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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Zyb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zyb comes to the cage accompanied by "Battle" by Gangstarr. Murdock has chosen I Have A Dream as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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159 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Zyb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Zyb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murdock is working to tighten his grip on Zyb's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zyb has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Murdock is really squeezing tight and eventually Zyb passes out! Murdock breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Liam Murdock!
After the big win, Liam Murdock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Valhalla Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Chris Zyb stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was an accident...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Mudgett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Mudgett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Lockheart!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudgett throws a chopping leg kick but Lockheart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mudgett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockheart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mudgett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lockheart goes for a double leg but Mudgett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mudgett continues to drive forward.
Lockheart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lockheart trying to control but Mudgett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockheart stops Mudgett from standing up.
Lockheart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lockheart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lockheart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mudgett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockheart trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mudgett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mudgett wants to stand but Lockheart is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart controlling Mudgett's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mudgett scores with a jab to the head.
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.
Mudgett misses the jab.
Lockheart's coach down at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lockheart's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mudgett cracks Lockheart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mudgett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lockheart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mudgett.
Lockheart walks into a left hand.
Lockheart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lockheart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mudgett wants to stand and escape but Lockheart is having none of it.
Lockheart trying to control but Mudgett is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lockheart stops Mudgett from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mudgett looks to land a combination but Lockheart avoids it well.
Lockheart staying out of range there.
Mudgett lunges at Lockheart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lockheart's hand.
Lockheart ducks under a wild hook from Mudgett.
Lockheart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mudgett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lockheart's calf.
Mudgett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lockheart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mudgett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lockheart is in Mudgett's guard.
Mudgett wants to get back to his feet but Lockheart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mudgett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mudgett is looking to stand up but Lockheart isn't so interested in that idea.
Lockheart trying to control but Mudgett is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mudgett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockheart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lockheart shoots in looking for a takedown but Mudgett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lockheart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herman Mudgett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Lockheart.
A slow jab from Mudgett misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Mudgett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lockheart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mudgett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mudgett wants to get back to his feet but Lockheart drags him back down.
Lockheart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lockheart controls the position.
Mudgett tries to escape but Lockheart is in control.
Mudgett prevents Lockheart from improving position.
Lockheart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudgett is not content to let Lockheart control the position.
Mudgett wants to get back to his feet but Lockheart drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mudgett keeps working.
Lockheart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mudgett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lockheart's guard! Nice work there by Mudgett!
Mudgett wanted to stand there but Lockheart had control of the position.
Lockheart is trying to control the position but Mudgett postures up.
Mudgett wants to stand but Lockheart is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart trying to control the position.
Mudgett wants to stand but Lockheart is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mudgett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mudgett missing with a left hand there. Lockheart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Mudgett backs off Lockheart throws a huge counter combo but Mudgett manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Mudgett.
Mudgett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lockheart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herman Mudgett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mudgett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mudgett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lockheart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mudgett sprawls well. Mudgett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lockheart gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockheart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mudgett finds it's way round the side to connect with Lockheart's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett tries to bum rush Lockheart with a series of wild strikes but Lockheart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mudgett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lockheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herman Mudgett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Lockheart.
Mudgett throws a low kick but Lockheart moves out of range easily.
Lockheart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mudgett avoids it really well and circles away.
Lockheart looking to score a takedown here. Mudgett is defending well but Lockheart drives through and ends up in Mudgett's guard.
Mudgett wants to stand but Lockheart is controlling the position.
Lockheart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mudgett is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lockheart controlling from the top position.
Mudgett wants to stand but Lockheart is controlling the position.
Lockheart wants to control from the top but Mudgett keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lockheart looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mudgett misses with a head kick.
Lockheart looks for a takedown but Mudgett sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Mudgett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lockheart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mudgett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lockheart trying to control but Mudgett is working from the bottom.
Mudgett wants to get back to his feet but Lockheart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lockheart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mudgett keeping moving, preventing Lockheart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudgett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockheart can do to turn this around?
Mudgett wants to stand up but Lockheart is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart wants to control from the top but Mudgett keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockheart shoots for a double leg takedown but Mudgett sprawls well. He's pushed Lockheart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lockheart has a takedown stuffed.
Lockheart goes for a double leg but Mudgett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mudgett continues to drive forward.
Herman Mudgett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Lockheart.
Mudgett misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Mudgett.
Lockheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Mudgett misses.
Lockheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lockheart shoots in looking for a takedown but Mudgett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lockheart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mudgett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lockheart is rocked!
Mudgett plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Lockheart swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Lockheart face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herman Mudgett!
Herman Mudgett 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.
Kurt Lockheart spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry I did not deliver. I'll work harder in order not to disappoint the fans.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabotage . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyson Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turris lands a right hook to the body.
Turris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turris digs a good hook to Clay's body.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Turris moved out of range.
Turris throws a counter combo.
Turris scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Tyson Clay has been cut.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turris.
Turris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clay walks into a jab.
Turris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turris looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turris walks into a stiff left hand from Clay.
Turris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to clinch there but Turris circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Clay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clay takes the fight into the clinch.
Clay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turris lands with a left to the head.
Come on Clay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Turris.
Turris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay slowing the pace effectively.
Clay lands a body punch.
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
Turris tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay chips away with some ground and pound.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turris keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Turris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Turris is retaining full guard.
Turris trying to control the position.
Turris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Clay wants to control from the top but Turris keeps moving.
Clay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turris keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turris looking for a sweep. Not yet Turris, not yet.
Turris is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
Turris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clay misses with a straight right.
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.
Clay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Turris misses.
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Clay moves into the clinch.
Turris lands an elbow inside.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Turris is blocking nicely.
Clay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turris pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clay swings for the body but Turris moves out of range.
Clay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kyle Turris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Turris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Clay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turris throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turris needs to keep his hands up - Clay had a free shot at his head there.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turris.
Despite the aggression on Turris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clay instigates a clinch.
Clay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clay avoids a wild elbow strike from Turris.
Turris lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clay slows down the pace here.
Turris stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turris is looking to control Clay's arms but Clay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turris has his back to the cage.
Turris tries to stall but Clay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turris working aggressively here.
Clay is trying to maintain a safe position but Turris gets an underhook and turns Clay into the cage.
Clay has Turris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turris lands a nice uppercut.
Clay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turris to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Turris - that landed with a thud.
Clay is trying to drag Turris to the mat but Turris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turris avoids the elbow strike from Clay, against the cage.
Turris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Turris lands with a short shot to the head.
Clay avoids a wild elbow strike from Turris.
Clay lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turris fails to land.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Turris is blocking nicely.
A short right from Turris on the inside.
Kyle Turris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turris throws an elbow that misses.
Clay blocks an elbow strike from Turris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris has Clay pushed against the cage.
Turris misses with an elbow over the top.
Turris lands an elbow that stopped Clay in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Turris lands with a right to the head.
Turris just leaning against Clay, taking a breather.
Clay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clay blocks an elbow strike from Turris.
Turris gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turris tries to stall but Clay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turris gets underhooks to prevent Clay's takedown attempt.
Turris tries a body shot but Clay blocks it.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clay takes a shot to the head.
Turris throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Turris scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Turris blocking some punches.
Turris lands a nice uppercut.
Turris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Turris.
Turris prevents the takedown attempt.
Turris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay throws a punch but it's blocked by Turris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turris.
Clay has clasped his hands together around Turris's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Turris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Clay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay prevents Turris from improving his position.
Turris trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Tyson Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turris tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turris trying to control but Clay postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Turris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Clay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Turris misses with a body shot
and Clay moves into the clinch.
Clay is trying to maintain a safe position but Turris gets an underhook and turns Clay into the cage.
Clay taking a breather.
Turris is looking to control Clay's arms but Clay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turris has his back to the cage.
Turris working aggressively here.
Clay has Turris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turris throws a head kick that misses.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
Turris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Turris.
No joy there for Clay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clay will feel that in the morning.
A combination from Turris does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turris loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch but Turris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turris's hands.
A swing and a miss from Turris.
Turris keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay has his takedown stuffed
and Turris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay throws a hook but Turris avoids it easily.
Turris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turris throws a leg kick but Clay checks it.
Turris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turris counters with an outside leg kick.
Turris throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Turris counters with an outside leg kick.
Turris cracks Clay with an open hand slap.
Kyle Turris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Turris.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turris misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turris as he avoids it easily.
Turris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
A little feinted left hand from Clay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to clinch
and Turris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Turris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turris.
Turris misses with a hook.
Clay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clay has his takedown stuffed
and Turris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay needs to keep his hands up - Turris had a free shot at his head there.
Turris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turris throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay moves into the clinch.
Turris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Tyson Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turris lands an elbow inside that Clay shrugs off.
Clay lands with a left to the head.
Turris working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turris.
Turris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clay avoids the elbow strike from Turris, against the cage.
Turris lands a left hand.
Clay lands an uppercut.
Turris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Turris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Turris!
Kyle Turris really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Tyson Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like it might be time to retire.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xathras Choate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov comes to the cage accompanied by 7B - Young Winds. Xathras Choate 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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29
144 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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31
149 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xathras Choate!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov slips a jab from Choate.
A slow jab from Choate misses its intended target.
Tutov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tutov avoids the head kick by Choate.
Tutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Choate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Choate moves out of range.
Choate avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Choate connects with a looping right hand.
Choate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
Tutov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Choate to counter with a crisp jab.
Choate has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tutov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tutov lands a jab to Choate's midsection.
Choate misses the shot to the body.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Choate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choate moves out of range of the leg kick from Tutov.
Choate takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Choate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid body kick from Tutov.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Choate motions for Tutov to come forward. Choate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Choate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choate sprawls well. Choate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tutov gets slowly back to his feet.
Choate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Choate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses Choate's front leg but catches the back leg as Choate tries to avoid it.
Xathras Choate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Choate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from Tutov
and Choate counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutov jabs Choate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Choate throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov misses with a hook.
Tutov cracks Choate with an open hand slap.
Tutov scores with a body shot.
Tutov shoots in and drives through. Choate sprawls well.
Choate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Choate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov is looking to wear down Choate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tutov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Choate to counter with a crisp jab.
Choate misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choate manages to avoid it.
Choate throws a good cross that connects.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
Tutov tries to counter with a takedown but Choate is quick to defend against it.
Choate stuns Tutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tutov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choate.
Choate tries a quick counter leg kick but Tutov is wise to it.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Choate is out of range.
Choate connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tutov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Choate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Choate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Choate. That's going to slow Tutov down.
Tutov throws a body kick that misses.
Choate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tutov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choate cracks Tutov with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov throws a leg kick but Choate checks it.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choate tries to score with a low kick but Tutov moves his leg out of the way.
Tutov throws a head kick but Choate moves out of range.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Tutov connects with the punch.
Choate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tutov misses with a right hand
and Choate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tutov.
Choate tries to land a leg kick but Tutov saw it coming and moves away.
Tutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tutov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tutov jabs at Choate's body.
Tutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Choate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutov. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xathras Choate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Choate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutov. That did some damage!
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Choate checks a leg kick.
Choate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tutov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tutov 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.
Choate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov throws the left hand but Choate avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Choate did well to prevent Tutov getting side control.
Choate is looking for a sweep. Tutov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tutov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tutov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choate wants to improve his position but Tutov is controlling well.
Tutov seems to be looking for submissions.
Choate moves into full guard.
Choate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tutov passes into half guard.
Tutov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Choate still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Choate has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov tries to improve position but can't.
Choate thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tutov is looking for a sweep.
Tutov prevents Choate from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Choate looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choate tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tutov looking for a sweep but Choate has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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.
Choate fails to take his opponent's back.
Choate is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tutov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tutov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tutov is looking to work some ground and pound but Choate has wrist control.
Tutov trying to control but Choate is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Tutov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tutov.
Choate scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tutov, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Tutov.
Tutov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tutov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Choate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Choate is just out of range.
Tutov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choate checks it well.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choate manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Choate, right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Tutov.
Choate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutov feinted with a counter takedown.
Choate motions for Tutov to come forward. Choate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tutov dips to his left and cracks Choate with an uppercut!
Choate tries a head kick but it misses.
Choate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choate as he avoids it easily.
Choate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choate throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov slips under a jab from Choate.
Choate scoring well with a low kick there.
Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Choate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tutov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choate scores with a shot to the body.
Choate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tutov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Choate.
Choate moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tutov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Choate is fending him off so far but Tutov persists. Nope, Choate circles away and we're back to standing.
Choate walks into a straight right hand from Tutov.
Choate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Choate lands the left hand.
Choate lands with a shot to the body.
Tutov checks a low kick from Choate.
Choate thows a leg kick but Tutov checks it
and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choate 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.
Tutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov won't allow Choate to sweep him here.
Tutov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choate is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choate is on top in guard.
Tutov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tutov keeping full guard, as Choate tries to pass.
Choate sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tutov's guard.
Andrey Tutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Choate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tutov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choate's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tutov 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 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
A relieved looking Andrey Tutov 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 Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
220 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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36
210 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tsubasa J Champ!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chick misses with a body shot.
Chick lands a really nice looking cross but J Champ seems unphased.
J Champ throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chick. That's going to slow J Champ down.
Chick motions for J Champ to come forward. Chick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chick, as that shot connected.
It looks like Tsubasa J Champ has been cut.
Chick checks a leg kick nicely.
J Champ connects with a looping right hand.
J Champ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chick. Chick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from J Champ misses its intended target.
J Champ scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
J Champ misses with an uppercut
and Chick counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by J Champ.
Chick moves away from the strike by J Champ.
Chick misses with an uppercut
and J Champ counters with a good low kick that Chick was not able to check.
J Champ takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ darts in and clinches Chick up against the cage.
J Champ blocking some punches.
Chick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
J Champ has Chick pushed against the cage.
J Champ is looking to break free of the clinch but Chick has double underhooks.
J Champ holding his opponent close, against the cage.
J Champ tries to throw a body punch but Chick avoids it by throwing J Champ back against the cage.
Chick lands with a left to the head.
J Champ breaks from the clinch.
J Champ takes a swing at Chick's ribcage but misses.
Chick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chick misses with an attempted mid kick.
J Champ lands with a nice body punch.
Chick misses with a straight left.
J Champ fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chick.
J Champ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chick's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chick!
Chick misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chick. That's going to slow J Champ down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chick blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Chick is predictable there
and J Champ counters with a flying knee. Nice.
J Champ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
J Champ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
J Champ lands with a nice body kick.
Chick feints and then cracks J Champ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow J Champ down.
J Champ misses with a looping left.
J Champ swinging wildly here.
Chick fires out a quick counter leg kick but J Champ just manages to avoid it.
Chick misses with a hook
and J Champ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
J Champ is looking to slow Chick down with leg kicks.
J Champ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ blocks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chick there.
J Champ avoids the head kick by Chick.
J Champ connects with a nice looking jab.
Chick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chick tries to break the clinch but J Champ is controlling the position.
Chick tries to throw a body punch but J Champ avoids it by throwing Chick back against the cage.
Chick is trying to break free.
J Champ working aggressively here.
J Champ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for J Champ.
Chick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of J Champ backwards.
Chick misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from J Champ.
Chick tries a body shot but J Champ blocks it.
Chick misses with a hook to the ribs.
J Champ tries a body shot but Chick blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Champ tries to throw a body punch but Chick avoids it by throwing J Champ back against the cage.
Chick is trying to force a seperation but J Champ has the dominant position.
Chick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
J Champ scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Chick.
J Champ connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chick momentarily.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
J Champ lands a jab to the head.
J Champ throws a big shot that misses.
J Champ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chick avoids the head kick by J Champ.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and J Champ has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from J Champ and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chick lands a right hook to the body.
Chick blocks a jab.
Chick delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from J Champ.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsubasa J Champ will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
J Champ misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chick. J Champ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Chick misses the target.
J Champ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chick.
J Champ misses with a double jab.
A low kick from J Champ is predictable there
and Chick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
J Champ throws a leg kick that misses.
Chick darts in and clinches J Champ up against the cage.
Chick lands an uppercut.
Chick is trying to force a seperation but J Champ has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
J Champ can't find room to land a body shot as Chick controls the action.
Chick manages to break the clinch.
J Champ blocks a head kick by Chick.
Chick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chick misses with a low kick as J Champ jumps back.
Chick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from J Champ.
J Champ misses the jab.
Chick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chick looks to land a body kick but J Champ moved away.
Chick pivots, looking for a leg kick but J Champ is out of range and Chick settles back down.
A punch combination from J Champ misses.
J Champ tries to score with a low kick but Chick moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from J Champ is predictable there
and Chick counters with a nice leg kick.
J Champ tries a head kick but it misses.
J Champ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chick.
J Champ throws a hook to the side of Chick's head but Chick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chick throws a series of strikes that have J Champ backpedaling.
Chick blocks a head kick by J Champ.
Chick misses with a kick to the body
and J Champ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
J Champ lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chick misses with a body kick.
Chick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and J Champ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chick scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ lands a slapping body shot.
J Champ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
J Champ misses with an uppercut. Chick saw that one coming.
J Champ throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
J Champ checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chick misses with a kick to the body.
J Champ loads up on a big right hand but Chick slips the punch.
J Champ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Chick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by J Champ.
J Champ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chick.
Tsubasa J Champ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
J Champ looks to land a right hand but Chick moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from J Champ.
Chick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chick misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as J Champ throws out the jab.
Chick moves out of range of the body kick.
Chick connects with a body shot that sends J Champ's belly button to the back.
J Champ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chick on the side of the head.
J Champ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Chick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
J Champ tests Chick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
J Champ tries to bum rush Chick with a series of wild strikes but Chick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but J Champ checks it well.
J Champ's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
J Champ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
J Champ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chick in his tracks.
Chick scoring well with a low kick there.
Chick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but J Champ checks it well.
Chick scores with a hook.
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!
Chick walks into a stiff left hand from J Champ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick clobbers J Champ with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
J Champ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chick blocks a head kick by J Champ.
Chick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chick moves out of range of the strikes.
J Champ has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chick.
Chick throws a leg kick that is checked
and J Champ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
J Champ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chick.
Chick blocks a low kick nicely.
J Champ lands with a nice combination. Chick backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - J Champ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
J Champ throws a hook to the side of Chick's head but Chick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
J Champ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chick.
Chick connects with a good right hand that stumbles J Champ. J Champ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tsubasa J Champ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Chick.
Chick misses with an uppercut
and J Champ counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
J Champ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chick. That's going to slow J Champ down.
J Champ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chick. J Champ shrugs it off though.
J Champ keeps Chick at a distance using the push kick.
Chick lands a nice shot to the body.
Chick throws a low kick but J Champ avoids it.
J Champ connects with the punch.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
J Champ throws a low kick but Chick moves out of range easily.
Chick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
J Champ lands a nice shot that snaps Chick's head back.
Chick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by J Champ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
J Champ scores with a one two! Chick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
J Champ slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from J Champ misses.
Chick connects with a solid leg kick.
J Champ looks to land a combination but Chick avoids it well.
Chick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
J Champ tried to score with a low kick but Chick checks it.
Chick misses with a leg kick.
J Champ misses with a wild body shot.
Chick swings for the body but J Champ moves out of range.
Chick is looking to score with low kicks.
J Champ blocks the body kick.
Chick throws a shot from downtown. J Champ moves away and avoids it.
Andy Chick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ swings for the body but Chick moves out of range.
Chick takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
J Champ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chick tries a low kick but J Champ avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Chick blocks the low kick.
Chick is looking to chop away at J Champ's legs.
J Champ avoids the body shot from Chick.
J Champ misses with a hook. Chick ducked under it nicely.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
J Champ lunges at Chick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chick's hand.
A lazy left from J Champ finds it's target.
Chick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
J Champ with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - J Champ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsubasa J Champ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chick stuns J Champ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
J Champ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
J Champ's corner calls for a 1-2. J Champ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
J Champ lands a nice looking body shot.
J Champ throws a front kick that sends Chick stumbling back into the cage.
Chick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
J Champ sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
J Champ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chick thumps J Champ with a low kick.
Chick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
J Champ tries to land a leg kick but Chick saw it coming and moves away.
J Champ connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick misses with a straight right.
It seemed like J Champ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Chick.
A shot to the liver by Chick. Beautiful body shot.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick throws a front kick aimed at J Champ's knee but J Champ avoids it well.
J Champ throws out a counter right but Chick avoids it with no problem.
Chick misses with a low kick.
J Champ throws a fast counter high kick but Chick manages to duck under it in time.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Chick moves out of range of the body kick from J Champ.
Chick thumps J Champ with a low kick.
J Champ jabs Chick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
J Champ cracks Chick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
J Champ has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chick.
J Champ darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chick looks to land a combination but J Champ avoids it well.
You can see that J Champ has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chick throws a leg kick
and J Champ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tsubasa J Champ.
I've got J Champ winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Starner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guano Apes - Open your eyes. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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37
165 lbs
30 - 17 - 0 |
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30
162 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spezza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spezza misses with a looping right.
Starner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spezza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Starner is in Spezza's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spezza keeping full guard, as Starner tries to pass.
Starner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spezza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Starner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starner 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.
Spezza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starner lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Starner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spezza working a defensive guard here.
Spezza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starner defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner preventing the sweep.
Starner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spezza's head.
Spezza trying to control the position.
Starner is in close to Spezza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spezza has his foot on Starner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starner works his way back into a safe position though.
Starner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spezza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Spezza won't allow Starner to sweep him here.
Starner wants to improve his position but instead Spezza has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner tries to roll over but Spezza keeps him under control.
Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spezza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spezza.
Starner striking from half guard on the bottom.
Spezza trying to control the action but Starner is working from the bottom.
Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spezza pulls his head out easily.
Spezza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starner keeps working.
Spezza content to control rather than advance.
Spezza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Starner is not content to let Spezza control the position.
Starner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spezza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spezza's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starner doesn't have the hooks in and Spezza manages to turn into his guard.
Spezza advances to half guard.
Spezza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Starner is looking to improve his position.
Spezza passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spezza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starner is looking to escape.
Starner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Starner 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.
Spezza throws a leg kick but Starner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Starner lands a right hook to the body.
Spezza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Starner if he has to take too many more of those.
Spezza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spezza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starner defends well and Spezza ends up having to push Starner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good shot there by Starner.
Starner misses the jab.
Starner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezza throws out the jab.
Starner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spezza sprawls and moves away.
Starner throws a right hand that misses
and Spezza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spezza throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
Starner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spezza regains half guard there - taking advantage of Starner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Spezza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Starner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Starner connects with a nice short shot to Spezza's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spezza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Starner looking to pass the guard.
Spezza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starner trying to control but Spezza is working from the bottom.
Spezza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner pushing down on Spezza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Starner looks to land a strike but Spezza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starner stopping the sweep attempt from Spezza.
Spezza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starner's guard.
Starner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spezza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spezza trying to control but Starner is working from the bottom.
Starner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spezza is pushing down on Starner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starner is fighting to maintain full guard but Spezza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Starner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starner is staying active underneath Spezza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spezza pulls his head out easily.
Spezza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starner keeps working.
Starner is looking for a sweep. Spezza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starner moves into full guard.
Starner has an active guard here but Spezza has managed to pass into half guard.
Starner is looking to improve his position.
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.
Starner actively working from the bottom here.
Spezza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spezza.
Starner is looking for a sweep. Spezza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spezza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spezza wants to take a breather but Starner is having none of it.
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 Glen Starner 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spezza with a nice cross.
Spezza throws out a loose jab but Starner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starner leaves Spezza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Starner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spezza fails with the takedown.
Starner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jason Spezza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spezza scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starner misses with a hook.
Spezza misses with a straight right.
Spezza throws a lazy right hand but Starner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spezza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Starner connects with a couple of short punches.
Spezza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starner passes into half guard.
Spezza wants to improve his position but Starner is controlling well.
Starner is trying to work for a kimura but Spezza is defending well.
Starner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spezza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner throws an elbow that misses. Spezza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starner's guard. Nice move by Spezza!
Starner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spezza wants to control from the top but Starner keeps moving.
Starner looking to control but Spezza passes into half guard.
Spezza is keen to just control but Starner is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner tries to roll over but Spezza keeps him under control.
Spezza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starner keeps working.
Glen Starner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spezza is thwarting Starner's attempts to control the position.
Spezza prevents Starner from improving his position.
Starner trying to control but Spezza postures up.
Spezza is trying to control the action in half guard but Starner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spezza is trying to work for a kimura but Starner is defending well.
Spezza is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spezza throws a low kick but Starner avoids it.
Starner feinted with a counter takedown.
Spezza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starner throws out a loose jab but Spezza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Spezza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jason Spezza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spezza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starner scores with a takedown into Spezza's guard.
Starner wants to control from the top but Spezza keeps moving.
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 Glen Starner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Starner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Starner!
Glen Starner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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31
168 lbs
20 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Hermansson with a jab.
Hermansson cracks Killer with an open hand slap.
Hermansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermansson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hermansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer clinches up against the cage.
Hermansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermansson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killer regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killer is looking to stand up but Hermansson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hermansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson throws an elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hermansson's guard. Nice move by Killer!
Hermansson has an active guard here but Killer has managed to pass into half guard.
Killer wants to get back to his feet.
Killer content to control rather than advance.
Hermansson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermansson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hermansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killer defends well.
Hermansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hermansson looking for subs off his back but Killer has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Killer wants to pass the guard but Hermansson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hermansson tries to roll over but Killer keeps him under control.
Killer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermansson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Hermansson.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killer darts in and clinches Hermansson up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermansson being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
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 Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermansson.
Killer takes the fight into the clinch.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hermansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
We've been informed that Killer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Hermansson.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Hermansson shrugs off.
Hermansson tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Killer trying to stall but Hermansson improves his position.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Hermansson has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hermansson's face.
Jerzy Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermansson digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hermansson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Killer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hermansson looking to slow down the pace here.
Hermansson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermansson is working away from the top position though.
Killer is staying active underneath Hermansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hermansson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hermansson's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermansson rolls, trying to escape but Killer keeps control of the position.
Killer missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Killer avoiding Hermansson 's attempts to control his hands.
Killer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hermansson tries to break free.
Hermansson is working hard here to advance position.
Killer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jan Olov Hermansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermansson rolls, trying to escape but Killer keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Killer is hanging on to Hermansson's back as he tries to escape.
Hermansson is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer not allowing Hermansson to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hermansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killer throws a leg kick but Hermansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Hermansson had a free shot at his head there.
Killer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hermansson's head.
Hermansson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Hermansson.
Killer pushes Hermansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansson avoids it.
Hermansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hermansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer is pressed up against the cage. Hermansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killer down to the mat. Killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jan Olov Hermansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermansson throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer stalls.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Hermansson is rocked!
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
Oh Hermansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer lands a right hand.
A fake to the body and Killer gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Hermansson! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Hermansson falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jerzy Killer!
A relieved looking Jerzy Killer 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doofenshmirtz comes into the arena with Feuer Frei -by- Rammstein blaring out of the sound system. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Munchkin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doofenshmirtz swinging wildly here.
Munchkin connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Doofenshmirtz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munchkin doesn't seem phased though.
We've been told by Doofenshmirtz's head coaches at Fighting Fitness & Freedom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick that misses.
Munchkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Munchkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Doofenshmirtz's guard.
Doofenshmirtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Doofenshmirtz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munchkin.
Doofenshmirtz keeping moving, preventing Munchkin from controlling successfully.
Doofenshmirtz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin won't allow Doofenshmirtz to get back to his feet.
Munchkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munchkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doofenshmirtz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munchkin.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munchkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munchkin moves out of range of the body kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz lands a really nice looking cross but Munchkin seems unphased.
Doofenshmirtz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munchkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munchkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doofenshmirtz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munchkin scrambles back to his feet.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz needs to keep his hands up - Munchkin had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Munchkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doofenshmirtz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munchkin throws a leg kick
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Munchkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munchkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doofenshmirtz as he jumps to the side.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munchkin tries to clinch there but Doofenshmirtz circles away.
Doofenshmirtz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Munchkin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Munchkin misses with a straight right.
Doofenshmirtz throws a poor cross that misses
and Munchkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Munchkin throws a strike but Doofenshmirtz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munchkin keeping moving, preventing Doofenshmirtz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munchkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munchkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doofenshmirtz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Munchkin controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doofenshmirtz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Munchkin.
Doofenshmirtz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munchkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Munchkin is positioning himself well to prevent Doofenshmirtz advancing to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin tries for a takedown but Doofenshmirtz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladislav Munchkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heinz Doofenshmirtz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Munchkin wants to clinch.
Munchkin lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Doofenshmirtz.
A shot to the body from Munchkin misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munchkin blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munchkin.
Munchkin misses with a looping left.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is winning the standup battle so far.
Munchkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin misses with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses.
And Munchkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Doofenshmirtz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Munchkin throws an off balance right hand
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a low kick, right behind Munchkin 's knee.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook but Munchkin avoids it easily.
Munchkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses.
Munchkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Munchkin throws a shot to the body.
Munchkin lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munchkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Munchkin throws a body punch but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
Munchkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Doofenshmirtz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munchkin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doofenshmirtz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munchkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munchkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doofenshmirtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munchkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munchkin advances to half guard.
Vladislav Munchkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munchkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doofenshmirtz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Munchkin misses with a head shot. Doofenshmirtz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Doofenshmirtz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munchkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin throwing strikes from guard but Doofenshmirtz blocks nicely.
Munchkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Doofenshmirtz has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munchkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doofenshmirtz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Doofenshmirtz misses the target.
Doofenshmirtz looks to land a right hand but Munchkin moved out of range.
That kick from Munchkin tenderised Doofenshmirtz's leg. Doofenshmirtz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munchkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doofenshmirtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munchkin looks to throw the jab but Doofenshmirtz is out of range.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Munchkin avoids it.
Munchkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doofenshmirtz is able to avoid easily.
Doofenshmirtz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Munchkin just manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Doofenshmirtz scores with a four punch combination!
Doofenshmirtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Doofenshmirtz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munchkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doofenshmirtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Munchkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doofenshmirtz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Munchkin misses its intended target.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big counter combination but Munchkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doofenshmirtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munchkin.
Good exchange - Doofenshmirtz coming out on top.
Doofenshmirtz swinging wildly here.
And Munchkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Doofenshmirtz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladislav Munchkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heinz Doofenshmirtz's cut.
That's time! Doofenshmirtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Doofenshmirtz misses.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a straight right.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick.
Munchkin digs a good body shot into Doofenshmirtz's ribs.
Munchkin slips a straight right by Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin lunges at Doofenshmirtz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doofenshmirtz's hand.
Doofenshmirtz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munchkin.
Munchkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Doofenshmirtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doofenshmirtz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munchkin can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munchkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Munchkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doofenshmirtz throws a push kick but Munchkin slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Doofenshmirtz's head.
Munchkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Doofenshmirtz loads up on a big right hand but Munchkin slips the punch.
Doofenshmirtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Munchkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doofenshmirtz sprawls well. Doofenshmirtz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munchkin gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Munchkin tenderised Doofenshmirtz's leg. Doofenshmirtz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munchkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a two punch combo.
Munchkin slips a jab from Doofenshmirtz.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Munchkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munchkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doofenshmirtz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Munchkin blocks a leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz ducks under a wild hook from Munchkin.
Munchkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doofenshmirtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doofenshmirtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchkin is just out of range.
Doofenshmirtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a lazy right hand but Doofenshmirtz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munchkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doofenshmirtz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Munchkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin misses with a takedown
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heinz Doofenshmirtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladislav Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a shot from downtown. Doofenshmirtz moves away and avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz slips a jab from Munchkin.
Munchkin tried to score with a low kick but Doofenshmirtz checks it.
Munchkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Munchkin tries to pull guard but Doofenshmirtz holds him up against the cage and eventually Munchkin drops back down to his feet.
Doofenshmirtz missing with knees to the body.
Munchkin pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin pulls Doofenshmirtz in close to prevent any damage.
Munchkin controls Doofenshmirtz momentarily but Doofenshmirtz frees himself.
Munchkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munchkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doofenshmirtz.
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 Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
I think Munchkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Munchkin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladislav Munchkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feitsora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helmet - Unsung. Tiyaro Feitsora 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatzikomninos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feitsora on his heels. He'll look to pass Feitsora's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chatzikomninos is looking to work some ground and pound but Feitsora has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos looking to sit in guard and control but Feitsora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chatzikomninos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chatzikomninos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feitsora's guard.
Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feitsora is pulling down on Chatzikomninos's head to control his posture.
Chatzikomninos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chatzikomninos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Feitsora keeps moving.
Feitsora has his foot on Chatzikomninos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chatzikomninos works his way back into a safe position though.
Feitsora trying to control the position.
Feitsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Feitsora is trying to keep Chatzikomninos in close.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing.
Feitsora keeping full guard, as Chatzikomninos tries to pass.
Feitsora working a defensive guard here.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Feitsora looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Feitsora is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chatzikomninos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Feitsora wants to improve his position but Chatzikomninos is controlling well.
Feitsora has his hands clasped together around Chatzikomninos's back. He's all about the action.
Feitsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Feitsora keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Feitsora wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feitsora is not content to let Chatzikomninos control the position.
Feitsora trying to hold on to Chatzikomninos's head to control him but Chatzikomninos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chatzikomninos pulls his head out easily.
Chatzikomninos is thwarting Feitsora's attempts to control the position.
Chatzikomninos wants to control but Feitsora is keeping him busy.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chatzikomninos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feitsora's head.
Feitsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Feitsora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feitsora holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Feitsora trying to control here.
Chatzikomninos wants to pass the guard but Feitsora is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Feitsora with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chatzikomninos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Feitsora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feitsora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feitsora is looking to control Chatzikomninos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feitsora avoid being mounted?
Feitsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chatzikomninos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feitsora keeps working.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Feitsora avoids the body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chatzikomninos with a nice cross.
Feitsora fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Chatzikomninos does no damage.
Feitsora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chatzikomninos's calf.
Chatzikomninos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chatzikomninos throws a hook to the side of Feitsora's head but Feitsora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feitsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Chatzikomninos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feitsora. Feitsora obviously looking to wear him down.
Feitsora tries to land a front kick but Chatzikomninos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Feitsora throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Feitsora.
Chatzikomninos misses with a wild combination.
Feitsora throws a body kick that misses.
Feitsora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chatzikomninos moves away.
Feitsora closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos tries to score a body lock takedown but Feitsora shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chatzikomninos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chatzikomninos manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feitsora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chatzikomninos is working away from the top position though.
Chatzikomninos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chatzikomninos lands strikes from half guard.
Feitsora is trying to maintain the position but Chatzikomninos is very close to passing his half guard.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chatzikomninos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Feitsora manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Feitsora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Feitsora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chatzikomninos defends it easily.
Chatzikomninos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chatzikomninos defends well.
Feitsora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feitsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.
Feitsora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feitsora seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Feitsora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chatzikomninos is aware though and is defending well.
Chatzikomninos working some strikes from top position.
Feitsora controlling Chatzikomninos's posture.
Chatzikomninos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feitsora can do to turn this around?
Feitsora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chatzikomninos connects with a couple of short punches.
Chatzikomninos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Feitsora is trying to control the position but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Feitsora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chatzikomninos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Feitsora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos tries to roll over but Feitsora keeps him under control.
Feitsora stops Chatzikomninos from getting back to his feet.
Feitsora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chatzikomninos's head.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to full guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control from the bottom.
Feitsora scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Feitsora is trying to control. Chatzikomninos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chatzikomninos trying to control here.
Feitsora working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Chatzikomninos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Chatzikomninos misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Chatzikomninos.
Feitsora is looking to slow Chatzikomninos down with leg kicks.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexei Chatzikomninos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chatzikomninos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Feitsora throws out the jab.
Chatzikomninos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chatzikomninos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chatzikomninos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination. Feitsora tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Feitsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feitsora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chatzikomninos motions for Feitsora to come forward. Chatzikomninos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chatzikomninos takes one on the button.
Chatzikomninos slips under a jab from Feitsora.
Feitsora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos scores with a shot to the side of Feitsora's head.
Feitsora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chatzikomninos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Feitsora backwards.
Feitsora lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to take the fight to the mat but Feitsora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chatzikomninos struggles to land a body shot inside as Feitsora controls his hands.
Chatzikomninos tries to throw a body punch but Feitsora avoids it by throwing Chatzikomninos back against the cage.
Feitsora lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Alexei Chatzikomninos has been cut.
Chatzikomninos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chatzikomninos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Feitsora can't fight it off and eventually Chatzikomninos manages to take the fight to the floor. Feitsora looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Feitsora looking for a guillotine here but Chatzikomninos defends easily.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.
Feitsora has his foot on Chatzikomninos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chatzikomninos works his way back into a safe position though.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feitsora managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos advances to half guard.
Feitsora wants to improve his position but Chatzikomninos is controlling well.
Chatzikomninos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Feitsora is staying active underneath Chatzikomninos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chatzikomninos working over Feitsora with some ground and pound. Feitsora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Feitsora wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feitsora is controlling Chatzikomninos's trapped leg to prevent Chatzikomninos from advancing to side control.
Chatzikomninos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feitsora's head.
Feitsora is looking to control Chatzikomninos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feitsora avoid being mounted?
Chatzikomninos working Feitsora over with strikes.
Feitsora moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tiyaro Feitsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos working some strikes from top position.
Chatzikomninos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chatzikomninos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chatzikomninos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feitsora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chatzikomninos is aware though and is defending well.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.
Chatzikomninos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feitsora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.
Chatzikomninos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feitsora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chatzikomninos has managed to get both his arms back between Feitsora's legs - danger averted.
Chatzikomninos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chatzikomninos landing some decent shots from guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Feitsora keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chatzikomninos manages to get himself to full guard.
Chatzikomninos seems keen to control Feitsora's posture.
Chatzikomninos working a defensive guard here.
Feitsora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand up but Feitsora isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Feitsora is now in half guard.
Feitsora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chatzikomninos's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chatzikomninos, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chatzikomninos!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever's entrance music is X-Files Theme. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Adrian's choice of entrance music: Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yo Adrian!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever connects with a right hand. Adrian shakes it off.
Adrian takes the fight into the clinch.
Griever is trying to break the clinch but Adrian has him pressed against the cage.
Griever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griever swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adrian doesn't manage to clinch there - Griever circles away.
Griever swings widly with a right hand
and Adrian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adrian moves into the clinch successfully.
Adrian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griever throws a punch but it's blocked by Adrian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adrian.
Adrian misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Griever.
Adrian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Griever in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adrian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griever.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griever lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adrian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grievers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adrian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griever.
Griever swings wildly with an uppercut but Adrian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adrian misses with a body punch.
Griever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adrian.
Adrian is pushing Griever up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adrian is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adrian is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Griever has denied him.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Griever fails to land.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adrian misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrian trying to land knees to the body.
Griever manages to break the clinch.
Adrian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Griever there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adrian moves away from the strike by Griever.
Griever looks to land a combination but Adrian avoids it well.
Griever cracks a nice hook into Adrian's ribs.
Adrian closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adrian stalling.
Griever scores with a shoulder strike.
Adrian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griever's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adrian looking to slow down the pace here.
Adrian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
Adrian swings wildly with an uppercut but Griever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griever throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian misses with a body punch.
Adrian has Griever pressed against the cage, preventing Griever from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adrian looking to slow down the pace here.
Griever lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adrian backwards.
Adrian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griever breaks the clinch.
Adrian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griever throws a quick counter kick to the body but Adrian avoids it.
Adrian moves to clinch but Griever breaks away
and Griever counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Adrian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adrian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griever back to the cage. Adrian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adrian tries to clinch but Griever is having none of it.
Adrian is looking to clinch but Griever is avoiding it.
Adrian is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adrian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griever manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griever is looking to counter punch.
Griever keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griever darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griever swats away the attempt to clinch by Adrian.
Griever jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adrian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griever misses with a punch on the inside.
Griever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griever managing to block the knees to the body from Adrian.
Adrian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griever.
Adrian blocking some punches.
Griever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adrian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griever lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adrian has Griever up against the cage in a clinch.
Yo Adrian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adrian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griever misses with the head strike.
Griever misses with the head strike.
Griever lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adrian stalling in the clinch but Griever improves position.
Adrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griever lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adrian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griever manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian misses with a kick to the body
and Griever counters with a monster head kick that knocks Adrian out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zell Griever!
Zell Griever thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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