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KAMIKAZE 25: Arena On Fire! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faz Motar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Motar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Holy Baikal. Akira Wakabayashi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Faz Motar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motar slips under a jab from Akira Wakabayashi.
Akira Wakabayashi misses with a two punch combination.
Akira Wakabayashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Motar's head backwards.
It looks like Faz Motar has been cut.
Motar misses with a wild combination.
Akira Wakabayashi drops his hands momentarily and Motar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick lands from Akira Wakabayashi that sends Motar to the canvas. Motar tries to scramble back to his feet but Akira Wakabayashi brings him back down into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akira Wakabayashi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Motar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Hobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Abueva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Psycho Hobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Abueva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobo closes the distance and clinches up with Abueva, looking for a takedown. Hobo pushes Abueva against the cage but Abueva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abueva.
Hobo has a takedown stuffed.
Abueva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hobo sprawls well. Hobo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abueva gets slowly back to his feet.
Hobo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Hobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abueva or perhaps it was just good defense by Hobo, which made it look bad.
Hobo tries to counter with a takedown but Abueva is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobo fails with a takedown attempt.
Abueva fails with a takedown attempt.
Hobo shoots for a takedown but Abueva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hobo or perhaps it was just good defense by Abueva, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abueva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hobo but Hobo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hobo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hobo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abueva tries to avoid it but Hobo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abueva to the ground. Abueva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abueva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hobo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hobo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hobo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abueva circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Abueva. No joy for Hobo on that attempt.
Hobo closes the distance and clinches up with Abueva, looking for a takedown. Hobo pushes Abueva against the cage but Abueva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abueva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hobo pinned against the cage. Hobo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hobo tries for a takedown but Abueva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abueva shoots in but Hobo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abueva fails with a takedown attempt.
Hobo looking to score a takedown here. Abueva is defending well but Hobo drives through and ends up in Abueva's guard.
Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hobo 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.
Abueva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hobo throwing strikes from guard but Abueva blocks nicely.
Hobo landing with the ground and pound.
Abueva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hobo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abueva looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobo wants to control from the top but Abueva keeps moving.
Hobo is looking to work some ground and pound but Abueva has wrist control.
Hobo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hobo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hobo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hobo throwing strikes from guard but Abueva blocks nicely.
Hobo is working Abueva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobo trying to control but Abueva is working from the bottom.
Hobo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hobo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hobo lands a couple of elbows.
Hobo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abueva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abueva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abueva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hobo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hobo lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Hobo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abueva leaves Hobo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abueva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hobo's waist but Hobo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abueva off to one side.
Hobo goes for a double leg but Abueva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abueva continues to drive forward.
Abueva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hobo tries to sprawl out of it but Abueva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hobo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abueva tries for a takedown but Hobo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Psycho Hobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Abueva.
The crowd cheers as Hobo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abueva doesn't seem phased though.
Abueva darts in looking for a takedown but Hobo gets double underhooks and turns Abueva into the cage.
Hobo attempts a counter takedown but Abueva avoids it well and moves away.
Hobo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abueva to the ground. Hobo is now in Abueva's guard.
Hobo lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abueva is breathing heavily.
Hobo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hobo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abueva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hobo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abueva can do to turn this around?
Hobo cracks Abueva with a solid left hand.
Hobo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hobo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hobo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hobo throwing strikes but missing.
Abueva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hobo.
Hobo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hobo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Hobo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hobo working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hobo stands up over Abueva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hobo working some strikes from top position.
Hobo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abueva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobo throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hobo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hobo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hobo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abueva is rocked!
Hobo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hobo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hobo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hobo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abueva is still in real trouble! Can Hobo finish him?
Hobo stands up over Abueva, holding on to his feet. Hobo throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Abueva is out cold! Hobo lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Psycho Hobo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Gowing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Gowing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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259 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Gowing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gowing fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krejza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gowing closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Gowing.
Gowing pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Gowing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krejza is one step ahead there.
Krejza trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gowing on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gowing tries to get out of the position.
Krejza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krejza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krejza looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krejza wants to pass the guard but Gowing is keeping the position.
Krejza won't allow Gowing to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza works over Gowing with some ground and pound from guard.
Krejza preventing the sweep.
Gowing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krejza is aware though and is defending well.
Krejza told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Krejza throwing strikes but missing.
Gowing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krejza.
Gowing is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krejza is controlling him.
Gowing has momentary wrist control but Krejza slips an elbow through the middle.
Gowing working for a triangle but Krejza defends it easily.
Krejza is pushing down on Gowing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gowing is fighting to maintain full guard but Krejza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krejza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gowing's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza is working for a submission of some sort.
Krejza is thwarting Gowing's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krejza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gowing's head.
Gowing is refusing to be controlled, as Krejza sits in half guard.
Gowing wants to improve his position but Krejza is controlling well.
Krejza slips a nice elbow through Gowing's hands, connecting with Gowing's forehead.
Krejza decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krejza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gowing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gowing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krejza doesn't manage to clinch there - Gowing circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krejza enables Gowing to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krejza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Krejza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Krejza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gowing sprawls well. Gowing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krejza gets slowly back to his feet.
Krejza just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGowing.
Gowing drives through with a takedown into Krejza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Krejza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gowing is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gowing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gowing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krejza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gowing is in Krejza's guard.
Gowing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gowing tries to free his leg and advance position but Krejza is retaining full guard.
Krejza wants to sweep but no luck.
Gowing gets to his feet - Krejza follows without any prompting.
Krejza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Gowing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krejza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krejza seems a little lost for a moment, as Gowing dominates the positioning.
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 Cameron Gowing will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gowing avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krejza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gowing but Gowing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gowing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krejza's half guard.
Krejza gets back to full guard.
Gowing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing looking to sit in guard and control but Krejza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gowing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza throws an elbow that misses. Gowing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krejza's guard. Nice move by Gowing!
Krejza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gowing content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krejza wants to stand up but Gowing is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gowing controlling from the top position.
Gowing wants to control from the top but Krejza keeps moving.
Krejza wants to stand up but Gowing is controlling him.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Gowing from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowing pushes down on Krejza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Gowing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krejza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gowing.
Krejza wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gowing seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gowing takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
Gowing scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Gowing - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gowing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krejza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krejza looks to land a body kick but Gowing moved away.
Krejza throws a push kick but Gowing slaps the foot to one side.
Gowing tries to counter with a takedown but Krejza is quick to defend against it.
Gowing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krejza, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gowing lands with a left to the head.
Gowing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gowing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Gowing dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krejza dives in for a single leg takedown but Gowing sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krejza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Krejza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gowing as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Gowing.
Gowing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gowing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krejza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krejza is trying to control the position but Gowing postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krejza misses with a head kick.
Gowing rushes Krejza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krejza is trying to force a seperation but Gowing has the dominant position.
Krejza being controlled against the cage.
Gowing taking a breather.
Gowing looking to throw knees to the head but Krejza is blocking nicely.
Gowing tries to throw a body punch but Krejza avoids it by throwing Gowing back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Gowing.
Krejza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gowing gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cameron Gowing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenik Krejza.
Krejza is trying to break free.
Gowing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gowing lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krejza backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Krejza.
Gowing moves into the clinch.
Gowing gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gowing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krejza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gowing stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Krejza to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowing gets a takedown into half guard.
Krejza pushes Gowing off and gets back to his feet.
Gowing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krejza can do to turn this around?
Krejza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gowing to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Krejza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gowing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gowing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krejza swinging wildly here.
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!
Krejza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gowing appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gowing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krejza.
Krejza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gowing.
Jenik Krejza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron Gowing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krejza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gowing!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Gowing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gowing, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Gowing!
During a confident post fight interview, Cameron Gowing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason ReConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dalton's choice of entrance music: Lifelover - Svart Galla. Jason ReConnor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
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202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason ReConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ReConnor circles away from the clinch attempt
and ReConnor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
ReConnor working over Dalton with some ground and pound. Dalton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
ReConnor moves into full mount! Dalton won't be happy about that!
ReConnor looking to secure an arm triangle but Dalton defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ReConnor is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! ReConnor extends the arm and Dalton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason ReConnor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Skidopolopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kid Rock - Born Free kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Skidopolopolous could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christopher Webb's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Skidopolopolous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up but Webb circles away and keeps his distance.
Webb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Webb scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but Webb moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Webb misses.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up.
Skidopolopolous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skidopolopolous doesn't manage to clinch there - Webb circles away.
Webb is looking for the big counter here.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch there but Webb circles away.
Skidopolopolous is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Webb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skidopolopolous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skidopolopolous throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Webb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Webb connects with a single shot there.
Webb avoids the head kick by Skidopolopolous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Webb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skidopolopolous.
Skidopolopolous quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Webb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Webb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skidopolopolous keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skidopolopolous is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Webb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Webb working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skidopolopolous trying to control from the bottom.
Skidopolopolous wants to get back to his feet.
Webb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skidopolopolous trying to control from the bottom.
Webb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Webb wants to pass to mount but Skidopolopolous is defending the position.
Skidopolopolous blocking the ground and pound attempt from Webb.
Webb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skidopolopolous is trying to stand up here but Webb is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skidopolopolous fails to land the takedown.
Webb throws out a counter right but Skidopolopolous avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous wants to clinch up but Webb keeps it at a distance.
Skidopolopolous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skidopolopolous slips a jab and a cross from Webb.
Skidopolopolous moves into range and clinches up with Webb.
Skidopolopolous wants to break free but Webb has control.
Webb breaks the clinch.
Webb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skidopolopolous napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Skidopolopolous explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Skidopolopolous drops Webb with a beautiful combination! Webb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skidopolopolous is looking for the KO!
Webb is rocked!
It looks like Christopher Webb has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skidopolopolous darts in and clinches Webb up against the cage.
Webb is still on wobbly legs! Can Skidopolopolous finish him?
Skidopolopolous lands a big right hand that drops Webb! The killer instinct kicks in and Skidopolopolous finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Skidopolopolous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Skidopolopolous!
Bob Skidopolopolous made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jochem Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jochem Vermeer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jochem Vermeer!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer clinches with his opponent.
Bishop wants the takedown. Vermeer is fighting it off but Bishop persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vermeer's guard against the cage.
Bishop is standing up over Vermeer. Vermeer looks to escape but Bishop dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vermeer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vermeer looks to move to half guard but instead Bishop has passed into mount! Damn!
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Vermeer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishop 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.
Bishop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bishop controlling his opponent.
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Vermeer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bishop is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vermeer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vermeer shrugs it off.
Bishop tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bishop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bishop cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Bishop is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vermeer is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vermeer flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bishop anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vermeer and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bishop slips an arm under Vermeer chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bishop has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bishop is squeezing on Vermeer like an anaconda would it's prey. Vermeer fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Wagdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cast Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cast Away will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Wagdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cast Away!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Away throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wagdy counters with a shoot takedown. Away fights it but they end up in guard.
Away 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.
Wagdy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Away swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagdy pushes down on Away's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wagdy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wagdy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Away is on top in guard.
Away content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Away is one step ahead there.
Away told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Away wants to control from the top but Wagdy keeps moving.
Away works over Wagdy with some ground and pound from guard.
Away wants to control from the top but Wagdy keeps moving.
Wagdy is looking for a triangle but Away pushes his legs off easily.
Wagdy pushes a forearm under Away's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Away is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mustafa Wagdy!
Mustafa Wagdy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huberto Arnaboldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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296 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huberto Arnaboldi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Meida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnaboldi gets a takedown into half guard.
Meida is staying active underneath Arnaboldi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meida wants to control but Arnaboldi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meida is defending against the submission attempts here by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meida is staying active underneath Arnaboldi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnaboldi prevents Meida from improving his position.
Arnaboldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meida defends it well.
Meida is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaboldi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meida sees it coming and defends easily.
Meida misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arnaboldi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnaboldi .
Meida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnaboldi is working away from the top position though.
Arnaboldi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meida is just riding it out for now. Arnaboldi eventually gives up the hold.
Arnaboldi is trying to work for a kimura but Meida is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arnaboldi is looking for a kimura but Meida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arnaboldi to get the leverage.
Meida moves into full guard.
Meida throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Arnaboldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meida is keeping the position for now.
Meida looking for a sweep. Not yet Meida, not yet.
Meida keeping moving, preventing Arnaboldi from controlling successfully.
Arnaboldi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arnaboldi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Meida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arnaboldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Meida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arnaboldi 's guard.
Meida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnaboldi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meida has managed to get both his arms back between Arnaboldi 's legs - danger averted.
Meida looking to pass the guard.
Meida wants to control from the top but Arnaboldi keeps moving.
Arnaboldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arnaboldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meida throwing strikes from guard but Arnaboldi blocks nicely.
Arnaboldi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meida is aware though and is defending well.
Meida wants to control from the top but Arnaboldi keeps moving.
Arnaboldi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Meida tries to free his leg and advance position but Arnaboldi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meida trying to control but Arnaboldi is working from the bottom.
Arnaboldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnaboldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arnaboldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meida trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnaboldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnaboldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meida defends well.
Arnaboldi has his foot on Meida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meida works his way back into a safe position though.
Arnaboldi keeping moving, preventing Meida from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meida trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnaboldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meida wants to pass the guard but Arnaboldi is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huberto Arnaboldi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Arnaboldi as Meida shoots in.
No luck for Meida with that takedown attempt.
Arnaboldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Meida shoots in for a double leg but Arnaboldi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huberto Arnaboldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Meida.
Arnaboldi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arnaboldi wants it to stay on the feet.
Huberto Arnaboldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meida shoots in for a takedown but Arnaboldi shows good takedown defense.
Meida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnaboldi as he avoids it easily.
Meida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arnaboldi struggling a bit here.
Meida tries to score with some ground and pound. Arnaboldi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Arnaboldi regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnaboldi actively working from the bottom here.
Arnaboldi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arnaboldi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnaboldi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arnaboldi moves into full guard.
Meida trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnaboldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnaboldi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meida has managed to get both his arms back between Arnaboldi 's legs - danger averted.
Arnaboldi looking for a guillotine here but Meida defends easily.
Arnaboldi keeping moving, preventing Meida from controlling successfully.
Arnaboldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnaboldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnaboldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meida tries to free his leg and advance position but Arnaboldi is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaboldi is looking for a triangle but Meida pushes his legs off easily.
Arnaboldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meida trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnaboldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arnaboldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meida throwing strikes from guard but Arnaboldi blocks nicely.
Arnaboldi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meida controls the pace.
Arnaboldi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arnaboldi keeping moving, preventing Meida from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meida tries to free his leg and advance position but Arnaboldi is retaining full guard.
Meida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arnaboldi keeping moving, preventing Meida from controlling successfully.
Arnaboldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meida is posturing up here but Arnaboldi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Meida tries to roll out but it's too tight and Meida has to tap! Slick submission there by Arnaboldi !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huberto Arnaboldi !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titing Tumulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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34
192 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
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28
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titing Tumulak!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tumulak!
Malone looks up at the clock and then as Tumulak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tumulak tries to improve position but can't.
Tumulak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone controls the position.
Tumulak is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Malone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tumulak working to try and regain half guard.
Malone lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Tumulak is trying desperately to improve position.
Malone controlling from the full mount.
Tumulak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tumulak is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tumulak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tumulak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tumulak covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Malone!
Sylvester Malone 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Volland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Volland has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Volland!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Volland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Volland keeping full guard, as Ragnarson tries to pass.
Ragnarson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarson defends easily.
Volland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Volland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson won't allow Volland to pass to mount.
Volland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnarson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland is trying to control. Ragnarson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ragnarson is pressing down on Volland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volland looking to sit in guard and control but Ragnarson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarson chips away with some ground and pound.
Volland 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.
Volland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarson manages to get himself to full guard.
Volland stays in close to Ragnarson's body and controls the position.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarson is keeping the position for now.
Volland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volland advances to half guard.
Ragnarson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Volland slips a nice elbow through Ragnarson's hands, connecting with Ragnarson's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson wants to control but Volland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ragnarson is looking to improve his position.
Volland seems to be looking for submissions.
Volland wants to control but Ragnarson is keeping him busy.
Volland content to control rather than advance.
Volland is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ragnarson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ragnarson manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Ragnarson has Volland pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volland scores with a hook.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volland was covering up waiting for the punch and Ragnarson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volland wants to sweep here but Ragnarson controlling him for the moment.
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is in close to Volland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ragnarson stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Ragnarson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volland trying to control the position.
Volland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarson lands a couple of digs.
Volland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarson landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Volland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volland is keeping the position for now.
Volland is still in real trouble! Can Ragnarson finish him?
Volland looking for a sweep. Not yet Volland, not yet.
Volland seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volland is looking for a triangle but Ragnarson pushes his legs off easily.
Volland looking for a sweep. Not yet Volland, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ragnarson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnarson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ragnarson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ragnarson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volland can do to turn this around?
Ragnarson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Volland's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Gustav Ragnarson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Gustav Ragnarson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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