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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thorne (ranked 6549 p4p, 552 weight class) and Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 6719 p4p, 555 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Wagenknecht!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne tries to clinch but Wagenknecht moves out of range.
Thorne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wagenknecht's guard.
Thorne wants to control from the top but Wagenknecht keeps moving.
Wagenknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagenknecht pulls Thorne in close to prevent any damage.
Thorne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorne is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagenknecht has wrist control.
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Thorne's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorne, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagenknecht has wrist control.
Thorne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thorne looking to pass the guard.
Wagenknecht is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wagenknecht is trying to control the position but Thorne postures up.
Wagenknecht keeping full guard, as Thorne tries to pass.
Wagenknecht is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wagenknecht looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagenknecht, not yet.
Thorne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorne throwing strikes from guard but Wagenknecht blocks nicely.
Thorne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thorne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wagenknecht looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wagenknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wagenknecht bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorne's guard.
Wagenknecht wants to control from the top but Thorne keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagenknecht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorne keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorne stops Wagenknecht from passing to mount.
Wagenknecht wants to control but Thorne is keeping him busy.
Thorne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wagenknecht asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Thorne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagenknecht tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thorne's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorne is not content to let Wagenknecht control the position.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorne has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Thorne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagenknecht circles away.
Thorne lands a jab to Wagenknecht's midsection.
A jab from Thorne misses.
Nice takedown defense from Thorne. No joy for Wagenknecht on that attempt.
Thorne throws a lazy head kick
and Wagenknecht counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht goes for a takedown attempt but Thorne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorne connects with a body shot.
Damien Thorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne closes the distance and pushes Wagenknecht back into the cage.
Wagenknecht gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thorne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wagenknecht trying to control but Thorne is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wagenknecht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagenknecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorne is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht stands and throws Thorne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Thorne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorne prevents Wagenknecht from moving into mount.
Wagenknecht is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thorne wants to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
Thorne tries to improve position but can't.
Wagenknecht goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thorne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wagenknecht's guard! Nice work there by Thorne!
Thorne content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thorne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wagenknecht.
Thorne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagenknecht wants to advance to full mount but Thorne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wagenknecht postures up.
Wagenknecht slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wagenknecht cracks Thorne with a big right hand but Thorne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wagenknecht is working to tighten his grip on Thorne's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thorne has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wagenknecht is really squeezing tight and eventually Thorne passes out! Wagenknecht breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Wagenknecht!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Luther (ranked 5149 p4p, 490 weight class) and Chris Davis (ranked 8293 p4p, 602 weight class). Max Luther could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Davis's chin.
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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, Max Luther!
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, Chris Davis!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis rushes Luther and presses him up against the cage.
Luther pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luther swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luther takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luther.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Luther swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luther blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davis.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis lands an elbow just above Luther 's eye.
Luther cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Luther tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis lands an elbow just above Luther 's eye.
Luther blocks the elbow strike.
Luther fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luther scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luther dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luther has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Luther is blocking nicely.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Luther is blocking nicely.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Davis lands an elbow that stopped Luther in his tracks for a moment.
Luther pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a knee strike.
Luther dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Luther scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis looks winded!
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Luther blocks it.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luther presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luther throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis.
Luther cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luther lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luther misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luther.
Luther lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luther scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Luther tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis prevents a body shot from Luther.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luther creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luther has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Luther.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Luther blocks with his arms.
Luther misses with some punches.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis blocks a body shot from Luther.
Luther avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Luther lands a shoulder strike.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luther lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luther creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis is rocked!
Luther has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Luther finish him?
Luther is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Luther lands with a right to the head.
Luther blocks the elbow strike.
Luther throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Luther avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
Luther drops Davis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Davis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther lands a left hand.
Luther lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luther struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther throws a big uppercut that drops Davis! More strikes from Luther and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Davis lies dazed against the cage as Luther celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Luther!
A very excited looking Max Luther made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scotty To (ranked 8739 p4p, 612 weight class) and Jake Chimper (ranked 5455 p4p, 504 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty To!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Chimper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by To.
Chimper shoots in looking for a takedown but To manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chimper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chimper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and To counters with a series of strikes. Chimper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chimper moves in looking to clinch but To pushes him off.
Chimper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. To defends it nicely.
Scotty To has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Chimper.
Chimper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimper is controlling the pace.
Chimper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed To's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimper is pressing down on To's thigh, looking to free his foot. To is holding on for now.
Chimper seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. To is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Chimper!
Jake Chimper tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Golovkin (ranked 5335 p4p, 497 weight class) and Karnak Lao (ranked 6604 p4p, 553 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karnak Lao!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Lao's head.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Lao shoots in.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin jabs Lao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lao drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lao throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Lao only half commits.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Golovkin feints a jab promting Lao to slip. Golovkin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Lao tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away
and Lao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lao throws a lazy head kick
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Golovkin. That snapped Lao's head back.
Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lao is rocked!
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lao is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin finish him?
OH! Lao has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Golovkin smells blood and charges in for the finish! Golovkin unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lao sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Golovkin!
Our winner, Gennady Golovkin, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igoramma Estionilita (ranked 4126 p4p, 200 weight class) and Kyoji Kubota (ranked 9340 p4p, 325 weight class). Kubota has chosen Sweet Inspiration by Hiroshi Satoh as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igoramma Estionilita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estionilita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota blocks a head kick by Estionilita.
Estionilita throws a one two combo.
Estionilita looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
And Kubota tries to counter it with a takedown but Estionilita pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Estionilita misses with a series of wild punches.
Kubota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Estionilita was covering up waiting for the punch and Kubota finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kubota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Estionilita's head.
Estionilita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kubota landing some decent shots from guard.
Kubota has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Kubota is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kubota decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estionilita, up you get!
Estionilita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estionilita throws a sloppy head kick and Kubota moves out of range easily.
Estionilita swings widly with a right hand
and Kubota moves into the clinch.
Estionilita breaks the clinch.
Kubota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Estionilita tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota tries to counter with a clinch but Estionilita shakes him off and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estionilita connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Estionilita.
Estionilita throws a lazy head kick
and Kubota counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Estionilita has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kubota has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estionilita can't break the clinch.
Estionilita manages to break the clinch.
Kubota fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Estionilita to the ground. Kubota is now in Estionilita's guard.
Kubota is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Zen Balance Monastery inform me that Kubota has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Estionilita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kubota slips nicely into half guard.
Estionilita looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota content to control rather than advance.
Estionilita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kubota on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota working over Estionilita with some ground and pound. Estionilita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubota lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Estionilita tries to kick Kubota off but Kubota keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Estionilita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kubota not doing much here.
Estionilita is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kubota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igoramma Estionilita will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Estionilita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igoramma Estionilita is winning the standup battle so far.
Estionilita looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kubota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Estionilita was covering up waiting for the punch and Kubota finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kubota lands a couple of digs.
Kubota is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kyoji Kubota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Estionilita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estionilita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kubota is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estionilita has momentary wrist control but Kubota slips an elbow through the middle.
Kubota scoring with some ground and pound.
Kubota stands and throws Estionilita's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kubota stands up and beckons Estionilita to his feet.
Estionilita throws a sloppy head kick and Kubota moves out of range easily.
Igoramma Estionilita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estionilita misses with a two punch combination.
Kubota changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Estionilita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Estionilita bucks up and tries to throw Kubota off but instead Kubota has got his back!
Good control from Kubota.
Kubota looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estionilita can't escape the position.
Kubota is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Estionilita taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kubota.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyoji Kubota!
A very excited looking Kyoji Kubota made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Ferguson (ranked 4125 p4p, 333 weight class) and Sun Ming (ranked 4908 p4p, 366 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ferguson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sun Ming!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Ferguson misses
and Ming counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ming clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ming lands a body shot.
Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Ming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferguson s head.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Ming has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ming lands with a light punch inside.
Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ming is leaning against Ferguson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ming lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
A short right from Ming on the inside.
Ming lands with a left to the head.
Ming keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ming presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Ming.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ming.
Ming lands a right hand.
Ferguson is rocked!
Ming lands a shot to the body.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ming just leaning against Ferguson , taking a breather.
Ming lands a body punch.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ming creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ferguson with a big uppercut! Ferguson tries to clinch up but Ming pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson covers up and Ming unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sun Ming!
Sun Ming tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 6418 p4p, 268 weight class) and Naruto Uzumaki (ranked 3630 p4p, 175 weight class). Joe comes into the arena with La Marseillaise blaring out of the sound system. Glass Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Uzumaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uzumaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uzumaki off to one side.
Uzumaki tries for a takedown but Joe circles away easily
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uzumaki.
Uzumaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uzumaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uzumaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uzumaki darts in looking for a takedown but Joe gets double underhooks and turns Uzumaki into the cage.
Uzumaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joe defends well and Uzumaki ends up having to push Joe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Joe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joe stuffs the takedown.
Uzumaki looks winded!
Uzumaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joe's half guard.
Joe is controlling Uzumaki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Joe wants to improve his position but Uzumaki is controlling well.
Joe is holding on to half guard well.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uzumaki on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzumaki is looking for a kimura here.
Uzumaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzumaki.
Joe is trying to stand up here but Uzumaki is controlling him well.
Joe wants to improve his position but Uzumaki is controlling well.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uzumaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joe defends it well.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uzumaki is working for a kimura but Joe is defending it quite comfortably.
Joe is trying is best to control the position here.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Uzumaki has control of the leg.
Uzumaki is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzumaki.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Uzumaki has control of the leg.
Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Uzumaki.
Uzumaki is working for a kimura but Joe is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzumaki controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Uzumaki has control of the leg.
Uzumaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzumaki.
Joe is trying to stand up here but Uzumaki is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uzumaki wants to pass to mount but Joe is defending the position.
Joe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uzumaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe connects with a looping right hand.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzumaki dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Uzumaki's head and hops out.
Uzumaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Uzumaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joe defends well and Uzumaki ends up having to push Joe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uzumaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uzumaki.
Uzumaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzumaki has his takedown stuffed
and Joe counters with a right hand to the body.
Uzumaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzumaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzumaki can do to turn this around?
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uzumaki is breathing heavily.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naruto Uzumaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uzumaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uzumaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzumaki.
Naruto Uzumaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is not content to let Uzumaki control the position.
Joe is looking for a sweep. Uzumaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uzumaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzumaki.
Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Uzumaki.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uzumaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uzumaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joe is just riding it out for now. Uzumaki eventually gives up the hold.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Uzumaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Uzumaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joe is trying to stand.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position.
Uzumaki thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Uzumaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe keeping hold of Uzumaki's head, controlling as best he can.
Uzumaki is pressing down on Joe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joe is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uzumaki is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Uzumaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Joe is looking to stand up but Uzumaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Joe pulls Uzumaki in close to prevent any damage.
Uzumaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uzumaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe being controlled here, momentarily.
Uzumaki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joe scores with a hook.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uzumaki.
Joe lands a nice looking body shot.
Uzumaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uzumaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzumaki fails with the takedown
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uzumaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uzumaki.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uzumaki.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe looks to land a combination. Uzumaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Uzumaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uzumaki somewhat.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uzumaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a right hand that Uzumaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzumaki also avoids with ease.
Uzumaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uzumaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Uzumaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uzumaki misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Uzumaki is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Joe engages and cracks Uzumaki with a massive lead left hook - Uzumaki tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Joe is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Williams (ranked 2774 p4p, 300 weight class) and Bigg Sugg (ranked 5864 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bigg Sugg!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sugg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sugg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Sugg pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sugg scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Sugg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sugg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams working for a triangle but Sugg defends it easily.
Sugg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sugg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sugg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Sugg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working for a triangle but Sugg defends it easily.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams is trying to control the position but Sugg postures up.
Sugg stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sugg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Williams looking for a triangle here. Sugg is fighting it but it looks tight! Williams pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sugg is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pat Williams!
Pat Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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