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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jackson (ranked 24509 p4p, 407 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 6318 p4p, 383 weight class). Anthony Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anti Happy's chin.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Happy avoids it well.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Happy unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Happy shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Happy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Happy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Happy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy stalling.
Let's hope that Happy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Happy is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Happy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Happy throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Happy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Happy stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy 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.
Happy gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Happy moves out of range.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Anthony Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Happy misses with a head kick.
Happy avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Happy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Happy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Happy avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Happy on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Happy fails with the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Happy tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Happy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looks like Jackson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Happy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Happy drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Happy on the ground.
Happy stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
That's two 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.
Happy looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Happy drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson pushes Happy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Happy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anthony Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Happy tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Happy has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aly Magomedov (ranked 23267 p4p, 569 weight class) and Xyryx Ignacio (ranked 3697 p4p, 402 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aly Intro RUN!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aly Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xyryx Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Ignacio manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov clinches up with Ignacio and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Ignacio avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike from Ignacio.
Magomedov has Ignacio pushed against the cage.
Magomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
Ignacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Ignacio prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignacio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignacio 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.
Ignacio throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ignacio's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!
Ignacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Ignacio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ignacio looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignacio is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Ignacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Ignacio keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Ignacio.
Ignacio is looking to land body kicks.
Ignacio misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Ignacio back into the cage.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aly Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignacio - the referee stops the clock and Magomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignacio. Magomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ignacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ignacio uses from the top position.
Ignacio won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Ignacio stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Magomedov throws up his legs and catches Ignacio in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ignacio tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Magomedov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aly Magomedov!
Aly Magomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Linwood (ranked 23323 p4p, 552 weight class) and Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 23509 p4p, 571 weight class). Denzel Arcidiacono will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Linwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linwood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arcidiacono was covering up waiting for the punch and Linwood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Linwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linwood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Linwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Linwood defends well.
Arcidiacono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Linwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linwood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arcidiacono looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arcidiacono looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arcidiacono!
Linwood is looking to reverse the position.
Linwood dodges the ground and pound from Arcidiacono.
Linwood tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Arcidiacono seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Linwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcidiacono on the ground.
Linwood tries to improve position but can't.
Arcidiacono tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Linwood is working hard here to advance position.
Linwood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Linwood looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arcidiacono missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linwood tries to get to full guard but Arcidiacono has control of the leg.
Arcidiacono decides to return to a standing position.
Arcidiacono shoots in but Linwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Linwood as Arcidiacono shoots in.
Linwood shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcidiacono goes for a double leg but Linwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linwood continues to drive forward.
Anthony Linwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Linwood has a takedown stuffed.
Linwood is breathing heavily.
Linwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Arcidiacono sprawls well. He's pushed Linwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arcidiacono wants it to stay on the feet.
Arcidiacono appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arcidiacono lands an overhand right.
Arcidiacono jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches up with Linwood, looking for a takedown. Arcidiacono pushes Linwood against the cage but Linwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arcidiacono tries to clinch but Linwood moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linwood 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.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Linwood sprawls well.
Arcidiacono tries to bum rush Linwood with a series of wild strikes but Linwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linwood fails to land the takedown.
Linwood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Linwood looking to score a takedown here. Arcidiacono is defending well but Linwood drives through and ends up in Arcidiacono's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono 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.
Linwood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arcidiacono manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arcidiacono wriggles free and stands up.
Linwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arcidiacono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arcidiacono enables Linwood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arcidiacono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcidiacono keeping moving, preventing Linwood from controlling successfully.
Linwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcidiacono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Linwood has managed to get both his arms back between Arcidiacono's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linwood scoring with some ground and pound.
Linwood looking to pass the guard.
Linwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcidiacono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denzel Arcidiacono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcidiacono is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Linwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linwood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arcidiacono utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Linwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Linwood pushing down on Arcidiacono's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arcidiacono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Linwood stops Arcidiacono from standing up.
Arcidiacono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linwood manages to get himself to full guard.
Linwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linwood tries to get out of the position.
Arcidiacono throws a big right hand that misses.
Arcidiacono throwing strikes from guard but Linwood blocks nicely.
Arcidiacono advances to half guard.
Arcidiacono throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Linwood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arcidiacono pulls his head out easily.
Arcidiacono has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linwood tries to get to full guard but Arcidiacono has control of the leg.
Linwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcidiacono.
Linwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcidiacono.
Linwood is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arcidiacono throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Linwood landing small, sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Arcidiacono has a takedown stuffed.
Arcidiacono misses with a head kick.
Arcidiacono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arcidiacono finds it's way round the side to connect with Linwood's head.
Arcidiacono misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linwood.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Linwood.
Linwood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arcidiacono has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Linwood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Linwood is controlling him.
Linwood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Linwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Arcidiacono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcidiacono stuffs the takedown.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcidiacono is looking to clinch.
Linwood is looking to counter punch.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Linwood sprawls well.
Linwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcidiacono.
An attempted straight right counter from Linwood misses the target.
Arcidiacono fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Linwood is able to avoid easily.
Linwood shoots in and bounces Arcidiacono off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcidiacono is looking to stand up but Linwood isn't so interested in that idea.
Linwood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linwood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arcidiacono has his feet on Linwood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Linwood dives in and scores a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linwood works over Arcidiacono with some ground and pound from guard.
Arcidiacono is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Linwood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Linwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono tries to break free but Linwood pushes him back against the cage.
Linwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arcidiacono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arcidiacono manages to break the clinch.
Linwood tries to keep at a distance but Arcidiacono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Linwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arcidiacono gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Linwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony Linwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denzel Arcidiacono is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linwood prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Arcidiacono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arcidiacono has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Hogan (ranked 4578 p4p, 332 weight class) and Koryu Miyagi (ranked 4220 p4p, 317 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by In The End - Linkin Park. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side.
Hogan clinches up with Miyagi and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
Miyagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miyagi tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Miyagi stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan looking for a takedown.
Miyagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyagi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hogan.
Miyagi cracks Hogan with a big right hand but Hogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miyagi is putting a hurting on Hogan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Miyagi scoring with strikes.
Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi not doing much here.
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Miyagi in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi 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.
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
Hogan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hogan is looking for a kimura here.
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hogan passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan wants to finish this one by submission but Miyagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hogan.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
Hogan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miyagi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogan's back!
Miyagi punches Hogan on the ear.
Miyagi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Miyagi has got one arm under Hogan's chin. This could be trouble... Hogan trying to control the other hand but Miyagi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hogan has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated John Hogan had this to say: 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killua Zoldyk (ranked 3392 p4p, 272 weight class) and Paavo Masala (ranked 2416 p4p, 210 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Masala!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masala misses with a two punch combination.
Masala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masala.
Masala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Zoldyk's face as Masala controls the position.
Masala trying to control the action but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Masala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zoldyk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zoldyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zoldyk tries to roll over but Masala keeps him under control.
Zoldyk gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Masala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoldyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masala's guard.
Masala trying to control the position here.
Zoldyk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masala looking to control.
Masala wants to sweep here but Zoldyk controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk looking to sit in guard and control but Masala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoldyk 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.
Zoldyk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masala wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Masala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoldyk's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masala cracks Zoldyk with a big right hand but Zoldyk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zoldyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zoldyk sprawls well. Zoldyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Zoldyk connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Zoldyk.
Masala goes for a double leg but Zoldyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoldyk continues to drive forward.
Killua Zoldyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala slips a jab and a cross from Zoldyk.
Masala shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zoldyk is looking to improve his position.
Zoldyk is defending against the submission attempts here by Masala.
Zoldyk is trying to maintain the position but Masala is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk is not content to let Masala control the position.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk gets full guard.
Masala is in close to Zoldyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paavo Masala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoldyk's head.
Zoldyk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masala trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala won't allow Zoldyk to sweep him here.
Masala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoldyk 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.
Masala forces his way into half guard.
Masala prevents Zoldyk from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala seems to be looking for submissions.
Masala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zoldyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masala scores with a shot to the body.
Killua Zoldyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoldyk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zoldyk misses with a left hand
and Masala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zoldyk's guard.
Zoldyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masala pushing down on Zoldyk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zoldyk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala postures up in Zoldyk's guard and throws a big left but Zoldyk blocks it.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala works over Zoldyk with some ground and pound from guard.
Zoldyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masala manages to get himself to full guard.
Zoldyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masala is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Zoldyk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Masala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zoldyk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masala looking for a guillotine here but Zoldyk defends easily.
Zoldyk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoldyk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoldyk preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala has momentary wrist control but Zoldyk slips an elbow through the middle.
Zoldyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Masala is retaining full guard.
Zoldyk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zoldyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masala trying to control the position.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masala is adopting a defensive guard.
Masala trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala looking for a sweep. Not yet Masala, not yet.
Masala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoldyk throwing strikes from guard but Masala blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paavo Masala.
I've got Masala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paavo Masala!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Tonni (ranked 4378 p4p, 451 weight class) and Kobayashi Jin (ranked 1584 p4p, 218 weight class). Kobayashi Jin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Tonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobayashi Jin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Jin.
Tonni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonni is rocked!
Tonni misses with the combination.
Jin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jin connects with a body shot that sends Tonni's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin jabs at Tonni's body.
Tonni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jin counter with a right hand.
Jin throws a nice looking combination but Tonni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jin cracks a nice hook into Tonni's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jin scores with a nice strike.
Jin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tonni tries to sprawl out of it but Jin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tonni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jin lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin dodges the punch combination from Tonni.
Jin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonni on the side of the head.
Jin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Tonni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jin cracks Tonni with a hook to the temple - Tonni is on wobbly legs here! Jin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tonni falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kobayashi Jin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Tanaka (ranked 1928 p4p, 183 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 1390 p4p, 144 weight class). Tanaka comes into the arena with The good the bad and the ugly theme song blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shiro Tanaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick from Budgiehandler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Budgiehandler, right into the meat.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Budgiehandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler is stalling here.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Budgiehandler blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Budgiehandler pushes Tanaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Budgiehandler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Budgiehandler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler lands a shoulder strike.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budgiehandler's elbow.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Budgiehandler taking a breather.
Budgiehandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
Budgiehandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Budgiehandler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Budgiehandler blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to break the clinch but Budgiehandler has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Budgiehandler avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a shot to the body.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Budgiehandler improves position.
Budgiehandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Budgiehandler to work.
Budgiehandler prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Budgiehandler lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budgiehandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Budgiehandler is working Tanaka over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budgiehandler slowing the pace effectively.
Tanaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanaka has had enough of the clinch but Budgiehandler keeps him there for the moment.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Budgiehandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Budgiehandler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that round.
That's time! Tanaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka misses with a right hand
and Budgiehandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Budgiehandler moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanaka working aggressively here.
Tanaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Budgiehandler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanaka.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budgiehandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Budgiehandler - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budgiehandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler controlling the action here for a moment.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Budgiehandler blocks it.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Budgiehandler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Budgiehandler avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Budgiehandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Budgiehandler presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Budgiehandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Budgiehandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budgiehandler scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Budgiehandler.
A short right from Budgiehandler.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler stalling.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Budgiehandler slowing the pace effectively.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budgiehandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Budgiehandler is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Budgiehandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a big uppercut that drops Tanaka! More strikes from Budgiehandler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tanaka lies dazed against the cage as Budgiehandler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
Reginald Budgiehandler 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.
In defeat, Shiro Tanaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wee Lee Osman (ranked 3068 p4p, 330 weight class) and Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 1276 p4p, 160 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ralphie Maldonado enters the cage!
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157 lbs
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165 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wee Lee Osman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Osman in his tracks.
Osman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maldonado stuffs the takedown.
Maldonado throws a counter combo.
Osman fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Maldonado. Beautiful body shot.
Maldonado 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.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Maldonado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Osman will feel that in the morning.
Nice sprawl there from Maldonado as Osman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Lee Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Wee Lee Osman has been cut.
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!
Maldonado lands a big head kick that sends Osman tumbling to the mat! Maldonado takes a step backwards and waves Osman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Osman is rocked!
Maldonado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Osman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maldonado scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Osman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldonado leaves Osman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Osman is breathing heavily.
Maldonado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Osman seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldonado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maldonado drops Osman with a naaaaasty hook - Osman is in real trouble here! Maldonado dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Maldonado!
A very excited looking Ralphie Maldonado rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daana Wyte (ranked 2508 p4p, 295 weight class) and Jupiter Sakuraba (ranked 2178 p4p, 272 weight class). Sakuraba has chosen Kazushi Sakuraba as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daana Wyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jupiter Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakuraba doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakuraba moves out of range as Wyte strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Wyte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba dodges the punch combination from Wyte.
And Sakuraba tries to counter it with a takedown but Wyte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Wyte is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakuraba is controlling him.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyte is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Wyte keeps moving.
Wyte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wyte is looking to stand up but Sakuraba isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Wyte keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyte cracks Sakuraba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wyte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sakuraba is standing up over Wyte. Wyte looks to escape but Sakuraba dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wyte is trying to buck Sakuraba off.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Wyte is working away.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Wyte denies him.
Wyte is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
Sakuraba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wyte, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyte is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Wyte denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jupiter Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wyte misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wyte lands a body shot.
Sakuraba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Wyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba fails to pull guard.
Wyte wants to break free but Sakuraba has control.
Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Wyte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daana Wyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jupiter Sakuraba.
Wyte is trying to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba drags the fight down to the ground.
Wyte wanted to stand there but Sakuraba had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wyte should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sakuraba has tightened it up now! Wyte 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 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jupiter Sakuraba!
Jupiter Sakuraba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Daana Wyte stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sad for this loss. The important thing is that I don't reach for the alcohol bottle now.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sivile Gonya (ranked 1075 p4p, 158 weight class) and Bung Popper (ranked 1699 p4p, 231 weight class). Bung Popper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sivile Gonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bung Popper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Popper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonya tries for a takedown but Popper circles away easily
and Gonya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonya is rocked!
Popper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popper throws a leg kick but Gonya checks it.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.
Gonya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Popper has time to react.
Popper blocks a head kick by Gonya.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Gonya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonya seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonya tries to free his leg and advance position but Popper is retaining full guard.
Gonya has gone for a leg lock! Popper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonya's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya has control of Popper's left arm, preventing Popper from doing any damage.
Gonya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Popper defends it easily.
Gonya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Popper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gonya.
Popper wants to control but Gonya is keeping him busy.
Popper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popper trying to control the position but Gonya is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gonya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Popper wants to control but Gonya is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonya tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Popper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonya tries for a takedown but Popper circles away easily
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonya is defended easily by Popper.
Popper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gonya misses with a left hand
and Popper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonya throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Gonya on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sivile Gonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonya throws an off balance right hand
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonya lands a nice looking body kick.
Gonya misses with a body punch
and Popper counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bung Popper thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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