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RFC Showdown in Tokyo 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie James (ranked 22916 p4p, 606 weight class) and Michael Elliott (ranked 6463 p4p, 563 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Elliott!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elliott swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Elliott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Elliott misses with a wild combination.
Elliott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elliott as he jumps to the side.
Elliott throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves away from the strike by Elliott.
Elliott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Elliott throws a quick inside leg kick.
James shoots for a takedown but Elliott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Elliott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliott takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott misses with a straight right.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Elliott misses.
Elliott throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Elliott is quick to defend against it.
Elliott loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Elliott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Elliott gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
James drives through and clinches with Elliott against the cage.
Elliott breaks from the clinch.
James avoids the head kick by Elliott.
As Elliott tries to get set, James tries to push him back and clinch up but Elliott manages to avoid the attempt.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Elliott, looking for a takedown. James pushes Elliott against the cage but Elliott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James tries to bum rush Elliott with a series of wild strikes but Elliott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Elliott as James shoots in.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Elliott finds it's target.
Elliott misses with a few strikes there.
Elliott scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elliott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elliott throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Elliott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James attempts a counter takedown but Elliott avoids it well and moves away.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliott misses with a wild combination.
James moves out of range as Elliott strikes.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Elliott misses.
Elliott throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throws a counter high kick but Elliott was just alert enough to avoid it.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliott! But no joy.
James shoots in for a takedown but Elliott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliott's waist but Elliott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Elliott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elliott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Elliott didn't expect that.
Elliott is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Elliott quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Elliott celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Elliott!
Michael Elliott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 23281 p4p, 631 weight class) and Hot Sauce (ranked 6609 p4p, 571 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hot Sauce!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauce lands with a shot to the body.
Sauce throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sauce should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sauce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sauce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sauce's head.
Sauce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Sauce has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Sauce blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Sauce working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Jackson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sauce could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jackson has cracked it and Sauce is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Jackson!
Jimmy Jackson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow (ranked 23414 p4p, 616 weight class) and Juanito Ferguson (ranked 4537 p4p, 485 weight class). Marowadoigowiegow comes to the cage accompanied by Sabine Kors- Dagestan. Juanito Ferguson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow's chin.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Marowadoigowiegow.
Ferguson feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marowadoigowiegow.
Ferguson darts in looking for a takedown but Marowadoigowiegow gets double underhooks and turns Ferguson into the cage.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marowadoigowiegow to score with a decent uppercut.
Marowadoigowiegow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marowadoigowiegow's guard.
Ferguson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marowadoigowiegow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marowadoigowiegow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marowadoigowiegow seems keen to control Ferguson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to pass into half guard but Marowadoigowiegow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marowadoigowiegow is in guard.
Marowadoigowiegow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marowadoigowiegow is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferguson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marowadoigowiegow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ferguson but great work by Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Marowadoigowiegow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marowadoigowiegow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Marowadoigowiegow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferguson being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ferguson looks winded!
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but Marowadoigowiegow keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferguson is letting Marowadoigowiegow control him for a moment.
Ferguson taking a bit of punishment here - Marowadoigowiegow scoring with strikes.
Marowadoigowiegow taking a breather here.
That's four 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marowadoigowiegow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a body shot.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Marowadoigowiegow moves into the clinch successfully.
Marowadoigowiegow is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marowadoigowiegow down to the mat. Marowadoigowiegow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marowadoigowiegow, as that shot connected.
Ferguson gets caught napping as Marowadoigowiegow dives in and scores a takedown. Ferguson manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marowadoigowiegow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marowadoigowiegow connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling from the top position.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferguson for as long as he can get away with.
Marowadoigowiegow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marowadoigowiegow has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
Marowadoigowiegow pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marowadoigowiegow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Marowadoigowiegow.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling the action here.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with a punch from half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marowadoigowiegow not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marowadoigowiegow lands a nice short elbow.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marowadoigowiegow prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Marowadoigowiegow working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marowadoigowiegow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Marowadoigowiegow there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marowadoigowiegow working the head and body with strikes.
Marowadoigowiegow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the pace.
Marowadoigowiegow passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marowadoigowiegow advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marowadoigowiegow wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Juanito Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Marowadoigowiegow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Marowadoigowiegow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ferguson quickly recovers to half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marowadoigowiegow scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marowadoigowiegow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Marowadoigowiegow there.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marowadoigowiegow content to control rather than advance.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Marowadoigowiegow in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling the pace.
Ferguson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ferguson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marowadoigowiegow.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Marowadoigowiegow both land. Nice combination.
Marowadoigowiegow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Marowadoigowiegow. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a jab. Ferguson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marowadoigowiegow digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Marowadoigowiegow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Marowadoigowiegow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marowadoigowiegow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juanito Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marowadoigowiegow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Marowadoigowiegow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marowadoigowiegow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marowadoigowiegow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Coiote Magrin (ranked 2532 p4p, 319 weight class) and Phil Domphy (ranked 2075 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coiote Magrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Domphy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Domphy looking to score a takedown here. Magrin is defending well but Domphy drives through and ends up in Magrin's guard.
Domphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Domphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magrin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Domphy has managed to get both his arms back between Magrin's legs - danger averted.
Domphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Domphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magrin has his foot on Domphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Domphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magrin working for a triangle but Domphy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrin looking for a guillotine here but Domphy defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magrin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Domphy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magrin has momentary wrist control but Domphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Magrin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Domphy is aware though and is defending well.
Domphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magrin has momentary wrist control but Domphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Magrin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magrin looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrin, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magrin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magrin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Domphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Domphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magrin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Domphy has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Domphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Domphy is keen to just control but Magrin is a slippery customer.
Magrin tries to roll over but Domphy keeps him under control.
Magrin actively working from the bottom here.
Magrin actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Domphy seems content to control.
Domphy wants to control but Magrin is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magrin is looking for a sweep. Domphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domphy working over Magrin with some ground and pound. Magrin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magrin taking some punishment here, with Domphy in his half guard.
Domphy working Magrin over with strikes.
Magrin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Domphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Domphy's back!
Domphy tries to escape the position.
Domphy trying to control the action but Magrin just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magrin is persistently looking for the submission but Domphy is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Domphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy is thwarting Magrin's attempts to control the position.
Magrin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Domphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magrin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domphy distracts Magrin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magrin has his feet on Domphy's thighs here. He's pushed Domphy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Domphy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coiote Magrin!
Our winner, Coiote Magrin, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobb Le Tobb (ranked 1818 p4p, 211 weight class) and Lurifax Andersen (ranked 2724 p4p, 277 weight class). Tobb Le Tobb had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobb Le Tobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lurifax Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Tobb misses the shot to the body.
Andersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Tobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Tobb lands a really nice looking cross but Andersen seems unphased.
It looks like Lurifax Andersen has been cut.
Andersen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Le Tobb throws a shot to the body.
Le Tobb feints with a jab and clips Andersen right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Andersen is sent crashing into the canvas and Le Tobb leaps in for the kill! Andersen tries to get to his feet but Le Tobb is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Andersen is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobb Le Tobb!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McSulley (ranked 3545 p4p, 413 weight class) and Zed Vrienan (ranked 3351 p4p, 383 weight class). Vrienan has chosen Tango Instrumental as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John McSulley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zed Vrienan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrienan moves out of range as McSulley strikes.
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from McSulley misses the target.
That kick from McSulley tenderised Vrienan's leg. Vrienan is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSulley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrienan.
McSulley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Zed Vrienan has been cut.
Vrienan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
McSulley lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McSulley throws a head kick that misses.
McSulley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSulley throws a solid leg kick but Vrienan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McSulley.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
McSulley lands a slapping body shot.
McSulley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley looks to land a left hand but Vrienan moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley wants to land a leg kick but Vrienan is out of range.
John McSulley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrienan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vrienan avoids a kick to the body.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McSulley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSulley swings for the body but Vrienan moves out of range.
Vrienan staying out of range there.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSulley. That's going to slow Vrienan down.
Vrienan blocks a low kick nicely.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley swings for the body but Vrienan moves out of range.
McSulley looks to throw the jab but Vrienan is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vrienan avoids the body shot from McSulley.
McSulley connects with a looping right hand.
McSulley connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McSulley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSulley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McSulley throws a hook but Vrienan blocks it.
McSulley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McSulley looks to land a left hand but Vrienan moved out of range nicely.
Vrienan staying out of range there.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley looks to throw a body kick
and Vrienan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vrienan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - McSulley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrienan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSulley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McSulley misses.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
McSulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McSulley misses with a looping left.
Vrienan moves out of range as McSulley strikes.
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!
McSulley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McSulley throws a shot from downtown. Vrienan moves away and avoids it.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley throws a right hand that misses
and Vrienan counters with a two punch combo.
Vrienan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSulley throws out the jab.
McSulley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrienan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McSulley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zed Vrienan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from McSulley finds it's target.
McSulley missing with a left hand there. Vrienan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McSulley misses with a low kick.
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.
McSulley throws a front kick aimed at Vrienan's knee but Vrienan avoids it well.
McSulley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrienan manages to avoid it.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrienan can do to turn this around?
McSulley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vrienan is out of range and McSulley settles back down.
McSulley misses with a straight left.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by McSulley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McSulley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSulley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Vrienan blocks the low kick.
Vrienan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley lands with a hook. Vrienan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McSulley's corner calls for a 1-2. McSulley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vrienan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSulley throws out the jab.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John McSulley is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McSulley misses its intended target.
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.
Vrienan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
John McSulley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSulley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrienan is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSulley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McSulley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrienan.
McSulley throws a hook but Vrienan avoids it easily.
McSulley throws a series of punches but Vrienan moves out of range.
McSulley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrienan was well out of range. Poor timing from McSulley.
A big left from McSulley misses.
McSulley throws the kick towards the body but Vrienan avoids it.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from McSulley misses its intended target.
Vrienan blocks the body kick.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrienan drops his hands momentarily and McSulley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Vrienan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrienan checks a leg kick.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
A lazy left from McSulley finds it's target.
McSulley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vrienan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vrienan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSulley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrienan.
McSulley cracks the inside of Vrienan's front leg.
McSulley misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSulley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vrienan counters with a two punch combo.
McSulley throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSulley throws out a leg kick but Vrienan moves out of range and McSulley only half commits.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
Vrienan moves out of range as McSulley strikes.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - McSulley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McSulley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSulley misses with a series of wild punches.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McSulley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zed Vrienan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McSulley scores with a body shot.
McSulley looks for the body kick but Vrienan saw that one coming.
Vrienan blocks a head kick by McSulley.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McSulley, right into the meat.
McSulley throws a leg kick but Vrienan checks it.
McSulley throws a front kick aimed at Vrienan's knee but Vrienan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - McSulley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McSulley lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrienan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSulley misses with a straight right.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley throws a body punch but Vrienan moves out of range.
McSulley loads up on a big right hand but Vrienan slips the punch.
McSulley throws a body punch but Vrienan moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vrienan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSulley throws a lazy uppercut
and Vrienan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McSulley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McSulley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrienan manages to avoid it.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSulley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrienan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrienan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrienan drops his hands momentarily and McSulley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McSulley misses with a left hand
and Vrienan counters with a series of strikes. McSulley will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley swings for the body but Vrienan moves out of range.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
Vrienan blocks a jab.
McSulley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrienan checks a leg kick.
Vrienan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McSulley thuds his shin into the meat of Vrienan's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrienan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McSulley.
McSulley lands a head kick. Vrienan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vrienan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSulley throws out the jab.
Vrienan throws a counter combo.
McSulley takes a swing at Vrienan's ribcage but misses.
Vrienan unleashes a big counter combination but McSulley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vrienan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
McSulley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vrienan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McSulley has got the better of the exchanges.
McSulley throws a wild body kick that Vrienan sees coming a mile off.
As McSulley backs off Vrienan throws a huge counter combo but McSulley manages to avoid it all.
McSulley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McSulley misses with a looping left.
Vrienan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zed Vrienan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrienan checks a low kick from McSulley.
Vrienan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McSulley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vrienan if he has to take too many more of those.
McSulley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vrienan counters with a two punch combo.
McSulley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vrienan is out of range and McSulley settles back down.
John McSulley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSulley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vrienan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McSulley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vrienan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McSulley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - McSulley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McSulley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSulley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McSulley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Louis (ranked 708 p4p, 110 weight class) and Kane Thompson (ranked 1345 p4p, 189 weight class). Louis comes to the cage accompanied by Siren. Kane Thompson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis misses with a takedown
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Louis dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Louis's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson leaves Louis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Louis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Louis.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Louis.
A nice side step and Thompson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Louis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.
Louis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Louis stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis controlling from the top position.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Louis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Louis is one step ahead there.
Louis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Louis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Louis postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Louis landing some decent shots from guard.
Louis throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Louis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Louis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Louis throws a big elbow that misses.
Louis throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thompson 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.
Louis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Louis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louis wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Louis controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Louis throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Louis's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
Thompson trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Louis working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Louis is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Louis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson cracks Louis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louis throws out the jab.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Louis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Louis landing some decent shots from guard.
Louis throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Leon Louis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Louis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Louis distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis looking to pass the guard.
Louis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louis is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Louis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Louis looking to pass the guard.
Louis loads up on a big left hand. Thompson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Louis looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Thompson can't hide his disappointment, as Louis celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Louis!
A very excited looking Leon Louis 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Donovan (ranked 502 p4p, 72 weight class) and Mwenye Kwadwo (ranked 543 p4p, 76 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mwenye Kwadwo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan connects with a jab.
Donovan throws a big shot that misses.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kwadwo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Donovan tries for a kimura but Kwadwo is defending well.
Kwadwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donovan is working to tighten his grip on Kwadwo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kwadwo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Donovan is really squeezing tight and eventually Kwadwo passes out! Donovan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carter Donovan!
Mwenye Kwadwo spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 769 p4p, 80 weight class) and Gustav Ahr (ranked 1485 p4p, 163 weight class). Barayev comes to the cage accompanied by Antirespect - There. Aslanbek Barayev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aslanbek Barayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Ahr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahr breaks the clinch.
Barayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahr gets tackled into the cage by Barayev. Barayev maintains the clinch.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Ahr has him pressed against the cage.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barayev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barayev drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Ahr defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barayev's head.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barayev is trying to keep Ahr in close.
Barayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barayev's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barayev keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Ahr throws a big elbow that misses.
Barayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahr defends well.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up.
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahr passes into half guard.
Ahr working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahr pulls his head out easily.
Barayev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahr winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr drops an elbow to the side of Barayev's head.
Barayev gets full guard.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahr has managed to get both his arms back between Barayev's legs - danger averted.
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahr defends it easily.
Barayev has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahr cracks Barayev with a solid left hand.
Ahr postures up.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
Barayev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barayev trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Barayev blocks nicely.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Ahr does it's job there.
Ahr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahr takes a swing at Barayev's ribcage but misses.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahr, pushing him back against the cage.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Ahr.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Ahr finds it's target.
Barayev tries to clinch but Ahr is having none of it.
Barayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barayev.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Ahr lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ahr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barayev walks into a left hand.
Ahr scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barayev at a distance.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barayev doesn't seem bothered though.
Barayev ducks right into an uppercut from Ahr.
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!
Ahr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barayev is rocked!
Ahr lands a slapping body shot.
Barayev tries to clinch but Ahr moves out of range.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr throws a big shot that misses.
Barayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahr.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahr lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ahr misses.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahr swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev.
A nice side step and Ahr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahr 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.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustav Ahr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahr throws out a loose jab but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barayev momentarily.
Ahr lands with a good body shot.
Barayev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barayev with a body shot.
Barayev rushes Ahr and presses him up against the cage.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Ahr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barayev jumps into guard, dragging Ahr to the mat.
Ahr trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom.
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard.
Barayev working for a triangle but Ahr defends it easily.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahr distracts Barayev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahr is working Barayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahr throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Ahr lands a nice hook to Barayev's body. Barayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barayev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahr scores with a jab to the body.
Ahr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barayev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahr lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Barayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Ahr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barayev. Barayev tries to recover but Ahr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barayev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr 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 Michael Swango (ranked 410 p4p, 59 weight class) and Edison Atunes (ranked 279 p4p, 39 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Swango throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
Swango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Swango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swango throws an off balance right hand
and Swango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Swango just misses with a punch to the body.
Swango just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Swango both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Atunes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes. Swango shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Swango throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Atunes lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Swango has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atunes.
Swango is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
Swango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes jabs at Swango's body.
Atunes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Swango sprawling to the canvas! Swango rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Atunes finish him?!
Swango is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Swango does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swango steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atunes. That one must have hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes scores with a push kick.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a nice body kick.
Atunes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Atunes lands a big right hand that sends Swango crashing to the mat! Atunes stays standing though and waves Swango back to his feet!
Oh Swango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michael Swango's cut is getting worse.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swango seems to have got his legs back now.
Atunes delivers a nice body kick.
Atunes sends Swango crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Atunes is motioning to the referee to let Swango up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes flashes Swango a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Swango's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Swango crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Atunes punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edison Atunes!
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