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RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Jasper (ranked 3285 p4p, 312 weight class) and Jon Cormier (ranked 24049 p4p, 389 weight class). Jon Cormier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Jasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier misses with a two punch combination.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Jasper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jasper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cormier circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jasper defends it well.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Jasper tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jasper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Cormier.
Cormier throws a lazy head kick
and Jasper counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jasper as he avoids it easily.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jasper avoids it really well and circles away.
Jasper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Jasper moves out of range.
Cormier walks into a jab.
Cormier looks for the body kick but Jasper saw that one coming.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier is rocked!
Jasper feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cormier crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Theodore Jasper!
Our winner, Theodore Jasper, 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 Manfred Schmidt (ranked 3735 p4p, 365 weight class) and Abraham Alcantara (ranked 3005 p4p, 324 weight class). Schmidt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riders High. Abraham Alcantara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manfred Schmidt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcantara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcantara throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Schmidt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schmidt tries to bum rush Alcantara with a series of wild strikes but Alcantara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcantara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmidt at a distance.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Alcantara.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
Alcantara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schmidt jumps guard but Alcantara stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alcantara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Alcantara lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alcantara has double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Schmidt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Schmidt jumps guard but Alcantara stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcantara just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Alcantara.
Alcantara lands with a light punch inside.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schmidt drives through with a takedown into Alcantara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alcantara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Alcantara looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcantara, not yet.
Alcantara wants to hit a switch here but Schmidt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alcantara there!
Schmidt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alcantara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schmidt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alcantara wants to control but Schmidt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to control but Alcantara wriggling away.
Alcantara wants to hold on but Schmidt pushes him away.
Alcantara can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Alcantara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmidt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schmidt trying to control but Alcantara is having none of it.
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Alcantara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alcantara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alcantara missing with knees to the body.
Schmidt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt rushes Alcantara and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alcantara to keep the fight standing.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcantara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmidt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcantara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Alcantara.
Alcantara looks to land a combination. Schmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmidt 's sensitive parts.
Schmidt with a poor takedown
and Alcantara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alcantara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alcantara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alcantara defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alcantara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcantara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmidt goes for a double leg but Alcantara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcantara continues to drive forward.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Alcantara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abraham Alcantara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alcantara defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alcantara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alcantara clinches up against the cage.
Alcantara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcantara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Schmidt 's eye.
Alcantara lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Alcantara.
Alcantara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schmidt is trying to maintain a safe position but Alcantara gets an underhook and turns Schmidt into the cage.
A short left from Alcantara.
Schmidt is rocked!
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcantara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schmidt is pressed against the cage. Alcantara pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Schmidt ! Two more big strikes from Alcantara and Schmidt crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abraham Alcantara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Dillinger (ranked 2279 p4p, 268 weight class) and Alzonz Appalusu (ranked 1749 p4p, 220 weight class). Appalusu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rocky theme song. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alzonz Appalusu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Appalusu shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillinger sprawls well. He's pushed Appalusu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Appalusu.
As Appalusu tries to get set, Dillinger tries to push him back and clinch up but Appalusu manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Appalusu darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Appalusu into the cage.
Dillinger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alzonz Appalusu.
Dillinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Appalusu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Appalusu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Appalusu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillinger to the mat! Dillinger manages to get full guard.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Appalusu isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Appalusu is one step ahead there.
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Appalusu 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.
Appalusu 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger controlling Appalusu's posture.
Dillinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Appalusu on the ground.
Dillinger looking to control.
Dillinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dillinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dillinger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Appalusu stops Dillinger from standing up.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Appalusu is controlling him.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Appalusu 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.
Dillinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillinger tries to get out of the position.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dillinger is trying to keep Appalusu in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Appalusu being controlled here momentarily.
Appalusu stops Dillinger from standing up.
Dillinger pulls Appalusu in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alzonz Appalusu 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.
Appalusu darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Appalusu into the cage.
Appalusu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Appalusu has a takedown stuffed.
Appalusu fails with the takedown.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alzonz Appalusu.
Dillinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Appalusu with a series of wild strikes but Appalusu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Dillinger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Appalusu.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Appalusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillinger defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Appalusu's body.
Appalusu looks for a takedown but Dillinger sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Appalusu.
Nate Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Appalusu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Appalusu fails to land the takedown.
Appalusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Appalusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Dillinger. No joy for Appalusu on that attempt.
Appalusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillinger's waist but Dillinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Appalusu off to one side.
Appalusu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Appalusu scrambles back to his feet.
Dillinger gets caught flat footed, as Appalusu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Appalusu is breathing heavily.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Appalusu manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Appalusu working for a triangle but Dillinger defends it easily.
Dillinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Appalusu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillinger has managed to get both his arms back between Appalusu's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to stand but Appalusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Appalusu looking for a guillotine here but Dillinger defends easily.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Dillinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Appalusu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dillinger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Appalusu has tightened it up now! Dillinger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rogue Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pax Africa (ranked 3905 p4p, 390 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 4409 p4p, 432 weight class). Pax Africa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Harris'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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in and drives through. Africa sprawls well.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Africa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Africa gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Pax Africa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Africa sprawls well.
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Africa defends well and Harris ends up having to push Africa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Africa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Africa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris misses with a takedown
and Africa counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Africa counters with a left to the body.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Africa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Africa's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Africa's waist but Africa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Africa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marcus Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Africa as Harris shoots in.
Harris looks winded!
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Africa is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Africa circles away and we're back to standing.
Africa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
letting Africa counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Africa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Africa defends well and Harris ends up having to push Africa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Africa misses the target.
Harris misses with a takedown
and Africa counters with a straight right hand.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Africa counters with a huge right that knocks Harris out cold! Africa is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pax Africa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 2941 p4p, 308 weight class) and Tai Whishermann (ranked 4091 p4p, 411 weight class). Tai Whishermann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tai Whishermann!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whishermann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldonado finds it's way round the side to connect with Whishermann's head.
Maldonado scores with a spinning back kick!
Whishermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldonado pinned against the cage. Maldonado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whishermann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maldonado defends it nicely.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maldonado stuffs the takedown.
Ralphie Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Whishermann.
Maldonado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whishermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado is looking to slow Whishermann down with leg kicks.
Maldonado throws a nice head kick!
Whishermann is rocked!
Maldonado lands with a right and another and another! Whishermann is in big trouble! Maldonado lands again and this time it's lights out for Whishermann! A quality knockout there for Maldonado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralphie Maldonado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Albber (ranked 1799 p4p, 203 weight class) and Del Werthers (ranked 2769 p4p, 290 weight class). Albber's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Absolution . Del Werthers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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162 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Albber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Werthers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Albber pushes Werthers off and gets back to his feet.
Albber tries to land a leg kick but Werthers saw it coming and moves away.
Albber tries to clinch but Werthers moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albber.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Werthers circles away.
Werthers with the counter takedown but Albber avoids it easily.
Werthers scores with the left hand. Albber knows he should have avoided that one.
Albber has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werthers tries to break free but Albber pushes him back against the cage.
Albber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Werthers is looking to break free of the clinch but Albber has double underhooks.
Werthers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werthers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albber rushes Werthers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Werthers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werthers.
Werthers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Albber throws Werthers to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Albber misses.
Albber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Werthers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Werthers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Werthers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Albber keeps working.
Albber is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Werthers is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Albber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Werthers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Albber wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Albber is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Albber is pushing Werthers's head away, looking to escape. Werthers manages to hold on to the position though.
Werthers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albber is trying to buck Werthers off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albber is not content to let Werthers control the position.
The referee asks Werthers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Werthers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Albber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Albber darts in and clinches Werthers up against the cage.
Albber lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Albber throws an elbow but misses.
Werthers has had enough of the clinch but Albber keeps him there for the moment.
Albber landing knees to the body.
Albber misses with an elbow strike.
Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Werthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albber misses with a knee to the head.
Werthers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werthers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werthers tries to circle away but Albber has him pinned against the cage.
Werthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werthers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Werthers throws a counter combo.
Albber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albber rushes Werthers and presses him up against the cage.
Werthers avoiding damage as Albber throws knees to the body.
Werthers pushes Albber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Werthers breaks the clinch.
Albber moves into range and clinches up with Werthers.
Werthers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Albber looking to throw knees to the head but Werthers is blocking nicely.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Werthers controls his hands.
Werthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Werthers managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Werthers.
Werthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Albber.
Werthers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Werthers avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werthers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werthers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albber clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Albber.
Albber lands an elbow inside that Werthers shrugs off.
Albber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werthers looks winded!
Albber lands with a right to the head.
Werthers tries to break the clinch but Albber is controlling the position.
Albber missing with knees to the body.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Albber lands with a left to the head.
Werthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Werthers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Albber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Albber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Albber.
Werthers throws a series of punches but Albber avoids them all with ease.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Werthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Albber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches.
Werthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Albber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albber slips a jab and a cross from Werthers.
Werthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werthers misses with a double jab.
Werthers blocks a low kick nicely.
Werthers looks to throw the jab but Albber is out of range.
Albber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Werthers checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Werthers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albber throws a leg kick
and Werthers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Albber!
Albber throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Werthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Werthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werthers with the counter takedown but Albber avoids it easily.
Werthers keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Werthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Werthers tries to counter it with a takedown but Albber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Werthers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Albber momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werthers lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Albber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albber throws a leg kick
and Werthers counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werthers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Albber tries to escape but Werthers is in control.
Werthers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Albber is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Werthers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Albber explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Werthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Werthers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werthers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albber has Werthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Werthers is trying to force a seperation but Albber has the dominant position.
Albber working aggressively here.
Werthers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrone Albber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albber has Werthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Albber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Werthers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Werthers is breathing heavily.
Werthers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Werthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werthers breaks the clinch.
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albber closes the distance and clinches.
Werthers managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Werthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Werthers tries to circle away but Albber has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werthers avoids the elbow strike from Albber, against the cage.
Werthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber throws an elbow that misses.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Werthers.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Werthers manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albber tries to clinch but Werthers moves out of range.
Werthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Albber.
Albber wants to clinch up but Werthers keeps it at a distance.
Albber tries to clinch but Werthers is having none of it.
Albber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Werthers.
Albber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Werthers sprawls and moves away.
Werthers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albber.
Good standup being displayed there by Werthers as he connects with a hook.
Albber wants to clinch up but Werthers keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Werthers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Albber is looking to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Werthers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Albber needs to keep his hands up - Werthers had a free shot at his head there.
Albber closes the distance and pushes Werthers back into the cage.
Werthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Albber.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Albber.
Albber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albber blocks a body shot from Werthers.
Albber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albber scores with a shot to the side of Werthers's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber lands a hook that snaps the head of Werthers backwards.
Werthers breaks the clinch.
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Albber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albber moves in looking to clinch but Werthers pushes him off.
Albber looks to clinch
and Werthers counters with a three punch combo that has Albber backing up. Albber nods at Werthers to acknowledge the strikes.
Albber wants to clinch.
Albber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albber is looking to clinch.
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werthers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albber is wriggling around but Werthers manages to pass to half guard.
Albber is looking to escape.
Albber makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werthers feints a jab promting Albber to slip. Werthers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Albber slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albber moves into the clinch successfully.
Albber tries a body shot but Werthers blocks it.
Albber working Werthers over with knees to the body.
Werthers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werthers keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werthers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Werthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Albber.
Albber wants to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Werthers counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Albber. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werthers! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber tries to clinch there but Werthers circles away.
A punch combination from Albber misses.
Werthers is looking for the big counter here.
Werthers keeps the fight on the outside.
Werthers tries to bum rush Albber with a series of wild strikes but Albber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werthers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Werthers is looking for the big counter here.
Albber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Werthers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Werthers looks to land a combination but Albber avoids it well.
Werthers blocks a leg kick.
Werthers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Werthers counters with a left and a right that stings Albber.
Werthers throws a series of punches but Albber moves out of range.
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albber tries to clinch but Werthers moves out of range.
Werthers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Werthers keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber closes the distance looking to clinch
so Werthers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Albber pushes Werthers off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werthers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Albber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Werthers counters with a right hand to the body.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Werthers circles away.
Werthers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Albber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Werthers's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Werthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Werthers 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Werthers!
A relieved looking Del Werthers 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between MpJuice MpJuice (ranked 3154 p4p, 147 weight class) and Man Soo Hjung (ranked 4425 p4p, 190 weight class). Hjung has chosen Korean National Anthem as his entrance music. MpJuice MpJuice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MpJuice MpJuice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Man Soo Hjung!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjung lands with a nice combination. MpJuice backs away looking to recover.
Hjung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MpJuice scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hjung
letting MpJuice counter with a right hand.
Hjung dodges the punch combination from MpJuice.
Hjung wants to counter the offense by MpJuice and move into the clinch position.
MpJuice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Hjung lands but MpJuice takes it in his stride.
Hjung darts in and clinches MpJuice up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from MpJuice.
A bit of stalling here from Hjung.
Hjung trying to control the position but instead, MpJuice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hjung into the cage.
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Hjung tries to stall but MpJuice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MpJuice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hjung.
MpJuice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
Hjung lands a left hand.
Good body shot from MpJuice.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MpJuice avoids it.
Still in the clinch, MpJuice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for MpJuice to work.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can MpJuice finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjung.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MpJuice.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice is stalling here.
MpJuice misses with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice digs a right hand into Hjung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hjung's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MpJuice swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjung uses good head movement to avoid it.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
MpJuice misses with some punches.
MpJuice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hjung looking to slow down the pace here.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice blocks an uppercut.
MpJuice has a couple of punches blocked by Hjung.
A hook to the body from MpJuice.
Hjung blocking some punches.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
Hjung tries a body shot but MpJuice blocks it.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjung blocking some punches.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MpJuice throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
MpJuice misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MpJuice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MpJuice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
MpJuice pushes Hjung against the cage. MpJuice is working some dirty boxing. MpJuice pushes off with a quick right hook! Hjung goes down! Hjung tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MpJuice moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MpJuice MpJuice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hits Hard (ranked 4002 p4p, 316 weight class) and Tobb Le Tobb (ranked 1862 p4p, 204 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hits Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobb Le Tobb!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Tobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Tobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Tobb counters with a nice body shot.
Hard has his takedown stuffed
and Le Tobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick
letting Le Tobb counter with a right hand.
Hard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Le Tobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Le Tobb.
Le Tobb throws a shot to the body.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Tobb counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hard! Le Tobb lets Hard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hits Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Tobb digs a good hook to Hard's body.
Le Tobb stuns Hard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hard throws a combination that misses
and Le Tobb counters with a crisp right that sends Hard to the canvas! Le Tobb follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobb Le Tobb!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Da Souza (ranked 2292 p4p, 249 weight class) and Jack Xavier (ranked 1894 p4p, 211 weight class). Jack Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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166 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 Las Vegas, Gilberto Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
Xavier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Xavier might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Xavier stands and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier tries for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xavier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xavier controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Xavier keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
Xavier is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xavier avoid being mounted?
Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Xavier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souza wanted to stand there but Xavier had control of the position.
Xavier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xavier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza passes into half guard.
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xavier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Xavier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xavier manages to get to full guard.
Souza wants to stand but Xavier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza preventing the sweep.
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xavier has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Souza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xavier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xavier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xavier!
Xavier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well.
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza looking for a sweep but Xavier has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Xavier with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xavier wants to take Souza's back but he can't do it this time.
Souza is squirming around, avoiding Xavier's attempts to control the action.
Souza is controlling an arm, preventing Xavier from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Xavier controlling the position easily from mount.
Xavier tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Xavier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Xavier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xavier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Xavier trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Jack Xavier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Xavier in particular looking to stall.
Xavier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Xavier has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Xavier looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is working for a guillotine from mount but Souza frees his head quite easily.
Xavier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Souza is looking to escape.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Xavier controlling from the full mount.
Xavier wants to take Souza's back here but Souza is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Xavier controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Souza to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Souza shrugs it off.
Souza is squirming around, avoiding Xavier's attempts to control the action.
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza gets back to half guard.
Xavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Xavier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Souza.
A lull in the action here.
Xavier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier controlling the position.
Xavier has hold of Souza's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Souza tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Xavier cranks the arm and Souza screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Souza, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Xavier!
After winning the bout, Jack Xavier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chief Navajo (ranked 617 p4p, 71 weight class) and Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 1090 p4p, 127 weight class). Barayev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Antirespect - There. Aslanbek Barayev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
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27
148 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Navajo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslanbek Barayev!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navajo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo chips away with some ground and pound.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Barayev has wrist control.
Barayev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navajo.
Navajo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Navajo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Navajo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Navajo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barayev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Navajo is looking to defend but Barayev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Navajo! Barayev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Navajo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Aslanbek Barayev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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