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Valhalla 79: Tokyo PPV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lope Bonafacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saku Katsumoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lope Bonafacio!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonafacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Katsumoto.
Bonafacio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Katsumoto counters with a left and a right that stings Bonafacio.
Bonafacio throws a sloppy body shot
and Katsumoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Bonafacio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonafacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Bonafacio tries for a takedown but Katsumoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonafacio misses with a body punch
and Katsumoto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonafacio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonafacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonafacio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katsumoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Katsumoto. No joy for Bonafacio on that attempt.
Bonafacio loads up on a big right hand but Katsumoto slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonafacio looks to land a right hand but Katsumoto moved out of range.
Bonafacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsumoto.
Bonafacio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Katsumoto checks it well.
Katsumoto moves into the clinch.
Bonafacio wants the takedown. Katsumoto is fighting it off but Bonafacio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Katsumoto's guard against the cage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Katsumoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bonafacio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katsumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Katsumoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonafacio drops back looking for a leg! Katsumoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Katsumoto manages to kick Bonafacio off! Bonafacio jumps back into Katsumoto's guard.
Bonafacio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonafacio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonafacio postures up.
Bonafacio preventing the sweep.
Bonafacio wants to pass the guard but Katsumoto is keeping the position.
Bonafacio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Katsumoto's guard.
Bonafacio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katsumoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonafacio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katsumoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonafacio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonafacio winds up and cracks Katsumoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bonafacio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonafacio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katsumoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Katsumoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonafacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Katsumoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katsumoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katsumoto has his foot on Bonafacio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonafacio works his way back into a safe position though.
Katsumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonafacio is one step ahead there.
Bonafacio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bonafacio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonafacio wants to control from the top but Katsumoto keeps moving.
Bonafacio looking to pass the guard.
Katsumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonafacio is one step ahead there.
Bonafacio landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonafacio.
Katsumoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bonafacio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonafacio striking off his back but it's not causing Katsumoto any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonafacio is on top in guard.
Bonafacio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katsumoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonafacio throws a big right hand that misses.
Katsumoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonafacio is aware though and is defending well.
Bonafacio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Katsumoto's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonafacio throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonafacio passes into half guard.
Katsumoto trying to control but Bonafacio postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lope Bonafacio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bonafacio swings for the body but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Bonafacio throws a body punch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Katsumoto slips a jab from Bonafacio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Lope Bonafacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonafacio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonafacio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Katsumoto counters with a three punch combo that has Bonafacio backing up. Bonafacio nods at Katsumoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Bonafacio misses with a body shot.
Katsumoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonafacio throws a body punch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Bonafacio takes a swing at Katsumoto's ribcage but misses.
Katsumoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonafacio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonafacio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Katsumoto misses with a double jab.
Katsumoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonafacio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Katsumoto counters with a three punch combo that has Bonafacio backing up. Bonafacio nods at Katsumoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Bonafacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonafacio misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Katsumoto counter with a right hand.
Bonafacio misses with a jab to the body
and Katsumoto counters with a left and a right that stings Bonafacio.
Bonafacio misses with a jab to the body
and Katsumoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonafacio looks to land a left hand but Katsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Katsumoto drives through with a takedown into Bonafacio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio striking from the bottom here.
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!
Bonafacio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Katsumoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Katsumoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Katsumoto stands and throws Bonafacio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bonafacio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonafacio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bonafacio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bonafacio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katsumoto defending well though.
Katsumoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bonafacio.
Bonafacio looking to pass the guard.
Bonafacio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonafacio lands a couple of digs.
Katsumoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Katsumoto keeping full guard, as Bonafacio tries to pass.
Bonafacio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Katsumoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonafacio's guard.
Katsumoto drops back looking for a leg! Bonafacio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonafacio manages to kick Katsumoto off! Katsumoto jumps back into Bonafacio's guard.
Katsumoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonafacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katsumoto is one step ahead there.
Bonafacio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Katsumoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio lands with a few short shots to the body.
Katsumoto wants to free his trapped foot but Bonafacio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonafacio tries to get to full guard but Katsumoto has control of the leg.
Bonafacio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Katsumoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bonafacio!
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!
Bonafacio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Katsumoto looking to secure an arm triangle but Bonafacio defends it well.
Bonafacio is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonafacio throwing hammer fists to the chest of Katsumoto. What's that going to do exactly?
Bonafacio working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lope Bonafacio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonafacio misses with a body punch
and Katsumoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonafacio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonafacio off to one side.
Katsumoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonafacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Saku Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonafacio shoots in and drives through. Katsumoto sprawls well.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonafacio as he jumps to the side.
Bonafacio misses with a looping left.
Bonafacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonafacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
Bonafacio throws a sloppy body shot
and Katsumoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Katsumoto.
Bonafacio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonafacio keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully.
Bonafacio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonafacio trying to control the position.
Bonafacio trying to strike off his back.
Bonafacio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonafacio is striking but Katsumoto is not phased and passes to half guard.
Katsumoto trying to control from half guard but Bonafacio is working away.
Bonafacio striking from half guard on the bottom.
Katsumoto works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonafacio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Katsumoto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bonafacio is now in Katsumoto's guard. A big mistake from Katsumoto there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Katsumoto, not yet.
Katsumoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonafacio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonafacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsumoto has wrist control.
Katsumoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsumoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonafacio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Katsumoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonafacio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonafacio with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonafacio.
Katsumoto looking for subs off his back but Bonafacio has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bonafacio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bonafacio thows a huge punch but Katsumoto dodges it nicely.
Katsumoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Katsumoto.
Bonafacio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lope Bonafacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonafacio working the ground and pound but Katsumoto is defending the strikes.
Katsumoto gets back to half guard.
Katsumoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bonafacio tries to free his leg and advance position but Katsumoto is retaining full guard.
Bonafacio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonafacio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lope Bonafacio has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonafacio is working Katsumoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katsumoto keeping moving, preventing Bonafacio from controlling successfully.
Katsumoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonafacio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katsumoto has his foot on Bonafacio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonafacio works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonafacio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katsumoto's head.
Bonafacio pushing down on Katsumoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonafacio seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonafacio trying to mount his opponent but Katsumoto defends it.
Saku Katsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonafacio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lope Bonafacio.
I've got Bonafacio 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lope Bonafacio!
A victorious Lope Bonafacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raider Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks has chosen Sparks as his entrance music. 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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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raider Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne jabs Sparks right on the nose. Sparks blinks but takes it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Browne - that will leave a mark!
Sparks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Browne is trying to defend but Sparks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Browne wants to improve his position but Sparks is controlling well.
Well, if Sparks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
Sparks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.
Browne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparks's guard.
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Browne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne throwing strikes but missing.
Browne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browne looking to pass the guard.
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Raider Browne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Browne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Browne's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Sparks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Browne's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
Browne trying to control the position.
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!
Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Browne is looking for a triangle but Sparks pushes his legs off easily.
Browne trying to control the position.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Browne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Browne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparks uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raider Browne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sparks misses with a looping right.
Sparks throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Browne misses with a right hand
enabling Sparks to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Browne throws a series of punches but Sparks avoids them all with ease.
Browne misses with a looping right.
Browne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browne is keeping the position for now.
Browne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne looking for a submission but Sparks manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Browne slips nicely into half guard.
Sparks is looking for a sweep. Browne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Browne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparks is just riding it out for now. Browne eventually gives up the hold.
Sparks is refusing to be controlled, as Browne sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is trying to stand up here but Browne is controlling him well.
Browne is looking for a kimura here.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Browne is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Browne connects with a nice short shot to Sparks's temple.
Sparks is trying to stand.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparks is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparks won't allow Browne to pass to mount.
Browne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Browne.
Browne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Browne stops Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Browne.
Browne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking to secure an arm triangle but Sparks defends it well.
Sparks is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Browne throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Browne wants to finish this one by submission but Sparks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Browne.
Browne looking to ground and pound but Sparks is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raider Browne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sparks slips under a jab.
Browne misses with a looping left.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Browne keeps it at a distance.
Sparks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Browne's half guard.
Browne is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Browne is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Browne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
Browne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks drops back looking for a leg! Browne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Browne manages to kick Sparks off! Sparks jumps back into Browne's guard.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
Browne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparks defends well.
Sparks stands up over Browne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Browne has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sparks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Browne has tightened it up now! Sparks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raider Browne!
Raider Browne looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Special shout out to my Team , Team Best and my main training partner Agung Kang. Shogun , it was a good fight but its obvious you can't hang '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fook yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yu has chosen MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Mitsuyo Maeda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mitsuyo Maeda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
142 lbs
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30
141 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fook yu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maeda postures up in yu's guard and throws a big left but yu blocks it.
yu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
yu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maeda defends it easily.
yu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda stands up over yu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
yu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
yu tries to strike from the bottom.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of yu's head.
yu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
yu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda works over yu with some ground and pound from guard.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yu is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maeda landing with the ground and pound.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of yu's head.
Maeda works over yu with some ground and pound from guard.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
yu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maeda passes yu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but yu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
yu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda 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.
yu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks yu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
yu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
yu manages to get to full guard.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
yu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
yu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed yu's guard.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed yu's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is nestled in close to yu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
yu tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maeda working over yu with some ground and pound. yu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
yu is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.
Maeda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maeda thows a huge punch but yu dodges it nicely.
Maeda working over yu with some ground and pound. yu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
yu wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
yu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
yu tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks yu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
yu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from yu.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
yu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda works over yu with some ground and pound from guard.
yu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but yu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maeda throws a jab when yu was well out of range.
Maeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maeda tests yu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maeda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maeda lands some shots froms side control.
Maeda in side control lands a decent elbow.
yu is rocked!
Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at yu to see if he's OK.
yu is still in real trouble! Can Maeda finish him?
Maeda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda lands a strong strike to the head of yu. That's dazed him! Maeda looking to finish here. yu is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Maeda lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsuyo Maeda!
After the big win, Mitsuyo Maeda made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Harunodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomura Krakakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krakakos has chosen Cannabis as his entrance music. Tomura Krakakos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Harunodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomura Krakakos!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harunodo misses with a looping right.
Harunodo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krakakos blocks a leg kick.
Harunodo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krakakos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krakakos with a nice cross.
Harunodo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krakakos works Harunodo's body with a nice hook.
Krakakos takes a swing at Harunodo's ribcage but misses.
Krakakos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Krakakos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harunodo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krakakos.
Krakakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Harunodo is just out of range.
Krakakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harunodo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krakakos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakakos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harunodo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harunodo avoids the body shot from Krakakos.
Krakakos needs to keep his hands up - Harunodo had a free shot at his head there.
Harunodo tries a head kick but it misses.
Harunodo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harunodo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krakakos.
Harunodo throws a nice head kick!
Krakakos checks a low kick from Harunodo.
Harunodo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harunodo misses with a hook. Krakakos ducked under it nicely.
Krakakos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harunodo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krakakos slips a straight right by Harunodo.
Harunodo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harunodo throws a wild body kick that Krakakos sees coming a mile off.
Harunodo takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Krakakos.
Miles Harunodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakakos lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Krakakos blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Krakakos there.
Krakakos looks to throw the jab but Harunodo is out of range.
Harunodo throws a front kick aimed at Krakakos's knee but Krakakos avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Miles Harunodo has been cut.
Krakakos lands a jab to Harunodo's midsection.
Krakakos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krakakos is looking to score with low kicks.
Harunodo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krakakos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harunodo.
Krakakos throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harunodo.
Krakakos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krakakos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Krakakos misses.
Harunodo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harunodo. That's going to slow Krakakos down.
Harunodo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harunodo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakakos manages to avoid it.
Krakakos works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo lands a jab.
Miles Harunodo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Harunodo is just out of range.
Harunodo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Harunodo misses.
Harunodo pushes Krakakos away with a front kick.
Harunodo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harunodo misses the jab.
Harunodo connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakakos. Harunodo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harunodo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krakakos is out of range.
Harunodo checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakakos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harunodo slips a jab from Krakakos.
Krakakos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harunodo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Krakakos throws a hook to the side of Harunodo's head but Harunodo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakakos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harunodo throws an off balance right hand
and Krakakos counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos throws a jab but it's blocked by Harunodo.
Harunodo moves out of range of the body kick from Krakakos.
Harunodo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krakakos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Krakakos misses the target.
Harunodo throws a hook to the side of Krakakos's head but Krakakos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakakos blocks a leg kick.
Krakakos cracks Harunodo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krakakos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Krakakos.
Harunodo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harunodo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harunodo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harunodo throws a shot from downtown. Krakakos moves away and avoids it.
Krakakos lands a lovely overhand right.
Harunodo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomura Krakakos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miles Harunodo's cut.
That's time! Harunodo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harunodo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krakakos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harunodo misses with a leg kick.
Krakakos ducks under a wild hook from Harunodo.
Krakakos throws a jab when Harunodo was well out of range.
Harunodo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krakakos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harunodo.
Krakakos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harunodo tests Krakakos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakakos tries to move into range but Harunodo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harunodo scores with a jab.
Harunodo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krakakos.
A head kick misses from Harunodo.
Krakakos lands with a nice combination. Harunodo backs away looking to recover.
Krakakos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krakakos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakakos checks a low kick from Harunodo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harunodo.
Krakakos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krakakos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harunodo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krakakos walks into a straight right hand from Harunodo.
Harunodo throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakakos.
Krakakos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Krakakos misses.
Krakakos misses with a looping right.
Harunodo throws a hook but Krakakos avoids it easily.
Krakakos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harunodo.
Harunodo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakakos.
Krakakos lands with an uppercut that bounces Harunodo off the cage and back into range.
Harunodo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krakakos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakakos throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos blocks a head kick by Harunodo.
Harunodo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krakakos.
Miles Harunodo is winning the standup battle so far.
Krakakos thows a body shot but no joy.
Krakakos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harunodo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harunodo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakakos.
Harunodo scoring well with a low kick there.
Krakakos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harunodo. Harunodo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krakakos throws a low kick but Harunodo avoids it.
Krakakos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harunodo tries a head kick but it misses.
Harunodo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Harunodo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krakakos doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Harunodo.
Krakakos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harunodo looks to land a combination but Krakakos avoids it well.
Harunodo scores with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harunodo misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harunodo throws a low kick but Krakakos avoids it.
Harunodo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krakakos is out of range.
Good exchange - Krakakos coming out on top.
Harunodo staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Krakakos there.
A big left from Harunodo misses.
Harunodo throws a chopping leg kick but Krakakos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harunodo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakakos.
Harunodo throws out a leg kick but Krakakos moves out of range and Harunodo only half commits.
Krakakos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harunodo connects with an inside leg kick.
Krakakos punishes Harunodo's body with a nice straight punch.
Harunodo moves out of range of the strikes.
Harunodo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakakos lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harunodo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Harunodo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harunodo throws the left hand but Krakakos avoids the punch easily.
Krakakos misses with a straight right.
Harunodo throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakakos.
Krakakos staying out of range there.
Krakakos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harunodo's sensitive parts.
Krakakos looks to land a left hand but Harunodo moved out of range nicely.
Krakakos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harunodo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krakakos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harunodo throws out the jab.
Harunodo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harunodo missing with a left hand there. Krakakos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Harunodo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Harunodo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miles Harunodo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harunodo throws a sloppy head kick and Krakakos moves out of range easily.
Krakakos misses with a body kick.
Krakakos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harunodo.
Harunodo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krakakos takes a swing at Harunodo's ribcage but misses.
Krakakos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harunodo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harunodo looks for the body kick but Krakakos saw that one coming.
Harunodo throws a big shot that misses.
Harunodo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krakakos misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harunodo.
Harunodo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krakakos is able to avoid easily.
Krakakos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harunodo manages to avoid it.
Harunodo throws a lazy body kick
letting Krakakos counter with a right hand.
Harunodo feints and then cracks Krakakos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krakakos down.
Krakakos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harunodo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krakakos. That did some damage!
Harunodo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harunodo throws a low kick, looking for Krakakos's leg but Krakakos calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Harunodo.
Harunodo throws a hook to the side of Krakakos's head but Krakakos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakakos misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Harunodo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harunodo throws a head kick but Krakakos moves out of range.
Harunodo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krakakos throws out a powerful jab.
Krakakos connects with a crisp jab.
Krakakos takes a swing at Harunodo's ribcage but misses.
Harunodo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harunodo checks a low kick from Krakakos.
Krakakos thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo throws a lazy right hand but Krakakos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krakakos lands with a straight right. Harunodo didn't see that one coming.
Harunodo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krakakos scores with a sloppy right hand. Harunodo should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakakos takes a swing at Harunodo's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Harunodo.
Harunodo wants to slow Krakakos down by chopping away at his legs.
Krakakos swings for the body but Harunodo moves out of range.
Krakakos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harunodo.
Harunodo connects with a body shot.
Harunodo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krakakos takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harunodo.
Harunodo lands a glancing blow to the side of Krakakos's head.
Harunodo throws a push kick but Krakakos slaps the foot to one side.
Harunodo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krakakos's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krakakos.
Harunodo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harunodo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harunodo lands a front kick.
Krakakos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harunodo.
Harunodo swings for the body but Krakakos moves out of range.
Harunodo misses with an uppercut. Krakakos saw that one coming.
Harunodo throws a hook but Krakakos avoids it easily.
Krakakos tests Harunodo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harunodo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krakakos misses with a left hand
and Harunodo counters with an inside leg kick.
Krakakos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harunodo misses with an uppercut. Krakakos saw that one coming.
Harunodo throws a combination. Krakakos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krakakos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harunodo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Harunodo misses.
Harunodo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harunodo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Krakakos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harunodo throws a leg kick which misses Krakakos's front leg but catches the back leg as Krakakos tries to avoid it.
Krakakos slips under a jab from Harunodo.
Krakakos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harunodo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krakakoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harunodo throws a shot from downtown. Krakakos moves away and avoids it.
Krakakos lands a body shot.
Harunodo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krakakos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krakakos throws a shot to the body.
Harunodo throws a leg kick which misses Krakakos's front leg but catches the back leg as Krakakos tries to avoid it.
Harunodo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krakakos.
Krakakos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Harunodo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harunodo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Harunodo!
Miles Harunodo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen Headstrong-Trapt as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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168 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry misses with a low kick.
Fry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Jack Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fry.
Cruz feints and as Fry raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz trying to control but Fry is working from the bottom.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz postures up in Fry's guard and throws a big left but Fry blocks it.
Fry trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz is pushing down on Fry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fry is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz prevents Fry from improving his position.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fry pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz is nestled in close to Fry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fry is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz controlling the pace.
Fry wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz avoids the attempt from Fry to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry can't escape the position.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fry tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount and Fry is in trouble!
The referee warns Fry that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fry defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz lands with some strikes.
Cruz scoring with strikes but Fry is staying in there.
Fry can't escape the position.
Fry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fry tries to get out of the position.
Fry is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Fry is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz lands a big elbow.
It looks like Jack Fry has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
Fry is rocked!
Cruz cracks Fry with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Cruz!
Nate Cruz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delight has chosen Bad Reputation as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dutch Delight!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakai misses with a body shot.
Delight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakai tries for a kimura but Delight is defending well.
Nakai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Delight has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nakai but great work by Delight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nakai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakai is looking to reverse the position.
Nakai trying to remain calm as Delight controls from the top position.
Nakai tries to bench press Delight off him but Delight keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is working hard here to advance position.
Nakai regains half guard.
Nakai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delight's back!
Delight is trying to defend against the choke here but Nakai has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nakai Tightens the hold and Delight taps out furiously! Nakai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuki Nakai!
Yuki Nakai took some time post fight to say the following; 'LOMBARD!!! I hope you are listening.... me and you.... Lightweight title... COME ON!!! let's make it happen (Stares down the camera) '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pegg Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pegg Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Mouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Frost.
Frost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Mickey Mouse has been cut.
Mouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
No luck for Mouse with that takedown attempt.
Mouse throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Mouse thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mouse thinking.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost blocks a head kick by Mouse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mouse misses.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Mouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pegg Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a good low kick that Mouse was not able to check.
Frost tries to clinch up but Mouse circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse circles away.
Mouse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Mouse.
Mouse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mouse goes for a takedown attempt but Frost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mouse keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost rushes Mouse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse has Frost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Mouse is working for takedown but Frost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Frost lands a nice knee to the body.
Mouse looks gassed!
Mouse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost connects with a knee to the head.
Mouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Mickey Mouse's cut even more.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Frost.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Mouse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Frost landing knees to the body.
That's four 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!
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Mouse in his tracks for a moment.
Mouse wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frost connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Mickey Mouse's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mouse's face.
Frost connects with a knee to the head.
Mickey Mouse's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Frost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mickey Mouse's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pegg Frost!
Pegg Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - I Want It All. Rigan Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rigan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Washington cracks Machado with an open hand slap.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Washington throws a pinpoint strike between Machado's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Machado crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Washington scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Washington!
In his post fight interview, Leonard Washington gave a big smile as he said 'Well, Nolan. Thanks for visiting. It was a pleasure to meet you but I would really love if you left the octagon now (so I dont have to remove you by myself).'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawao Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luigi Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sawao Kato!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kato. Those never looked like landing.
Kato feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kato throws a big elbow that misses.
Kato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fry pulls Kato in to control the position.
Kato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luigi Fry just wasn't active enough.
Kato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kato works over Fry's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kato.
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kato's guard.
Fry landing with the ground and pound.
Fry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry trying to control but Kato is working from the bottom.
Kato working for a triangle but Fry defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fry trying to control but Kato is working from the bottom.
Kato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kato is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fry has his hands clasped together but Kato extends an breaks Fry's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sawao Kato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederic Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurent has chosen Tropa de Elite as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
183 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Sheen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederic Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen tries to clinch up.
Sheen throws a head kick but Laurent moves out of range.
Sheen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laurent swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheen.
Nice body punch from Sheen.
Sheen misses with a left hand
and Laurent counters with a good low kick that Sheen was not able to check.
Sheen throws a jab when Laurent was well out of range.
Sheen throws a hook to the side of Laurent's head but Laurent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurent lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurent misses with a head kick.
Laurent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen scores with a head kick. Laurent tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Frederic Laurent has been cut.
Laurent misses with a double jab.
Sheen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurent.
Sheen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laurent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheen slips under a jab.
Laurent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheen was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurent.
Laurent throws a body punch but Sheen moves out of range.
Sheen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheen throws a leg kick but Laurent moved away.
A big left from Sheen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sheen takes a step back to recover.
Sheen throws a wild body kick that Laurent sees coming a mile off.
Laurent walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheen misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sheen throws a right and a left that Laurent avoids nicely.
Laurent avoids the body shot from Sheen.
Laurent uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sheen has time to react.
Sheen looks to clinch
and Laurent counters with a nice uppercut.
Laurent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheen's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sheen. Laurent shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Laurent.
Sheen is rocked!
Sheen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Sheen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laurent feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Sheen collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frederic Laurent! Frederic Laurent retains his welterweight title!
Frederic Laurent decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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