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RRFC Challengers 36: Japan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Field (ranked 7230 p4p, 533 weight class) and Johnny Reynolds (ranked 5871 p4p, 478 weight class). Jack Field has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to bum rush Field with a series of wild strikes but Field uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Field lands with a kick to the temple. Reynolds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Johnny Reynolds has been cut.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds gets a double leg takedown into Field's guard.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Field is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reynolds trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reynolds prevents Field from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field pushes Reynolds off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Field.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Field avoids it.
Reynolds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynolds.
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds has hold of one of Field's legs. Field is fighting the takedown attempt but Reynolds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Field keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds won't allow Field to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Field keeps moving.
Reynolds stands and steps away. Field gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Field connects with a high kick.
Field fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds feints the counter takedown.
Field throws a head kick that misses
so Reynolds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Field is breathing heavily.
Reynolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Field wants to stand and escape but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Reynolds might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Field is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds passes Field's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reynolds stops Field from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Field throws a lazy head kick
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Field!
Reynolds swings around for an armbar but Field sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds is looking for a triangle but Field pushes his legs off easily.
Field got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reynolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Field has managed to get both his arms back between Reynolds's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Field napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Field is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reynolds decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jack Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is stalling here.
Field tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Field after a bit of a struggle.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field pulls guard.
Field wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Field keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Field wants to stand and escape but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reynolds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reynolds stops Field from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Field darts in looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets double underhooks and turns Field into the ropes.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Field.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Jack Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Field.
Field throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Field is trying to defend but Reynolds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reynolds decides to return to a standing position.
Field throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field can't break the clinch.
Reynolds stalling against the ropes.
Reynolds prevents Field from breaking the clinch.
Field is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reynolds is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Field to the mat. Field regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Field is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reynolds is controlling him.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a couple of digs.
Field wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
Reynolds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Field is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reynolds is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Field.
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Field, pushing him back against the ropes.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Field struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Field looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Field tries to break free but Reynolds pushes him back against the ropes.
Field wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds prevents Field from breaking the clinch.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Field throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds darts in and clinches Field up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds fails to pull guard.
Field is trying to break free.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Field fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Field quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
Reynolds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Field is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Field is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Janssen (ranked 5786 p4p, 571 weight class) and Kentrell Turner (ranked 4790 p4p, 518 weight class). Kentrell Turner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kentrell Turner!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Janssen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janssen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Janssen throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Janssen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Janssen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Janssen wants to take a breather but Turner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Janssen.
Janssen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janssen has Turner in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janssen wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is looking to stand up but Janssen won't let him.
Janssen trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner wants to stand but Janssen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Janssen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Janssen tries to get out of the position.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janssen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janssen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Janssen defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen is trying to get back to half guard.
Janssen can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Janssen is looking for a sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner throws a right and a left that Janssen avoids nicely.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janssen is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Janssen shoots and misses
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janssen.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Janssen and move into the clinch position.
Janssen is breathing heavily.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Janssen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Janssen. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Janssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Janssen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Janssen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrell Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janssen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Janssen avoids them all with ease.
Janssen shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Janssen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janssen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lucas Janssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner looks for a takedown but Janssen sprawls well.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Janssen throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Janssen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner lands with a cross.
Janssen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Janssen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kentrell Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janssen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Janssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Janssen is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Janssen circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Janssen on the side of the head.
Janssen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kentrell Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is controlling Janssen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Janssen controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Janssen jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Janssen misses with the ground and pound.
Janssen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Janssen happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Janssen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Janssen clinches up against the ropes.
Janssen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Janssen takes a step back to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janssen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner misses with a combination
and Janssen counters with a single leg into guard. Turner didn't expect that.
Turner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrell Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Janssen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janssen showed some decent athleticism there.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Janssen sits in half guard.
Janssen prevents Turner from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Janssen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Janssen trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Janssen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Janssen instigates a clinch.
Turner is trying to break free.
Janssen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turner up against the ropes.
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.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Janssen has the dominant position.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janssen darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Janssen into the ropes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Janssen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janssen tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Janssen.
Janssen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Janssen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janssen dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Janssen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Janssen somewhat.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Janssen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janssen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Janssen persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janssen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Janssen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turner enables Janssen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turner wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner scores with a one two! Janssen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner keeps Janssen at a distance using the push kick.
Lucas Janssen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentrell Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Janssen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Janssen pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrell Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrell Turner!
A relieved looking Kentrell Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davig Singh (ranked 3757 p4p, 439 weight class) and Tim Burton (ranked 7253 p4p, 624 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davig Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Burton!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Singh instigates a clinch.
Burton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burton landing knees to the head.
Burton lands a shoulder strike.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Burton works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Burton misses with the head strike.
Singh is trying to stall.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Burton back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Burton is controlling him.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Burton as the two fighters clinch.
Singh misses with an elbow strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burton trying to stall but Singh improves his position.
Singh decides to pull guard.
Burton is fighting to break Singh's control of his arms but Singh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burton prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Singh prevents Burton from getting back to his feet.
Burton wants to control but Singh passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh trying to control the pace.
Singh prevents Burton from improving his position.
Singh moves into full mount! Burton won't be happy about that!
Singh controlling his opponent.
Singh throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Burton has his hands clasped together but Singh breaks the hold and Burton is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Singh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davig Singh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Leon (ranked 3082 p4p, 401 weight class) and Luca Gotti (ranked 3306 p4p, 427 weight class). Ace Leon had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ace Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Gotti.
Gotti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gotti misses with a double jab
and Leon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leon.
Gotti is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leon dives into side control.
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.
Gotti tries to escape back to his feet but Leon has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Gotti's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Gotti is tapping! Leon saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ace Leon!
After winning the bout, Ace Leon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Luca Gotti had this to say: 'I have nothing to say to you people.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 4147 p4p, 200 weight class) and Ferreira Azevedo (ranked 5849 p4p, 236 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fujinuma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yooooooooo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ferreira Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Azevedo drives through with a takedown into Fujinuma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fujinuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azevedo defends it easily.
Azevedo passes into half guard.
Fujinuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Azevedo seems content to control.
Azevedo prevents Fujinuma from improving his position.
Azevedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujinuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fujinuma can't escape the position.
Fujinuma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Azevedo tries to pass to full mount but Fujinuma defends it.
Azevedo controlling the pace.
Fujinuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo moves into full mount! Fujinuma won't be happy about that!
Azevedo prevents Fujinuma from getting the reversal.
Fujinuma is working hard here to advance position.
Fujinuma regains half guard.
Fujinuma with the active half guard here but Azevedo passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Azevedo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fujinuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fujinuma is looking for a sweep.
Azevedo has an Americana. Fujinuma didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Azevedo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Azevedo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ferreira Azevedo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 3823 p4p, 363 weight class) and Daniel McCullen (ranked 4245 p4p, 385 weight class). Rand's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang-Protect Ya Neck. 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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155 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McCullen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rand.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rand throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen with a hook.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rand was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
Rand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullen manages to avoid it.
Rand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCullen.
McCullen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rand. That's going to slow McCullen down.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rand scores with a spinning back kick!
McCullen walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand tries to clinch up.
Rand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by McCullen.
Rand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCullen's head.
McCullen misses the jab.
It appears Rand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rand misses with an uppercut
and McCullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand blocks a jab.
Rand misses with a hook. McCullen ducked under it nicely.
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rand was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch.
Rand wants to land a leg kick but McCullen is out of range.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of McCullen's side.
Rand lunges at McCullen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCullen's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Rand does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen scores with a nice head shot.
McCullen scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as McCullen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rand doesn't seem phased though.
Rand lands an overhand right.
Rand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCullen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rand's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Rand's head coaches at XceL Elite Striking and Conditioning that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Rand.
Rand lands a nice shot that snaps McCullen's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rand wants to clinch but McCullen slips to the side
and McCullen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch.
Rand misses with a double jab.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand connects with the punch.
Rand looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullen is just out of range.
Rand pushes McCullen away with a front kick.
McCullen throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
McCullen connects with a leg kick. Rand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen blocks a head kick by Rand.
McCullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rand rather than just go for the knockout.
McCullen connects with a body shot that sends Rand's belly button to the back.
McCullen throws a combination that misses
and Rand counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rand.
McCullen misses with the combination.
McCullen slips a jab from Rand.
Rand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCullen.
McCullen tries to bum rush Rand with a series of wild strikes but Rand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
Rand feinted with a counter takedown.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rand misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Rand avoids it with no problem.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Rand catches McCullen right on the button with a cross.
Rand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCullen slips a straight right by Rand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rand lands a nice shot that snaps McCullen's head back.
Rand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCullen lands with a good body shot.
Rand throws the left hand but McCullen avoids the punch easily.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from McCullen misses.
McCullen throws a body punch but Rand moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand throws the left hand but McCullen avoids the punch easily.
Rand missing with a left hand there. McCullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rand throws out a loose jab but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from McCullen misses.
Rand lands a glancing blow to the side of McCullen's head.
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 Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Rand
and McCullen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rand.
Rand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCullen's head backwards.
McCullen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by McCullen.
Rand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rand.
A leg kick checked by Rand.
McCullen slips a straight right by Rand.
McCullen tests Rand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Rand does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rand throws a body punch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen misses with a hook.
Rand misses with a lunging right hand
and McCullen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
McCullen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCullen jabs Rand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rand tries to clinch up but McCullen circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullen scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen keeps Rand at a distance using the push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCullen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rand - the referee stops the clock and McCullen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rand. McCullen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rand catches McCullen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCullen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCullen blocks a head kick by Rand.
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!
McCullen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rand.
Rand thumps McCullen with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rand checks a low kick from McCullen.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rand lands a head kick. McCullen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCullen looks to land a body kick but Rand moved away.
Rand thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rand cracks McCullen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from McCullen misses.
Danny Rand is winning the standup battle so far.
Rand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rand avoids a kick to the body.
Rand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCullen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rand has time to react.
McCullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rand on the side of the head.
McCullen throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
Rand throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
McCullen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rand with a body shot.
Rand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a good, hard body kick but Rand shrugs it off.
Rand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCullen is out of range.
McCullen looks to land a left hand but Rand moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Rand finds it's target.
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Rand misses.
McCullen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCullen lands a nice shot that snaps Rand's head back.
Rand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCullen needs to keep his hands up - Rand had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rand misses with a looping right.
McCullen throws a low kick but Rand moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
Rand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCullen scores with a hook.
McCullen's corner calls for a 1-2. McCullen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCullen misses with a leg kick.
McCullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand cracks the inside of McCullen's front leg.
McCullen lands a jab to the head.
Rand with a jab.
McCullen misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
Rand slips a straight right by McCullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel McCullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rand jabs McCullen right on the nose. McCullen blinks but takes it well.
McCullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rand throws a hook to the side of McCullen's head but McCullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCullen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rand with a body shot.
Rand moves in looking to clinch but McCullen pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCullen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rand, right into the meat.
Rand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rand.
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rand throws a body shot but no joy.
Rand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCullen wants to slow Rand down by chopping away at his legs.
McCullen defending well as Rand loads up on a big left hand.
McCullen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCullen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rand throws an off balance right hand
and McCullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rand counters with a straight right hand.
McCullen throws out a leg kick but Rand moves out of range and McCullen only half commits.
McCullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rand.
McCullen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCullen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rand.
Rand scores with a one two! McCullen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rand cracks the inside of McCullen's front leg.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCullen!
Good shot there by Rand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rand does it's job there.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullen blocks a jab.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand tries to clinch up.
Rand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Rand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Rand.
McCullen slips a jab from Rand.
McCullen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rand connects with a body shot that sends McCullen's belly button to the back.
Rand throws a wild body kick that McCullen sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rand misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCullen! But no joy.
McCullen blocks a head kick by Rand.
McCullen moves out of range as Rand throws a body kick.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Rand avoids it with no problem.
McCullen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
Rand tried to score with a low kick but McCullen checks it.
McCullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand drops his hands momentarily and McCullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCullen fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rand manages to avoid it.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
McCullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rand.
McCullen throws the kick towards the body but Rand avoids it.
McCullen slips under a jab.
McCullen misses with a jab to the body
and Rand counters with an inside leg kick.
Rand tries to clinch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen walks into a jab.
McCullen jabs at Rand's body.
McCullen lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCullen.
McCullen avoids the body shot from Rand.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand pushes McCullen away with a front kick.
McCullen scores with a nice body kick.
McCullen moves out of range as Rand strikes.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Rand avoids it with no problem.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rand misses with a hook.
McCullen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCullen lands a nice shot that snaps Rand's head back.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rand's head backwards.
McCullen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCullen. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCullen's calf.
Rand throws the left hand but McCullen avoids the punch easily.
McCullen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Rand does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rand 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Rand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wattie Kray (ranked 2928 p4p, 352 weight class) and Hank Smith (ranked 3972 p4p, 463 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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190 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wattie Kray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kray shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Kray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kray tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wattie Kray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Wattie Kray has been cut.
Smith jerks Kray's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Kray drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Smith goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Smith because Kray was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Hank Smith!
An out of breath Hank Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Wattie Kray stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's over with. Leave me alone'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Tiggs (ranked 3577 p4p, 364 weight class) and Hassan Hamad (ranked 7153 p4p, 527 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Tiggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiggs moves in looking to clinch but Hamad pushes him off.
Hamad lands with a straight right. Tiggs didn't see that one coming.
Hamad sizes up Tiggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiggs.
Tiggs tries to land a leg kick but Hamad saw it coming and moves away.
Hamad thumps Tiggs with a low kick.
Hamad moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Hamad tenderised Tiggs's leg. Tiggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamad feints and then cracks Tiggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiggs down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamad misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamad lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad misses with a left hand
and Tiggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamad clobbers Tiggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamad slips a jab and a cross from Tiggs.
Hamad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hamad misses.
Tiggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiggs wants to clinch
and Hamad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hamad misses with an uppercut.
Hamad lands the left hand.
Tiggs throws an off balance right hand
and Hamad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tiggs throws a series of punches but Hamad avoids them all with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hamad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hamad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamad! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Hamad.
Hamad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hamad keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamad! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiggs drops his hands momentarily and Hamad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Hamad there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hamad throws a hook to the side of Tiggs's head but Tiggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamad jabs at Tiggs's body.
Hamad lands a jab.
Hassan Hamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiggs.
Tiggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiggs.
Hamad missing with a left hand there. Tiggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hamad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hamad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiggs. That did some damage!
Tiggs throws a shot from downtown. Hamad moves away and avoids it.
Tiggs is looking to clinch but Hamad is avoiding it.
Hamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body. Tiggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiggs slips a jab from Hamad.
Hamad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hamad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Tiggs misses.
Tiggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hamad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiggs wants to clinch but Hamad slips to the side
and Hamad counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hamad.
Hamad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiggs misses with the combination.
Tiggs throws a combination that misses
and Hamad counters with a low kick, right behind Tiggs 's knee.
Tiggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiggs closes the distance and pushes Hamad back into the ropes.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Tiggs controls the action.
Tiggs has had enough of the clinch but Hamad keeps him there for the moment.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hamad as the two fighters clinch.
Tiggs is breathing heavily.
Hamad lands a right hand.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Tiggs controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that round.
That's time! Tiggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamad lands with a hook. Tiggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiggs misses with a double jab
enabling Hamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiggs feints a jab promting Hamad to slip. Tiggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hamad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tiggs has had enough of the clinch but Hamad keeps him there for the moment.
Hamad blocking some punches.
Tiggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamad.
Tiggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamad backwards.
Hamad breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamad throws a looping overhand right but Tiggs ducks down to avoid it.
Tiggs takes a swing at Hamad's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad lands with a straight right. Tiggs didn't see that one coming.
Hassan Hamad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiggs misses with an uppercut
enabling Hamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiggs misses with a body punch
and Hamad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiggs's knee momentarily.
Hamad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamad misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Hamad misses.
Hamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiggs.
It looked like Tiggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hamad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiggs.
Tiggs is looking to clinch but Hamad is avoiding it.
Tiggs tries to bum rush Hamad with a series of wild strikes but Hamad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamad catches Tiggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad slips under a jab.
Tiggs misses with a left hand
and Hamad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lance Tiggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hamad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamad.
Tiggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hamad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hamad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hamad tries a body shot but Tiggs blocks it.
Tiggs is trying to break free.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Tiggs controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Tiggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad is leaning against Tiggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
Tiggs being controlled against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad tries a body shot but Tiggs blocks it.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad tries to work over Tiggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiggs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hamad.
A right hand to the body from Hamad.
Hamad lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiggs backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hamad.
Tiggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamad tries a body shot but Tiggs blocks it.
Tiggs misses with the head strike.
Tiggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiggs working aggressively here.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Hamad.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
Tiggs blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamad is working Tiggs over against the ropes.
Hamad is pushing Tiggs up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hamad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hamad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamad is leaning against Tiggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamad just leaning against Tiggs, taking a breather.
Tiggs tries to circle away but Hamad has him pinned against the ropes.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Tiggs avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the ropes.
Hamad pushes Tiggs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hamad scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hamad as the two fighters clinch.
Hamad lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hamad.
Hamad is working Tiggs over against the ropes.
Hamad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hamad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiggs.
Good exchange - Hamad coming out on top.
Hamad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiggs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Hamad.
Hamad lands with a short shot to the head.
Hamad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hamad cracks Tiggs with a nice body shot.
Hamad is struggling to control the position.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan Hamad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiggs controls his hands.
Tiggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hamad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamad cracks Tiggs with a nice body shot.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hamad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiggs backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
Nice body punch from Hamad.
A body shot lands from Hamad.
A shot in the inside from Hamad.
Hamad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiggs backwards.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamad lands a shot to the body.
Hamad digs a right hand underneath Tiggs's ribcage. Tiggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hamad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Hamad.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiggs's elbow.
Hamad is working Tiggs over against the ropes.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hamad.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Tiggs avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the ropes.
Hamad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamad presses Tiggs against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiggss head.
Tiggs is rocked!
Hamad works on Tiggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Tiggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
Hamad gets through Tiggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamad is pushing Tiggs up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hamad lands a shot to the body.
Hamad lands a body shot.
Hamad lands with a left to the head.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hamad presses Tiggs against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamad breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Hamad.
Hamad cracks Tiggs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tiggs falls backwards against the ropes. Hamad follows up with more strikes that drop Tiggs to his knees. Hamad keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tiggs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hassan Hamad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bergstrem (ranked 2274 p4p, 279 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 2856 p4p, 344 weight class). Bergstrem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Cranberries - Zombie. Peter Dinklage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bergstrem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage lands a head kick!
Bergstrem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dinklage.
Bergstrem sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dinklage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinklage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergstrem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bergstrem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage blocks a jab.
Bergstrem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinklage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergstrem somewhat.
Dinklage thumps Bergstrem with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Dinklage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage slips a straight right by Bergstrem.
Bergstrem shoots for a takedown but Dinklage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bergstrem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergstrem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dinklage counters with a two punch combo.
Bergstrem throws a right and a left that Dinklage avoids nicely.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergstrem drops his hands momentarily and Dinklage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinklage lands a head kick. Bergstrem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinklage throws a head kick but Bergstrem moves out of range.
Dinklage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bergstrem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Dinklage on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bergstrem as Dinklage tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dinklage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bergstrem looking for a takedown.
Bergstrem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dinklage is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bergstrem dives into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bergstrem laying and praying for a moment but Dinklage takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage tries to kick Bergstrem off but Bergstrem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dinklage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem is keen to just control but Dinklage is a slippery customer.
Bergstrem is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dinklage to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bergstrem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergstrem wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Bergstrem throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bergstrem's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Bergstrem keeps moving.
Bergstrem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinklage is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bergstrem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bergstrem dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinklage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dinklage cracks Bergstrem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergstrem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
Bergstrem throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Dinklage clinches up with Bergstrem and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Bergstrem's takedown attempt.
Dinklage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergstrem wants to take the fight to the mat but Dinklage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bergstrem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bergstrem tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Bergstrem is trying to break free.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Bergstrem's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage blocks an elbow strike.
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage tries to clinch up but Bergstrem circles away and keeps his distance.
Bergstrem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinklage backs up against the ropes.
Dinklage throws a nice head kick!
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dinklage doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergstrem circles away.
Bergstrem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dinklage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bergstrem is in Dinklage's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergstrem is controlling him.
Bergstrem looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Bergstrem keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage pushes down on Bergstrem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bergstrem pushes Dinklage off looking to stand but Dinklage dives back in and keeps control.
Bergstrem manages to get to full guard.
Dinklage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dinklage won't allow Bergstrem to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrem is working hard here to advance position.
Dinklage being controlled here momentarily.
Bergstrem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Bergstrem keeps moving.
Dinklage wants to pass the guard but Bergstrem is keeping the position.
Bergstrem controls Dinklage momentarily but Dinklage frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Bergstrem misses with a left hand
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bergstrem blocks a head kick by Dinklage.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinklage scores with a sloppy right hand. Bergstrem should have avoided that one.
Bergstrem is rocked!
Dinklage thuds his right hand into Bergstrem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Bergstrem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage slips a jab from Bergstrem.
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Bergstrem against the ropes.
Bergstrem wants a takedown.
Bergstrem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinklage.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bergstrem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dinklage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bergstrem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinklage is defending well.
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage drops Bergstrem with a huge uppercut! Bergstrem drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dinklage is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kris Jakua (ranked 1563 p4p, 88 weight class) and Daniel Rutkowski (ranked 2359 p4p, 125 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rutkowski's choice of entrance music: Kękę - Presja. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Jakua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Rutkowski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Jakua.
Jakua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakua scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jakua throws a right hand that Rutkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutkowski also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Jakua.
Jakua throws a body punch but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Rutkowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakua defends it nicely.
Jakua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutkowski tries for a takedown but Jakua circles away easily
and Jakua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakua lands with a good body shot.
Jakua digs a good body shot into Rutkowski's ribs.
Jakua works Rutkowski's body with a nice hook.
Jakua scores with a hook to the body. Rutkowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
Rutkowski with the counter takedown but Jakua avoids it easily.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutkowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jakua scores with a shot to the body.
Jakua stalks Rutkowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutkowski's face. Rutkowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutkowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutkowski.
We've been told by Jakua's head coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rutkowski.
Jakua scores with a punch to the head.
Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Rutkowski's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Rutkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutkowski is just out of range.
And Rutkowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jakua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutkowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jakua sprawls well. Jakua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakua is looking to wear down Rutkowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jakua stuns Rutkowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jakua lands an overhand right.
Rutkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Jakua coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jakua.
Rutkowski is rocked!
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Rutkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakua finish him?
Jakua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jakua throws a right hand that Rutkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutkowski also avoids with ease.
Rutkowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Jakua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Rutkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Rutkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutkowski feints the counter takedown.
Rutkowski with a poor takedown
and Jakua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutkowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jakua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutkowski has time to react.
Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutkowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jakua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rutkowski is in Jakua's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jakua 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua is trying to keep Rutkowski in close.
Rutkowski stopping the sweep attempt from Jakua.
Jakua keeping moving, preventing Rutkowski from controlling successfully.
Jakua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutkowski on the ground.
Jakua wants to stand but Rutkowski is controlling the position.
Rutkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakua is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rutkowski is working Jakua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutkowski wants to control from the top but Jakua keeps moving.
Jakua has control of Rutkowski's left arm, preventing Rutkowski from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutkowski.
Jakua lands with an overhand left.
Kris Jakua is winning the standup battle so far.
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Rutkowski avoids them all with ease.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua digs a good body shot into Rutkowski's ribs.
Jakua stuffs the takedown attempt from Rutkowski. Rutkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua cracks a nice hook into Rutkowski's ribs.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jakua as Rutkowski shoots in.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rutkowski.
Jakua throws a body punch but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Jakua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jakua works Rutkowski's body with a nice hook.
Rutkowski tries for a takedown but Jakua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutkowski is breathing heavily.
Jakua lands the left hand.
A left and a right from Jakua both land. Nice combination.
Jakua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutkowski can do to turn this around?
Rutkowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jakua lands with a hook. Rutkowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakua throws a body punch but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Rutkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jakua lands a right hook to the body.
Jakua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutkowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kris Jakua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakua connects with a body shot.
Rutkowski shoots in for a takedown but Jakua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Rutkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakua lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutkowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rutkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Jakua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutkowski in his tracks.
Jakua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jakua lands with a good body shot.
Rutkowski misses with a takedown
and Jakua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutkowski tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutkowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jakua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutkowski's head backwards.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutkowski is just out of range.
And Rutkowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jakua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutkowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jakua to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakua lands a body shot.
Rutkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jakua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutkowski.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Rutkowski is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jakua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutkowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jakua misses with a body shot.
And Rutkowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jakua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jakua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jakua scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
Jakua misses with a double jab
and Rutkowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Jakua can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jakua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rutkowski scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski cracks Jakua with a big right hand but Jakua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rutkowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rutkowski cracks Jakua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rutkowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Jakua is defending well.
Jakua is trying to get back to his feet.
Rutkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jakua, who protects the arm well.
Jakua tries to improve position but can't.
Jakua wants to get back to his feet but Rutkowski drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jakua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rutkowski's guard! Nice work there by Jakua!
Jakua stopping the sweep attempt from Rutkowski.
Rutkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rutkowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rutkowski is still trying to improve position.
Rutkowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakua gets to his feet - Rutkowski follows without any prompting.
Jakua lands a lovely overhand right.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Rutkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jakua cracks Rutkowski with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski shoots in and drives through. Jakua sprawls well.
Jakua lands with a right hand.
Rutkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jakua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jakua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jakua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniel Rutkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jakua lands the left hand.
Rutkowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jakua lands a nice hook to Rutkowski's body. Rutkowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jakua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutkowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutkowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutkowski manages to avoid it.
Rutkowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jakua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutkowski fails with the takedown
and Jakua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rutkowski.
Jakua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rutkowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jakua swings for the body but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jakua, as that shot connected.
Jakua gets caught napping as Rutkowski dives in and scores a takedown. Jakua manages to retain guard.
Rutkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniel Rutkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutkowski stops Jakua from standing up.
Jakua seems keen to control Rutkowski's posture.
Jakua 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 one minute gone in the round.
Jakua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutkowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jakua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jakua has escaped and now he's on top!
Rutkowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakua throwing strikes but missing.
Rutkowski keeping moving, preventing Jakua from controlling successfully.
Rutkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutkowski, not yet.
Jakua trying to control but Rutkowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Jakua is proving a slippery customer.
Jakua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rutkowski is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakua lands a right hook to the body.
Jakua scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua stalks Rutkowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutkowski's face. Rutkowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Jakua scores with a four punch combination!
Jakua takes a swing at Rutkowski's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Jakua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutkowski seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jakua shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rutkowski is backing up but Jakua catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rutkowski covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jakua Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Jakua!
After winning the bout, Kris Jakua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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