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BANZAI BONANZA 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kentaro Noburu (ranked 4682 p4p, 5069 weight class) and Raiden Stewart (ranked 192 p4p, 210 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kentaro Noburu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raiden Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Noburu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noburu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noburu!
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noburu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Noburu as Stewart shoots in.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noburu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
As Noburu backs off Stewart throws a huge counter combo but Noburu manages to avoid it all.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Noburu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart looks winded!
Stewart tries to clinch there but Noburu circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noburu.
 It looks like Raiden Stewart has been cut.
Stewart tries to clinch but Noburu moves out of range.
Noburu throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
Noburu misses with a few strikes there.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stewart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Noburu lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noburu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Noburu misses.
Noburu lands a slapping body shot.
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noburu scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noburu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Noburu.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Noburu.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Noburu.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noburu connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a right and a left that Noburu avoids nicely.
It looked like Noburu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noburu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentaro Noburu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Noburu does no damage.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stewart rushes Noburu and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart fails to pull guard.
Noburu breaks from the clinch.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noburu lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart moves into the clinch successfully.
Noburu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stewart pulls guard successfully.
Noburu chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noburu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart is trying to control the position but Noburu postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noburu tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentaro Noburu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raiden Stewart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noburu throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Noburu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Noburu scores with a four punch combination!
Noburu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noburu lands with a nice combination. Stewart backs away looking to recover.
Noburu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Noburu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noburu.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart wants to control from the top but Noburu keeps moving.
Stewart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noburu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Noburu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Noburu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Noburu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Noburu keeps it at a distance.
Noburu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noburu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Noburu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noburu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kentaro Noburu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noburu throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling.
Noburu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noburu gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has Noburu pressed against the cage, preventing Noburu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noburu prevents the takedown attempt.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.
Noburu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noburu tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noburu's efforts to push away.
Stewart avoiding damage.
Noburu is trying to break the clinch but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Noburu has had enough of the clinch but Stewart keeps him there for the moment.
Noburu tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position.
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.
Stewart decides to pull guard.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noburu is one step ahead there.
Noburu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stewart has his foot on Noburu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noburu works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noburu is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentaro Noburu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raiden Stewart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Noburu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentaro Noburu is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart tries to clinch up
and Noburu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noburu lands a nice looking body shot.
Noburu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart tries to clinch but Noburu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Noburu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noburu lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noburu misses with the combination.
Noburu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stewart swings for the body but Noburu moves out of range.
Noburu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Noburu.
Noburu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentaro Noburu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Noburu counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart.
Noburu throws a one two combo.
Noburu tries to bum rush Stewart with a series of wild strikes but Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noburu looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noburu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart checks a low kick from Noburu.
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Noburu throws a combination. Stewart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Noburu is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noburu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noburu duly obliges.
Noburu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Noburu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noburu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noburu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart. Stewart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noburu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
As Stewart looks to move away, Noburu throws a big counter combo but Stewart just gets out of the way.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Noburu gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage.
Noburu misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart is looking for the big counter here.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noburu but Noburu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stewart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noburu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noburu misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noburu throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Noburu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stewart.
Noburu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stewart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noburu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noburu sets himself, and Stewart steps forward looking for the clinch! Noburu avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noburu sprawls well. Noburu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Raiden Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentaro Noburu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Noburu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentaro Noburu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noburu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentaro Noburu!
A very excited looking Kentaro Noburu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr (ranked 4497 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Dominik King (ranked 183 p4p, 185 weight class). Nigger Iv Jr's entrance music is 1312 fuck the police. A fine choice. 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 super heavyweight 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, Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominik King!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nigger Iv Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nigger Iv Jr misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Nigger Iv Jr throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nigger Iv Jr counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Nigger Iv Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik King.
Nigger Iv Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominik King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nigger Iv Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nigger Iv Jr.
Nigger Iv Jr throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nigger Iv Jr lands a right hook to the body.
King looks winded!
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nigger Iv Jr defends it nicely.
Nigger Iv Jr cracks King with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! King looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nigger Iv Jr finish him?
It looks like Dominik King has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nigger Iv Jr throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King tries for a takedown but Nigger Iv Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nigger Iv Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nigger Iv Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigger Iv Jr misses with a double jab.
Nigger Iv Jr with a nice cross.
 King is rocked!
Nigger Iv Jr cracks King's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! King slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Nigger Iv Jr can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr!
Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Kozlov (ranked 4401 p4p, 4595 weight class) and Xander Walls (ranked 179 p4p, 189 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 super heavyweight 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, Artyom Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Walls!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.
Walls breaks the clinch.
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walls, pushing him back against the cage.
Walls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov is trying to push Walls away but Walls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walls walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Walls, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Walls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walls connects with an inside leg kick.
Walls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walls blocks an uppercut.
Walls breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kozlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Walls catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Walls keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves away
and Walls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
Walls tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Walls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walls sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walls.
Walls loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walls! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Walls releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
Walls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walls defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Walls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walls unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Walls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov tries to counter with a takedown but Walls is quick to defend against it.
Walls with the inside leg kick.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Walls with a series of wild strikes but Walls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Walls sprawls well.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walls's waist but Walls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kozlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov tries to clinch
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Walls circles away easily
and Walls counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walls leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walls slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walls - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Walls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov trying to stall but Walls improves his position.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walls manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
Walls misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Walls.
A low kick lands for Walls.
Artyom Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Walls as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls with a nice calf kick.
Walls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Walls.
Walls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.
Walls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walls blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artyom Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xander Walls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Walls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walls 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Walls!
A victorious Xander Walls thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevan Micic (ranked 4477 p4p, 4486 weight class) and Yao Ming (ranked 181 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevan Micic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yao Ming!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micic moves out of range of the leg kick from Ming.
Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Micic moves into the clinch.
Micic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ming has had enough of the clinch but Micic keeps him there for the moment.
Micic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Micic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ming's efforts to push away.
Micic misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Micic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Micic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ming backwards.
A shot in the inside from Micic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Micic.
Micic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ming looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Micic.
A shot in the inside from Micic.
Ming's coach down at Sydney Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ming's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Micic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ming backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Micic.
Ming is trying to break free.
Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Micic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Micic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ming blocks a body shot from Micic.
Micic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ming backwards.
Micic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Micic as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Micic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Micic pushes Ming against the cage. Micic is working some dirty boxing. Micic pushes off with a quick right hook! Ming goes down! Ming tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Micic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevan Micic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Harvey (ranked 4318 p4p, 4377 weight class) and Deebo Drummond (ranked 172 p4p, 176 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drummond counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drummond - that landed with a thud.
Drummond gets through Harvey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 It looks like Kelvin Harvey has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Drummond.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
Drummond drops Harvey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harvey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Harvey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Drummond.
Oh Harvey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drummond pushes Harvey against the cage. Drummond is working some dirty boxing. Drummond pushes off with a quick right hook! Harvey goes down! Harvey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Drummond moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Stallin (ranked 4362 p4p, 4299 weight class) and Cibuka Stilera (ranked 180 p4p, 171 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Stallin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cibuka Stilera!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilera clinches.
Stilera tries a body shot but Stallin blocks it.
Stilera keeps control of Stallin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stallin gets control of Stilera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stallin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stilera looking to pass the guard.
Stallin looking to control.
Stallin 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.
Stallin working for a triangle but Stilera defends it easily.
Stilera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Stallin keeping moving, preventing Stilera from controlling successfully.
Stilera is looking to work some ground and pound but Stallin has wrist control.
Stallin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stilera is aware though and is defending well.
Stallin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stallin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stallin has escaped and now he's on top!
Stilera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stallin stands and throws Stilera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stilera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stallin has hold of Stilera's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stilera tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stallin cranks the arm and Stilera screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stilera, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josef Stallin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Wilson (ranked 4285 p4p, 4361 weight class) and Freaky Travis (ranked 169 p4p, 175 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone - Godsmack. 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 super 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, Lucas Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freaky Travis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Travis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Travis cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wilson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Travis finish him?
It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut.
Donk. Wilson catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Travis misses.
Wilson defending well as Travis loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Lucas Wilson's cut is getting worse.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Travis fails to land with a series of punches.
Travis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Travis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Travis lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Travis lands a big uppercut and Wilson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wilson looks OK. Travis waves Wilson back to his feet!
Wilson is rocked!
Lucas Wilson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Travis drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Wilson's head, knocking him out cold! Travis is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky Travis!
Lucas Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate losing man, but it will just fuel my return, trust me on this - your regularly scheduled ass kicking will return.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lamont (ranked 4399 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Genyo Takeda (ranked 182 p4p, 170 weight class). Genyo Takeda 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Genyo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Lamont with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Lamont. 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.
Lamont misses with a takedown attempt
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lamont darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Ground and pound from Lamont.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Lamont has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Lamont.
Lamont working over Takeda with some ground and pound. Takeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lamont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda wants to control but Lamont is keeping busy.
Lamont drops an elbow to the side of Takeda's head.
Lamont trying to control the pace.
Lamont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lamont connects with a nice short shot to Takeda's temple.
Takeda trying to control but Lamont postures up.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lamont is nestled in close to Takeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takeda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont working over Takeda with some ground and pound. Takeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takeda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lamont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takeda is not content to let Lamont control the position.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Lamont is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Lamont there.
It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamont lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont working the head and body with strikes.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lamont lands a couple of digs.
That has opened up Genyo Takeda's cut even more.
Lamont postures up.
Lamont is standing up over Takeda. Takeda looks to escape but Lamont dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takeda struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takeda is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lamont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genyo Takeda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Lamont has his takedown stuffed
and Takeda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda works the jab nicely.
Lamont shoots in and drives through. Takeda sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Takeda.
Takeda lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lamont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Takeda.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeda.
Takeda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamonts head.
A short right from Takeda on the inside.
Takeda lands with a light punch inside.
Lamont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeda lands with a light punch inside.
Takeda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeda lands with a right to the head.
Lamont takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda lands a left hand.
Lamont goes for a takedown attempt but Takeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamont walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda cracks Lamont's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lamont slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Takeda can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genyo Takeda!
Genyo Takeda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Burch (ranked 4322 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Virgulino Lampiaun (ranked 173 p4p, 168 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathanial Burch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgulino Lampiaun!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampiaun takes the fight into the clinch.
Lampiaun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lampiaun works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lampiaun works over Burch with some ground and pound from guard.
Burch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lampiaun working some strikes from top position.
Lampiaun postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Burch's head off the mat! Burch is out! He's out! Lampiaun jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Virgulino Lampiaun!
A very excited looking Virgulino Lampiaun rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soren Lozano (ranked 4378 p4p, 4237 weight class) and Tommy Wilander (ranked 177 p4p, 167 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soren Lozano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Wilander!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilander pushes Lozano up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Wilander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lozano smiles and moves away.
Wilander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lozano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilander is in Lozano's guard.
Lozano is trying to keep Wilander in close.
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lozano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lozano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilander throwing strikes from guard but Lozano blocks nicely.
Wilander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano controls Wilander momentarily but Wilander frees himself.
Wilander is working Lozano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lozano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilander is looking to work some ground and pound but Lozano has wrist control.
Lozano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lozano tries to get out of the position.
Wilander working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilander throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilander is in close to Lozano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lozano can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander working Lozano over with strikes.
Wilander stalling.
Wilander working over Lozano with some ground and pound. Lozano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lozano won't allow Wilander to pass to mount.
Wilander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilander content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Wilander.
Wilander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilander working the head and body with strikes.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lozano is breathing heavily.
Wilander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lozano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilander raining down shots from the mount!
Wilander controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilander's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wilander scoring with strikes but Lozano is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wilander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lozano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilander is in Lozano's guard.
It looks like Soren Lozano has been cut.
Wilander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lozano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lozano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilander on the ground.
Wilander is working Lozano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilander sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilander cracks Lozano with a solid left hand.
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilander passes into half guard.
Wilander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander scores with a big shot! Lozano's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lozano! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander!
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