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PLMMA 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
35 - 28 - 0 |
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218 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruarc Harris!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Harris has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris wants the takedown. Graves is fighting it off but Harris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Graves's guard against the cage.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard.
Graves punching from the bottom.
Harris blocks the strikes from Graves.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graves throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Graves missing with punches from the bottom.
Graves missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris content to control rather than advance.
Graves flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Graves misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harris stalling.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to stall.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graves, pushing him back against the cage.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
A short left from Graves.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris fails with the takedown.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruarc Harris.
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harris is looking to control Graves's arms but Graves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graves after a bit of a struggle.
Graves stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves lands a high kick to the side of Harris's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Graves dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Ruarc Harris has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom.
Graves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Harris slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Graves.
Harris stalling.
Harris passes to side control.
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 Doug Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruarc Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves lands a left hand.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Graves regains guard immediately.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Graves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graves's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Graves thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Graves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves is striking from the bottom but Harris uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Graves taking some punishment here, with Harris in his half guard.
Harris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harris tries to stand and escape but Graves is controlling the position.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Graves gets full guard.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harris is working Graves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Graves trying to strike off his back.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris has Graves pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Graves tumbling to the mat - Harris dives into Graves's guard.
Graves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Graves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Graves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Graves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Harris trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Graves throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom.
Graves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Graves throws a few punches from the bottom. Harris seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ruarc Harris!
Ruarc Harris made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'To all the women that we love best, we love em best when there undressed. And when there dead and long forgotten, we will dig em up and screw them rotten.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakuza has chosen The Legend of Zelda, Overworld as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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35
135 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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36
110 lbs
4 - 47 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Stoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoic is nestled in close to Yakuza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stoic trying to control the pace.
Stoic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stoic working Yakuza over with strikes.
Yakuza looks winded!
Stoic controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoic is nestled in close to Yakuza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stoic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakuza is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yakuza is still in real trouble! Can Stoic finish him?
Stoic lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Yakuza! More strikes land and this one is all over! Stoic jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Stoic!
Victor Stoic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Ichi Yakuza had this to say: 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by All Summer Long. Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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38
210 lbs
12 - 20 - 0 |
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217 lbs
23 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandon moves into the clinch.
Brandon lands with a light punch inside.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Brandon has him pressed against the cage.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Brandon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Brandon's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitakaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Pitakaka keeps it at a distance.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Brandon moved away.
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pitakaka.
Good exchange - Brandon coming out on top.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Pitakaka. No joy for Brandon on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Brandon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandon blocks the body kick.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitakaka!
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandon avoiding damage.
Brandon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brandon stalling against the cage.
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Pitakaka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brandon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandon.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandon has Pitakaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Brandon pushes him back against the cage.
Brandon effectively controlling the action here.
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka thumps Brandon with a low kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandon is out of range and Pitakaka settles back down.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Brandon down with leg kicks.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon instigates a clinch.
Brandon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitakaka up against the cage.
Brandon breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a counter combo.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon feinted with a counter takedown.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Brandon's leg. Brandon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandon closes the distance but Pitakaka moves to the side
and Pitakaka counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from Brandon does no damage.
Pitakaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body
letting Brandon counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPitakaka.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandon misses the target.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitakaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitakaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitakaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brandon moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandon keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitakaka is trying to push Brandon away but Brandon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brandon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitakaka is trying to force a seperation but Brandon has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buddy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka defending well as Brandon loads up on a big left hand.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Brandon wants to clinch.
Pitakaka throws out a leg kick but Brandon moves out of range and Pitakaka only half commits.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Brandon tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
so Brandon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet but Brandon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brandon gets to his feet - Pitakaka follows without any prompting.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandon takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitakaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitakaka thuds a left hand into Brandon's body.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Brandon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Brandon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandon lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Brandon is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Brandon throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Brandon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is looking to chop away at Brandon's legs.
Brandon is looking to counter punch.
Brandon misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Brandon.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandon blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka lands a front kick.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandon. That did some damage!
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Brandon slaps the foot to one side.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pitakaka sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brandon moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Brandon is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Brandon closes the distance and clinches.
Brandon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brandon working aggressively here.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Brandon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pitakaka gets caught napping as Brandon dives in and scores a takedown. Pitakaka manages to retain guard.
Pitakaka trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pitakaka is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitakaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitakaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Pitakaka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brandon with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandon misses the target.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Brandon is out of range.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt - Pitakaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Brandon takes it in his stride.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Pitakaka unleashes a big counter combination but Brandon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon tries to move into range but Pitakaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Pitakaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Brandon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pitakaka to the ground. Brandon is now in Pitakaka's guard.
Pitakaka has control of Brandon's left arm, preventing Brandon from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitakaka wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buddy Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitakaka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Pitakaka avoids it well.
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandon's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitakaka dodges the punch combination from Brandon.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka is looking for the big counter here.
Brandon misses with a kick to the body
and Pitakaka counters with a good low kick that Brandon was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Pitakaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pitakaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stasius Venom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venom has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Distacio Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Distacio Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stasius Venom!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Venom.
Stasius Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom connects with a looping right hand.
Distacio Jr throws a one two combo.
Distacio Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Venom sprawls well initially but Distacio Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Venom is looking for a sweep. Distacio Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venom trying to control but Distacio Jr postures up.
Distacio Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Venom is trying to get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venom defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Distacio Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr prevents Venom from standing back up.
Venom wants to control but Distacio Jr is keeping busy.
Venom is looking to improve his position.
Distacio Jr trying to control the action but Venom is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Venom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Distacio Jr is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Distacio Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr is looking to take a break and control but Venom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Distacio Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venom defends it well.
Distacio Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Venom tries to get to full guard but Distacio Jr has control of the leg.
Venom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Distacio Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venom manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venom has momentary wrist control but Distacio Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Venom being controlled here, momentarily.
Distacio Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venom is adopting a defensive guard.
Distacio Jr trying to control but Venom is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venom manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Venom misses with some punches.
Distacio Jr trying to stall but Venom improves his position.
Distacio Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Distacio Jr breaks the clinch.
A big right from Venom misses.
Donk. Venom catches Distacio Jr right on the button with a cross.
Venom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Distacio Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick and Distacio Jr moves out of range easily.
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Venom misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stasius Venom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distacio Jr manages to avoid it.
Venom takes a swing at Distacio Jr's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Distacio Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venom throws a series of punches but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Distacio Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Distacio Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Distacio Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Venom feints and then cracks Distacio Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Distacio Jr down.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr feints and as Venom raises his hands in defense, Distacio Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Distacio Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Distacio Jr postures up in Venom's guard and throws a big left but Venom blocks it.
Distacio Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom controlling the position.
Venom is trying to keep Distacio Jr in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Venom holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Venom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Distacio Jr has passed into half guard!
Venom is trying to control but Distacio Jr passes into side control!
Distacio Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Venom's shoulder. That is not cool.
Venom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Venom has hold of Distacio Jr's hands but Distacio Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Venom is trying to stand up here but Distacio Jr is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom is refusing to be controlled, as Distacio Jr sits in half guard.
Venom wants to get back to full guard.
Venom is pressing down on Distacio Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Distacio Jr throwing strikes from guard but Venom blocks nicely.
Venom wants to hit a switch here but Distacio Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venom there!
Venom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Distacio Jr controlling his opponent.
Venom regains half guard.
Harry Distacio Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venom moves into full guard.
Venom wants to stand but Distacio Jr is controlling the position.
Distacio Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Venom's head.
Venom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Distacio Jr defends well.
Distacio Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venom is on top in guard.
Distacio Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Distacio Jr keeping moving, preventing Venom from controlling successfully.
Distacio Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venom is aware though and is defending well.
Venom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venom trying to control but Distacio Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Distacio Jr takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Venom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Venom misses with a body shot.
Distacio Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Distacio Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Distacio Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Distacio Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Venom as he jumps to the side.
Venom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donk. Venom catches Distacio Jr right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick and Distacio Jr moves out of range easily.
Distacio Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Distacio Jr checks the leg kick.
A jab from Distacio Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom throws a nice looking combination but Distacio Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Distacio Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Distacio Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Venom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Venom cracks Distacio Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Distacio Jr tries to move into range but Venom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Distacio Jr gets tackled into the cage by Venom. Venom maintains the clinch.
Distacio Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Distacio Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Venom misses with a head kick.
Distacio Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Venom as he jumps to the side.
Venom scores with a hook.
Distacio Jr is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Venom's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom scores with a punch to the head.
Distacio Jr misses with a body shot.
Venom looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Distacio Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Venom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Venom has managed to clinch.
Distacio Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Venom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Distacio Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Venom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Distacio Jr.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distacio Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Distacio Jr throws a hook but Venom avoids it easily.
Venom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Venom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Distacio Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Venom off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Venom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Distacio Jr.
A big left from Venom misses.
Distacio Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom.
Distacio Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venom throws a hook but Distacio Jr avoids it easily.
Venom looks to land a left hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range nicely.
Distacio Jr checks a low kick from Venom.
Distacio Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venom.
Distacio Jr slips under a jab from Venom.
Venom with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom misses with a double jab.
Distacio Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Venom's guard.
Distacio Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Venom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Distacio Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Venom is looking to cinch up a triangle. Distacio Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Venom's body to avoid the submission. Venom has instead reached around Distacio Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Venom arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stasius Venom!
Stasius Venom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Harry Distacio Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS!
http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Molly Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banana comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Boat Song (Day O) - Harry Belafonte. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Molly Banana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banana misses with a head kick.
Labosky raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Banana misses with a head kick.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch but Banana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Labosky just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanana.
Banana throws a leg kick but Labosky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banana throws a sloppy head kick and Labosky moves out of range easily.
Banana connects with a solid leg kick.
Labosky tries to clinch up.
Banana thumps Labosky with a low kick.
Labosky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Labosky if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Banana misses.
Banana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Labosky.
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!
Labosky takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banana swings wildly with an uppercut but Labosky uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labosky is looking for a takedown.
Banana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banana breaks from the clinch.
Banana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Labosky tries to clinch there but Banana circles away.
Labosky misses with the combination.
It looked like Banana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Labosky scores with a shot to the body.
Banana shoots for a double leg takedown but Labosky sprawls well. He's pushed Banana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Labosky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Labosky ducks right into an uppercut from Banana.
Banana lands a big uppercut and Labosky crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Labosky looks OK. Banana waves Labosky back to his feet!
Labosky is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banana feints a jab and as Labosky dips his head, Banana unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Labosky right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Labosky falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Banana smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Molly Banana!
After winning the bout, Molly Banana 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felicito Vicente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Jango Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felicito Vicente!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicente drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vicente is trying to get an arm triangle but Fett is defending well.
Vicente tries to stand but Fett is controlling his head.
Vicente is trying to get an arm triangle but Fett is defending well.
Fett manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fett controls his leg.
Fett is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicente from advancing to side control.
Vicente trying to work for an americana but Fett has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vicente wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Vicente pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Vicente is looking to stand up but Fett won't let him.
Vicente is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vicente wants to stand and escape but instead Fett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vicente wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fett is now in half guard.
Vicente tries to kick Fett off but Fett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vicente has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fett is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Fett there.
Vicente has hold of Fett's hands but Fett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vicente trying to control but Fett postures up.
Fett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vicente taking some punishment here, with Fett in his half guard.
Fett wants to take a breather but Vicente is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Fett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Vicente looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
Fett wants to free his trapped foot but Vicente is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fett works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vicente tries to lock up and control but Fett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicente might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vicente taking shots to the head.
Vicente is rocked!
Vicente is trying desperately to improve position.
Vicente is still in real trouble! Can Fett finish him?
Vicente is trying to reverse the position but instead Fett has taken his back - oops!
Fett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente rolls, trying to escape but Fett keeps control of the position.
Fett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vicente has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fett scores with punches to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Fett.
Fett lands a series of strikes from the back and Vicente goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jango Fett!
Jango Fett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict has chosen Locked up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
183 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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33
179 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kezz The Convict!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Convict connects with a right hand. Andrews shakes it off.
The Convict swings widly with a right hand
and Andrews counters with a leg kick.
The Convict with a jab.
The Convict connects with a crisp jab.
Andrews takes one on the button.
Andrews moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrews is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from The Convict misses the target.
Andrews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrews throws a combination that misses
and The Convict counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Convict slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrews is rocked!
Andrews staying out of range there.
Andrews walks into a left hand.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Convict closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Andrews! The Convict dives in looking to finish! Andrews is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kezz The Convict!
A very excited looking Kezz The Convict rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Vini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Kahn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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36
219 lbs
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32
205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Vini!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vini shoots and misses
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn misses with a hook. Vini ducked under it nicely.
Vini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vini slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kahn. That's going to slow Vini down.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Vini rushes Kahn and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kahn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vini goes for a takedown attempt but Kahn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vini doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahn circles away.
Vini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vini can't get the takedown.
Tyson Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Vini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vini taking a breather.
Vini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Vini.
Vini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vini works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Kahn to work.
Vini takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vini takes the fight into the clinch.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Vini controls the action.
Vini wants to take the fight to the mat but Kahn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Vini seems unphased.
Vini has his takedown stuffed
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Vini moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off.
Kahn scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vini.
Kahn throws a right and a left that Vini avoids nicely.
Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vini takes one to the chin there.
Kahn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vini.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kahn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kahn is pushing Vini's head away, looking to escape. Vini manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vini wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kahn is pushing Vini's head away, looking to escape. Vini manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kahn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kahn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vini but great work by Kahn.
Kahn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vini shoots for a double leg takedown but Kahn sprawls well. He's pushed Vini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vini shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense.
Vini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kahn swivels and escapes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kahn.
Vini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kahn defends well and Vini ends up having to push Kahn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vini looks winded!
Vini fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Kahn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Kahn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vini off to one side.
Vini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vini with a poor takedown
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn thuds a left hand into Vini's body.
Vini looks for a takedown but Kahn sprawls well.
Tyson Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Vini.
Vini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Vini off balance momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vini.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vini circles away quickly and effectively.
Vini is looking to clinch.
Kahn misses with a head kick.
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vini or perhaps it was just good defense by Kahn, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vini takes one to the chin there.
Vini shoots for a double leg takedown but Kahn sprawls well. He's pushed Vini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kahn to score with a decent uppercut.
Kahn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vini if he has to take too many more of those.
Vini is breathing heavily.
Kahn scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vini misses with a takedown attempt - Kahn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Kahn. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vini walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn.
Vini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vini moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off.
Kahn connects with a looping right hand.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vini on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vini is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
Vini wants to clinch
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vini tries to clinch up.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch but Kahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vini walks into a left hand.
Vini with a poor takedown
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vini doesn't seem phased though.
Vini has closed the distance and engaged Kahn in a clinch.
Vini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kahn is defending well.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vini is rocked!
Kahn lands a big right hand that drops Vini! The killer instinct kicks in and Kahn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kahn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Kahn!
Tyson Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tyson Kahn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David October (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Arcade Fire - Power Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
145 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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30
147 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David October!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
October lands a big shot that drops Machado! Can he finish him?
Machado is rocked!
October drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and October jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
October drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and October jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
October drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now October has Machado in his guard.
October looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machado passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
October tries to get back to half guard but can't.
October is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado lands strikes from half guard.
Machado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
October is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado working over October with some ground and pound. October looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
October wants to control but Machado is keeping busy.
October on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
October looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
October wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but October is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks October with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
October is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Machado connects with a nice short shot to October's temple.
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of October's head.
October makes his way to full guard. A much better position for October.
Machado connects with a couple of short punches.
October had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of October's head.
Machado distracts October with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
October working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed October's guard.
October is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
October has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado is keen to just control but October is a slippery customer.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks October with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks October with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
October actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Machado.
October works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
October throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
October taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to control but October is keeping him busy.
Machado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
October is looking for a sweep.
Machado cracks October with a big elbow.
October takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machado lands a few punches from side control.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but October is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
October tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Machado working the ground and pound from side control.
October is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado grinds an elbow into October's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machado working the head with strikes.
October manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
October is looking for a kimura here.
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by October.
October is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
October is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for October to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
October misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into side control. October won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
October is looking for a sweep.
October is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
October is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Machado landing a few strikes.
October can't do much from the bottom here.
October is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Machado is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado preventing the rear naked choke attempt from October.
Machado looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Machado is in a bad position with October working for a choke. Machado manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from October.
October escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado 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.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that October can do to turn this around?
Machado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodrigo Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
October has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Machado doesn't defend quickly enough and October has managed to lock this one up! Can Machado escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to October on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David October!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Wilkins has chosen Sans Pression - Numero 1 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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44
192 lbs
39 - 27 - 2 |
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44
193 lbs
34 - 44 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muakbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Muakbar.
Muakbar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Muakbar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muakbar working over Wilkins with some ground and pound. Wilkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilkins wants to get back to his feet.
Muakbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muakbar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muakbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muakbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard.
Muakbar trying to control the pace.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is refusing to be controlled, as Muakbar sits in half guard.
Muakbar stops Wilkins from getting back to his feet.
Muakbar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard.
Muakbar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muakbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muakbar is working for a kimura but Wilkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Muakbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muakbar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilkins taking some punishment here, with Muakbar in his half guard.
Muakbar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wilkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muakbar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muakbar's back!
Muakbar manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Muakbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muakbar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Muakbar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to control but Muakbar is working from the bottom.
Wilkins trying to move into half guard but instead Muakbar has managed to sweep!
Muakbar working some strikes from top position.
Muakbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilkins is rocked!
Muakbar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wilkins covers up, he's hurt! Muakbar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Muakbar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Muakbar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
An out of breath Haji Muakbar 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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