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BANZAI COMBAT 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kameron Sweeney (ranked 4037 p4p, 5319 weight class) and Reynaldo Haley (ranked 395 p4p, 474 weight class). Reynaldo Haley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 London, Kameron Sweeney!
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, Reynaldo Haley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sweeney pulls Haley in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Haley tries to pass.
Haley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haley manages to get himself to full guard.
Sweeney is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haley for as long as he can get away with.
Haley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sweeney is one step ahead there.
Sweeney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haley is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
Haley wants to control but Sweeney passes easily into half guard.
Haley is trying to maintain the position but Sweeney is very close to passing his half guard.
Sweeney is looking for a kimura but Haley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweeney to get the leverage.
Sweeney works his way into full mount!
Sweeney controlling from mount.
Sweeney is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haley is surviving well by controlling Sweeney's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney controlling from the full mount.
Sweeney with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Sweeney content just to control the position here.
Sweeney wants to take Haley's back here but Haley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sweeney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley has given up his back.
Haley tries to escape the position.
Haley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sweeney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Sweeney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haley misses with the combination.
Haley has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haley can do to turn this around?
Sweeney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sweeney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haley slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haley breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley feints and as Sweeney raises his hands in defense, Haley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haley looking to pass the guard.
Sweeney is controlling Haley's posture.
Kameron Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sweeney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sweeney is thwarting Haley's attempts to control the position.
Sweeney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sweeney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sweeney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but Haley defending well.
Haley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haley trying to get back to full guard but Sweeney takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sweeney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sweeney prevents Haley from getting the reversal.
Sweeney working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Haley turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sweeney off and cradles Haley's limp body as Sweeney celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kameron Sweeney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugi Kitahachi (ranked 5021 p4p, 4495 weight class) and Tommy Lee (ranked 420 p4p, 404 weight class). Kitahachi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fly-day Chinatown. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 Tokyo, Mitsugi Kitahachi!
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, Tommy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitahachi gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kitahachi wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Kitahachi won't let him.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitahachi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee stays in close to Kitahachi's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitahachi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee won't allow Kitahachi to get back to his feet.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitahachi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kitahachi is wriggling around but Lee manages to pass to half guard.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Kitahachi is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitahachi pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Lee passes to full mount!
Lee tries to control but Kitahachi wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes Kitahachi's back.
Kitahachi is having to fend off submission attempts from Lee, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lee doesn't have the hooks in though and Kitahachi manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kitahachi tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Kitahachi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Kitahachi pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitahachi tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Lee pulls Kitahachi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kitahachi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kitahachi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kitahachi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitahachi.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Kitahachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kitahachi's guard.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitahachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee trying to control but Kitahachi is working from the bottom.
Kitahachi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee is in close to Kitahachi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Kitahachi blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kitahachi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitahachi scores with a jab to the body.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee has Kitahachi pressed against the cage, preventing Kitahachi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kitahachi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kitahachi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Kitahachi to the mat.
Kitahachi is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitahachi won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Lee has his hands on Kitahachi's head, controlling the position.
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.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kitahachi manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee trying to control but Kitahachi is working from the bottom.
Kitahachi wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kitahachi's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitahachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kitahachi connects with a crisp jab.
Lee drives through with a takedown into Kitahachi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kitahachi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kitahachi wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitahachi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee stops Kitahachi from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tommy Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitsugi Kitahachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Kitahachi is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Kitahachi's guard.
Kitahachi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lee dives into side control.
Lee wants to control but Kitahachi is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi has his arm trapped.
Kitahachi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitahachi taking a bit of punishment here - Lee scoring with strikes.
Kitahachi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kitahachi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kitahachi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Kitahachi wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issac Serrano (ranked 4178 p4p, 5085 weight class) and Tommy Hitman (ranked 466 p4p, 543 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Issac Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hitman.
Hitman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Serrano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serrano misses with a straight right.
Hitman moves away from the strike by Serrano.
Serrano throws a hook but Hitman avoids it easily.
Serrano connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Hitman.
A jab from Serrano misses.
Hitman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Hitman tenderised Serrano's leg. Serrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hitman blocks a jab.
Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serrano.
Hitman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Serrano throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitman.
Serrano lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Hitman closes the distance and pushes Serrano back into the cage.
Hitman taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serrano's elbow.
Serrano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitman walks away with a smile on his face. Serrano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hitman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Hitman.
Serrano fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serrano takes a step back to recover.
Hitman slips a straight right by Serrano.
Serrano swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Serrano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Serrano.
Hitman throws a head kick but Serrano moves out of range.
Serrano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitman counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitman.
Hitman keeps control of Serrano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Serrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serrano is trying to push Hitman away but Hitman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hitman has a couple of punches blocked by Serrano.
Serrano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serrano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Hitman is looking to clinch.
Serrano lands a slapping body shot.
Issac Serrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitman wants to counter the offense by Serrano and move into the clinch position.
Hitman tries a head kick but it misses.
Serrano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serrano throws a nice looking combination but Hitman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitman checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hitman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Serrano throws a body shot but no joy.
Serrano throws a hook but Hitman avoids it easily.
Serrano misses with a straight left.
Serrano misses with a looping left.
Hitman flicks out a counter leg kick but Serrano steps away.
Hitman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serrano throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitman.
Serrano misses with a right hand
and Hitman counters with a body kick.
Serrano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hitman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Serrano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hitman misses with a low kick.
It looked like Serrano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hitman.
Serrano scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hitman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serrano.
Hitman tries to clinch but Serrano moves out of range.
Serrano loads up on a big right hand but Hitman slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Hitman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitman takes the fight into the clinch.
Serrano slowing the pace effectively.
Hitman tries to work over Serrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serrano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serrano blocks a body shot from Hitman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hitman has a couple of punches blocked by Serrano.
Hitman misses with an elbow strike.
Serrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Issac Serrano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Serrano looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitman is just out of range.
Serrano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serrano tries to bum rush Hitman with a series of wild strikes but Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hitman tries to counter with a clinch but Serrano shakes him off and moves away.
Serrano swings for the body but Hitman moves out of range.
Serrano keeps the fight on the outside.
Serrano moves out of range of the body kick from Hitman.
Nice uppercut lands for Serrano. That snapped Hitman's head back.
Serrano misses with a looping left.
Serrano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitman looks to land a left hand but Serrano moved out of range nicely.
Serrano swings widly with a right hand
and Hitman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serrano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Serrano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Serrano avoids a wild elbow strike from Hitman.
Hitman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Serrano tries for a takedown but Hitman manages to get underhooks.
Hitman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitman is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hitman seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Hitman has Serrano pressed against the cage.
Serrano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hitman keeps control of Serrano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hitman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serrano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issac Serrano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Hitman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Serrano is trying to pull guard but Hitman has him pressed against the cage.
Hitman has a couple of punches blocked by Serrano.
Serrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitman misses with an elbow strike.
Serrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serrano stalling.
Serrano gets control of Hitman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Serrano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hitman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano keeping moving, preventing Hitman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman looking to sit in guard and control but Serrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Hitman blocks nicely.
Serrano 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.
Hitman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Serrano manages to pass to side control.
Hitman gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano being controlled here momentarily.
Serrano wants to control from the top but Hitman keeps moving.
Hitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serrano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Serrano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Serrano jabs Hitman right on the nose. Hitman blinks but takes it well.
Serrano blocks a head kick by Hitman.
A nice leg kick from Hitman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serrano takes a swing at Hitman's ribcage but misses.
Serrano throws a low kick, looking for Hitman's leg but Hitman calmly moves out of range.
Serrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Serrano misses.
Hitman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serrano takes a step back to recover.
Hitman moves away from the strike by Serrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitman.
Hitman scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serrano throws out the jab.
Serrano misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hitman scores with a head kick. Serrano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serrano lands a right hook to the body.
Hitman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serrano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hitman moves in looking to clinch but Serrano pushes him off.
Hitman checks a leg kick.
Serrano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Serrano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitman.
Hitman slips under a jab from Serrano.
Serrano works Hitman's body with a nice hook.
Serrano misses the body punch
and Hitman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Serrano really felt that one!
Hitman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hitman rushes Serrano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Hitman struggles to land a body shot inside as Serrano controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano blocks an uppercut.
Hitman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Serrano is keeping busy.
Hitman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitman throws a head punch that misses.
Tommy Hitman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hitman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hitman trying to land knees to the body.
Hitman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Serrano is keeping busy.
Serrano has Hitman pressed against the cage.
Serrano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Hitman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Hitman.
Serrano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitman. Hitman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hitman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serrano connects with a nice looking jab.
Serrano throws a right hand that misses
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Serrano throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitman.
Hitman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hitman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serrano checks it well.
Hitman throws a push kick but Serrano slaps the foot to one side.
Hitman lands with a kick to the temple. Serrano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hitman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitman defending well as Serrano loads up on a big left hand.
Hitman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Serrano throws a lazy right hand but Hitman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serrano lands a head shot.
Hitman throws a head kick that Serrano semi-blocks.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Serrano.
Hitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serrano misses with an uppercut
letting Hitman counter with a right hand.
Hitman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serrano.
Nice straight punches there by Serrano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serrano.
Hitman scores with a nice head shot.
Serrano looks to land a right hand but Hitman moved out of range.
Hitman lands with a nice body kick.
Serrano misses with a body shot
and Hitman counters with a thumping low kick.
Hitman slips a jab from Serrano.
Hitman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serrano.
Serrano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serrano just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitman.
Tommy Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Issac Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serrano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Hitman.
I think Serrano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Serrano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ejiri Kenzo (ranked 4321 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Hans Job (ranked 398 p4p, 396 weight class). Kenzo's entrance music is KICK BACK. A fine choice. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ejiri Kenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Job!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job throws a hook but Kenzo blocks it.
Kenzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenzo misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Kenzo's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenzo sizes up Job with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Job blocks a jab.
Job slips a jab from Kenzo.
Kenzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Job.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Job backs up against the cage.
Job throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenzo throws a combination that misses
letting Job counter with a right hand.
Kenzo throws a shot from downtown. Job moves away and avoids it.
Job's coach down at Cozad MMA Montreal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Job's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Job counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenzo lands a head shot.
Job throws out a loose jab but Kenzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenzo misses with a jab to the body
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Job drops Kenzo with a huge uppercut! Kenzo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Job is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 4189 p4p, 4433 weight class) and Scabs McGee (ranked 408 p4p, 429 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 London, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scabs McGee!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Jones.
McGee wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by McGee.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones 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! McGee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Panished Snake (ranked 4494 p4p, 4327 weight class) and Oscar Fernandes (ranked 403 p4p, 399 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panished Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Snake.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Snake slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snake gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch.
Snake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fernandes lands a good elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Fernandes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snake wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Fernandes is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake has wrist control.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandes is defended easily by Snake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes misses with a looping left.
Snake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snake after a bit of a struggle.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Snake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage, preventing Snake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Fernandes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernandes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Panished Snake will probably get the nod.
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.
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandes throws an off balance right hand
and Snake counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandes misses with a looping right.
Fernandes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Snake.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Fernandes looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
Snake slips under a jab from Fernandes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Fernandes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.
Snake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snake clinches up with Fernandes and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Fernandes.
Fernandes trying to control the position but instead, Snake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernandes into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes stalls.
Fernandes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandes goes for a takedown attempt but Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes misses the jab.
Panished Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick by Snake misses
and Fernandes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandes.
Snake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fernandes tries to stall but Snake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes stalling in the clinch but Snake improves position.
Snake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snake as Fernandes tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Fernandes's head and hops out.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake slips a jab from Fernandes.
Snake moves away from the strike by Fernandes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes misses with a double jab
and Fernandes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fernandes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandes on the side of the head.
 It looks like Oscar Fernandes has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snake.
 Fernandes is rocked!
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fernandes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snake to the mat. Snake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Snake pushes Fernandes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Fernandes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
Snake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernandes.
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandes as he jumps to the side.
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernandes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snake's guard.
Fernandes trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Fernandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake wants to sweep here but Fernandes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to get back to his feet but Fernandes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernandes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snake is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snake lands an uppercut.
Fernandes wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Snake manages to get underhooks.
Snake has Fernandes pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snake decides to pull guard.
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fernandes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snake stays in close to Fernandes's body and controls the position.
Fernandes looking to control.
Fernandes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fernandes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Snake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fernandes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Oscar Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snake has one foot on Fernandes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panished Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Souza (ranked 4334 p4p, 4276 weight class) and Chaim Castro (ranked 248 p4p, 246 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chaim Castro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Souza enables Castro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Souza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Souza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Castro frees his head nicely. Oh but Souza has switched to an armbar! Castro is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Blake Souza!
Blake Souza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Balrog (ranked 4164 p4p, 4281 weight class) and Aryan Deshpande (ranked 407 p4p, 421 weight class). Deshpande has chosen Ready to Kill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 Montreal, Johannes Balrog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aryan Deshpande!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balrog shoots in and bounces Deshpande off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Balrog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deshpande is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balrog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balrog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balrog is looking to work some ground and pound but Deshpande has wrist control.
Deshpande trying to keep a closed guard but Balrog is proving a slippery customer.
Deshpande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balrog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balrog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deshpande can't keep his opponent in guard - Balrog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balrog is looking for a kimura but Deshpande is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balrog to get the leverage.
Balrog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deshpande doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balrog.
Deshpande on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Balrog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balrog uses his free foot to push down on Deshpande's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deshpande.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balrog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deshpande can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Balrog controlling from the full mount.
Balrog is working for a guillotine from mount but Deshpande frees his head quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balrog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balrog has control of Deshpande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Deshpande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Balrog is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balrog controlling from the full mount.
Balrog has control of Deshpande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Deshpande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Deshpande holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Balrog tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Balrog controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balrog is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Balrog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deshpande tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deshpande wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Balrog.
Balrog looking to finish with strikes here!
Balrog working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Deshpande looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Balrog! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johannes Balrog!
Our winner, Johannes Balrog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Strong (ranked 3004 p4p, 5317 weight class) and Matt Bloomer (ranked 375 p4p, 562 weight class). Colby Strong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colby Strong!
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, Matt Bloomer!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloomer shoots in and drives through. Strong sprawls well.
Strong tries to counter by clinching up but Bloomer breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bloomer as Strong shoots in.
Strong with a nice cross.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but Strong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strong continues to drive forward.
Bloomer gets a clinch.
Bloomer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strong just leaning against Bloomer, taking a breather.
Strong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong is trying to drag Bloomer to the mat but Bloomer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong jumps guard but Bloomer stands there with Strong around his waist. Strong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloomer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bloomer walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bloomer closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloomer smiles and moves away.
Strong tries for a takedown but Bloomer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strong.
Bloomer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloomer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong tries for a takedown but Bloomer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bloomer.
Bloomer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Bloomer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bloomer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. Bloomer pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloomer throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong misses with a combination
and Bloomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloomer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bloomer manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong tries to clinch but Bloomer is having none of it.
Bloomer cracks Strong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bloomer, which made it look bad.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bloomer is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Strong with a poor takedown
and Bloomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer is looking to clinch.
Strong goes for a double leg but Bloomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloomer continues to drive forward.
Bloomer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloomer fails to land the takedown.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Strong closes the distance but Bloomer moves to the side
and Bloomer counters with a series of strikes. Strong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloomer keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloomer defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Bloomer shoots and misses
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. Bloomer pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bloomer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strong is looking to clinch.
As Strong backs off Bloomer throws a huge counter combo but Strong manages to avoid it all.
Bloomer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
Bloomer scores with a nice body kick.
Strong wants to clinch
and Bloomer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong throws a leg kick but Bloomer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bloomer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bloomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong clinches up with Bloomer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bloomer prevents Strong from breaking the clinch.
Strong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bloomer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloomer avoiding damage as Strong throws knees to the body.
Bloomer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloomer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Bloomer on that attempt.
Bloomer slips a straight right by Strong.
A head kick by Strong misses
and Bloomer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Strong really felt that one!
Bloomer throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Colby Strong has been cut.
Bloomer shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bloomer manages to circle out of the way.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloomer circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side.
Bloomer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strong is fending him off so far but Bloomer persists. Nope, Strong circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloomer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloomer is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Strong misses
and Bloomer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloomer jumps guard and drags Strong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bloomer's guard.
Strong looking to sit in guard and control but Bloomer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully.
Strong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bloomer has picked Strong up and slammed him! Strong can't keep hold of the triangle and Bloomer manages to pass to side control!
Bloomer is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloomer controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strong is looking for a sweep.
Strong dodges the ground and pound from Bloomer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Bloomer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bloomer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Strong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bloomer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colby Strong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Strong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bloomer struggling a bit here.
Strong is trying to ground and pound but Bloomer uses the momentary lack of control by Strong to regain half guard.
Bloomer tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong escapes and gets back to his feet.
Matt Bloomer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong shoots in for a takedown but Bloomer shows good takedown defense.
Strong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloomer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Bloomer with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Bloomer on that attempt.
Bloomer throws a shot to the body.
Strong closes the distance but Bloomer moves to the side
and Bloomer counters with a good low kick that Strong was not able to check.
Bloomer dives in for a single leg takedown but Strong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Colby Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Bloomer.
Strong clinches.
Strong is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloomer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strong is looking to clinch.
Strong misses with the combination.
Bloomer moves into the clinch.
Bloomer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strong jumps guard but Bloomer stands there with Strong around his waist. Strong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bloomer has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong fails to pull guard.
Bloomer is trying to pull guard but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Bloomer jumps guard but Strong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bloomer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strong.
Strong jumps guard and drags Bloomer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strong is working an open guard so Bloomer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloomer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colby Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloomer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strong feints and as Bloomer raises his hands in defense, Strong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bloomer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colby Strong.
Well Bloomer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bloomer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sim Hwan (ranked 4053 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Louis Gibson (ranked 440 p4p, 421 weight class). Hwan comes into the arena with The Chant of Metta (Pali) blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Hwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hwan throws a series of strikes that have Gibson backpedaling.
It looks like Louis Gibson has been cut.
Hwan connects with a jab.
Gibson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hwan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hwan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibson on the ground.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet but Gibson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hwan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gibson manages to move to mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gibson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gibson controlling the position easily from mount.
Gibson scoring with strikes but Hwan is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hwan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gibson landing punches.
Gibson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gibson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hwan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gibson wants to control the pace but Hwan is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hwan tries to buck Gibson off but Gibson takes his back!
Gibson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hwan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet.
Gibson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking for the RNC.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet.
Gibson tries to get the hooks in deep but Hwan pushed the leg off.
Hwan trying to get back to his feet but Gibson is in full control for now.
Hwan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hwan trying to get back to his feet but Gibson is in full control for now.
Gibson has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwan manages to escape to his feet.
Gibson fails with the takedown
enabling Hwan to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gibson.
Hwan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gibson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hwan is not content to let Gibson control the position.
Hwan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gibson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Gibson's cut.
That's time! Hwan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hwan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hwan misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Hwan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hwan.
Hwan lands a jab to the head.
Gibson swinging wildly here.
Hwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hwan thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hwan thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Hwan - just one landing.
Sim Hwan is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hwan lands a big uppercut and Gibson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gibson looks OK. Hwan waves Gibson back to his feet!
Gibson is rocked!
That has opened up Louis Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hwan finish him?
Hwan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gibson head around and knocks him out cold! Hwan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sim Hwan!
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