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NFC 77 - Hanks Vs Osborne PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazzard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Warrior's Dance. On his way into the cage it seems that Apollo Anderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Apollo Anderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazzard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hazzard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazzard prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is leaning against Hazzard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazzard tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Anderson.
Hazzard tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazzard tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Hazzard manages to break the clinch.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hazzard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazzard looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Hazzard down.
Hazzard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Hazzard lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Hazzard missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hazzard is rocked!
Hazzard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hazzard is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hazzard! Anderson unloads with more strikes and Hazzard sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Anderson!
Apollo Anderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Seven Sins™ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rambo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo Kawajiri had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rambo Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawajiri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kingston! Kawajiri is out on his feet! Kingston rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kawajiri is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kawajiri is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kingston!
Kyle Kingston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gay Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gay Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Chen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bomb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chen wants to stand and escape but Bomb is having none of it.
Chen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chen wants to stand but Bomb is controlling the position.
Bomb tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen is retaining full guard.
Chen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chen is pulling down on Bomb's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomb, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung Chen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chen tries to sprawl but Bomb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomb is working away from the top position though.
Bomb prevents Chen from improving his position.
Bomb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bomb is working for a submission of some sort.
Bomb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bomb stalling away here and it's allowed Chen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb won't allow Chen to get back to his feet.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Chen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chen keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bomb trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gay Bomb.
Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen moves away.
Chen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen tries to bum rush Bomb with a series of wild strikes but Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bomb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bomb thows a leg kick but Chen checks it
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomb tries to score with a low kick but Chen moves his leg out of the way.
Bomb tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bomb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bomb takes one to the chin there.
Bomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chen is looking for a sweep. Bomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is trying to control but can't.
Chen is refusing to be controlled, as Bomb sits in half guard.
Chen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bomb missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bomb is looking to take a break and control but Chen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chen looks to clinch
and Chen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a straight left.
Bomb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bomb misses with a wild body shot.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Bomb pushes him off.
Bomb blocks the body kick.
Chen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bomb misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomb fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chen to the ground. Bomb is now in Chen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen looking for a sweep. Not yet Chen, not yet.
Chen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gay Bomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chen managing to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kung Chen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bomb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kung Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chen's guard.
Chen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chen seems keen to control Bomb's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kung Chen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gay Bomb will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bomb lands an overhand right.
Gay Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen moves out of range as Bomb strikes.
Chen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb misses with an uppercut
and Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bomb is defending well for now.
Chen is pressed up against the cage. Bomb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chen connects with a body shot that sends Bomb's belly button to the back.
Bomb takes a swing at Chen's ribcage but misses.
Bomb misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kung Chen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomb blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb lands with a shot to the body.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomb is just out of range.
Bomb lands a jab to the nose.
Bomb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bomb misses with a straight right.
Chen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomb cracks Chen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bomb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bomb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bomb.
Chen throws a nice looking combination but Bomb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen is trying to keep Bomb in close.
Bomb passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb is nestled in close to Chen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chen wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bomb.
Bomb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chen reverses the position - he's now on top in Bomb's guard.
Chen wants to control from the top but Bomb keeps moving.
Bomb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomb is adopting a defensive guard.
Bomb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kung Chen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bomb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kung Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb shoots for a takedown but Chen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gay Bomb.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bomb, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gay Bomb!
A very excited looking Gay Bomb 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Said Jaffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Dziuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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290 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Said Jaffar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stanislaw Dziuk!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffar feints and as Dziuk raises his hands in defense, Jaffar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaffar advances to half guard.
Dziuk manages to get to full guard.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dziuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaffar is working hard here to advance position.
Dziuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaffar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dziuk has control of Jaffar's left arm, preventing Jaffar from doing any damage.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaffar pushing down on Dziuk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dziuk is positioning himself well to prevent Jaffar advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dziuk is looking for a sweep. Jaffar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaffar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dziuk trying to hold on to Jaffar's head to control him but Jaffar postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dziuk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dziuk keeping hold of Jaffar's head, controlling as best he can.
Stanislaw Dziuk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dziuk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dziuk duly obliges.
It looks like Said Jaffar has been cut.
Dziuk misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaffar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaffar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dziuk's guard.
Jaffar advances to half guard.
Jaffar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaffar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dziuk's thigh. Dziuk counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaffar tries to free his leg and advance position but Dziuk is retaining full guard.
Jaffar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dziuk's guard.
Dziuk trying to hold on to Jaffar's head to control him but Jaffar postures up.
Dziuk is doing well to control the position and prevent Jaffar from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaffar wants to advance to full mount but Dziuk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dziuk keeping full guard, as Jaffar tries to pass.
Dziuk working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dziuk tries to escape but Jaffar is in control.
Jaffar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dziuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dziuk prevents Jaffar from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanislaw Dziuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar'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.
Jaffar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaffar takes one on the button.
Dziuk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaffars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Said Jaffar's cut is getting worse.
Dziuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaffar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dziuk drops Jaffar with a beautiful combination! Jaffar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dziuk is looking for the KO!
Jaffar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dziuk grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jaffar takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dziuk cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanislaw Dziuk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machdoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by Atari Teenage Riot - Revolution Action . Machdoor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AVICI - LEVELS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Curtis Clay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Machdoor's chin.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Curtis Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machdoor!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machdoor slips a straight right by Clay.
Machdoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machdoor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clay wants to control but Machdoor is keeping him busy.
Clay passes to full mount!
Machdoor is desperately trying to improve his position but Clay has a good base and remains in mount.
Machdoor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clay is pressing down on Machdoor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machdoor is holding on for now.
Clay is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Machdoor reverses the position - he's now on top in Clay's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machdoor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machdoor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machdoor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clay has escaped and now he's on top!
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machdoor is keeping the position for now.
Machdoor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay pushing down on Machdoor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machdoor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Machdoor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machdoor passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machdoor landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Machdoor.
Machdoor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clay's face.
Clay has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Machdoor's lack of action.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Machdoor sits in half guard.
Clay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machdoor won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Machdoor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machdoor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machdoor wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Machdoor off! Machdoor jumps back into Clay's guard.
Machdoor wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machdoor wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machdoor controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machdoor 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Machdoor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay takes a swing at Machdoor's ribcage but misses.
Clay misses with a hook. Machdoor ducked under it nicely.
Machdoor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machdoor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Machdoor is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Machdoor doesn't have the hooks in and Clay manages to turn into his guard.
Machdoor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard.
Machdoor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay trying to control the position.
Clay being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyoto Machdoor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machdoor throws a big right hand that misses.
Machdoor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machdoor trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Machdoor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machdoor wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machdoor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machdoor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machdoor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machdoor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machdoor throws a big right hand that misses.
Machdoor connects with a couple of short punches.
Machdoor is working Clay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machdoor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machdoor, into his guard.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machdoor trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machdoor holds on and takes a little breather.
Machdoor wants to stand but Clay is controlling the position.
Machdoor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machdoor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machdoor wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy.
Clay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machdoor pulls his head out easily.
Machdoor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machdoor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Clay that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machdoor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Machdoor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Machdoor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machdoor slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown but Machdoor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machdoor swinging wildly here.
Curtis Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machdoor was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Machdoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay throws a jab when Machdoor was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machdoor.
Machdoor throws an elbow but Clay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Machdoor scoring with punches and elbows.
Machdoor is looking to take a break and control but Clay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machdoor working the ground and pound but Clay is defending the strikes.
Clay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Machdoor working the body and head with strikes.
Lyoto Machdoor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
Machdoor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Machdoor trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Machdoor slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Machdoor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Machdoor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.
Machdoor stalling.
Clay wants to improve his position but Machdoor is controlling well.
Machdoor controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control from half guard but Clay is working away.
Lyoto Machdoor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Machdoor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyoto Machdoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Machdoor misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machdoor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machdoor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machdoor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machdoor!
A very excited looking Lyoto Machdoor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - Rape Me. Freddie Emilianenko 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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Emilianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexei Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emilianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emilianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karelin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Emilianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emilianenko taking some punishment here, with Karelin in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Emilianenko dodges it nicely.
Karelin is stalling here. Emilianenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karelin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Emilianenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Karelin keeps Emilianenko under control for a moment.
Emilianenko trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
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.
Karelin wants to get back to his feet but Emilianenko drags him back down.
Emilianenko wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Emilianenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Emilianenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karelin is avoiding damage well.
Emilianenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Karelin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emilianenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karelin is trying to stand.
Emilianenko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko working some strikes from top position.
Emilianenko wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin wants to get back to his feet but Emilianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emilianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karelin is pushing Emilianenko's head away, looking to escape. Emilianenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Emilianenko is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emilianenko swings around for an armbar but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Emilianenko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but Emilianenko is working from the bottom.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.
Karelin stops Emilianenko from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Emilianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emilianenko keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Karelin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emilianenko misses with a jab to the body
and Karelin counters with a single leg into guard. Emilianenko didn't expect that.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Karelin 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.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emilianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Emilianenko blocks nicely.
Emilianenko is looking for a triangle here but Karelin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Emilianenko to see if he's OK.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Emilianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karelin controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working the body and head with strikes.
Emilianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Karelin throws a strike but Emilianenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Emilianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karelin escapes and throws Emilianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Karelin wants to control but Emilianenko is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin cracks Emilianenko with a big right hand but Emilianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Emilianenko dodges the ground and pound from Karelin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Karelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Emilianenko misses with a combination
and Karelin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emilianenko!
Karelin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Emilianenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Karelin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Emilianenko is rocked!
A big strike lands for Karelin! That's really hurt Emilianenko and he's turned his back - Karelin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Karelin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Karelin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes into the arena with Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Uppercut--2pac. Roderick Jenkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roderick Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funkyama.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Funkyama scores with a four punch combination!
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Funkyama with a series of wild strikes but Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funkyama throws a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkyama trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins is controlling Funkyama's posture.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funkyama gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Jenkins.
Funkyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jenkins.
Funkyama fails with the takedown.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkyama. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jenkins's half guard.
Funkyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins makes his way to full guard, as Funkyama worked for a kimura.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funkyama won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Funkyama scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Funkyama shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Funkyama with that takedown attempt.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Funkyama was not able to check.
Jenkins moves out of range as Funkyama strikes.
Funkyama misses the jab.
Funkyama misses with a body kick.
Jenkins gets caught napping as Funkyama dives in and scores a takedown. Jenkins manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Jenkins pulls Funkyama in close to prevent any damage.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funkyama prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roderick Jenkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Funkyama clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funkyama checks a leg kick nicely.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkyama.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funkyama moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
Funkyama checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Funkyama misses with a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot 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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Jenkins tries to work over Funkyama's front leg with a kick but Funkyama checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jenkins.
Funkyama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jenkins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Funkyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Funkyama throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and Funkyama only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Funkyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkyama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Funkyama showed some decent athleticism there.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Jenkins is in trouble now - Funkyama has advanced to mount!
Funkyama landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jenkins's face.
Jenkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Funkyama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funkyama's knee momentarily.
Funkyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Funkyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama throws a leg kick
and Funkyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jenkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
Jenkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Funkyama rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenkins.
Funkyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mega Funkyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkyama scores with a leg kick.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins leaves Funkyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funkyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well.
Roderick Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body.
Jenkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a high kick!
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Funkyama shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Funkyama's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funkyama.
Funkyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Funkyama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Funkyama darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Funkyama has him pressed against the cage.
Funkyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jenkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Funkyama thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mega Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jenkins.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Roderick Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins which made him look bad.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funkyama 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
After the big win, Mega Funkyama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Poncjusz Zabawka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Poncjusz Zabawka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Poncjusz Zabawka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
151 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poncjusz Zabawka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabawka avoids the body shot from Parker.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabawka.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
Parker staying out of range there.
Zabawka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zabawka manages to avoid it.
Zabawka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker with a hook.
Zabawka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zabawka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker misses with a hook. Zabawka ducked under it nicely.
Zabawka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabawka scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zabawka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zabawka scrambles back to his feet.
Zabawka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zabawka punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zabawka. Zabawka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zabawka is looking to land body kicks.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zabawka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zabawka throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Zabawka only half commits.
Zabawka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabawka.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Zabawka's shoulder, as Zabawka tries to avoid the shot.
Zabawka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker avoids the body shot from Zabawka.
Zabawka throws a leg kick
and Zabawka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zabawka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zabawka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Zabawka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown by Zabawka or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker which made him look bad.
Zabawka defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zabawka.
Zabawka scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka lands a big shot there that rocks Parker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zabawka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Parker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zabawka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker wants to stand but Zabawka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zabawka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zabawka is on top in guard.
Zabawka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Poncjusz Zabawka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zabawka swings widly with a right hand
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zabawka misses the shot to the body.
Zabawka throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Zabawka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zabawka prevents Parker from improving his position.
Zabawka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zabawka working Parker over with strikes.
Parker is staying active underneath Zabawka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parker won't allow Zabawka to pass to mount.
Zabawka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabawka is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zabawka trying to mount his opponent but Parker defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Poncjusz Zabawka.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zabawka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parker is out of range and Zabawka settles back down.
Parker throws a right hand that misses
and Zabawka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker taking some punishment here, with Zabawka in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Zabawka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zabawka looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zabawka has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Zabawka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker won't allow Zabawka to sweep him here.
Zabawka is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Zabawka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Poncjusz Zabawka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zabawka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zabawka swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Zabawka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Zabawka lands with an overhand left.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a hook.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Zabawka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zabawka slips a jab from Parker.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zabawka.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zabawka.
Zabawka throws a head kick that misses.
Zabawka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zabawka throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zabawka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker punishes Zabawka's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zabawka.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Zabawka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zabawka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zabawka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poncjusz Zabawka dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Zabawka lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Zabawka thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
Parker throws a series of punches but Zabawka moves out of range.
Parker leaves Zabawka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Zabawka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Zabawka from controlling successfully.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Zabawka is proving a slippery customer.
Zabawka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Poncjusz Zabawka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zabawka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Zabawka on that attempt.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zabawka slips a straight right by Parker.
Zabawka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Peter Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker digs a good hook to Zabawka's body.
Parker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parker avoids the body shot from Zabawka.
Zabawka throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Poncjusz Zabawka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zabawka needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Parker jabs Zabawka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Zabawka.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Zabawka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zabawka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Zabawka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Zabawka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zabawka wants to free his trapped foot but Parker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is holding on to half guard well.
Zabawka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Poncjusz Zabawka just wasn't active enough.
Parker lands a nice hook to Zabawka's body. Zabawka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zabawka walks into a left hand.
Zabawka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Zabawka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabawka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zabawka slows the pace down.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Zabawka trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zabawka is staying tight to Parker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poncjusz Zabawka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zabawka, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poncjusz Zabawka!
Poncjusz Zabawka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 1337 ANZAC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flint Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flint Marko!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komota takes a swing at Marko's ribcage but misses.
Komota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Komota.
Komota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marko lands with a cross.
Marko dives in and grabs Komota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komota pushes down on Marko's head and hops out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marko enables Komota to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Komota throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marko is on top in guard.
Komota is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marko dives into side control.
Marko tries for a kimura but Komota is defending well.
Marko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komota keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko in side control, throwing shots but Komota defends.
Komota tries to improve position but can't.
Komota can't do much from the bottom here.
Komota is not content to let Marko control the position.
Marko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Komota struggling a bit here.
Marko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marko lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko trying to control the position but Komota is working away.
Marko landing a few strikes.
Marko throws a strike aimed at the side of Komota's head but Komota avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marko cracks Komota with a big right hand but Komota just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komota is looking for a sweep.
Marko trying to control the action but Komota is working from the bottom.
Marko lands a nice forearm strike.
Marko lands a nice forearm strike.
Marko working the ground and pound but Komota is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Komota's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marko is looking to take a break and control but Komota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota defending against the ground and pound.
Komota taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Komota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Komota, who protects the arm well.
Marko wants to control but Komota is keeping him busy.
Marko scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marko working the ground and pound but Komota is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komota is looking for a sweep.
Komota is working hard here to advance position.
Marko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Komota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marko working the head and body with strikes.
Marko cracks Komota with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komota keeps working.
Marko throwing strikes but Komota manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Komota is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Komota taking a break here but Marko is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Marko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Komota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marko circles away quickly and effectively.
Marko throws out a powerful jab.
Komota takes a swing at Marko's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marko.
Marko throws a shot to the body.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota drives through with a takedown into guard.
Komota looking to sit in guard and control but Marko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marko trying to control but Komota is working from the bottom.
Marko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marko wants to control from the top but Komota keeps moving.
Komota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko tries to free his leg and advance position but Komota is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komota pulls Marko in to control the position.
Marko postures up.
Marko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Komota looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Susumo Komota.
Marko ducks under a wild hook from Komota.
Marko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komota.
Marko lands a slapping body shot.
Komota throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Komota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Komota.
Komota throws a low kick but Marko moves out of range easily.
Komota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marko cracks Komota with a good jab.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Susumo Komota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flint Marko.
Komota misses with a hook.
Komota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Komota is in Marko's guard.
Marko keeping full guard, as Komota tries to pass.
Komota is looking to advance position but Marko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Marko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko trying to control but Komota is having none of it.
Komota tries to hold on but Marko pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Komota working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komota is bucking up trying to escape but Marko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flint Marko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Komota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marko.
Marko shoots in looking for a takedown. Komota tries to sprawl out of it but Marko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Komota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marko shoots and misses
and Komota counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marko's guard now.
Susumo Komota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flint Marko.
Marko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Komota manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko landing some decent shots from guard.
Komota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Komota is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Komota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marko controlling the position for now.
Marko trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marko trying to hold on to Komota's head to control him but Komota postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flint Marko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Komota stuffs the takedown.
Marko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Komota closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marko to the mat! Marko manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko looking for a sweep. Not yet Marko, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marko holds on and takes a little breather.
Komota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Komota is looking to escape.
Komota working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Komota's face.
Marko looking to control but Komota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marko looking to control but Komota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Komota is looking to get to half guard.
Susumo Komota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flint Marko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marko looking to control but Komota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Komota tries to hold on but Marko postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marko with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flint Marko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flint Marko!
An out of breath Flint Marko 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Osborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Norman Osborn!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks throws out a leg kick but Osborn moves out of range and Hanks only half commits.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Osborn avoids them all with ease.
Hanks lands with an uppercut that bounces Osborn off the cage and back into range.
Hanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osborn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanks as he avoids it easily.
Hanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osborn misses with a hook.
Osborn has a takedown stuffed.
Hanks throws a shot from downtown. Osborn moves away and avoids it.
Hanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osborn.
Hanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborn has a takedown stuffed.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osborn.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Osborn moved away.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Osborn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Osborn lands a nice short elbow.
Osborn is thwarting Hanks's attempts to control the position.
Osborn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanks defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanks wants to improve his position but Osborn is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Osborn lands a nice short elbow.
Hanks is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osborn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osborn has Hanks in his guard.
Hanks wants to stand but Osborn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanks looking to sit in guard and control but Osborn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Osborn throws an elbow that misses. Hanks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osborn's guard. Nice move by Hanks!
Osborn working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Osborn pulls Hanks in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanks from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Norman Osborn.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norman Osborn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanks stuns Osborn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Osborn misses with a takedown
and Hanks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanks.
Hanks throws out a leg kick but Osborn moves out of range and Hanks only half commits.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Osborn ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks swings for the body but Osborn moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Osborn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanks which made him look bad.
Hanks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanks lands a leg kick that knocks Osborn off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks clobbers Osborn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Osborn cracks a nice hook into Hanks's ribs.
Craig Hanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osborn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osborn.
Osborn ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Nice body kick from Hanks.
Hanks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Osborn is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Osborn.
Hanks works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanks connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanks throws a leg kick which misses Osborn's front leg but catches the back leg as Osborn tries to avoid it.
Craig Hanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Osborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osborn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Osborn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Hanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Osborn.
Good exchange - Osborn coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborn connects with a body shot.
Hanks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osborn on the side of the head.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Hanks misses with a body kick.
Osborn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanks works Osborn's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Hanks as Osborn shoots in.
Osborn throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Osborn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks takes a swing at Osborn's ribcage but misses.
Hanks slips under a jab from Osborn.
Osborn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanks as he jumps to the side.
Osborn takes one to the side of the head.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osborn shoots in for a double leg but Hanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanks throws a low kick but Osborn moves out of range easily.
Hanks leaves Osborn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Osborn shoots in and drives through. Hanks sprawls well.
Osborn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanks cracks Osborn with a good jab.
Osborn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanks connects with a single shot there.
Hanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Osborn scores with a jab to the head.
Osborn shoots in but Hanks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osborn.
Osborn connects with a body shot that sends Hanks's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osborn.
Hanks stuffs the takedown attempt from Osborn. Osborn gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanks looks for the body kick but Osborn saw that one coming.
Osborn throws a jab when Hanks was well out of range.
Craig Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanks looks for the body kick but Osborn saw that one coming.
Hanks misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osborn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanks counters with a two punch combo.
Osborn blocks the body kick.
Hanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osborn connects with a right hand. Hanks shakes it off.
Hanks connects with a crisp jab.
Osborn shoots in for a takedown but Hanks shows good takedown defense.
Hanks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Osborn on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Osborn misses.
Hanks wants to slow Osborn down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanks's waist but Hanks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osborn off to one side.
Hanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanks feints and then cracks Osborn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osborn down.
Osborn shoots and misses
and Hanks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Osborn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Osborn avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Osborn moves out of range easily.
Osborn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanks. That one must have hurt.
Osborn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osborn moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanks looks to land a right hand but Osborn moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osborn has a takedown stuffed.
Hanks throws a jab when Osborn was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osborn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Osborn trying to control the position but Hanks is working away.
Hanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks clearly takes 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.
Hanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Osborn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Osborn ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks scores with a body shot.
Hanks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osborn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
A jab from Hanks does it's job there.
Hanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Osborn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanks as he avoids it easily.
Osborn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanks. That's going to slow Osborn down.
Osborn scores with a nice right hand.
Hanks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Osborn checks a leg kick.
Hanks avoids the body shot from Osborn.
Hanks loads up on a big right hand but Osborn slips the punch.
Osborn staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanks.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osborn manages to avoid it.
Hanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osborn.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Osborn dives in and grabs Hanks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanks pushes down on Osborn's head and hops out.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osborn.
Hanks throws a nice looking combination but Osborn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osborn is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks clobbers Osborn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanks misses with a left hand
and Osborn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osborn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osborn is defended easily by Hanks.
Osborn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osborn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Hanks coming out on top.
Hanks lands a jab to the head.
Osborn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanks pinned against the cage. Hanks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osborn throws a jab when Hanks was well out of range.
Hanks misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osborn moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanks.
Hanks tries to sprawl but Osborn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks had his way with Norman Osborn in that 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!
Osborn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanks tries to avoid it but Osborn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanks to the ground. Hanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanks scores with a spinning back kick!
Osborn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donk. Hanks catches Osborn right on the button with a cross.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hanks.
Hanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Osborn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Osborn dives in and scores a takedown into Hanks's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks seems keen to control Osborn's posture.
Hanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osborn manages to get himself to full guard.
Hanks trying to control but Osborn is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Hanks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osborn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hanks misses its intended target.
Hanks misses with a looping left.
Hanks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osborn can do to turn this around?
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Osborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanks stuffs the takedown.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osborn.
Hanks cracks the inside of Osborn's front leg.
No luck for Osborn with that takedown attempt.
Hanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A bone on bone clash there as Osborn blocks the leg kick.
Osborn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks misses with a combination
enabling Osborn to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Osborn counter with a right hand.
Hanks throws a lazy uppercut
so Osborn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Osborn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osborn pushes down on Hanks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Osborn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osborn thows a huge punch but Hanks dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osborn trying to control from half guard but Hanks is working away.
Hanks is trying to maintain the position but Osborn is very close to passing his half guard.
Osborn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osborn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osborn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanks wants to improve his position but Osborn is controlling well.
Osborn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanks defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osborn is looking to advance position but Hanks won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Hanks.
I think Hanks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hanks!
Craig Hanks retains his welterweight title!
Craig Hanks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, L.A. Elite Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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