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BFF 84: Lesnar vs. Nti III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 897 p4p, 133 weight class) and Roy Gaston (ranked 1445 p4p, 201 weight class). Gaston has chosen You Can Do It as his entrance music. Roy Gaston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Gaston!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaston forces Tsuruta back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsuruta wants a takedown.
Tsuruta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Tsuruta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tsuruta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaston stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaston has double underhooks.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaston has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston goes for a takedown attempt but Tsuruta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston clinches.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston pushes Tsuruta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuruta is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gaston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsuruta can't break the clinch.
Gaston lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta wants a takedown.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaston working aggressively here.
Gaston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaston gets underhooks to prevent Tsuruta's takedown attempt.
Tsuruta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gaston throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaston.
Gaston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tsuruta can't get the takedown.
Gaston is pressed up against the ropes. Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaston down to the mat. Gaston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Gaston.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Gaston is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsuruta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gaston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaston is just out of range.
Gaston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Gaston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaston clinches up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuruta is looking for a takedown.
Gaston misses with the head strike.
Gaston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gaston prevents it.
Gaston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuruta has Gaston pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gaston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaston taking a breather.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Gaston is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gaston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaston.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tsuruta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tsuruta blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gaston has Tsuruta pressed against the ropes, preventing Tsuruta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaston.
A short right from Gaston.
Gaston is pushing Tsuruta up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsuruta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaston pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gaston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Gaston's shoulder, as Gaston tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta sets himself, and Gaston steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsuruta avoids it this time.
Gaston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tsuruta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gaston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tsuruta loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gaston hold on?
Gaston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tsuruta punches Gaston on the ear.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gaston trying to control the action but Tsuruta just sinks the hooks in.
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!
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsuruta is trying to stick to Gaston's back but Gaston is turning into Tsuruta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tsuruta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaston.
Tsuruta 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Gaston from controlling successfully.
Gaston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaston wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Gaston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Gaston preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position but Gaston postures up.
Tsuruta 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaston stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaston drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the ropes.
Gaston lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Gaston scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaston stops a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Come on Gaston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Gaston keeps him there for the moment.
Tsuruta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaston forces Tsuruta back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Gaston manages to get underhooks.
Tsuruta is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaston is pressed up against the ropes. Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaston down to the mat. Gaston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Gaston lands a stunning uppercut that sends Tsuruta to the mat!
Tsuruta is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston working over Tsuruta with some ground and pound. Tsuruta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Tsuruta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tsuruta sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaston is trying to work for a kimura but Tsuruta is defending well.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Gaston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gaston is stalking Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gaston, and it's lights out! Tsuruta really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Gaston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roy Gaston waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 1095 p4p, 151 weight class) and Daniel Booningham (ranked 2980 p4p, 351 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Booningham!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick misses the jab.
Booningham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Kilpatrick misses its intended target.
Booningham throws a body shot but no joy.
Booningham lands a nice shot to the body.
Booningham's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Booningham's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Booningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick blocks a jab.
Kilpatrick lunges at Booningham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Booningham's hand.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Booningham.
Booningham throws a body shot but no joy.
Booningham throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilpatrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kilpatrick landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booningham wants to get back to his feet but Kilpatrick drags him back down.
Kilpatrick working the body and head with strikes.
Booningham is trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpatrick lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kilpatrick cracks Booningham with a big right hand but Booningham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Booningham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kilpatrick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Booningham is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Booningham managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kilpatrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booningham tries to escape but Kilpatrick is in control.
Kilpatrick lands some shots froms side control.
Booningham is trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpatrick landing a few strikes.
Kilpatrick cracks Booningham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kilpatrick is chipping away with strikes.
Kilpatrick looks up at the clock and then as Booningham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kilpatrick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kilpatrick grinds an elbow into Booningham's temple.
Kilpatrick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Booningham is working from the bottom.
Booningham is trying to buck Kilpatrick off.
Kilpatrick is putting a hurting on Booningham here, landing some big shots from side control.
Booningham taking punishment in the form of punches.
Booningham is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booningham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick controls the position from side control.
Kilpatrick cracks Booningham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Booningham is rocked!
Booningham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kilpatrick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kilpatrick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Booningham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kilpatrick is controlling him well.
Kilpatrick wants to control but Booningham is keeping him busy.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpatrick scoring with punches and elbows.
Booningham is still in real trouble! Can Kilpatrick finish him?
Kilpatrick in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Booningham looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kilpatrick turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kilpatrick!
After winning the bout, Jesse Kilpatrick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Daniel Booningham spoke after the fight, saying 'You'll see me again soon even if it means I'm climbing in the cage to get a fight on my off day.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kento Kawamata (ranked 425 p4p, 59 weight class) and Lexington Banda (ranked 2124 p4p, 236 weight class). Banda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - We Right Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kento Kawamata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lexington Banda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banda darts in and clinches Kawamata up against the ropes.
Banda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Kawamata as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kawamata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Banda looks winded!
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
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!
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
A short left from Kawamata.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Banda controls the action.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata lands a shot to the body.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
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!
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawamata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the ropes.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Banda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata is working Banda over against the ropes.
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata cracks Banda with a nice body shot.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Banda has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Kawamata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Kawamata.
That has opened up Lexington Banda's cut even more.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
Kawamata scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
A short right from Kawamata.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Lexington Banda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the ropes.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
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!
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Banda controls the action.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawamata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banda's elbow.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kawamata.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a body punch.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Lexington Banda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lexington Banda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kento Kawamata!
During a confident post fight interview, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lexington Banda was interviewed post fight and said 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Inarritu (ranked 487 p4p, 67 weight class) and Ladera Hawthorne (ranked 1366 p4p, 165 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Inarritu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vulcano. Hawthorne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beef Rap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ladera Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inarritu misses with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne takes a swing at Inarritu's ribcage but misses.
Inarritu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Inarritu looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne tries to counter with a clinch but Inarritu shakes him off and moves away.
Inarritu misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Inarritu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inarritu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inarritu.
Felix Inarritu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inarritu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Inarritu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne slips a jab from Inarritu.
Hawthorne wants to counter the offense by Inarritu and move into the clinch position.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Inarritu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inarritu cracks Hawthorne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the body kick from Inarritu.
Inarritu missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Inarritu tenderised Hawthorne's leg. Hawthorne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawthorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inarritu.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inarritu throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Inarritu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inarritu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Inarritu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawthorne.
Inarritu throws a wild body kick that Hawthorne sees coming a mile off.
Hawthorne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Inarritu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inarritu lands a jab.
Inarritu misses with a body kick.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inarritu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inarritu pushes Hawthorne away with a front kick.
Inarritu ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Inarritu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Inarritu.
Hawthorne looks winded!
Inarritu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Inarritu there.
Hawthorne walks into a jab.
Hawthorne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inarritu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawthorne has time to react.
Inarritu throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inarritu throws out the jab.
Inarritu misses with a two punch combination.
Inarritu lands with an overhand left.
Hawthorne misses with a left hand
and Inarritu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawthorne throws a poor cross that misses
and Inarritu counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawthorne.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne tries to work over Inarritu's front leg with a kick but Inarritu checks it.
Inarritu is looking to counter punch.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Inarritu was well out of range.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Inarritu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawthorne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inarritu rather than just go for the knockout.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inarritu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Inarritu scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inarritu sends Hawthorne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Inarritu is motioning to the referee to let Hawthorne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Ladera Hawthorne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawthorne!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu throws the kick towards the body but Hawthorne avoids it.
Inarritu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Inarritu, right into the meat.
Hawthorne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inarritu.
Inarritu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inarritu misses with a two punch combination.
Inarritu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawthorne.
Inarritu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
It looks like Inarritu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Inarritu's head but Inarritu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inarritu.
Hawthorne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Inarritu tries to land a front kick but Hawthorne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawthorne misses with the body kick
and Inarritu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Inarritu! Hawthorne is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Inarritu!
Felix Inarritu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 202 p4p, 30 weight class) and Max Chaos (ranked 337 p4p, 47 weight class). Chaos has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face as his entrance music. Max Chaos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands with a right hand.
Chaos throws a hook but El Toro Jr blocks it.
El Toro Jr throwing a counter right hand but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Chaos slips a jab from El Toro Jr.
Chaos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chaos dips to his left and cracks El Toro Jr with an uppercut!
Chaos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
El Toro Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
El Toro Jr throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Toro Jr misses with a double jab
and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro Jr prevents Chaos from improving position.
Chaos gets to mount! El Toro Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos prevents El Toro Jr from getting the reversal.
Chaos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chaos trying to control but El Toro Jr is having none of it.
Chaos prevents El Toro Jr from getting the reversal.
El Toro Jr is squirming around, avoiding Chaos's attempts to control the action.
El Toro Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
El Toro Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaos is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro Jr wants to stand but Chaos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chaos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro Jr tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom.
El Toro Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
Chaos controls El Toro Jr momentarily but El Toro Jr frees himself.
Chaos looking for a triangle here. El Toro Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Chaos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, El Toro Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Chaos!
Max Chaos is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Max Chaos, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Oriola (ranked 168 p4p, 25 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 400 p4p, 53 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Oriola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Oriola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Oriola ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner , as that shot connected.
Banner throws a body punch but Oriola moves out of range.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner misses with a hook
and Oriola counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oriola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oriola throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oriola's guard. Nice move by Banner !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oriola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banner has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oriola looking for a kimura from the bottom but Banner passes into side control!
Oriola is looking for a sweep.
Oriola regains half guard.
Oriola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oriola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oriola is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banner decides to return to a standing position.
Banner throws a hook but Oriola blocks it.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Oriola moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Banner misses.
Oriola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oriola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oriola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Oriola feinted with a counter takedown.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Oriola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oriola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oriola.
Oriola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oriola.
Oriola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oriola is pressing down on Banner 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner is trying to stand back up but Oriola is controlling him
Oriola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oriola is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner wants to control but Oriola is keeping busy.
Oriola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oriola is looking for a kimura here.
Oriola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to kick Oriola off but Oriola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner cracks a nice hook into Oriola's ribs.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oriola momentarily.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oriola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banner sprawls and moves away.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Oriola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oriola.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oriola ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner with a jab.
Banner scores with the left hand. Oriola knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oriola.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oriola throws a chopping leg kick but Banner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Oriola slips the punch.
Oriola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oriola misses with a body shot.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oriola throws a low kick but Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner looks to land a combination but Oriola avoids it well.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Banner .
Banner missing with a left hand there. Oriola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oriola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Oriola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner is trying to buck Oriola off.
Oriola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oriola prevents Banner from escaping the position.
Oriola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oriola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oriola scoring with punches from side control.
Oriola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner wants to control but Oriola postures up.
Oriola throwing strikes but Banner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Oriola tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Banner easily slips into full mount!
Oriola tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Oriola is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oriola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oriola staying out of range there.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Oriola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Oriola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Oriola takes one to the chin there.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oriola with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Banner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Banner digs a good hook to Oriola's body.
Banner lands a nice hook to Oriola's body. Oriola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oriola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws a jab when Oriola was well out of range.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oriola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oriola slips under a jab from Banner .
Oriola feinted with a counter takedown.
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Oriola shoots for a double leg takedown but Banner sprawls well. He's pushed Oriola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oriola circles away quickly and effectively.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oriola.
Oriola takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws a hook but Oriola avoids it easily.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oriola moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner checks a low kick from Oriola.
Oriola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oriola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Banner - the referee stops the clock and Oriola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Banner . Oriola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Banner connects with a jab.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Oriola moved out of range nicely.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Oriola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Oriola counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oriola distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oriola passes into half guard.
Oriola is thwarting Banner 's attempts to control the position.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oriola throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oriola is working away from the top position though.
Banner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Oriola has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oriola unloads with some shots from mount but Banner bucks and avoids them well.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oriola jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Banner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Banner and Oriola has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oriola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Oriola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oriola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oriola swings around for an armbar but Banner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oriola's guard.
Oriola looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Banner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Banner misses with a hook. Oriola ducked under it nicely.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Banner misses.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner clobbers Oriola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner lands with a straight right. Oriola didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Oriola with that takedown attempt.
Oriola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Banner finds it's way through Oriola's defenses.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner works the jab nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Oriola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Banner connects with a right hand. Oriola shakes it off.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Oriola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Oriola is out of range.
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banner connects with a looping right hand.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Oriola counters with a takedown into side control.
Oriola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Banner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oriola trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oriola working the ground and pound from side control.
Oriola grinds an elbow into Banner 's temple.
Oriola works to advance to full mount. Banner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diego Oriola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner tries to hold on but Oriola pushes him away.
Oriola can't control as he wanted to and Banner manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Oriola throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Oriola wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to control Oriola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner is trying to stand up here but Oriola is controlling him well.
Oriola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Oriola trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
Oriola is looking for a kimura here.
Oriola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diego Oriola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Oriola is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner misses with a hook. Oriola ducked under it nicely.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Oriola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Oriola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oriola moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Oriola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banner sprawls and moves away.
Banner throws a hook but Oriola blocks it.
Oriola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner cracks Oriola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banner 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner wins by unanimous decision!
Lamont Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 33 p4p, 2 weight class) and Samuel Nti (ranked 80 p4p, 2 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Nti!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nti defends it nicely.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti sizes up Lesnar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nti sprawls and moves away.
Nti pushes Lesnar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Nti.
Lesnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Nti back against the ropes.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Nti.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Lesnar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nti up against the ropes.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nti tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
Nti blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti lands a right hand.
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nti is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Nti lands a shot to the body.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Nti is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Nti cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Nti pushes Lesnar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Nti is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Nti.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Good body shot from Nti.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Nti back against the ropes.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nti lands a right hand.
Nti cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Nti on the inside.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Nti back against the ropes.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Nti works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti lands a right hand.
Nti digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lesnar is rocked!
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Nti.
Nti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Nti - that landed with a thud.
Nti lands a right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Nti creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lesnar with a big uppercut! Lesnar tries to clinch up but Nti pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Lesnar to the mat! Lesnar covers up and Nti unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Nti!
Samuel Nti is the new super heavyweight champion!
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