whiteman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whiteman blocks a jab.
Fardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whiteman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Whiteman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fardy tries to bum rush Whiteman with a series of wild strikes but Whiteman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Fardy backs away, Whiteman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fardy ducks right into an uppercut from Whiteman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fardy.
Whiteman misses with an uppercut.
Whiteman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Fardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiteman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Whiteman missing with a left hand there. Fardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Whiteman scores with a four punch combination!
Fardy tried to score with a low kick but Whiteman checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokyo Whiteman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Whiteman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fardy is just out of range.
Fardy tries a quick counter leg kick but Whiteman is wise to it.
Whiteman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Fardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whiteman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Whiteman instigates a clinch.
Fardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fardy lands with a left to the head.
Fardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fardy.
Whiteman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fardy misses with a punch to the body.
Fardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whiteman backwards.
Fardy tries to throw a body punch but Whiteman avoids it by throwing Fardy back against the cage.
Whiteman cracks Fardy with a nice body shot.
Fardy working aggressively here.
Fardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whiteman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Whiteman backwards.
Fardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiteman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fardy wants to break free but Whiteman has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fardy lands a right hand.
Whiteman lands a body punch.
Fardy is leaning against Whiteman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fardy scores with a shot to the side of Whiteman's head.
Fardy stops a takedown attempt from Whiteman.
Whiteman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fardy.
Whiteman misses with a punch to the body.
Josh Fardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Whiteman taking a breather.
Fardy is trying to force a seperation but Whiteman has the dominant position.
Fardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiteman managing to block the knees to the body from Fardy.
Fardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitemans head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whiteman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fardy working aggressively here.
Fardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiteman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiteman lands with a short shot to the head.
Whiteman tries to work over Fardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whiteman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Whiteman is looking for a kimura here.
Whiteman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fardy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whiteman in particular looking to stall.
Fardy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Whiteman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fardy wants to control but Whiteman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whiteman looks to land a combination but Fardy avoids it well.
Fardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whiteman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fardy tries to score with a low kick but Whiteman moves his leg out of the way.
Whiteman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fardy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whiteman.
Decent striking displayed by Whiteman there.
Whiteman checks a low kick from Fardy.
Fardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fardy! But no joy.
Whiteman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fardy is able to avoid easily.
Fardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiteman to score with a decent uppercut.
Whiteman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Fardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whiteman doesn't seem bothered though.
Whiteman lands a head kick!
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
Whiteman looks to land a body kick but Fardy moved away.
Fardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whiteman throws a right hand that misses
and Fardy counters with a nice body shot.
Fardy takes a swing at Whiteman's ribcage but misses.
Fardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whiteman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fardy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fardy swings for the body but Whiteman moves out of range.
Whiteman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fardy.
Fardy misses with a head kick.
Whiteman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whiteman's head backwards.
Whiteman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiteman throws a head kick that misses
and Fardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whiteman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteman drops his hands momentarily and Fardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiteman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whiteman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whiteman dives in and grabs Fardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fardy pushes down on Whiteman's head and hops out.
Whiteman wants to clinch up but Fardy keeps it at a distance.
Fardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Whiteman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fardy misses with a wild body shot.
Josh Fardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiteman moves forwards but Fardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whiteman lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiteman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman tests Fardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fardy clobbers Whiteman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Josh Fardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fardy misses with a body shot
and Whiteman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fardy thinking.
Whiteman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokyo Whiteman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whiteman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whiteman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fardy's waist but Fardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whiteman off to one side.
Whiteman throws a low kick, looking for Fardy's leg but Fardy calmly moves out of range.
Whiteman throws an off balance right hand
and Fardy counters with a thumping low kick.
Whiteman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whiteman throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Fardy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy throws out a powerful jab.
Fardy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fardy throws a body punch but Whiteman moves out of range.
Whiteman misses with a body shot.
Fardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiteman moves away.
Whiteman misses the shot to the body.
Whiteman misses with a head kick.
Fardy works Whiteman's body with a nice hook.
Whiteman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Fardy.
Whiteman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fardy's head.
Fardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiteman manages to avoid it.
Fardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fardy tries to sprawl but Whiteman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman tries to pass to full mount but Fardy defends it.
Whiteman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fardy is trying to maintain the position but Whiteman is very close to passing his half guard.
Fardy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiteman is stalling in the full guard.
Fardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Fardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fardy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Fardy!
A relieved looking Josh Fardy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Atreyu-Ex's and oh's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jiu Jitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jitsu as Davis shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Jitsu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Davis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jitsu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davis trying to control the position but Jitsu is working away.
Davis wants to stand but Jitsu has his arm trapped.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Davis is working to tighten his grip on Jitsu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jitsu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Davis is really squeezing tight and eventually Jitsu passes out! Davis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mighty Mouse Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano's entrance music is Uniikki - Pätkätöis. A fine choice. Hayabusa has chosen Bombs Away by Bob as his entrance music. Pelle Hermano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayabusa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Hermano is predictable there
and Hayabusa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermano misses with a head kick.
Hayabusa's coach down at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hayabusa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hermano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayabusa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range.
Hermano tries to counter by clinching up but Hayabusa breaks away and moves out of range.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayabusa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayabusa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermano wants to land a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayabusa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hayabusa wants to counter with a clinch but Hermano pushes him away.
Hayabusa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayabusa trying to control from half guard but Hermano is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayabusa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayabusa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hermano as he works his way to full guard.
That's two 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.
Hayabusa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayabusa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hermano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayabusa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayabusa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hayabusa dives in for a single leg takedown but Hermano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hermano misses with a head kick.
Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hermano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa swings around for an armbar but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hayabusa's guard.
Hermano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayabusa's head.
Hayabusa is trying to hold Hermano in close to prevent damage but Hermano has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayabusa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermano is one step ahead there.
Hermano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Hermano won't allow Hayabusa to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hermano throws a leg kick which misses Hayabusa's front leg but catches the back leg as Hayabusa tries to avoid it.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayabusa can do to turn this around?
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Hayabusa moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Hayabusa misses.
Hayabusa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hermano is fending him off so far but Hayabusa persists. Nope, Hermano circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayabusa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayabusa checks the leg kick.
Hermano throws a head kick but Hayabusa moves out of range.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Hayabusa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa takes one to the side of the head.
Hayabusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayabusa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hermano feints and then cracks Hayabusa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayabusa down.
Hermano wants to land a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range.
Hayabusa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hermano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermano as he connects with a hook.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Hayabusa moved away.
Hermano throws a leg kick which misses Hayabusa's front leg but catches the back leg as Hayabusa tries to avoid it.
Hermano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range.
Hermano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Hayabusa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayabusa feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pelle Hermano is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayabusa blocks a head kick by Hermano.
Hayabusa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hermano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hermano darts in and clinches Hayabusa up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayabusa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
Hayabusa checks a low kick from Hermano.
That kick from Hermano tenderised Hayabusa's leg. Hayabusa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hayabusa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hermano cracks Hayabusa with a good jab.
Hayabusa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hermano avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Hayabusa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pelle Hermano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Hayabusa.
Hermano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range and Hermano settles back down.
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hayabusa's calf.
Hayabusa checks a leg kick.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Hayabusa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayabusa blocks a leg kick.
Hermano tries to work over Hayabusa's front leg with a kick but Hayabusa checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hermano.
Hermano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hayabusa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hayabusa's calf.
Hayabusa lands a jab to Hermano's midsection.
Hermano jabs Hayabusa right on the nose. Hayabusa blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa checks a leg kick.
Hermano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hayabusa feints the counter takedown.
Good work by Hayabusa as he checks the leg kick.
Hermano sets himself, and Hayabusa steps forward looking for the clinch! Hermano avoids it this time.
Hermano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa looks for a takedown but Hermano sprawls well.
Hayabusa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hermano to the mat! Hermano manages to get full guard.
Hayabusa advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hayabusa in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akira Hayabusa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayabusa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hermano!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hermano because Hayabusa loaded up on that one.
Hayabusa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hayabusa wants to control the pace but Hermano is squirming around nicely.
Hermano tries to lock up and control but Hayabusa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hayabusa looking to control but Hermano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Hayabusa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hayabusa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hermano has worked his arm free - good work by Hermano!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hayabusa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hermano!
Hermano is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hayabusa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hermano is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hayabusa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hermano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hermano!
Hermano distracts Hayabusa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hayabusa 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.
Hermano advances to half guard.
Hermano controlling the pace.
Hayabusa gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa looking to control.
Hermano trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Hermano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Hayabusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
Our winner, Pelle Hermano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Akira Hayabusa spoke after the fight, saying 'Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect - later down the line, I wanna re-match.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Romero's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Amazing. Rodniel Romero acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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164 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero is rocked!
Jabber cracks Romero with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jabber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Romero to stand back up!
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabber finish him?
Jabber measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Romero! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jim Jabber!
Jim Jabber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes throws a lazy head kick
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexandersson staying out of range there.
A jab from Alexandersson misses.
Alexandersson lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut.
Alexandersson scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson blocks a head kick by Dantes.
Alexandersson lands a big right hand that sends Dantes crashing to the mat! Alexandersson stays standing though and waves Dantes back to his feet!
Dantes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandersson knocks out Dantes with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Alexandersson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Alexandersson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
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