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Pulse 94 - Bailey vs Dassler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodri (ranked 19343 p4p, 818 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 5550 p4p, 566 weight class). Ganador has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Rodri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganador scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Ganador.
Ganador drops Rodri with a left and a right! Oh, Rodri is hurt - Ganador dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Jose Rodri has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodri being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rodri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodri taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ganador taking a breather here.
Ganador is trying to move to mount but Rodri reverses beautifully and ends up in Ganador's guard.
Ganador keeping moving, preventing Rodri from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri wants to stand but Ganador is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ganador keeping moving, preventing Rodri from controlling successfully.
Ganador wants to stand and escape but Rodri is having none of it.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Ganador has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador pulls Rodri in close to prevent any damage.
Rodri trying to control but Ganador is working from the bottom.
Ganador looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodri trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodri.
No joy there for Ganador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodri avoids the body shot from Ganador.
Rodri avoids a kick to the body.
Ganador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodri manages to avoid it.
Ganador gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodri counters with a nice uppercut.
Ganador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganador loads up on a big right hand but Rodri slips the punch.
Rodri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodri or perhaps it was just good defense by Ganador, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rodri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodri fails with the takedown.
Ganador ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Rodri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ganador with a nice cross.
Ganador fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodri closes the distance and clinches up with Ganador, looking for a takedown. Rodri pushes Ganador against the cage but Ganador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ganador throws a head kick that misses.
Luis Ganador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganador jabs Rodri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ganador ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodri is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ganador on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodri tries to clinch but Ganador moves out of range.
Rodri goes for a double leg but Ganador avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ganador continues to drive forward.
Ganador tries to keep at a distance but Rodri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodri is working for takedown but Ganador is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rodri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodri tries to break free but Ganador pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Rodri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ganador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganador is trying to force a seperation but Rodri has the dominant position.
Ganador is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodri has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador manages to break the clinch.
Luis Ganador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rodri is looking to reverse the position.
Ganador decides to stand back up.
Ganador has Rodri up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganador breaks the clinch.
Rodri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ganador lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodri takes a step back to recover.
Ganador lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ganador or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodri, which made it look bad.
Ganador takes a swing at Rodri's ribcage but misses.
Rodri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ganador sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganador fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodri is out of range.
Ganador is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodri rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodri moves in looking to clinch but Ganador pushes him off.
Ganador scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ganador decides to stand back up.
Ganador just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodri circles away.
Rodri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodri is defended easily by Ganador.
Ganador throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodri.
Rodri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ganador tries to avoid it but Rodri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ganador to the ground. Ganador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ganador lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodri avoids the body shot from Ganador.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodri is defended easily by Ganador.
Ganador dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodri scores with a leg kick.
Rodri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ganador is looking to clinch but Rodri is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodri misses its target.
Rodri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ganador was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri wants to pass the guard but Ganador is keeping the position.
Ganador is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodri is controlling him.
Rodri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ganador keeping full guard, as Rodri tries to pass.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ganador manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Rodri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ganador stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodri. Rodri gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ganador.
Rodri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ganador lands a nice hook to Rodri's body. Rodri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ganador lands a nice shot that snaps Rodri's head back.
Jose Rodri's cut is getting worse.
Ganador swings for the body but Rodri moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Rodri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ganador tries for a takedown but Rodri circles away easily
and Rodri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ganador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ganador pushes Rodri off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador throws out a powerful jab.
Rodri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ganador getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodri shoots for a double leg takedown but Ganador sprawls well. He's pushed Rodri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ganador looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ganador misses with a few strikes there.
Rodri moves into the clinch.
Rodri pulls guard.
Rodri keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass.
Ganador postures up.
Rodri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganador on the ground.
Rodri wants to stand up but Ganador is controlling him.
Ganador gets to his feet - Rodri follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganador fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganador is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganador goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganador paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganador swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ganador. Rodri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jose Rodri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganador throws a series of punches but Rodri moves out of range.
Ganador tries to clinch up but Rodri circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodri shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganador manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rodri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodri counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodri tries to bum rush Ganador with a series of wild strikes but Ganador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ganador throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodri has managed to clinch.
Ganador's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodri throws a body punch but Ganador moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ganador. Rodri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodri dives in and grabs Ganador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ganador pushes down on Rodri's head and hops out.
Ganador scores with the left hand. Rodri knows he should have avoided that one.
Ganador lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ganador throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodri on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ganador, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodri avoids the body shot from Ganador.
A little feinted left hand from Rodri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ganador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodri is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganador has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ganador is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodri jumps guard but Ganador turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ganador pulls Rodri into guard.
Rodri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ganador looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodri trying to control but Ganador is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Ganador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ganador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Ganador!
Luis Ganador was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao (ranked 7257 p4p, 515 weight class) and Carlos Francisco Modesto (ranked 7819 p4p, 540 weight class). Modesto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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146 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Francisco Modesto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordignon Miyao moves in looking to clinch but Modesto pushes him off.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt - Modesto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Modesto scores with a three punch combo!
Modesto misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Modesto misses.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by clinching up but Modesto breaks away and moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao has been working on his balance at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Modesto.
Modesto walks into a straight right hand from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Modesto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Modesto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bordignon Miyao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bordignon Miyao lands a right hook to the body.
Carlos Francisco Modesto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bordignon Miyao takes a swing at Modesto's ribcage but misses.
Modesto's corner calls for a 1-2. Modesto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bordignon Miyao throws a body shot but no joy.
Modesto connects with a single shot there.
Bordignon Miyao looks to score with a jab to the body but Modesto is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modesto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Modesto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Modesto throws a jab when Bordignon Miyao was well out of range.
Bordignon Miyao misses the shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modesto. Bordignon Miyao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bordignon Miyao throws out a loose jab but Modesto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Modesto misses with a wild body shot.
Modesto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to wear down Modesto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Modesto with a jab.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Modesto swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab from Modesto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordignon Miyao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Modesto throws out the jab.
Modesto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bordignon Miyao lands a glancing blow to the side of Modesto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao digs a good hook to Modesto's body.
Modesto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Modesto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Modesto is rocked!
Bordignon Miyao lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Modesto head around and knocks him out cold! Bordignon Miyao hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
After the big win, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Haffie (ranked 4511 p4p, 399 weight class) and Thorn Drysdale (ranked 7796 p4p, 538 weight class). Jordan Haffie 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Haffie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thorn Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haffie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haffie wants it to stay on the feet.
Haffie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drysdale blocks a head kick by Haffie.
A little jabbing left from Drysdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haffie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haffie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Haffie misses
and Drysdale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haffie!
Haffie is not content to let Drysdale control the position.
Haffie wants to control but Drysdale postures up.
Drysdale content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drysdale tries to advance to mount but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haffie wants to control but Drysdale postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haffie keeps working.
Drysdale tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haffie's legs.
Drysdale working the ground and pound from side control.
Drysdale is putting a hurting on Haffie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drysdale working the ground and pound from side control.
Drysdale landing strikes.
Haffie tries to bench press Drysdale off him but Drysdale keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Drysdale stalls from top position.
Drysdale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haffie is looking to regain half guard here but Drysdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Drysdale trying to control the action but Haffie is working from the bottom.
Drysdale lands a few punches from side control.
Drysdale landing strikes.
Drysdale cracks Haffie with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drysdale is looking to take a break and control but Haffie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haffie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haffie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drysdale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haffie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is trying to get back to full guard.
Drysdale moves into full guard.
Haffie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Haffie from controlling successfully.
Drysdale trying to control the position.
Drysdale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Haffie has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drysdale can't do much from the bottom here.
Drysdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haffie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Drysdale tries to improve position but can't.
Haffie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drysdale keeps working.
Drysdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drysdale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drysdale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drysdale passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thorn Drysdale will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haffie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jordan Haffie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haffie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drysdale back to the cage. Haffie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drysdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haffie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drysdale gets the takedown into side control.
Drysdale working away.
Haffie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drysdale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haffie is not content to let Drysdale control the position.
Haffie is looking to regain half guard here but Drysdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Drysdale wants to control but Haffie is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale is chipping away with strikes.
Haffie tries to buck Drysdale off but Drysdale is having none of it.
Drysdale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drysdale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Haffie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drysdale off and has taken his back!
Drysdale has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Drysdale trying to control the position but Haffie manages to sink in the hooks.
Drysdale can't escape the position.
Haffie is punishing Drysdale with some ground and pound.
Drysdale tries to escape the position.
Drysdale turns into Haffie and is now in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drysdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haffie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haffie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Haffie looking for a sweep. Not yet Haffie, not yet.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Haffie is retaining full guard.
Drysdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haffie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drysdale has managed to get both his arms back between Haffie's legs - danger averted.
Haffie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drysdale stacks Haffie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drysdale!
Drysdale happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is putting a hurting on Haffie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drysdale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drysdale cracks Haffie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haffie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drysdale presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Drysdale lands a big shot there that rocks Haffie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drysdale lands a big shot there that rocks Haffie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Haffie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drysdale putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haffie regains half guard.
Drysdale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Haffie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haffie working a defensive guard here.
Haffie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drysdale trying to control but Haffie is working from the bottom.
Drysdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorn Drysdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Haffie lands a head kick!
Drysdale gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Haffie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drysdale!
Haffie working the ground and pound but Drysdale is defending the strikes.
Drysdale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haffie off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Drysdale is hanging on to Haffie's back as he tries to escape.
Drysdale wants to control but Haffie is keeping busy.
Drysdale lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drysdale doesn't have the hooks in and Haffie manages to turn into his guard.
Drysdale wants to sweep here but Haffie controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drysdale looking for subs off his back but Haffie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drysdale is looking to improve his position.
Haffie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drysdale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haffie.
Haffie is taking a breather. Drysdale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thorn Drysdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drysdale is trying to maintain the position but Haffie is very close to passing his half guard.
Haffie is working for a submission of some sort.
Drysdale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drysdale is trying to control the position but Haffie postures up.
Haffie stopping the sweep attempt from Drysdale.
Drysdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haffie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haffie throws an elbow that misses. Drysdale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haffie's guard. Nice move by Drysdale!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale scoring with some ground and pound.
Haffie is pulling down on Drysdale's head. It's preventing any offense from Drysdale, at least for the moment.
Drysdale distracts Haffie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drysdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Haffie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haffie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drysdale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drysdale looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haffie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jordan Haffie.
I think Drysdale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorn Drysdale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thorn Drysdale made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Annoying Kids (ranked 5305 p4p, 463 weight class) and Lars Romanow (ranked 1295 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Annoying Kids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Romanow!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kids throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kids fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanow manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Romanow.
Romanow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romanow jabs Kids right on the nose. Kids blinks but takes it well.
Romanow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kids was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanow.
Kids throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romanow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kids swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow misses with a punch to the body.
Romanow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romanow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kids lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kids wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kids slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Kids.
Kids looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romanow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kids takes a shot to the head.
Kids avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kids breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kids closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Lars Romanow has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kids feints a jab promting Romanow to slip. Kids then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romanow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kids slips a jab and a cross from Romanow.
A little feinted left hand from Kids on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. Kids does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kids throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Kids is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kids.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kids throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romanow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kids looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
Romanow keeps Kids at a distance using the push kick.
Romanow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romanow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kids throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Romanow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romanow lands with a nice body punch.
Romanow scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow lands with a cross.
Romanow swings for the body but Kids moves out of range.
Kids misses the shot to the body.
Kids misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanow.
Kids connects with a nice looking jab.
Romanow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanow missing with a left hand there. Kids was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kids slips a straight right by Romanow.
Romanow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romanow throws an off balance right hand
and Kids counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kids. Romanow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow scores with a shot to the body.
Kids throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kids lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanow circles away quickly and effectively.
Kids looks to land a combination but Romanow avoids it well.
Kids avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kids looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kids misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanow.
Kids shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kids is looking to wear down Romanow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kids.
Romanow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romanow moves out of range of the leg kick from Kids.
A slow jab from Kids misses its intended target.
Kids takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Romanow. That snapped Kids's head back.
Kids is rocked!
Kids looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romanow lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kids up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Romanow from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kids's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Romanow!
Lars Romanow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Annoying Kids spoke after the fight, saying 'Motha fuckles'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Garland (ranked 4962 p4p, 526 weight class) and Parker Lewis (ranked 1314 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Garland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Andrei Garland has been cut.
Garland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis slips under a jab from Garland.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garland finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Garland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garland gets a double leg takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lewis pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Garland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lewis sprawls and moves away.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Garland circles away.
Garland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Garland's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Garland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis crunches a lovely knee into Garland's ribcage.
Lewis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garland's defenses.
Lewis is trying to trip Garland. He has hold of a leg but Garland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lewis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Garland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Garland is breathing heavily.
Lewis lands a couple of elbows.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewis trying to control but Garland is working from the bottom.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garland is keeping the position for now.
Garland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis working some strikes from top position.
Garland can't keep his opponent in guard - Lewis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garland is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Garland has hold of Lewis's hands but Lewis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garland!
Lewis cracks Garland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lewis scoring with strikes but Garland is staying in there.
Andrei Garland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garland is bucking up trying to escape but Lewis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garland tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garland regains half guard.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Garland is working away.
Lewis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jeez, Andrei Garland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrei Garland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Parker Lewis!
Our winner, Parker Lewis, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Da Wrestler Killa (ranked 5465 p4p, 558 weight class) and Macon Sackett (ranked 639 p4p, 89 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Wrestler Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Macon Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Killa works over Sackett's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Killa misses with a few strikes there.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killa throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killa's calf.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Killa.
Killa tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killa tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
Killa jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Killa around his waist. Killa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Crunch! Killa slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Killa tries to pull guard but Sackett holds him up against the cage and eventually Killa drops back down to his feet.
Killa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Killa's leg. Killa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Killa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Killa's belly button to the back.
Killa misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Killa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sackett works on Killa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Da Wrestler Killa has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Killa blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killa wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Wrestler Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Killa or not.
Sackett creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Killa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Killa drops to his knees and Sackett pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macon Sackett!
During a confident post fight interview, Macon Sackett 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sendou Kitano (ranked 425 p4p, 49 weight class) and Robin Tuck (ranked 2545 p4p, 284 weight class). Kitano comes to the cage accompanied by Taeko Ohnuki - 4:00 AM. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robin Tuck!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitano slips a straight right by Tuck.
A jab from Tuck finds it's way through Kitano's defenses.
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Tuck has Kitano up against the cage in a clinch.
Kitano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitano gets through Tuck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tuck.
Tuck tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuck backwards.
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuck lands an uppercut.
Tuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuck lands a body punch.
Tuck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitano backwards.
Tuck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuck misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuck.
Tuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano prevents a body shot from Tuck.
Tuck misses with the head strike.
Tuck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuck working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuck.
A short left from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Kitano landing knees to the head.
It looks like Robin Tuck has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Kitano.
Kitano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tuck misses with a punch to the body.
Tuck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitano presses Tuck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tuck takes a shot to the head.
Kitano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuck backwards.
Kitano lands a nice uppercut.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuck.
Good body shot from Kitano.
Kitano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tuck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tuck looks winded!
Tuck takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kitano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuck backwards.
Kitano has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tuck - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kitano, and another! Tuck is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sendou Kitano!
Sendou Kitano retains his heavyweight title!
Sendou Kitano really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Robin Tuck stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck the refs!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seun Adedji (ranked 1892 p4p, 281 weight class) and Kimbo Stripe (ranked 1310 p4p, 201 weight class). Stripe has chosen Captain Sensible - Happy Talk as his entrance music. Kimbo Stripe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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26
178 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seun Adedji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Stripe!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stripe jabs Adedji to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stripe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adedji on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stripe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adedji counters with a nice body shot.
Stripe misses the jab.
Adedji slips under a jab.
No joy there for Stripe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adedji closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adedji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stripe blocks it with crossed arms.
Stripe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stripe misses the body punch
and Stripe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Adedji.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stripe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stripe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stripe swings for the body but Adedji moves out of range.
Adedji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stripe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adedji thinking.
Adedji looks to score with a jab to the body but Stripe is just out of range.
Stripe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adedji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adedji misses with an uppercut.
Stripe throws a looping overhand right but Adedji ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Stripe.
Adedji throws a right hand that misses
and Stripe counters with a right hand to the body.
Seun Adedji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stripe misses with a takedown attempt
and Adedji counters with a stiff right hand.
Stripe dips to his left and cracks Adedji with an uppercut!
Adedji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stripe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stripe drives through with a takedown into Adedji's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adedji wants to sweep here but Stripe controlling him for the moment.
Stripe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adedji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stripe.
Stripe looking to sit in guard and control but Adedji gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adedji decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adedji ducks under a wild hook from Stripe.
Adedji gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stripe.
Stripe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stripe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adedji was well out of range. Poor timing from Stripe.
Stripe throws a combination. Adedji tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stripe misses with an uppercut
and Adedji counters with a left to the body.
Adedji ducks under a wild hook from Stripe.
A little feinted left hand from Adedji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adedji moves out of range of the strikes.
Adedji has managed to clinch.
Adedji lands a nice uppercut.
Adedji misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adedji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stripe breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adedji swings for the body but Stripe moves out of range.
Stripe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stripe ducks under a wild hook from Adedji.
Stripe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adedji moves away.
Stripe is looking to chop away at Adedji's legs.
Adedji works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adedji slips under a jab from Stripe.
Stripe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stripe takes one to the side of the head.
Adedji scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Adedji.
Adedji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stripe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stripe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stripe scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Stripe throws a body shot but no joy.
Adedji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adedji scores with a sloppy right hand. Stripe should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Adedji's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adedji slips a jab and a cross from Stripe.
Adedji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stripe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adedji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stripe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adedji has managed to clinch.
Adedji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adedji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stripe throws a right hand that misses
and Adedji counters with a nice body shot.
Stripe misses with a body shot
and Adedji counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adedji.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adedji.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stripe.
Adedji tries to work over Stripe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stripe tries to land knees in the clinch but Adedji avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimbo Stripe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adedji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adedji misses the shot to the body.
Stripe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kimbo Stripe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adedji just misses with a punch to the body.
Adedji tries to clinch but Stripe is having none of it.
Adedji gets a clinch.
Adedji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stripe misses with a knee strike.
Adedji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stripe is defending well for now.
Stripe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adedji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stripe's efforts to push away.
Stripe trying to control the position but instead, Adedji has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stripe into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adedji tries to work over Stripe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe decides to pull guard.
Stripe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Adedji throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stripe's body to avoid the submission. Stripe has instead reached around Adedji's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stripe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimbo Stripe!
A relieved looking Kimbo Stripe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey James (ranked 985 p4p, 104 weight class) and Mamoru Date (ranked 1025 p4p, 109 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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32
158 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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160 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Date!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James with a poor takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a double jab.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
Date gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Date pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from James.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Date is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Date sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date slips a straight right by James.
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!
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date moves into the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James can't get the takedown.
Date is working James over against the cage.
James is breathing heavily.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
James looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Date.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date lands a right hand.
James has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James takes a shot to the head.
Date prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. James seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Date can turn it around.
Date lands an uppercut.
James is rocked!
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Date prevents it.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Joey James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Date moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Date displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocking some punches.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James can't break the clinch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Date managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Date to keep the fight standing.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Date working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Date pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Date avoiding damage.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
James takes a shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands a body punch.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Date pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date creates a bit of space for himself and rocks James with a big uppercut! James tries to clinch up but Date pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples James to the mat! James covers up and Date unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mamoru Date!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seung-Jin Bailey (ranked 460 p4p, 63 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 1322 p4p, 194 weight class). Bailey comes into the arena with Zombie Juice - Lava blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
202 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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24
215 lbs
12 - 6 - 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Seung-Jin Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bailey is predictable there
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bailey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dassler is on him like a limpet, forcing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dassler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bailey is defending well.
Bailey with a knee to the head.
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Dassler blocking some punches.
Dassler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bailey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dassler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bailey is defending well though. Dassler let's go of the attempt for now.
Bailey just trying to survive but Dassler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Bailey right now.
Dassler missing with strikes from the back.
Dassler throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bailey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dassler gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bailey can't escape the position.
Dassler looking for the choke but no joy.
Dassler struggling to land strikes to the head as Bailey covers up.
Bailey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bailey just trying to survive but Dassler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bailey covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dassler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dassler is persistently looking for the submission but Bailey is defending it well.
Dassler is working for a rear naked choke. Bailey is not defending it well and Dassler has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bailey refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bailey's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adi Dassler!
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