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DPEF Challengers 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Said Lambreta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Lambreta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antifanz Del Norte's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antifanz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Said Lambreta!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte has Lambreta up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Norte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Del Norte tries for a takedown but Lambreta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Norte shoots for a double leg takedown but Lambreta sprawls well. He's pushed Del Norte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Del Norte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambreta circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antifanz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambreta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Norte defends it nicely.
Lambreta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Norte.
Del Norte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lambreta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lambreta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lambreta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lambreta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambreta with the ground and pound but Del Norte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lambreta stopping the sweep attempt from Del Norte.
Lambreta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lambreta prevents Del Norte from getting back to his feet.
Del Norte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lambreta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Norte is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambreta trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Lambreta won't allow Del Norte to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Del Norte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lambreta avoids it really well and circles away.
Lambreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambreta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lambreta wants it to stay on the feet.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown but Lambreta shows good takedown defense.
Del Norte wants to clinch up but Lambreta keeps it at a distance.
Del Norte shoots in but no luck this time.
Del Norte is breathing heavily.
Del Norte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Norte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lambreta's waist but Lambreta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Norte off to one side.
Del Norte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lambreta.
Del Norte shoots in and drives through. Lambreta sprawls well.
Lambreta shoots in and drives through. Del Norte sprawls well.
Del Norte gets caught napping as Lambreta dives in and scores a takedown. Del Norte manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is looking to stand up but Lambreta isn't so interested in that idea.
Lambreta trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Norte pushes Lambreta off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lambreta counters with a shoot takedown. Del Norte fights it but they end up in guard.
Lambreta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Del Norte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambreta throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Said Lambreta 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.
Del Norte fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Norte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lambreta keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lambreta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lambreta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Norte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lambreta is looking to control Del Norte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lambreta avoid being mounted?
Del Norte scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Del Norte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Norte in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lambreta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Del Norte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antifanz Del Norte!
Antifanz Del Norte very nearly forgot to thank [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Atkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: she's a lady. Fedor Emelianenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Atkin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkin lands a jab.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Atkin lands with a hook. Emelianenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atkin throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Atkin throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Atkin both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkin cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Emelianenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Atkin finish him?
Emelianenko is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Atkin! Emelianenko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Atkin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lee Atkin thanked Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Martin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fukuta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Fukuta fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fukuta.
Nice takedown defense from Fukuta. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukuta as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Fukuta leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sai Fukuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin is looking to clinch but Fukuta is avoiding it.
Fukuta misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuta. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin forces Fukuta back against the cage and clinches.
Fukuta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fukuta tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
Fukuta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fukuta decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
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!
Fukuta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Fukuta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Rocky Martin has been cut.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fukuta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martin.
Martin lunges at Fukuta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fukuta's hand.
Fukuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fukuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fukutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martin wants to clinch.
Fukuta keeps the fight on the outside.
Fukuta blocks a head kick by Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fukuta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Fukuta controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Martin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fukuta with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. Fukuta fights it but they end up in guard.
Martin wants to control from the top but Fukuta keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fukuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocky Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukuta looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fukuta is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Fukuta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fukuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Fukuta's legs - danger averted.
Fukuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fukuta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin wanted to stand there but Fukuta had control of the position.
Fukuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin trying to control but Fukuta is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Fukuta is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.
Martin is looking to stand up but Fukuta won't let him.
Fukuta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
Fukuta keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Fukuta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fukuta manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Fukuta's guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocky Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocky Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Fukuta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fukuta dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Fukuta's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Fukuta on that attempt.
Fukuta scores with a takedown into Martin's guard.
Fukuta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martin, up you get!
Fukuta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fukuta tries to stand but can't do so whilst Martin controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta wants to stand but Martin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Martin pushes Fukuta off looking to stand but Fukuta dives back in and keeps control.
Fukuta trying to pass the guard but Martin defending well.
Martin tries to kick Fukuta off but Fukuta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fukuta stands up from half guard.
Fukuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin takes a swing at Fukuta's ribcage but misses.
Fukuta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta misses with the combination.
Fukuta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martin tries to clinch
and Fukuta counters with a one-two to the body.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Fukuta thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuta shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fukuta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Martin.
Sai Fukuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fukuta!
Martin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fukuta's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fukuta.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukuta.
Fukuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin throws a head kick but Fukuta moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fukuta was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fukuta is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin trying to control but Fukuta is working from the bottom.
Fukuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fukuta working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sai Fukuta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martin 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sai Fukuta!
A very excited looking Sai Fukuta 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zolt Hengan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zolt Hengan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hengan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
London has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hengan is working away from the top position though.
Hengan prevents London from standing back up.
Hengan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
London avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hengan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hengan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hengan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
London is trying to stand.
Hengan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hengan trying to control the action but London is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hengan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
London is looking for a sweep. Hengan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hengan working the head and body with strikes.
Hengan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! London could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hengan has cracked it and London is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hengan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zolt Hengan!
Zolt Hengan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chakrabongse Bhuvanath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett has chosen Stemm - Face The Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chakrabongse Bhuvanath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhuvanath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Bhuvanath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett digs a good hook to Bhuvanath's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bhuvanath throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennett tries to score with a low kick but Bhuvanath moves his leg out of the way.
Bhuvanath takes one to the chin there.
Bennett connects with a right hand. Bhuvanath shakes it off.
Bennett connects with a single shot there.
Bhuvanath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett connects with a body shot that sends Bhuvanath's belly button to the back.
Bhuvanath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bhuvanath off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bhuvanath - that will leave a mark!
Bennett throws a solid leg kick but Bhuvanath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennett.
Bennett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bhuvanath under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhuvanath doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuvanath moves out of range of the leg kick from Bennett.
Bhuvanath fails with the takedown
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrabongse Bhuvanath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhuvanath checks a leg kick nicely.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
Bhuvanath is breathing heavily.
Bennett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Chakrabongse Bhuvanath has been cut.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Brad Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bhuvanath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bennett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bhuvanath drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Bennett.
A left lands for Bennett.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Bennett finds it's way through Bhuvanath's defenses.
Bennett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bhuvanath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bhuvanath on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Bennett.
Bhuvanath is rocked!
Bennett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Bhuvanath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Bennett lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bhuvanath. Bhuvanath tries to recover but Bennett is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bhuvanath lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bennett!
Brad Bennett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Torment Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vik Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vik Black has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vik Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darron Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a nice head shot.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Black lands the left hand.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black looking to control.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Black wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black trying to strike off his back.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black lands a jab.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Vik Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darron Johnson.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Black throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Black - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Vik Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Black.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vik Black dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Black tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Black catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vik Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Darron Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Black.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Black lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Vik Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Black.
Black moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Black.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black lands a body shot.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Black.
Black looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vik Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vik Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacory Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tyson Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Tyson Marquez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacory Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Tyson Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jacory Kato has been cut.
Marquez checks a leg kick nicely.
Kato dives in and scores a takedown into Marquez's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Marquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marquez looking for subs off his back but Kato has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marquez tries to get to full guard but Kato has control of the leg.
Kato is looking for a kimura but Marquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kato to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kato is trying to work for a kimura but Marquez is defending well.
Marquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marquez is looking to improve his position.
Marquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Marquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kato fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquez lands with a straight right. Kato didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marquez. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kato walks into a left hand.
Marquez sizes up Kato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marquez feints a jab promting Kato to slip. Marquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kato's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Marquez.
Marquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kato misses with a kick to the body.
Kato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Kato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Kato. Those never looked like landing.
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Marquez. Beautiful body shot.
Kato misses with a wild combination.
Kato just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquez lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kato misses with a wild combination.
Kato has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacory Kato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato is breathing heavily.
Kato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kato on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Marquez digs a good hook to Kato's body.
Kato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kato pulls his head out easily.
Marquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marquez.
Marquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kato is aware though and is defending well.
Marquez looking for a guillotine here but Kato defends easily.
Kato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kato has managed to get both his arms back between Marquez's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tyson Marquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacory Kato's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marquez scores with a jab.
Marquez takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kato off to one side.
Marquez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kato in his tracks.
Kato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marquez jabs Kato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marquez lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Marquez. Beautiful body shot.
Marquez jabs at Kato's body.
Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marquez.
Kato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marquez works Kato's body with a nice hook.
Kato looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Kato throws a head kick but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacory Kato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kato.
Juan Tyson Marquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kato tries to move into range but Marquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Kato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
Marquez avoids the head kick by Kato.
Marquez tries to keep at a distance but Kato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marquez scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kato.
Marquez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kato's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Marquez.
Marquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marquez obliges.
Marquez crunches a lovely knee into Kato's ribcage.
Marquez working Kato over with knees to the body.
Marquez digs a right hand underneath Kato's ribcage. Kato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marquez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marquez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kato or not.
Marquez working Kato over with knees to the body.
Marquez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marquez working Kato over with knees to the body.
Marquez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marquez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marquez landing knees to the head.
Marquez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marquez is defending well.
Marquez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juan Tyson Marquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Kato won't want to take too many of those.
Marquez pushes Kato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marquez lands a knee to the body.
Marquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marquez obliges.
Marquez scores with a knee to the head.
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juan Tyson Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marquez lands a nice hook to Kato's body. Kato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marquez swinging wildly here.
Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Kato has Marquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Marquez scores with a knee to the head.
Kato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marquez scores a nice knee to the body.
Marquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Kato won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marquez misses with a knee strike.
Marquez tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing Marquez back against the cage.
Kato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marquez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacory Kato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kato's face.
Marquez lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marquez with a knee to the head.
Kato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez scores a nice knee to the body.
Kato wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tyson Marquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacory Kato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Kato misses the target.
Marquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kato's hands.
Kato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marquez scores with a jab to the body.
Marquez lands an overhand right.
Marquez misses with a body shot.
Marquez misses with a wild body shot.
Kato misses with a few strikes there.
Kato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquez.
Marquez gets tackled into the cage by Kato. Kato maintains the clinch.
Marquez landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marquez obliges.
Marquez with a knee to the head.
Marquez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Kato won't want to take too many of those.
Marquez lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Marquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato tries to circle away but Marquez has him pinned against the cage.
Marquez keeps control of Kato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Kato won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marquez.
Kato takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marquez obliges.
Marquez digs a right hand underneath Kato's ribcage. Kato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marquez scores with a knee to the head.
Kato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kato jumps guard but Marquez stands there with Kato around his waist. Kato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kato is trying to force a seperation but Marquez has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marquez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato throwing shots but Marquez is blocking nicely.
Marquez gets full guard.
Kato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marquez has a closed guard, preventing Kato from standing up.
Marquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kato defends it easily.
Marquez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kato uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is trying to get an arm triangle but Marquez is defending well.
Marquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacory Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marquez actively working from the bottom here.
Kato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marquez is just riding it out for now. Kato eventually gives up the hold.
Kato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marquez on the ground.
It looks like Kato is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez looking for submissions off his back.
Kato wants to work for an arm triangle but Marquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marquez looking for submissions off his back.
Kato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marquez is just riding it out for now. Kato eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tyson Marquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marquez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tyson Marquez!
An out of breath Juan Tyson Marquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Audley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit comes into the arena with Pride FC blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Audley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Condit.
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Audley manages to avoid it.
Audley wants to clinch up but Condit keeps it at a distance.
Audley tries to clinch but Condit moves out of range.
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
Audley rushes Condit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Condit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Audley trying to land knees to the body.
Audley working Condit over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Audley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Audley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Audley tries to land knees in the clinch but Condit avoids the damage to the body.
Audley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Condit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Condit is trying to push Audley away but Audley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Audley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Audley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
Condit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Audley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Audley taking a breather.
Condit blocks an elbow strike from Audley.
Audley gets underhooks to prevent Condit's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Audley.
Condit is breathing heavily.
Condit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Condit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Audley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Audley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Audley lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audley lands a good knee to the midsection. Condit won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Audley trying to land knees to the body.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
Audley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
Audley lands a knee to the body.
Audley is stalling here.
Audley lands a nice elbow.
Audley lands an elbow inside that Condit shrugs off.
Audley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Condit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Audley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Audley tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audley doesn't manage to clinch there - Condit circles away.
Condit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Audley was well out of range. Poor timing from Condit.
Simon Audley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condit keeps the fight on the outside.
Audley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Audley is looking to clinch.
Audley tries to clinch up but Condit circles away and keeps his distance.
Audley tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Audley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Audley tries to clinch but Condit moves away
and Condit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Audley tries to clinch but Condit is having none of it.
Audley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Audley drives through and clinches with Condit against the cage.
Condit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Audley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Audley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Audley lands an elbow that stopped Condit in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Audley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
Condit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Audley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Audley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Audley lands an elbow just above Condit 's eye.
Condit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Audley crunches a lovely knee into Condit's ribcage.
Audley stalling against the cage.
Audley misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Audley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Condit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Audley tries to clinch but Condit is having none of it.
Condit is looking to wear down Audley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Audley manages to avoid it.
Audley is looking to clinch but Condit is avoiding it.
Condit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Condit misses with a straight left.
Audley doesn't manage to clinch there - Condit circles away.
Audley tries to clinch up.
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Audley is just out of range.
Simon Audley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Audley tries to close the distance and clinch but Condit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Audley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Audley slips a jab from Condit.
Audley moves in looking to clinch but Condit pushes him off.
Audley fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Audley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Condit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Audley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Condit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Audley slips a straight right by Condit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Audley moves into the clinch successfully.
Audley landing knees to the body.
Audley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Condit is trying to pull guard but Audley has him pressed against the cage.
Audley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Audley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Audley working Condit over with knees to the body.
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simon Audley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Condit letting Audley take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audley tries to land knees in the clinch but Condit avoids the damage to the body.
Audley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Audley stalls.
Audley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Audley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Audley stalling the fight.
Condit takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audley scores a nice knee to the body.
Audley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Audley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Condit up against the cage.
Audley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Condit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Condit avoiding damage as Audley throws knees to the body.
Audley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Audley effectively controlling the action here.
Condit looking for a takedown.
Audley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Audley lands an elbow inside that Condit shrugs off.
Audley is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Audley keeps control of Condit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Audley stops a takedown attempt from Condit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Condit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condit takes an elbow to the temple.
Audley scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Audley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Audley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Condit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Audley moves in looking to clinch but Condit pushes him off.
Audley tries to clinch up but Condit circles away and keeps his distance.
Condit throws a right and a left that Audley avoids nicely.
Audley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Audley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Audley moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Audley.
Audley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Audley lands a knee to the head.
Audley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Audley lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Audley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Condit has Audley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audley looking to throw knees to the head but Condit is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Audley lands an elbow just above Condit 's eye.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Audley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Audley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Audley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Audley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Condit up against the cage.
Audley scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audley controlling the action here for a moment.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Condit is trying to force a seperation but Audley has the dominant position.
Audley is stalling here.
Audley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls for Audley to work.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audley lands an elbow just above Condit 's eye.
Audley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Audley lands a good knee to the midsection. Condit won't want to take too many of those.
Audley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Audley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Condit.
Audley landing knees to the head.
Audley slowing the pace effectively.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley misses with a knee strike.
Condit managing to block the knees to the body from Audley.
Audley stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Audley obliges.
Audley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Audley misses with a knee strike.
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!
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Audley lands an elbow inside that Condit shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Condit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Audley just leaning against Condit, taking a breather.
Audley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carl Condit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Audley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Audley connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Audley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Audley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Audley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simon Audley waved his t-shirt featuring Valhalla Q160 Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by Remember Everything. Tanaka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yuudachi. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tanaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Matthews in the body.
Tanaka forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Tanaka's takedown attempt.
Justin Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
Tanaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanaka landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Tanaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Tanaka trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Tanaka advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying for a kimura here. Matthews looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tanaka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinji Tanaka!
After the fight, Shinji Tanaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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