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Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Neves Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimi Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimi Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Neves Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Both fighters circling a little - Neves Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aldo fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Aldo.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neves Jr swivels and escapes.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
and Neves Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Neves Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neves Jr pinned against the ropes. Neves Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aldo looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neves Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neves Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neves Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aldo drops back looking for a leg! Neves Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neves Jr manages to kick Aldo off! Aldo jumps back into Neves Jr's guard.
Aldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neves Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.
Aldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neves Jr looking for a guillotine here but Aldo defends easily.
Neves Jr working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Neves Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aldo stacks Neves Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aldo!
Aldo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neves Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neves Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aldo is looking for a kimura but Neves Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldo to get the leverage.
Neves Jr tries to roll over but Aldo keeps him under control.
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neves Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Aldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura but Neves Jr is defending well.
Aldo is looking for a kimura but Neves Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldo to get the leverage.
Aldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aldo seems to be working for a kimura but Neves Jr defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Neves Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Aldo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Neves Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Aldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neves Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neves Jr defends it well.
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimi Aldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neves Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Neves Jr leaves Aldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Neves Jr avoids it with no problem.
Aldo shoots and misses
and Neves Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Aldo.
Neves Jr clinches with his opponent.
Neves Jr is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Neves Jr missing with knees to the body.
Neves Jr has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Neves Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neves Jr is defending well.
Aldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Neves Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr gets underhooks to prevent Aldo's takedown attempt.
Neves Jr tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo is working for takedown but Neves Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Neves Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Neves Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neves Jr tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neves Jr to the ground. Neves Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neves Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Neves Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neves Jr is defending well.
Neves Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo avoiding damage as Neves Jr throws knees to the body.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neves Jr's efforts to push away.
Neves Jr can't break the clinch.
Neves Jr misses with a knee strike.
Neves Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Neves Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Neves Jr prevents it.
Neves Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo wants a takedown.
Neves Jr gets underhooks to prevent Aldo's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo can't get the takedown.
Aldo is trying to drag Neves Jr to the mat but Neves Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Neves Jr.
Neves Jr lands a body shot.
Neves Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neves Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Neves Jr manages to get underhooks.
Neves Jr lands with a left to the head.
Aldo can't get the takedown.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Neves Jr.
Neves Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Neves Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Neves Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Neves Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neves Jr is trying to force a seperation but Aldo has the dominant position.
Neves Jr tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position.
Neves Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neves Jr as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neves Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Neves Jr.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Neves Jr avoids it with no problem.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimi Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aldo shoots and misses
and Neves Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Neves Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neves Jr tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neves Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neves Jr tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neves Jr keeps Aldo at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Neves Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neves Jr scores with a hook.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neves Jr can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo shoots in but Neves Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neves Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves Jr defends it nicely.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aldo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good work by Aldo as he checks the leg kick.
Neves Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Neves Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neves Jr is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
Neves Jr tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neves Jr as he jumps to the side.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Aldo.
Neves Jr closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the ropes.
Aldo prevents Neves Jr from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aldo has him pressed against the ropes.
Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Neves Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neves Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldo is defending well for now.
Neves Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Neves Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neves Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neves Jr tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position.
Neves Jr missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Neves Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Neves Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Neves Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neves Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo prevents Neves Jr from breaking the clinch.
Aldo is looking for a takedown.
Neves Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neves Jr throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Neves Jr is looking to clinch.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Neves Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Neves Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neves Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Neves Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Neves Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neves Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aldo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Neves Jr to the mat. Neves Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Neves Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neves Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neves Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neves Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Neves Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neves Jr's guard.
Aldo is working for a kimura but Neves Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Aldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neves Jr wants to sweep but Aldo has passed to side control!
Neves Jr tries to bench press Aldo off him but Aldo keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neves Jr, who protects the arm well.
Aldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neves Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Neves Jr is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neves Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cesar Neves Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neves Jr 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
Julio Cesar Neves Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jimi Aldo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Props to him for winning, I just couldn't do what I set out to do.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio comes to the ring accompanied by Cornholio MegaMix. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Great Cornholio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surma darts in and clinches Cornholio up against the ropes.
Cornholio blocks the elbow strike.
Cornholio jumps guard.
Cornholio looking for a guillotine here but Surma defends easily.
Cornholio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Surma escapes and throws Cornholio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cornholio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Surma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surma passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cornholio!
Surma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Surma tries to control but Cornholio wriggling away.
Surma avoids the attempt from Cornholio to control.
Cornholio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cornholio holds on for dear life, controlling Surma's posture momentarily.
Cornholio tries to lock up and control but Surma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Surma breaks from Cornholio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Surma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cornholio looks a forlorn figure.
Surma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cornholio tries to lock up and control but Surma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Surma with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cornholio wants to hold on but Surma pushes him away.
Cornholio swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cornholio regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cornholio is looking for a sweep. Surma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Surma pulls his head out easily.
Cornholio is not content to let Surma control the position.
Cornholio trying to control here.
Cornholio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cornholio trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cornholio wants to improve his position but Surma is controlling well.
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.
Surma trying to control the action but Cornholio is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cornholio dives in and scores a takedown into Surma's guard.
Surma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cornholio manages to get himself to full guard.
Cornholio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Surma passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornholio is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Surma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Surma looks to throw the jab but Cornholio is out of range.
Cornholio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Surma counters with a nice uppercut.
Surma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornholio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cornholio scores with a spinning back kick!
Surma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cornholio connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Musta Surma has been cut.
Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped Cornholio in his tracks for a moment.
Surma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cornholio.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Surma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cornholio's brow.
Surma misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio struggles to land a body shot inside as Surma controls his hands.
Surma managing to block the knees to the body from Cornholio.
Surma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Surma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.
Cornholio blocks the elbow strike.
Surma digs a right hand into Cornholio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cornholio's gas tank.
Surma lands an elbow just above Cornholio 's eye.
Cornholio blocks an elbow strike from Surma.
Surma lands an elbow inside that Cornholio shrugs off.
Cornholio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Surma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornholio's face.
Surma lands a body shot.
Surma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Surma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Surma is working Cornholio over against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio jumps guard but Surma turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Surma.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Surma.
Great Cornholio's cut is getting worse.
Cornholio tries to pull guard but Surma forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornholio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Surma.
Surma rushes Cornholio and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Surma misses with an elbow over the top.
Surma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Surma digs a right hand into Cornholio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cornholio's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cornholio.
Surma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cornholio working hard to break the clinch.
Surma throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio blocks an elbow strike.
Surma tries a body shot but Cornholio blocks it.
Surma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cornholio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Surma can turn it around.
Cornholio misses with a knee strike.
Surma missing with knees to the body.
Surma can't find room to land a body shot as Cornholio controls the action.
Surma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Surma prevents a body shot from Cornholio.
Surma digs a right hand underneath Cornholio's ribcage. Cornholio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Surma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornholio avoids the damage to the body.
Cornholio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cornholio breaks from the clinch.
Cornholio moves forwards but Surma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Surma drives through and clinches with Cornholio against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is working for takedown but Surma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Surma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornholio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Surma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Surma.
Surma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cornholio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Surma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cornholio working aggressively here.
Cornholio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornholio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Surma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cornholio.
Surma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cornholio, who protects the arm well.
Cornholio is looking to regain half guard here but Surma keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Surma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cornholio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Surma swats away the attempt to clinch by Cornholio.
Cornholio misses with a head kick.
Cornholio has a takedown stuffed.
Surma clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Surma.
Cornholio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cornholio connects with a knee to the head.
Cornholio looking to throw knees to the head but Surma is blocking nicely.
Surma lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio tries to circle away but Surma has him pinned against the ropes.
Cornholio misses with a punch to the body.
Surma misses with an elbow strike.
Musta Surma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cornholio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Surma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Great Cornholio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cornholio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surma's elbow.
Surma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornholio's face.
Jeez, Great Cornholio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cornholio blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Cornholio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cornholio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Surma misses with a double jab.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surma as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma cracks a nice hook into Cornholio's ribs.
Cornholio looks to score with a jab to the body but Surma is just out of range.
Surma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Surma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornholio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cornholio lands with a slapping head kick.
Surma slaps away a takedown attempt from Cornholio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornholio fails with the takedown
and Surma counters with a straight right hand.
Cornholio swats away the attempt to clinch by Surma.
Cornholio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Surma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cornholio looks to land a strike but Surma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Surma controlling Cornholio's posture.
Musta Surma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cornholio looking to pass the guard.
Great Cornholio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornholio is looking to advance position but Surma has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cornholio 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.
Cornholio is refusing to be controlled, as Surma sits in half guard.
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 Great Cornholio.
Well Surma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Surma!
Musta Surma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Tural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Busy Living. 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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25
153 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries for a takedown but Tural sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tural half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Tural saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tural swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Tural throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald drives through and clinches with Tural against the ropes.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tural backwards.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Tural has him pressed against the ropes.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Tural lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tural.
McDonald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDonald trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tural is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tural stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Tural has passed into half guard.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Tural's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Tural has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tural tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two 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.
Tural working away.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Tural in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tural misses with a right hand
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tural sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
Tural catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald shoots in but Tural avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tural pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald throws a head kick but Tural moves out of range.
McDonald clinches up against the ropes.
Tural lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tural is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tural.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald tries to work over Tural's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tural manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonald decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald managing to control the position.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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 Abi Tural will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Tural, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Tural against the ropes but Tural circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Tural on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tural enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tural manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald passes Tural's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tural makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tural.
Tural is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tural is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tural works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald stands up and waves to Tural to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Tural, which made it look bad.
Tural's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
McDonald rushes Tural and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tural walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
McDonald slips a straight right by Tural.
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tural manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tural paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Tural comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McDonald falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McDonald was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abi Tural!
During a confident post fight interview, Abi Tural thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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251 lbs
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270 lbs
37 - 20 - 0 |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a hook.
Mabuva moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mabuva cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mabuva finish him?
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.
Mabuva fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Silva out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cedric Mabuva!
During a confident post fight interview, Cedric Mabuva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kahric's choice of entrance music: When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic). Samir Kahric acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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30
185 lbs
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32
191 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentin Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but Kahric shows good takedown defense.
Kahric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hadjiev defends it well.
Kahric has a takedown stuffed.
Kahric has a takedown stuffed.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahric. Kahric gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentin Hadjiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Kahric.
Hadjiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hadjiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Hadjiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kahric counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hadjiev!
Kahric is putting a hurting on Hadjiev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kahric goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hadjiev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kahric's guard! Nice work there by Hadjiev!
Kahric doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hadjiev is working Kahric over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadjiev lands a couple of digs.
Hadjiev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hadjiev defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev distracts Kahric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hadjiev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kahric's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hadjiev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hadjiev distracts Kahric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hadjiev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadjiev passes into side control.
Kahric tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Hadjiev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kahric taking a bit of punishment here - Hadjiev scoring with strikes.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadjiev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kahric throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kahric tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hadjiev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kahric working to try and regain half guard.
Kahric throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hadjiev raining down shots from the mount!
Hadjiev blocks Kahric's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hadjiev looking to secure an arm triangle but Kahric defends it well.
Hadjiev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kahric to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kahric shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kahric is looking to improve his position but Hadjiev isn't that keen on the idea.
Hadjiev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kahric is surviving well by controlling Hadjiev's body position as best he can.
Hadjiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hadjiev lands a big shot there that rocks Kahric but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hadjiev cracks Kahric 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 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
A very excited looking Valentin Hadjiev 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metsa Aff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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176 lbs
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35
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Metsa Aff!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biles thinking.
Biles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aff but Aff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aff sprawls well. Aff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biles gets slowly back to his feet.
Biles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aff pushes Biles back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Biles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aff is just riding it out for now. Biles eventually gives up the hold.
Aff controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aff is looking to control Biles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aff avoid being mounted?
Aff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
Biles with the ground and pound but Aff uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Biles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biles throws a strike but Aff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aff is aware though and is defending well.
Biles keeping full guard, as Aff tries to pass.
Biles working for a triangle but Aff defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles wants to sweep here but Aff controlling him for the moment.
Aff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aff has managed to get both his arms back between Biles's legs - danger averted.
Biles 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.
Biles keeping moving, preventing Aff from controlling successfully.
Aff is in close to Biles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biles keeping full guard, as Aff tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aff is working Biles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aff trying to control but Biles is working from the bottom.
Biles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biles looking for a guillotine here but Aff defends easily.
Aff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biles keeping moving, preventing Aff from controlling successfully.
Biles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biles wants to improve his position but instead Aff has moved into half guard.
Biles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aff pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aff 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.
Biles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aff is trying to control the action in half guard but Biles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aff wants to pass to mount but Biles is defending the position.
Aff controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aff works his way into full mount!
Aff tries to control but Biles wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Metsa Aff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aff throws a body punch but Biles moves out of range.
Biles closes the distance and clinches up with Aff, looking for a takedown. Biles pushes Aff against the ropes but Aff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biles fails with the takedown
and Aff counters with a one-two to the body.
Biles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aff can pounce on him.
Biles fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aff wants to control but Biles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aff tries to get to full guard but Biles has control of the leg.
Biles throwing shots but Aff is blocking nicely.
Aff wants to control but Biles is keeping busy.
Biles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan Biles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aff landing a few short strikes.
Biles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two 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.
Biles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aff trying to hold on to Biles's head to control him but Biles postures up.
Aff tries to get to full guard but Biles has control of the leg.
Biles throwing shots but Aff is blocking nicely.
Biles thows a huge punch but Aff dodges it nicely.
Biles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Biles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles is thwarting Aff's attempts to control the position.
Biles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aff is trying to maintain the position but Biles is very close to passing his half guard.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Aff wants to control but Biles is keeping busy.
Aff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aff has Biles pulled in close to control his posture.
Aff trying to control the position.
Biles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biles looking to pass the guard.
Aff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biles is one step ahead there.
Biles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biles has Aff in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Metsa Aff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Biles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Biles takes a step back to recover.
Nice jab there from Aff.
Biles has a takedown stuffed.
Biles avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Aff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Biles's head.
It looks like Ryan Biles has been cut.
Aff looks to land a body kick but Biles moved away.
Aff lands a body shot.
Aff moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aff looking to stall.
Biles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles is working for takedown but Aff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biles has Aff pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Aff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aff missing with knees to the body.
Aff drops Biles with a big knee straight up the middle! Biles is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Biles is rocked!
Aff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biles rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biles moves away.
Oh Biles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Aff! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Metsa Aff!
An out of breath Metsa Aff 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 Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab comes to the ring accompanied by saturday nights alright for fighting. Kessler has chosen Coal Chamber - Burgundy as his entrance music. Johann Kessler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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177 lbs
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179 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
37 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler drives through and clinches with Rehab against the ropes.
Kessler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Rehab fails to land.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rehab fails to pull guard.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rehabs head.
Rehab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kessler moves into the clinch successfully.
Rehab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rehab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rehab.
Rehab lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kessler digs a right hand into Rehab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rehab's gas tank.
Rehab lands with a right to the head.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rehab.
Rehab misses with a punch on the inside.
Rehab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Rehab throws a punch but it's blocked by Kessler.
Rehab gets control of Kessler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rehab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Rehab has his foot on Kessler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kessler works his way back into a safe position though.
Kessler throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rehab is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kessler rolls with it to try and escape but Rehab cranks on the arm and Kessler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rab Rehab!
During a confident post fight interview, Rab Rehab thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Valdez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theron darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Theron into the ropes.
Valdez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valdez moves out of range as Theron strikes.
Valdez shoots in and gets a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Valdez passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valdez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theron is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is just content to waste time from the top position. Theron takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
Theron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Theron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theron throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valdez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theron.
Theron cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A slow jab from Theron misses its intended target.
Theron lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Theron defends it well.
Theron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
Valdez pushing down on Theron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdez is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Theron knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valdez advances position into side control!
Theron is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Theron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valdez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron prevents Valdez from moving into mount.
Valdez trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Theron throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Theron is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Theron's guard.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Theron puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theron is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez has momentary wrist control but Theron slips an elbow through the middle.
Theron trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Theron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theron preventing the sweep.
Daniel Valdez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valdez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theron defends well.
Theron's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Theron wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Valdez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theron's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Theron's guard.
Theron has control of Valdez's left arm, preventing Valdez from doing any damage.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Theron trying to control the position.
Theron pulls Valdez in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theron tries for a takedown but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theron misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valdez stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Theron wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Theron misses with a body punch
and Valdez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Theron wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron is pulling down on Valdez's head to control his posture.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theron.
Valdez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valdez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Theron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theron.
Theron has control of Valdez's left arm, preventing Valdez from doing any damage.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron pulls Valdez in to control the position.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Theron throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron misses with a straight left.
Theron dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Valdez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theron to the ground. Valdez is now in Theron's guard.
Theron pulls Valdez in close to his closed guard and prevents Valdez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Theron is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
Theron is trying to keep Valdez in close.
Theron is really struggling to control Valdez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valdez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Theron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
Valdez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valdez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Theron struggling a bit here.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
Theron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Theron wants to control but Valdez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron stops Valdez from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
Theron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valdez's best efforts.
Valdez seems to be working for a kimura but Theron defends the submission attempt.
Theron is refusing to be controlled, as Valdez sits in half guard.
Theron controlling the position well.
Theron is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Theron is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theron's guard.
Theron moves into full guard.
Theron is trying to keep Valdez in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez pushing down on Theron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdez trying to control from half guard but Theron is working away.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.
Valdez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Theron trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valdez manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron wants to control but Valdez is having none of it.
Theron is trying desperately to improve position.
Theron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Theron is looking to get to half guard.
Valdez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron regains half guard.
Theron is staying active underneath Valdez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Theron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdez scores with a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez passes Theron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valdez is looking to advance position but Theron won't allow it.
Valdez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valdez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valdez's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron working for the choke.
Valdez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Theron lands with a punch from half guard.
Theron sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Theron throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely.
Valdez is trying to get back to full guard.
Theron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valdez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valdez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Theron working some strikes from top position.
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron passes into half guard.
Theron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Theron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valdez defending well though.
Theron trying to control from half guard but Valdez is working away.
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theron is working away from the top position though.
Valdez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valdez.
Daniel Valdez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdez is on top in guard.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Valdez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valdez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron landing a few short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valdez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Valdez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramsay Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Zarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsay Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Zarco!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow misses with a body shot
and Zarco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darrow feints and then cracks Zarco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zarco down.
Zarco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darrow if he has to take too many more of those.
Zarco scores with a nice strike.
Darrow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zarco counters with a stiff right hand.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Zarco tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darrow.
We've been hearing reports that Darrow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow.
Zarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zarco moves into range and clinches up with Darrow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zarco's elbow.
Zarco lands a knee to the head.
Zarco blocks an uppercut.
Zarco misses with the head strike.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zarco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow is rocked!
Darrow misses with some punches.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Zarco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zarco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darrow.
Darrow seems to have got his legs back now.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Zarco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zarco working the clinch nicely. Darrow is working for position but Zarco cracks him with a big knee to the head! Darrow crumples up against the ropes and Zarco lands two more shots before the ref can save Darrow! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Antonio Zarco!
Antonio Zarco was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molito has chosen Trophies as his entrance music. Enrique Molito told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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148 lbs
34 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brendan Duff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrique Molito!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molito slips under a jab.
Duff throws a series of punches but Molito moves out of range.
Duff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Molito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Duff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMolito.
Duff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molito doesn't seem bothered though.
Molito looks to throw a body kick
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff blocks a head kick by Molito.
Duff fakes the leg kick and cracks Molito in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Molito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duff has a takedown stuffed.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Molito to counter with a crisp jab.
Molito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duff lands with a straight right. Molito didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duff has his takedown stuffed
enabling Molito to counter with a crisp jab.
Molito moves out of range as Duff strikes.
Enrique Molito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff throws the left hand but Molito avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Molito! But no joy.
Molito moves away from the strike by Duff.
Molito steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Duff swings for the body but Molito moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Molito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Molito drops his hands momentarily and Duff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Duff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Molito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Molito slips a jab from Duff.
Molito looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Molito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duff misses with a left hand
and Molito counters with a left and a right that stings Duff.
Good standup being displayed there by Duff as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff misses with a body punch
and Molito counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Molito looks at the referee who does nothing so Molito lands a crushing right that sends Duff to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Molito! Enrique Molito retains his lightweight title!
Enrique Molito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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