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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bonn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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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 Tokyo, Max Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Bonn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damage avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damage is fending him off so far but Bonn persists. Nope, Damage circles away and we're back to standing.
Damage thows a leg kick but Bonn checks it
and Bonn counters with a big head kick but Damage shrugs it off.
Damage shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bonn is trying to defend but Damage finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bonn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonn wants to get back to his feet but Damage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Damage.
Bonn controls Damage momentarily but Damage frees himself.
Damage trying to control but Bonn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Damage wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bonn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Damage as he avoids it easily.
Max Damage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bonn.
Damage misses with a leg kick.
Bonn shoots in for a takedown but Damage shows good takedown defense.
Damage moves into the clinch successfully.
Damage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Damage just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damage.
Damage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damage lands a body shot.
Bonn stalling in the clinch but Damage improves position.
Damage lands an elbow that stopped Bonn in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Damage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Damage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonn is defending well for now.
Damage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Damage working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage keeping moving, preventing Bonn from controlling successfully.
Damage wants to sweep but no luck.
Damage keeping moving, preventing Bonn from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonn won't allow Damage to sweep him here.
Bonn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Bonn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Damage fails with a takedown attempt.
Damage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damage closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonn smiles and moves away.
Bonn shoots for a double leg takedown but Damage sprawls well. He's pushed Bonn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonn clinches.
Bonn jumps guard but Damage stands there with Bonn around his waist. Bonn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Damage misses with a knee strike.
Bonn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Damage uses from the top position.
Damage trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonn is trying to keep Damage in close.
Damage looking to sit in guard and control but Bonn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Damage looking for a sweep. Not yet Damage, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonn wants to control from the top but Damage keeps moving.
Bonn postures up.
Damage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonn trying to control but Damage is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Damage tries to clinch up but Bonn circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Damage sprawls well. Damage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Bonn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bonn shoots in but Damage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonn shoots in and drives through. Damage sprawls well.
Max Damage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bonn.
Bonn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Damage was covering up waiting for the punch and Bonn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Damage wants to control but Bonn passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damage is looking to escape.
Damage desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn is trying to work for a kimura but Damage is defending well.
Bonn decides to stand and escape the position.
Damage ducks under a wild hook from Bonn.
Damage gets a clinch.
Damage tries to break the clinch but Bonn is controlling the position.
Damage swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonn tries to pull guard but Damage won't allow it.
Bonn avoiding damage as Damage throws knees to the body.
Damage misses with a knee to the head.
Bonn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Damage walks away with a smile on his face. Bonn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage closes the distance and pushes Bonn back into the cage.
Bonn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonn can't get the takedown.
Bonn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Damage walks away with a smile on his face. Bonn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Bonn.
Bonn is breathing heavily.
Bonn tries to keep at a distance but Damage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Damage lands an elbow inside that Bonn shrugs off.
Damage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonn wants to get back to striking at distance but Damage won't allow it.
Damage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damage.
Bonn prevents a body shot from Damage.
Damage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damage lands an elbow just above Bonn 's eye.
Damage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Damage walks away with a smile on his face. Bonn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Damage throws a series of punches but Bonn moves out of range.
Damage clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn wants to break free but Damage has control.
Damage tries to land a knee to the head but Bonn blocks with his arms.
Damage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Damage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonn is trying to break the clinch but Damage has him pressed against the cage.
Damage tries a body shot but Bonn blocks it.
Bonn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Damage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonn is defending well for now.
Bonn wants to break free but Damage has control.
Bonn has Damage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonn looking to stall.
Damage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonn smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Damage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Damage tries to clinch there but Bonn circles away.
Damage stuffs the takedown.
Damage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonn shoots in looking for a takedown. Damage tries to sprawl out of it but Bonn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damage but Damage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Damage misses with the body kick
and Bonn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Damage!
Bonn stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bonn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Damage moves into range and clinches up with Bonn.
Damage has Bonn pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Damage.
Bonn wants to break free but Damage has control.
Bonn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damage trying to land knees to the body.
Bonn tries to score a body lock takedown but Damage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Damage smiles and moves away.
Bonn closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bonn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Damage throws an elbow that misses.
Bonn has a couple of punches blocked by Damage.
Damage has Bonn pushed against the cage.
Damage tries to land a knee to the head but Bonn blocks with his arms.
Bonn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Max Damage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bonn.
Bonn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonn working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Damage to work.
Damage wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonn won't allow it.
Bonn blocks an elbow strike.
Damage effectively controlling the action here.
Damage tries to pull guard but Bonn holds him up against the cage and eventually Damage drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Damage.
Bonn fails to pull guard.
Bonn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Damage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonn's efforts to push away.
Damage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Damage is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Bonn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Max Damage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Bonn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonn jumps guard but Damage stands there with Bonn around his waist. Bonn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonn blocks it with crossed arms.
Damage scores a nice knee to the body.
Damage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonn tries to break free but Damage pushes him back against the cage.
Damage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damage doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonn circles away.
Damage blocks a head kick by Bonn.
Bonn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Damage's waist but Damage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonn off to one side.
Damage has managed to clinch.
Damage misses with a knee to the head.
Bonn goes for a takedown attempt but Damage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damage instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damage tries to throw a body punch but Bonn avoids it by throwing Damage back against the cage.
Bonn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Damage looking to throw knees to the head but Bonn is blocking nicely.
Bonn gets underhooks to prevent Damage's takedown attempt.
Bonn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonn tries to pull guard but Damage won't allow it.
Damage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bonn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Damage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Damage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Damage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonn has him pressed against the cage.
Damage misses with a knee strike.
Damage tries to land a knee to the head but Bonn blocks with his arms.
Damage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Damage scores with a knee to the head.
Bonn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Damage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Damage stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damage connects with a knee to the head.
Damage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonn has Damage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Damage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bonn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Isao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money has chosen Triumph by Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroki Isao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trey Money!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isao throws a right and a left that Money avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Isao. That snapped Money's head back.
Money takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Trey Money has been cut.
Isao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Money.
Money lands a high kick!
Money pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Isao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Isao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Isao but Isao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isao wants to slow Money down by chopping away at his legs.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Isao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isao tries to sprawl but Money drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Money looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Money is looking for a kimura but Isao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Money to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isao pushes Money off looking to stand but Money dives back in and keeps control.
Money is working for a kimura but Isao is defending it quite comfortably.
Money is trying to control. Isao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Isao is looking to escape.
Money throws a strike but Isao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Money drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Isao dives on top into guard.
Isao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Money's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Money is looking for a triangle but Isao pushes his legs off easily.
Money working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Isao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Isao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Isao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money working for a triangle but Isao defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Money working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Isao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Isao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Money tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Isao is aware though and is defending well.
Isao wants to get up but he can't break Money's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Isao stands and steps away. Money gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A right-left combo lands from Money.
Money drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Isao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Money's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isao swivels and escapes.
Hiroki Isao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
Money looks gassed!
Money fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hiroki Isao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trey Money's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Isao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Isao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Isao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Money counters with a two punch combo.
Money throws a right and a left that Isao avoids nicely.
Isao is looking to score with low kicks.
Hiroki Isao is winning the standup battle so far.
Money throws a nice head kick!
Isao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Money.
Isao slips a jab and a cross from Money.
Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Isao.
Isao drives through and clinches with Money against the cage.
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Isao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Isao misses with a head kick.
Money looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Isao is fending him off so far but Money persists. Nope, Isao circles away and we're back to standing.
Isao throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
Isao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Money backs up against the cage.
Money is breathing heavily.
Isao throws a body punch but Money moves out of range.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Isao shows good takedown defense.
Hiroki Isao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Isao.
Hiroki Isao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Isao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Isao throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Isao throws a head kick that misses.
Money closes this distance looking for a takedown but Isao circles away.
Isao lands with a straight right. Money didn't see that one coming.
Isao throws a right hand that misses
so Money counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Isao tries to get out of the position.
Money drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Isao dives on top into guard.
Isao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Isao looks to land a body kick but Money moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Isao checks a leg kick.
Isao connects with a leg kick. Money looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Isao tries to clinch up
and Money counters with a left and a right that stings Isao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isao is looking to land body kicks.
Money misses with a double jab
and Isao counters with a nice leg kick.
Isao avoids the head kick by Money.
Isao throws a body punch but Money moves out of range.
Isao feints and then cracks Money's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Money down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isao throws a right and a left that Money avoids nicely.
Money on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isao. Isao obviously looking to wear him down.
Money has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Isao.
Isao tries to clinch up.
Hiroki Isao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isao clinches.
Money wants a takedown.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Isao's efforts to push away.
Isao trying to land knees to the body.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Isao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Isao scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Isao misses the target.
Isao lands a leg kick that knocks Money off balance momentarily.
Isao tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Isao has Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Money fails to pull guard.
Isao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Money avoids it.
Money jumps guard.
Isao wanted to stand there but Money had control of the position.
Money is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Isao has his hands clasped together but Money extends an breaks Isao's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Money.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Money!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psil Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbabarauma Smith II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Psil Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umbabarauma Smith II!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ander connects with a solid leg kick.
Ander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ander tries to clinch but Smith II moves out of range.
Ander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith II throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Smith II blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ander.
Ander lands a head kick. Smith II smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ander throws a head kick but Smith II moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander tries to clinch but Smith II moves out of range.
Ander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith II misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith II blocks a head kick by Ander.
Ander scores with a push kick.
Ander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ander.
Ander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith II.
Ander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith II looks gassed!
Ander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith II manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith II swats away the attempt to clinch by Ander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith II takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ander doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith II circles away.
Ander ducks under a wild hook from Smith II.
Ander tries to clinch up.
Psil Ander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith II tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ander scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith II takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith II swats away the attempt to clinch by Ander.
Ander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ander tries to clinch up but Smith II circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psil Ander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ander is looking to clinch but Smith II is avoiding it.
Smith II steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ander. That one must have hurt.
Ander is looking to clinch but Smith II is avoiding it.
Smith II stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ander.
Umbabarauma Smith II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ander thumps Smith II with a low kick.
Smith II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith II keeps the fight on the outside.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith II might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ander has got the better of the exchanges.
Ander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith II is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ander wants to clinch.
Ander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith II's head.
Ander tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Ander lands but Smith II takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ander throws a sloppy head kick and Smith II moves out of range easily.
Smith II takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith II avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith II swats away the attempt to clinch by Ander.
Ander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ander scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ander wants to clinch up but Smith II keeps it at a distance.
Ander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ander throws a head kick but Smith II moves out of range.
Smith II has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ander.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith II takes a swing at Ander's ribcage but misses.
Smith II stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psil Ander dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Ander tries to clinch but Smith II moves out of range.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ander lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith II can do to turn this around?
Ander keeps Smith II at a distance using the push kick.
Ander lands a front kick.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith II's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander is looking to clinch but Smith II is avoiding it.
Smith II takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ander throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith II throws a body punch but Ander moves out of range.
Ander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith II manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ander tries to clinch up.
Ander scores with a spinning back kick!
Ander tries to clinch but Smith II is having none of it.
Umbabarauma Smith II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ander tries a head kick but it misses.
Ander tries to clinch up.
Ander misses with a head kick.
Smith II avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ander fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ander wants to clinch up but Smith II keeps it at a distance.
Ander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ander tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith II swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith II works over Ander's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith II has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith II misses with a few strikes there.
Smith II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ander tries to clinch but Smith II moves out of range.
Ander lands a front kick.
Ander throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ander tries to clinch but Smith II moves out of range.
Ander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Psil Ander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ander 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psil Ander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Royce Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Jordan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Jordan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jordan Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordan Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe Jordan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jordan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jordan Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jordan Jr tries to get out of the position.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordan Jr is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Jordan Jr is defending well.
Gracie looking to control but instead Jordan Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jordan Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Jordan Jr defends it.
Jordan Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jordan Jr is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie looking to control but Jordan Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Jordan Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jordan Jr turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Jordan Jr controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jordan Jr passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jordan Jr is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie wants to control but Jordan Jr is keeping him busy.
Gracie is stalling here. Jordan Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jordan Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Jordan Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie controls Jordan Jr momentarily but Jordan Jr frees himself.
Jordan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Jordan Jr is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan Jr lands with a nice body punch.
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.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jordan Jr.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Jordan Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Jordan Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordan Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jordan Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie moves forwards but Jordan Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jordan Jr punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jordan Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Jordan Jr jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Jordan Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Joe Jordan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jordan Jr.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Jordan Jr lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jordan Jr connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Jordan Jr misses with a double jab.
Jordan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jordan Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jordan Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Jordan Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jordan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jordan Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan Jr thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Jordan Jr jabs at Gracie's body.
Jordan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jordan Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jordan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan Jr lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jordan Jr lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jordan Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan Jr works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Jordan Jr throws a shot to the body.
Jordan Jr thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Jordan Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jordan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan Jr punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan Jr works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Joe Jordan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jordan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jordan Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan Jr thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jordan Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan Jr jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Jordan Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jordan Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joe Jordan Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr lands a body shot.
Jordan Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Jordan Jr - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Jr jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jordan Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan Jr, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jordan Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinos Swacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta has chosen Just like you imagined - 300 theme as his entrance music. Diziz Sparta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pinos Swacker's chin.
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280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pinos Swacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swacker lands a body shot.
Swacker throws a front kick aimed at Sparta's knee but Sparta avoids it well.
Sparta takes the fight into the clinch.
Swacker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Swacker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparta has him pressed against the cage.
Sparta wants a takedown.
Sparta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swacker's efforts to push away.
Sparta goes for a takedown attempt but Swacker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinos Swacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diziz Sparta.
Swacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparta enables Swacker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sparta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swacker.
Sparta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Swacker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swacker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swacker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sparta's head.
Sparta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swacker is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparta has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swacker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparta trying to control the position.
Swacker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swacker with a nice head shot there.
Swacker is working Sparta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swacker wants to pass the guard but Sparta is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swacker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swacker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swacker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Swacker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparta wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swacker is in close to Sparta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swacker won't allow Sparta to sweep him here.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Swacker from controlling successfully.
Swacker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swacker scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swacker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swacker passes Sparta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swacker slips a nice elbow through Sparta's hands, connecting with Sparta's forehead.
Swacker wants to take a breather but Sparta is having none of it.
Sparta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swacker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sparta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swacker with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Diziz Sparta has been cut.
Sparta looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swacker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sparta badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Swacker around the waist but Swacker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Swacker is the winner by TKO! Swacker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinos Swacker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julle Bulle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Bulle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John White!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
Bulle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a shoot takedown. Bulle fights it but they end up in guard.
White throwing strikes from guard but Bulle blocks nicely.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bulle is controlling White's posture.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control but Bulle is working from the bottom.
White content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bulle has locked up a guillotine! Bulle's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? White is holding on here and Bulle must be using up a lot of energy. White has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bulle gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julle Bulle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freeky Zeeky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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264 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freeky Zeeky!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McCoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zeeky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McCoy.
Zeeky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zeeky tries to lock up and control but McCoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCoy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCoy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zeeky can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zeeky tries to reverse the position but McCoy maintains control.
Zeeky avoids a series of strikes thrown by McCoy.
Zeeky manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Zeeky, under a barage of strikes from McCoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeeky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeeky looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeeky, not yet.
McCoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeeky trying to control the position.
Zeeky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard.
McCoy has control of Zeeky's left arm, preventing Zeeky from doing any damage.
Zeeky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zeeky is in close to McCoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zeeky stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
Zeeky landing with the ground and pound.
McCoy wants to hit a switch here but Zeeky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCoy there!
Zeeky raining down shots from the mount!
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeeky cracks McCoy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCoy is rocked!
Zeeky unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McCoy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zeeky celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freeky Zeeky!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Higastsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Higastsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Higastsui slips the punch.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higastsui takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higastsui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Higastsui was well out of range.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Higastsui slips a jab from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Higastsui with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Higastsui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higastsui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez cracks Higastsui with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higastsui needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higastsui takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higastsui is rocked!
Gonzalez dances in with a quick combination. Higastsui is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gonzalez snaps Higastsui's head back. Higastsui stumbles backwards against the cage. Gonzalez steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Higastsui's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Higastsui just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergio Gonzalez!
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