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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Peterson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Glover counters with a nice leg kick.
Peterson stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover cracks Peterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Mike Peterson has been cut.
Glover jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Glover.
Glover fakes the leg kick and cracks Peterson in the body.
A leg kick checked by Glover.
Peterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Glover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Glover cracks Peterson with a solid left hand.
Glover trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Glover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Glover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson working for a triangle but Glover defends it easily.
Peterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Glover cracks Peterson with a solid left hand.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glover is one step ahead there.
Glover seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover works over Peterson with some ground and pound from guard.
Glover postures up.
Glover connects with a couple of short punches.
Glover distracts Peterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glover passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peterson seems a little lost for a moment, as Glover dominates the positioning.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Glover trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
Glover is nestled in close to Peterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Glover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peterson is not content to let Glover control the position.
Glover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Glover wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
Peterson wants to control but Glover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Glover prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peterson is trying to control but Glover manages to pass to mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peterson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That has opened up Mike Peterson's cut even more.
Glover breaks from Peterson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The cut above Mike Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glover wants to control the pace but Peterson is squirming around nicely.
Glover is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peterson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peterson is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Glover!
Mike Peterson spoke after the fight, saying 'It appears even a dead man can die. I gotta find Doc Puter and get him to either cute me or kill me.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jager comes to the ring accompanied by Afrikanerhart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Jager circles away.
De Jager throws a body punch but Sandman moves out of range.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Sandman's shoulder, as Sandman tries to avoid the shot.
De Jager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandman throws out the jab.
De Jager tries to score with a low kick but Sandman moves his leg out of the way.
De Jager bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sandman misses with a hook.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandman was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Sandman goes for a double leg but De Jager avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as De Jager continues to drive forward.
Sandman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Jager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sandman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Jager.
Sandman looks to land a left hand but De Jager moved out of range nicely.
De Jager walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Jager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sandman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sandman slips a jab and a cross from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandman's head.
Sandman slips a jab from De Jager.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Jager as he avoids it easily.
Bismarck De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sandman.
De Jager clinches with his opponent.
De Jager swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Jager lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Sandman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that De Jager has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Jager is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
De Jager lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Sandman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Jager gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Jager lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
De Jager gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandman.
Sandman is trying to drag De Jager to the mat but De Jager just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
De Jager misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
De Jager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandman lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman stopping the sweep attempt from De Jager.
Sandman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Jager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandman won't allow De Jager to sweep him here.
Sandman postures up in De Jager's guard and throws a big left but De Jager blocks it.
Sandman landing some decent shots from guard.
De Jager keeping full guard, as Sandman tries to pass.
De Jager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandman is one step ahead there.
De Jager keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Jager looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sandman looking to pass the guard.
Sandman lands a couple of elbows.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandman chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Jager's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman stands up over De Jager, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandman throws a big elbow that misses.
De Jager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Jager's guard.
Sandman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Jager is looking for a sweep. Sandman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sandman misses with a head shot. De Jager uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but De Jager blocks nicely.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Jager is keeping the position for now.
De Jager is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandman trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
De Jager looking to control.
Sandman distracts De Jager with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Jager is pulling down on Sandman's head. It's preventing any offense from Sandman, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Jager is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
Sandman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandman won't allow De Jager to get back to his feet.
De Jager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Jager trying to keep a closed guard but Sandman is proving a slippery customer.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.
Sandman scoring with some ground and pound.
Sandman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Jager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Jager keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Jager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Jager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Jager works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sandman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandman.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown. De Jager tries to sprawl out of it but Sandman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. De Jager manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandman checks a leg kick.
De Jager leaves Sandman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Sandman checks it.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Jager as he avoids it easily.
De Jager went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sandman shoots in and drives through. De Jager sprawls well.
Sandman slips under a jab from De Jager.
Sandman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bismarck De Jager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Jager.
De Jager gets caught napping as Sandman dives in and scores a takedown. De Jager manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager looking to control.
Sandman trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Jager controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Jager working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
De Jager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandman trying to control but De Jager is working from the bottom.
De Jager has Sandman pulled in close to control his posture.
Sandman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Jager's head.
Sandman throwing strikes but missing.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but De Jager has wrist control.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De Jager will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Sandman. Beautiful body shot.
Sandman moves out of range as De Jager throws a body kick.
Sandman scores with a hook to the body. De Jager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Jager scores with a leg kick.
De Jager gets caught flat footed, as Sandman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Jager is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Jager has escaped and now he's on top!
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandman 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.
The Sandman has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sandman is trying to keep De Jager in close.
De Jager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Jager has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager stopping the sweep attempt from Sandman.
De Jager working some strikes from top position.
De Jager looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandman is looking for a triangle but De Jager pushes his legs off easily.
Sandman is trying to keep De Jager in close.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but De Jager defends easily.
De Jager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandman's head.
De Jager distracts Sandman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Jager scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Jager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandman has momentary wrist control but De Jager slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandman looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jager is one step ahead there.
Sandman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Jager defends it easily.
Sandman keeping full guard, as De Jager tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Jager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Jager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Sandman has his foot on De Jager's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Jager works his way back into a safe position though.
De Jager working some strikes from top position.
De Jager sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Jager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Jager stopping the sweep attempt from Sandman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jager has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Jager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
De Jager is in close to Sandman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sandman is looking for a triangle but De Jager pushes his legs off easily.
Sandman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Jager can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
De Jager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Jager has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
De Jager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Jager trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Jager is in close to Sandman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Jager is working Sandman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sandman looking to control.
Sandman working for a triangle but De Jager defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Jager not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Jager wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
Sandman is looking for a triangle but De Jager pushes his legs off easily.
De Jager seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Jager chips away with some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sandman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Jager controls the pace.
De Jager won't allow Sandman to sweep him here.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Jager trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
De Jager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sandman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Jager sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Jager landing with the ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
De Jager lands a couple of digs.
De Jager is in close to Sandman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sandman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Jager gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Jager slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Sandman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Jager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sandman trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Jager wants to control but Sandman is keeping him busy.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. De Jager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Jager is working away from the top position though.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
De Jager working over Sandman with some ground and pound. Sandman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Jager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
De Jager content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sandman tries to get to full guard but De Jager has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bismarck De Jager showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Jager 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager wins by unanimous decision!
The Sandman was interviewed post fight and said 'cunt was doped up'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arden Betancourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giraldo Costanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arden Betancourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giraldo Costanzo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costanzo moves out of range as Betancourt strikes.
We've been told by Betancourt's head coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betancourt.
Costanzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Costanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Betancourt.
Costanzo gets a double leg takedown into Betancourt's guard.
Costanzo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Betancourt's head.
Costanzo landing with the ground and pound.
Costanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costanzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Costanzo wants to pass the guard but Betancourt is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Betancourt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betancourt managing to control the position.
Betancourt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Betancourt tries to get out of the position.
Costanzo looking to pass the guard.
Betancourt pulls Costanzo in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Betancourt working a defensive guard here.
Costanzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Costanzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Costanzo distracts Betancourt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Costanzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betancourt is keeping the position for now.
Betancourt working a defensive guard here.
Betancourt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Costanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Betancourt holds on and takes a little breather.
Costanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Betancourt is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Betancourt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costanzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Betancourt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Costanzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Betancourt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Costanzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Betancourt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Betancourt has wrist control.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costanzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betancourt has momentary wrist control but Costanzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Betancourt trying to keep a closed guard but Costanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Costanzo postures up and lands a big shot to Betancourt's brow.
Costanzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Costanzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costanzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costanzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Costanzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Costanzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Betancourt has his hands on Costanzo's head, controlling the position.
Costanzo is pushing down on Betancourt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Betancourt is fighting to maintain full guard but Costanzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Costanzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Costanzo connects with a nice short shot to Betancourt's temple.
Costanzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Betancourt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costanzo is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Betancourt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Betancourt taking some punishment here, with Costanzo in his half guard.
Betancourt is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costanzo lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Betancourt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costanzo unloads with some huge strikes here! Betancourt is out! Costanzo wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giraldo Costanzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hongi Hika!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hika connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller is looking to clinch.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Hika scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Hika lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Hika scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Hika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Hika does it's job there.
Hika misses with a body shot.
Hika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hika throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller backing away here, and Hika unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hika lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Hika lands a jab to the head.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hika thumps Muller with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hika throws a body kick that misses
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Hika throws out a powerful jab.
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Hika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Muller has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
It looks like Hongi Hika has been cut.
Hika digs a right hand underneath Muller's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hika unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Muller! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Hika is unloading with more strikes now! Muller drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
After winning the bout, Hongi Hika 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Askren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wave after wave mr probs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benny Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane McLain!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLain lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Sloppy strikes from Askren. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from McLain misses.
Askren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren misses with a lunging right hand
and McLain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Askren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLain keeps the fight on the outside.
Benny Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Askren tries to clinch
and McLain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from McLain does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLain misses with a looping left.
A left lands for McLain.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Askren closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLain looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLain 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.
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Askren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren tries to clinch there but McLain circles away.
As Askren backs off McLain throws a huge counter combo but Askren manages to avoid it all.
McLain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Askren wants to slow McLain down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to clinch there but McLain circles away.
McLain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Askren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Askren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLain loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren clinches.
McLain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askren with a poor takedown
and McLain counters with a three punch combo that has Askren backing up. Askren nods at McLain to acknowledge the strikes.
McLain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Askren clinches with his opponent.
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Askren takes one on the button.
Askren throws a poor cross that misses
letting McLain counter with a right hand.
Askren staying out of range there.
McLain tests Askren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shane McLain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLain slips under a jab.
McLain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren misses with an uppercut. McLain saw that one coming.
Askren throws a body kick that misses.
McLain keeps the fight on the outside.
McLain swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Askren rushes McLain and presses him up against the ropes.
McLain blocking some punches.
Askren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren slips under a jab.
Askren tries to clinch up but McLain circles away and keeps his distance.
Askren takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLain jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
McLain throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
Askren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McLain back to the ropes. Askren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Shane McLain has been cut.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like McLain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLain misses with a straight right.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLain sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Askren misses the target.
McLain throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
McLain throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLain misses the shot to the body.
Askren misses with a head kick.
McLain gets tackled into the ropes by Askren. Askren maintains the clinch.
McLain tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the ropes.
Askren pulls guard effortlessly.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McLain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Askren darts in trying to clinch
and McLain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McLain bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McLain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
McLain misses with a looping right.
Askren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren moves to clinch but McLain breaks away
and McLain counters with a nice uppercut.
Askren tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McLain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but McLain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren closes the distance and pushes McLain back into the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McLain gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLain manages to break the clinch.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLain lands with a straight right. Askren didn't see that one coming.
Askren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLain to score with a decent uppercut.
McLain catches Askren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLain throws a big shot that misses.
Askren closes the distance but McLain moves to the side
and McLain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Askren has time to react.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and McLain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren throws a hook but McLain blocks it.
McLain misses with a two punch combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McLain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLain is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, McLain circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from McLain.
McLain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Askren darts in trying to clinch
enabling McLain to counter with a crisp jab.
McLain scores with a nice right hand.
Askren is looking to clinch but McLain is avoiding it.
Askren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Askren tries to clinch there but McLain circles away.
A big left from McLain misses.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren lands a damaging elbow.
McLain tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as McLain controls his hands.
McLain wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
McLain wants to break free but Askren has control.
McLain tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
McLain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but McLain gets an underhook and turns Askren into the ropes.
Askren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren prevents McLain from breaking the clinch.
Askren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLain.
McLain can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Askren has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Askren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McLain avoids a wild elbow strike from Askren.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Askren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLain scores with a decent looking hook.
Askren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Askren tries to clinch but McLain is having none of it.
McLain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
A little jabbing left from McLain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLain with a hook.
Askren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McLain quickly recovers to half guard.
McLain has one foot on Askren's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren is looking to clinch but McLain is avoiding it.
McLain misses the jab.
McLain throws an off balance right hand
letting Askren counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane McLain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane McLain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice straight punches there by McLain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLain.
Askren tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McLain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLain has time to react.
McLain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shane McLain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLain! But no joy.
Askren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Askren misses with a leg kick
and McLain counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but McLain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McLain ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
McLain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Askren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to clinch but McLain slips to the side
and McLain counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren moves into the clinch successfully.
McLain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren tries to clinch up.
McLain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askren's head backwards.
A slow jab from McLain misses its intended target.
Askren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Askren wants to clinch
enabling McLain to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Askren misses.
McLain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLain digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Askren is looking to clinch but McLain is avoiding it.
McLain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Askren misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLain lands with a right hand.
Askren closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLain counters with a left and a right that hurts Askren! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! McLain jumps into full mount!
Askren is rocked!
McLain controlling the pace for now.
McLain stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Askren closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
McLain tests Askren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Askren has McLain up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLain is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Askren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Askren tries to land a knee to the head but McLain blocks with his arms.
McLain is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Askren prevents McLain from breaking the clinch.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as McLain controls his hands.
Askren breaks the clinch.
Askren tries to clinch but McLain moves out of range.
McLain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Askren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from McLain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Askren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLain throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Askren prevents McLain from breaking the clinch.
Benny Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLain has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren just leaning against McLain, taking a breather.
Askren jumps guard but McLain stands there with Askren around his waist. Askren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McLain wants to break free but Askren has control.
McLain working hard to break the clinch.
Askren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McLain lands a jab to the head.
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
McLain misses with a two punch combination.
Askren looks to clinch
and McLain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren moves away from the strike by McLain.
Askren tries to clinch but McLain is having none of it.
Nice jab there from McLain.
McLain swings widly with a right hand
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch.
Askren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askren scrambles back to his feet.
McLain keeps the fight on the outside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren slips under a jab from McLain.
McLain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
McLain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Askren wants to clinch
and McLain counters with a big uppercut that knocks Askren off his feet! McLain dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Askren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLain stands up.
Askren tries to clinch up
and McLain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLain closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Askren out cold! Askren corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane McLain!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane McLain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Benny Askren spoke after the fight, saying 'My chin is glass '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Saliva-Badass. David Bernside has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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208 lbs
7 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bernside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony King!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bernside tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bernside.
King scores with a hook to the body. Bernside takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bernside tries to clinch up.
King lands with a hook. Bernside tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King blocks the body kick.
Bernside leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a body shot that sends Bernside's belly button to the back.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
David Bernside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bernside to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a series of punches but Bernside moves out of range.
King walks into a straight right hand from Bernside.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernside seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice body punch from King.
Bernside scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that King has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bernside throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Bernside manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Bernside.
A clash of legs there as Bernside blocks the low kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernside manages to avoid it.
Bernside tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Bernside, looking for a takedown. King pushes Bernside against the ropes but Bernside circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Bernside wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bernside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a leg kick.
Bernside swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King misses with the combination.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bernside.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
That kick from Bernside tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bernside tries to clinch up.
King blocks a head kick by Bernside.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside is looking to score with low kicks.
Bernside throws a body kick that misses.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him.
Bernside moves into the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernside uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries a body shot but Bernside blocks it.
King prevents a body shot from Bernside.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A left hand lands to the body for Bernside.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bernside blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King shoots in for a takedown but Bernside shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernside delivers a nice body kick.
King moves out of range as Bernside strikes.
Bernside looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Bernside misses its intended target.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Bernside thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Bernside jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bernside throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Bernside.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernside throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Bernside does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernside quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
King throws a right hand that Bernside ducks under and follows up with a left that Bernside also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bernside. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bernside lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King motions for Bernside to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bernside. That snapped King's head back.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Bernside makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Bernside slips under a jab from King.
King throws a body punch but Bernside moves out of range.
As King backs away, Bernside returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bernside's corner calls for a 1-2. Bernside obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bernside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bernside throws a body shot but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bernside lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bernside wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
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!
Bernside connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bernside just misses with a punch to the body.
King shoots in and bounces Bernside off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Bernside seems keen to control King's posture.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King won't allow Bernside to sweep him here.
King throws a strike but Bernside rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
Bernside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernside is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
King keeping full guard, as Bernside tries to pass.
That's eight 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.
Bernside slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King controls Bernside momentarily but Bernside frees himself.
Bernside is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernside has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bernside trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Bernside wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bernside scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King is staying active underneath Bernside, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bernside is just content to waste time from the top position. King takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bernside controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bernside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bernside dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bernside throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Bernside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Bernside throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Bernside blocks the leg kick.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King misses with a low kick.
Bernside is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Bernside stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bernside wants it to stay on the feet.
Bernside keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from King misses.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bernside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Bernside misses with an attempted mid kick.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bernside counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a hook. Bernside ducked under it nicely.
Bernside throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King throws a counter combo.
Bernside throws a nice head kick!
Bernside looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Bernside throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bernside forces King back against the ropes and clinches.
Bernside escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernside throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the ropes.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Bernside throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bernside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Bernside.
Bernside drives through and clinches with King against the ropes.
Bernside lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernside drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King throws a solid leg kick but Bernside takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernside pinned against the ropes. Bernside gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Bernside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony King.
King is breathing heavily.
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bernside looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bernside is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
King working the ground and pound.
Tony King has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernside is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bernside trying to control here.
Bernside is concentrating on defense, preventing King from advancing position.
King is looking to advance position but Bernside won't allow it.
King misses with a head shot. Bernside uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King landing with the ground and pound.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bernside 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.
Bernside is working hard here to advance position.
King postures up.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Bernside.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bernside working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King with a hook.
King staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Bernside. Beautiful body shot.
King misses with a low kick.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernside tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernside to the ground. Bernside escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Bernside manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bernside lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernside was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bernside.
Bernside lands a nice looking body kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bernside feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him.
Bernside scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a front kick aimed at Bernside's knee but Bernside avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Bernside.
Bernside comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bernside dodges the punch combination from King.
Bernside throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King misses with a low kick as Bernside jumps back.
Bernside ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bernside quickly recovers to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
King lands strikes from half guard.
Bernside regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bernside is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bernside wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Bernside looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King has hold of Bernside's hands but Bernside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Bernside works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bernside wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Tony King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernside landing strikes from the mount.
King is in a horrible position here. Bernside smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bernside.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bernside wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Bernside cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
King tries to hold on but Bernside pushes him away.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Bernside cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
King is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Bernside! King is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Bernside!
A relieved looking David Bernside thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu comes to the ring accompanied by Alive. Yasumi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lunchmoney Lewis-Real Thing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Yasumi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pulu.
Yasumi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pulu.
Yasumi with the counter takedown but Pulu avoids it easily.
Pulu misses with a takedown attempt
and Yasumi counters with a single leg into guard. Pulu didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Pulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulu looking to control.
Pulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yasumi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pulu is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasumi trying to control the position.
Pulu prevents Yasumi from getting back to his feet.
Pulu looking to pass the guard.
Pulu prevents Yasumi from getting back to his feet.
Pulu trying to control but Yasumi is working from the bottom.
Pulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulu stopping the sweep attempt from Yasumi.
Pulu won't allow Yasumi to get back to his feet.
Pulu wants to control from the top but Yasumi keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasumi is retaining full guard.
Yasumi working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulu feints and as Yasumi raises his hands in defense, Pulu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pulu trying to control but Yasumi is working from the bottom.
Yasumi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yasumi wants to stand but Pulu is controlling the position.
Yasumi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pulu darts in looking for a takedown but Yasumi gets double underhooks and turns Pulu into the ropes.
Pulu misses with a takedown
and Yasumi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yasumi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pulu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu tries for a takedown but Yasumi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pulu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yasumi with the counter takedown but Pulu avoids it easily.
Yasumi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pulu.
Yasumi with the counter takedown but Pulu avoids it easily.
Pulu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yasumi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulu is breathing heavily.
Pulu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yasumi feints the counter takedown.
Pulu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yasumi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulu shoots and misses
and Yasumi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pulu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pulu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yasumi pinned against the ropes. Yasumi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pulu defends it well.
Pulu tries for a takedown but Yasumi circles away easily
letting Yasumi counter with a right hand.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pulu.
Yasumi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pulu tries for a takedown but Yasumi circles away easily
and Yasumi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pulu or perhaps it was just good defense by Yasumi, which made it look bad.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi leaves Pulu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yasumi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pulu shoots in looking for a takedown but Yasumi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pulu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pulu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yasumi circles away.
Pulu with a poor takedown
and Yasumi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pulu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pulu trying to control the position but Yasumi is working away.
Yasumi is looking for a sweep.
Yasumi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yasumi tries to escape but Pulu is in control.
Pulu tries to advance to mount but Yasumi denies him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasumi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasumi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pulu's guard! Nice work there by Yasumi!
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Yasumi from controlling successfully.
Pulu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yasumi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pulu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yasumi scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulu keeps working.
Yasumi is putting a hurting on Pulu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maki Pulu's cut is getting worse.
Yasumi lands some shots froms side control.
Yasumi in side control, throwing shots but Pulu defends.
Yasumi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pulu, who protects the arm well.
Pulu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yasumi is controlling Pulu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yasumi trying to control but Pulu postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi wants to improve his position but Pulu is controlling well.
Yasumi is trying to stand back up but Pulu is controlling him
Yasumi trying to hold on to Pulu's head to control him but Pulu postures up.
Pulu wants to control but Yasumi is keeping him busy.
Yasumi is in trouble now - Pulu has advanced to mount!
Yasumi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pulu looking to secure an arm triangle but Yasumi defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yasumi is looking to escape.
Yasumi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yasumi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pulu looking for a guillotine from mount but Yasumi is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Yasumi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yasumi tries to hold on but Pulu postures up.
Yasumi really wants to buck Pulu off and get back to his feet.
Yasumi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuya Yasumi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pulu.
Yasumi feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pulu or perhaps it was just good defense by Yasumi, which made it look bad.
Yasumi feints the counter takedown.
Pulu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yasumi is fending him off so far but Pulu persists. Nope, Yasumi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Pulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulu fails with the takedown
and Yasumi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yasumi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu fails with the takedown
and Yasumi counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu shoots and misses
and Pulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki Pulu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulu fails with the takedown
and Yasumi counters with a head kick that drops Pulu to the mat! Pulu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pulu is rocked!
Pulu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pulu defends it well.
Oh Pulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulu fails with the takedown
and Yasumi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulu misses with a takedown attempt
and Yasumi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulu thinking.
Pulu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yasumi counters with a hugh head kick that removes Pulu from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsuya Yasumi!
Katsuya Yasumi gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho avoids the body shot from Hare.
Laiho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hare as he jumps to the side.
Laiho throws a hook to the side of Hare's head but Hare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hare thinks about countering with a head kick.
Laiho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hare throws a head kick but Laiho moves out of range.
Hare lands a front kick.
Laiho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laiho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hare sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Laiho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Laiho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hare pushes Laiho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laiho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hare taking a bit of punishment here - Laiho scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Laiho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Laiho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hare is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hare dodges the ground and pound from Laiho.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laiho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Laiho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laiho with the ground and pound but Hare regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Laiho wants to work for an arm triangle but Hare is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laiho working the head and body with strikes.
Laiho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho stalling away here and it's allowed Hare to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laiho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laiho postures up in Hare's guard and throws a big left but Hare blocks it.
Laiho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hare keeping moving, preventing Laiho from controlling successfully.
Laiho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hare is keeping the position for now.
Laiho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho stands up over Hare, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hare keeping moving, preventing Laiho from controlling successfully.
Laiho throws a big elbow that misses.
Laiho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laiho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hare avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laiho.
Laiho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hare knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is chipping away with strikes.
Laiho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hare knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laiho trying to control the action but Hare is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hare defending against the ground and pound.
Hare is looking to get back to his feet here but Laiho is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hare's back.
Laiho working for a choke but Hare is defending well.
Laiho is persistently looking for the submission but Hare is defending it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hare trying to get back to his feet but Laiho is in full control for now.
Laiho throwing strikes and Hare squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Laiho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hare has worked his arm free - good work by Hare!
Laiho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laiho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laiho trying to control the position but Hare is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hare takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Laiho has hold of Hare's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hare seems comfortable defending it but Laiho has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hare is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hare is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Laiho couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Bolton finds it's target.
Bolton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolton's head.
Bolton cracks Gonzalez with a good jab.
A big right from Bolton misses.
Gonzalez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Bolton loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Bolton misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton misses with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Bolton counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Bolton throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton throws a good cross that connects.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolton.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Bolton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Bolton.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Bolton. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Charles Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gonzalez.
Bolton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.
Bolton controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolton is concentrating on defense, preventing Gonzalez from advancing position.
Bolton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Bolton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bolton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton trying to control the position here.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bolton is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolton is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolton, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolton can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonzalez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolton is defending well.
Gonzalez cracks Bolton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bolton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonzalez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Bolton defends it.
That's six 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.
Bolton is trying to stand up here but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
Bolton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bolton tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Bolton is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolton.
Bolton wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gonzalez, into his guard.
Bolton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolton tries to stand but Gonzalez is controlling from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Bolton slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzalez is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bolton is tapping! Great win for Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Gonzalez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quian Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quian Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Steele shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in The Ultimate Fight House inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Steele is fighting to break Kane's control of his arms but Kane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele stands up over Kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane pulls Steele in close to his closed guard and prevents Steele from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kane controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane wants to stand but Steele is controlling the position.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steele wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steele throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele working for submissions but it's allowed Kane to get to half guard.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Steele actively working from the bottom here.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Steele missing with punches from the bottom.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Kane stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kane instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Steele is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steele can't get the takedown.
Quian Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.
Steele looks winded!
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
Steele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steele moves into full guard.
Steele trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Steele working a defensive guard but Kane passes into half guard.
Steele looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kane passes into side control!
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Kane decides to stand back up.
Steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Kane lands with a cross.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense.
Kane has Steele up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Steele is rocked!
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kane throws a pinpoint strike between Steele's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Steele crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kane scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quian Kane!
Quian Kane retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Quian Kane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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