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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Simic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miki Pitolu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simic comes to the cage accompanied by Beat it. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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218 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Simic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miki Pitolu!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitolu moves into the clinch.
Simic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pitolu tries to circle away but Simic has him pinned against the cage.
Simic managing to block the knees to the body from Pitolu.
Pitolu wants to get back to striking at distance but Simic won't allow it.
Pitolu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitolu misses with a double jab
and Simic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pitolu won't be happy with that.
Simic is trying to get an arm triangle but Pitolu is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Simic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitolu has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitolu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pitolu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simic has hold of Pitolu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pitolu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Simic cranks the arm and Pitolu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pitolu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mirko Simic!
Our winner, Mirko Simic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Requis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Cuchulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Requis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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266 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Requis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Cuchulain!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuchulain tries to clinch there but Requis circles away.
Cuchulain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Requis fails with a takedown attempt.
Requis staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Requis throws a push kick but Cuchulain slaps the foot to one side.
As Requis backs off Cuchulain throws a huge counter combo but Requis manages to avoid it all.
Requis rushes Cuchulain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuchulain wants to break free but Requis has control.
Cuchulain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuchulain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Requis manages to break the clinch.
Requis scores with a one two! Cuchulain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Requis has closed the distance and engaged Cuchulain in a clinch.
Cuchulain jumps guard but Requis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuchulain throws an elbow but misses.
Requis is trying to break free.
Cuchulain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cuchulain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cuchulain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Requis has him pressed against the cage.
Requis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Requis is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuchulain has double underhooks.
Requis breaks the clinch.
Requis has closed the distance and engaged Cuchulain in a clinch.
Cuchulain tries to break free but Requis pushes him back against the cage.
Requis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuchulain throws a head kick that misses.
Requis closes the distance and clinches.
Cuchulain breaks from the clinch.
Requis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuchulain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cuchulain throws a series of punches but Requis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulain throws a shot from downtown. Requis moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cuchulain.
No joy there for Cuchulain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuchulain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Requis.
Cu Cuchulain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Cuchulain does no damage.
Cuchulain looks winded!
Cuchulain gets caught napping as Requis dives in and scores a takedown. Cuchulain manages to retain guard.
Requis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Requis stands up and waves to Cuchulain to follow him.
Requis throws a head kick but Cuchulain moves out of range.
Requis shoots in for a takedown but Cuchulain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Requis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cuchulain swinging wildly here.
Requis throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Requis.
Requis thuds a left hand into Cuchulain's body.
Requis dives in and scores a takedown into Cuchulain's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Requis lands a couple of elbows.
Requis is in close to Cuchulain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cuchulain being controlled here, momentarily.
Requis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Requis lands a left and a right that send Cuchulain crashing to the mat, dazed. Requis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requis clinches up with Cuchulain and pushes him back against the cage.
Requis scores with a hook to the body.
Requis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuchulain, pushing him back against the cage.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain avoiding damage as Requis throws knees to the body.
Cuchulain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuchulain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Requis has clasped his hands together around Cuchulain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Requis 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 Cuchulain's shoulder. That is not cool.
Requis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Requis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cuchulain back to the cage. Requis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Requis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Requis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cuchulain throws a head kick that misses.
Requis avoids the head kick by Cuchulain.
Requis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Requis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Requis has closed the distance and engaged Cuchulain in a clinch.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain is trying to break the clinch but Requis has him pressed against the cage.
Cuchulain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain is trying to break the clinch but Requis is controlling him.
Cuchulain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Requis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain throws an elbow that misses.
Cuchulain is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuchulain working aggressively here.
Requis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Requis breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchulain needs to keep his hands up - Requis had a free shot at his head there.
Requis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Requis staying out of range there.
Jab by Requis.
Requis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Requis scores with a three punch combo!
Requis has Cuchulain up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Requis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Requis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuchulain can do to turn this around?
Requis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuchulain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Requis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuchulain pinned against the cage. Cuchulain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requis keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuchulain at a distance.
Cuchulain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Requis shoots in and bounces Cuchulain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cuchulain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Requis tries to land a front kick but Cuchulain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cuchulain throws out a counter right but Requis avoids it with no problem.
Cuchulain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Requis counters with a left to the body.
Requis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Requis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuchulain has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Requis lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requis stands up from half guard.
Cuchulain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Requis throws a combination. Cuchulain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cuchulain misses with a few strikes there.
Cuchulain swinging wildly here.
Requis scores with a three punch combo!
Requis throws a leg kick but Cuchulain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cuchulain moves in looking to clinch but Requis pushes him off.
Requis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Requis lands a left and a right that send Cuchulain crashing to the mat, dazed. Requis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cuchulain is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requis clinches up with Cuchulain and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuchulain is still on wobbly legs! Can Requis finish him?
Requis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Requis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Requis shoots in and bounces Cuchulain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Requis postures up.
Requis stands up and waves to Cuchulain to follow him.
Cuchulain seems to have recovered his senses.
Requis rushes Cuchulain and presses him up against the cage.
Requis breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Requis.
Cuchulain moves in looking to clinch but Requis pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Requis drops Cuchulain with a beautiful combination! Cuchulain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Requis is looking for the KO!
Cuchulain drops his hands for a split second and Requis immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cuchulain face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Requis follows up with a right hand that knocks Cuchulain into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Requis!
During a confident post fight interview, The Requis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mazzagati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Mazzagati has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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214 lbs
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Brawler
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Very confident |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sumo Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Mazzagati!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzagati throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jo's waist but Jo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazzagati off to one side.
Jo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazzagati sprawls and moves away.
Mazzagati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jo slips under a jab.
Mazzagati leaves Jo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Mazzagati.
Jo slips under a jab from Mazzagati.
Mazzagati throws a hook but Jo blocks it.
Jo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzagati throws out the jab.
Mazzagati misses with the body kick
and Jo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazzagati won't be happy with that.
Mazzagati bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Steve Mazzagati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jo.
Mazzagati looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jo takes one on the button.
Jo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mazzagati to the ground. Jo is now in Mazzagati's guard.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzagati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo postures up and lands a big shot to Mazzagati's brow.
Mazzagati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzagati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jo throwing strikes but missing.
Mazzagati avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jo stands and throws Mazzagati's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Jo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Jo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jo wants to control but Mazzagati is keeping him busy.
Jo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Mazzagati's face as Jo controls the position.
Mazzagati avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jo.
We've been hearing good reports from Jo'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo wants to control but Mazzagati is keeping him busy.
Jo in side control, throwing shots but Mazzagati defends.
Jo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jo working the head with strikes.
Jo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzagati keeps working.
Mazzagati is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mazzagati taking a bit of punishment here - Jo scoring with strikes.
Jo trying to control the action but Mazzagati is working from the bottom.
Jo 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.
Mazzagati managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo landing strikes.
Jo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mazzagati is rocked!
Jo cracks Mazzagati with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mazzagati is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kumo LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso has chosen The crystal method-coming back as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kumo LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from LaRusso.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso lands with a hook. Buck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buck tries to clinch up
and LaRusso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso lands with a shot to the body.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaRusso moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaRusso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaRusso misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso lands with a light punch inside.
Buck misses with an elbow strike.
LaRusso avoiding damage as Buck throws knees to the body.
LaRusso lands with a right to the head.
LaRusso misses with a body punch.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
LaRusso lands a hook that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
LaRusso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso throws a head punch that misses.
Buck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso taking a breather.
Buck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaRusso misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso working aggressively here.
Buck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaRusso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRusso avoids it.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Buck tries to break free but LaRusso pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LaRusso is stalling here.
Buck tries to pull guard but LaRusso won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Buck stalling in the clinch but LaRusso improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Buck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaRusso prevents the takedown attempt.
Buck taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Buck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaRusso is struggling to control the position.
Buck blocks an uppercut.
LaRusso lands with a short shot to the head.
Buck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaRusso walks away with a smile on his face. Buck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Buck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaRusso, as that shot connected.
Buck walks into a straight right hand from LaRusso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso misses with an uppercut.
Buck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaRusso is fending him off so far but Buck persists. Nope, LaRusso circles away and we're back to standing.
LaRusso instigates a clinch.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Buck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaRusso just stands there and leans against the cage.
LaRusso prevents the takedown attempt.
LaRusso lands with a left to the head.
LaRusso lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
Buck looking for a takedown.
Buck is breathing heavily.
LaRusso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaRusso prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaRusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LaRusso scores with a three punch combo!
LaRusso digs a good hook to Buck's body.
LaRusso throws a looping overhand right but Buck ducks down to avoid it.
LaRusso tries to bum rush Buck with a series of wild strikes but Buck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for LaRusso.
LaRusso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buck under the eye.
Buck tries for a takedown but LaRusso circles away easily
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaRusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck wants to clinch but LaRusso slips to the side
and LaRusso counters with a left to the body.
LaRusso connects with a single shot there.
Buck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso clobbers Buck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaRusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck misses with a shot to the body
letting LaRusso counter with a right hand.
Buck is rocked!
LaRusso throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Buck crashing down! Buck tries to stagger back to his feet but LaRusso just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Buck asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, Kumo LaRusso took to the microphone: 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Frieza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes into the arena with Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler blaring out of the sound system. Lord Frieza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lord Frieza!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frieza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frieza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Styles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frieza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Styles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frieza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck for Frieza with that takedown attempt.
Styles misses with an uppercut
and Frieza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Styles misses with a hook. Frieza ducked under it nicely.
Frieza shoots in looking for a takedown but Styles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frieza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Styles moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frieza lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Styles.
Frieza jumps guard but Styles stands there with Frieza around his waist. Frieza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harry Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Frieza.
Frieza struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Styles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Styles lands a hook that snaps the head of Frieza backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Styles.
A nice right hand lands inside from Styles.
Frieza blocking some punches.
Styles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Styles's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frieza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Styles.
Frieza working hard to break the clinch.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Frieza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Styles.
Frieza tries a body shot but Styles blocks it.
Frieza wants to break free but Styles has control.
Styles works on Frieza's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Styles.
Frieza is trying to pull guard but Styles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Styles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Styles misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Styles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Styles lands a left hand.
Styles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frieza is rocked!
Styles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frieza is still on wobbly legs! Can Styles finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frieza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Styles has a couple of punches blocked by Frieza.
Frieza seems to have recovered his senses.
Styles scores with a shot to the side of Frieza's head.
Styles drops Frieza onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frieza is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Styles blocks a body shot from Frieza.
Styles pushes Frieza against the cage. Styles is working some dirty boxing. Styles pushes off with a quick right hook! Frieza goes down! Frieza tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Styles moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Styles!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Styles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Luc Gillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekkers comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen . Gillet has chosen Misirlou as his entrance music. Jean Luc Gillet has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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164 lbs
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150 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramon Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Gillet!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gillet.
Dekkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dekkers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dekkers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dekkers scores with a nice strike.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gillet covering up! Dekkers comes in with a big uppercut and Gillet goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ramon Dekkers!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Dekkers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokurou Kyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Apollo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Apollo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rokurou Kyo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo throws a head kick but Kyo moves out of range.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Kyo.
Kyo lands with an overhand left.
Kyo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Kyo.
Apollo lands with a kick to the temple. Kyo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kyo blocks a head kick by Apollo.
Apollo throws a nice head kick!
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo scores with a head kick. Kyo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyo lands with a shot to the body.
Apollo scores with a head kick. Kyo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kyo is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Apollo uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kyo tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Apollo is absolutely delighted - when Kyo wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Apollo!
Max Apollo is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Max Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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