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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Glover is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
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184 cm
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Glover is right now.
Glover is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Glover is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Glover trying to hold on to Cox's head to control him but Cox postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cox prevents Glover from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cox working the head and body with strikes.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glover's head.
Glover wants to control but Cox is keeping busy.
Glover tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Glover preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glover shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cox sprawls well. Cox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glover gets slowly back to his feet.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.
Glover misses with a takedown
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Glover or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox, which made it look bad.
Cox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glover, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to force a seperation but Cox has the dominant position.
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
Cox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Glover fails to land the takedown.
Glover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cox trying to control the position.
Glover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Glover won't allow Cox to pass to mount.
Cox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. Cox eventually gives up the hold.
Glover trying to control but Cox postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Cox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cox controlling the action here.
Glover is concentrating on defense, preventing Cox from advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Glover wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Cox is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glover wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Cox blocks the strikes from Glover.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover shoots for a double leg takedown but Cox sprawls well. He's pushed Glover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Glover to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Glover wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cox working a defensive guard here.
Cox is really struggling to control Glover but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cox working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Glover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Glover trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
Cox trying to control the position.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to stand up but Glover is controlling him.
Glover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Don Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover fails with the takedown.
Glover shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
Glover tries to sprawl but Cox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Glover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cox misses with a wild combination.
Cox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Glover fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a series of strikes. Glover will be more careful next time no doubt.
James Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.
Cox tries to clinch up but Glover circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Glover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glover gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cox wants to stand but Glover has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cox puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Glover is staying active underneath Cox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cox trying to pass the guard but Glover defending well.
Glover trying to control here.
Cox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Glover is refusing to be controlled, as Cox sits in half guard.
Glover moves into full guard.
Glover is trying to keep Cox in close.
Glover trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glover shoots for a double leg takedown but Cox sprawls well. He's pushed Glover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Glover manages to circle out of the way.
Cox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glover's guard.
Cox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cox looking to sit in guard and control but Glover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox is trying to control the position but Glover postures up.
Cox keeping full guard, as Glover tries to pass.
Glover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glover wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cox is trying to control the position but Glover postures up.
Cox wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glover slips nicely into half guard.
Cox tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to control the action in half guard but Cox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glover perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cox wants it to stay on the feet.
Glover shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cox tries to counter with a takedown but Glover is quick to defend against it.
Glover tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glover goes for a takedown attempt but Cox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Glover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but Cox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glover dives in for a single leg takedown but Cox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Cox looking to score a takedown here. Glover is defending well but Cox drives through and ends up in Glover's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox preventing the sweep.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Glover controls Cox momentarily but Cox frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glover was covering up waiting for the punch and Cox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Glover seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Glover controls Cox momentarily but Cox frees himself.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glover is trying to control the position but Cox postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glover is on top in guard.
Glover wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox has his foot on Glover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glover works his way back into a safe position though.
Cox trying to control the position here.
Glover wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Glover trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Glover looking to pass the guard.
Cox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cox's waist but Cox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glover off to one side.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Glover. Glover gets slowly back to his feet.
Don Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glover looks to land a combination. Cox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cox 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for James Cox!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for James Cox!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for James Cox!
James Cox wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Hardy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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182 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Queen misses with a looping right.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Queen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy slips under a jab from Queen.
Queen avoids the body shot from Hardy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy 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.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Queen.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a two punch combo.
Queen slips a jab from Hardy.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen misses with the combination.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Queen misses with an uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen misses with an uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Queen.
Queen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Queen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy moves out of range as Queen strikes.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
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!
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Queen is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardy momentarily.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Queen to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Hardy tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Queen throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Queen throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Queen, as that shot connected.
Hardy throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Queen misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Queen needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen slips a jab from Hardy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Queen misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Queen misses with a combination
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Queen moves away from the strike by Hardy.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Queen both land. Nice combination.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Queen dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Queen.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Queen misses with a double jab.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Queen misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
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 Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Queen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliver Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Queen's head backwards.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy moves out of range as Queen strikes.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Queen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Queen throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Queen throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Hardy moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Queen misses the jab.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Queen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Queen backs up against the ropes.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Queen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Queen backing up. Queen nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Queen!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen misses with a hook.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
Queen slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Queen misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Queen defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Queen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Queen looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Queen.
Queen misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Queen's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen throws out a powerful jab.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Queen throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Hardy jabs Queen right on the nose. Queen blinks but takes it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Queen throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Queen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hardy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Hardy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardy cracks Queen with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ario Kuramoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Tanaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
142 lbs
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22
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ario Kuramoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergio Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuramoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuramoto darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the ropes.
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuramoto rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuramoto has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Kuramoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Kuramoto holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kuramoto to keep the fight standing.
Kuramoto jumps into guard, dragging Tanaka to the mat.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws an elbow but Kuramoto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Kuramoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuramoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Kuramoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuramoto, who protects the arm well.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Kuramoto is working away.
Kuramoto is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuramoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Kuramoto bucks up and tries to throw Tanaka off but instead Tanaka has got his back!
Kuramoto is trying to get back to his feet but Tanaka has full control of the position and if anything, Kuramoto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kuramoto manages to stand up with Tanaka still on his back. Eventually Tanaka drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Kuramoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Kuramoto getting side control.
Kuramoto stands up from half guard.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuramoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Ario Kuramoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends Kuramoto stumbling back into the ropes.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Kuramoto.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Kuramoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ario Kuramoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuramoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuramoto throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Kuramoto.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Kuramoto.
Kuramoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanaka.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuramoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuramoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Kuramoto.
Kuramoto is breathing heavily.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the ropes.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuramoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuramoto dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Kuramoto's head and hops out.
Kuramoto tries to clinch up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuramoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuramoto sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuramoto misses with a double jab.
Kuramoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuramoto wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Kuramoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a series of strikes. Kuramoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kuramoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuramoto circles away.
Kuramoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuramoto misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuramoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuramoto is looking to counter the offense by Tanaka and move into the clinch.
Kuramoto gets a clinch.
Kuramoto is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuramoto working hard to break the clinch.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuramoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuramoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuramoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka throws a counter combo.
Kuramoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with a series of strikes. Kuramoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuramoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Kuramoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuramoto has Tanaka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tanaka gets control of Kuramoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tanaka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuramoto stands up and waves to Tanaka to follow him.
Kuramoto misses with a body punch
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Kuramoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kuramoto continues to drive forward.
Kuramoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuramoto, which made it look bad.
Kuramoto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuramoto lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuramoto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kuramoto does no damage.
Kuramoto throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
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!
Kuramoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuramoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuramoto misses with a combination
and Tanaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tanaka.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka stops Kuramoto from standing up.
Kuramoto pulls Tanaka in to control the position.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuramoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka prevents Kuramoto from getting back to his feet.
Kuramoto keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanaka trying to control but Kuramoto is working from the bottom.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuramoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ario Kuramoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Kuramoto.
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Kuramoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kuramoto continues to drive forward.
Kuramoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuramoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanaka backs up against the ropes.
Kuramoto throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Kuramoto tries to land a front kick but Tanaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Kuramoto looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Kuramoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Tanaka is refusing to be controlled, as Kuramoto sits in 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!
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuramoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tanaka to stand up.
Kuramoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuramoto misses with the combination.
Tanaka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuramoto defends it well.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Kuramoto misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuramoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Kuramoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Ario Kuramoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuramoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuramoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka lands with a kick to the temple. Kuramoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuramoto tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuramoto leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ario Kuramoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Tanaka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuramoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a two punch combo.
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Kuramoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuramoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuramoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuramoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuramoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuramoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuramoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuramoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuramoto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tanaka isn't going anywhere.
Kuramoto decides to stand back up. Kuramoto steps back and let's Tanaka get back to his feet.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Kuramoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Kuramoto misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuramoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuramoto as he avoids it easily.
Kuramoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kuramoto. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuramoto's waist but Kuramoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Kuramoto throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Kuramoto misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuramoto stuffs the takedown.
Kuramoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuramoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuramoto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuramoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuramoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
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!
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuramoto blocks it well.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kuramoto sprawls well.
Kuramoto misses with a wild combination.
Kuramoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuramoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuramoto's head.
Tanaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Kuramoto is working away.
Tanaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ario Kuramoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tanaka is working for a kimura but Kuramoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuramoto controlling the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanaka prevents Kuramoto from improving his position.
Kuramoto pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuramoto tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuramoto to the ground. Kuramoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuramoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuramoto stands up from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuramoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuramoto lands a head shot.
Kuramoto has managed to clinch.
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuramoto missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kuramoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuramoto's efforts to push away.
Sergio Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ario Kuramoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuramoto is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ario Kuramoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuramoto 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ario Kuramoto!
Ario Kuramoto wins by unanimous decision!
Ario Kuramoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beast Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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187 lbs
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22
190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Boy leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Boy is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Boy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peterson. Peterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boy throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peterson looks winded!
Boy lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Mike Peterson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Boy.
Boy tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Boy lands an uppercut.
Boy presses Peterson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Boy.
Boy working Peterson over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
Boy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson is rocked!
A short left from Boy.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Knees to the body from Boy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.
A short left from Boy.
Boy dips a shoulder and cracks Peterson with a mighty uppercut! Peterson falls back against the ropes and Boy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Peterson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Boy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Boy!
In defeat, Mike Peterson stepped up to the mic, saying 'It appears even a dead man can die. I gotta find Doc Puter and get him to either cute me or kill me.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macale has chosen Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Charles Barkley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
62 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley scores with a takedown into Macale's guard.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley postures up and lands a big shot to Macale's brow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Barkley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barkley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Macale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Macale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Barkley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barkley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Barkley trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley wants the takedown. Macale is fighting it off but Barkley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macale's guard against the ropes.
Macale keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley landing with the ground and pound.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley working some strikes from top position.
Barkley is working Macale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barkley trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barkley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macale is keeping the position for now.
Macale has momentary wrist control but Barkley slips an elbow through the middle.
Barkley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barkley wants to control from the top but Macale keeps moving.
Barkley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Barkley is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barkley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barkley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkley connects with a couple of short punches.
Barkley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley throws a big elbow that misses.
Barkley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barkley working some strikes from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barkley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macale's guard.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macale defending well though.
Macale regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barkley.
Barkley throwing strikes but missing.
Barkley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Macale keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barkley cracks Macale with a solid left hand.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Macale looks winded!
Macale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macale's head.
Barkley is in close to Macale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barkley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barkley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley postures up in Macale's guard and throws a big left but Macale blocks it.
Barkley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barkley wants to control but Macale is keeping him busy.
Barkley cracks Macale with a big right hand but Macale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barkley lands a nice forearm strike.
Macale defending against the ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barkley cracks Macale with a big right hand but Macale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barkley controls the position.
Barkley cracks Macale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Macale taking a bit of punishment here - Barkley scoring with strikes.
Macale is not content to let Barkley control the position.
Barkley takes a little break here. Macale wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley 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.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barkley instigates a clinch.
Macale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Macale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barkley's brow.
Macale is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barkley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Macale to the mat. Macale regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley scoring with some ground and pound.
Barkley scoring with some ground and pound.
Charles Barkley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley is stalling in the full guard.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley landing with the ground and pound.
Barkley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barkley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macale is breathing heavily.
Macale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macale can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barkley advances position into side control!
Macale is not content to let Barkley control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries to score with some ground and pound. Macale controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barkley advances to full mount.
Barkley has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Macale's face.
Barkley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Macale looks a forlorn figure.
Barkley landing punches.
Barkley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barkley working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working the ground and pound effectively.
Macale is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Barkley! Macale is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Barkley!
After the fight, Charles Barkley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Farewell of Slavyanka. Blokada Leningrada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Morgan's chin.
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156 lbs
45 - 32 - 0 |
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210 lbs
44 - 35 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leningrada. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Leningrada lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Leningrada.
Leningrada tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leningrada.
Leningrada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Leningrada.
Sloppy strikes from Leningrada. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leningrada or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Leningrada throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Leningrada closes the distance and clinches.
Leningrada misses with a knee to the head.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Morgan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leningrada pushes Morgan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Leningrada looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Leningrada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blokada Leningrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leningrada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leningrada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leningrada thinking.
Leningrada scores with a kick to the body.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan stalks Leningrada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leningrada's face. Leningrada staggers backwards, shaken.
Leningrada throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Leningrada is looking for a counter combo.
Leningrada moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Leningrada presses Morgan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leningrada tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a nice shot to the body.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leningrada.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leningrada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leningrada tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leningrada throws a head punch that misses.
Leningrada lands a nice shot to the body.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leningrada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan stalls.
Leningrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leningrada lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morgan looks winded!
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the ropes.
Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan pushes Leningrada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leningrada gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leningrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Leningrada.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan taking a breather.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the ropes.
Leningrada can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Morgan tries to stall but Leningrada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now.
Leningrada misses with some punches.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leningrada up against the ropes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Leningrada is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Leningrada misses with a leg kick.
Leningrada tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Leningrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leningrada as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Leningrada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Come on Morgan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Leningrada.
Morgan is looking to control Leningrada's arms but Leningrada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morgan has his back to the ropes.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Leningrada improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scott Morgan.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Leningrada circles away.
Leningrada misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leningrada.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leningrada lands a two punch combo.
Leningrada lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Morgan goes down and covers up as Leningrada starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blokada Leningrada!
Blokada Leningrada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Swayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane McLain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julian Swayze's chin.
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262 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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268 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane McLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Swayze!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Swayze slams his shin into McLain's torso.
Swayze pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLain is out of range and Swayze settles back down.
Swayze's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLain under the eye.
Swayze ducks under a wild hook from McLain.
Swayze loads up on a big right hand but McLain slips the punch.
Swayze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swayze.
We've been told by McLain's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swayze walks into a left hand.
Swayze misses with a looping left.
Swayze throws a lazy uppercut
and McLain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLain checks a leg kick.
McLain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swayze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLain.
McLain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLain checks the leg kick.
Swayze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLain dodges the punch combination from Swayze.
A little feinted left hand from McLain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from McLain misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayze misses with a straight left.
McLain misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swayze! But no joy.
Swayze throws a hook but McLain blocks it.
McLain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLain scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Swayze misses.
A swing and a miss from Swayze.
Swayze throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Swayze.
Swayze misses with a low kick.
McLain's corner calls for a 1-2. McLain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swayze throws a wild body kick that McLain sees coming a mile off.
McLain misses with a hook
and Swayze counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swayze.
Swayze presses McLain against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swayze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swayze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swayze lands with a left to the head.
Swayze swings wildly with an uppercut but McLain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Swayze fails to land.
Swayze swings wildly with an uppercut but McLain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swayze has McLain pressed against the ropes, preventing McLain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swayze digs a right hand into McLain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLain's gas tank.
McLain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swayze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swayze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McLain avoids the head kick by Swayze.
Good work by McLain as he checks the leg kick.
McLain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLain defending well as Swayze loads up on a big left hand.
McLain misses with a looping right.
McLain misses with a straight left.
Swayze is looking to land body kicks.
Swayze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLain avoids a kick to the body.
McLain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swayze counters with a straight right hand.
McLain missing with a left hand there. Swayze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swayze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLain with a body shot.
McLain looks to land a right hand but Swayze moved out of range.
Swayze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by McLain.
McLain misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Swayze does it's job there.
Swayze misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McLain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLain connects with the punch.
McLain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McLain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swayze. Swayze obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLain misses with a left hand
and Swayze counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swayze has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Swayze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLain.
Swayze drives through and clinches with McLain against the ropes.
Swayze lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Shane McLain has been cut.
McLain is trying to push Swayze away but Swayze has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McLain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swayze has him pressed against the ropes.
McLain wants to break free but Swayze has control.
Swayze tries to work over McLain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swayze lands with a light punch inside.
McLain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swayze is trying to pull guard but McLain turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Swayze working aggressively here.
Swayze lands with a short shot to the head.
McLain is rocked!
Swayze creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McLain with a big uppercut! McLain tries to clinch up but Swayze pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples McLain to the mat! McLain covers up and Swayze unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julian Swayze!
Julian Swayze 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasumi comes to the ring accompanied by Lunchmoney Lewis-Real Thing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bresnar's choice of entrance music: ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap. Lock Bresnar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Yasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresnar throws a series of strikes that have Yasumi backpedaling.
Yasumi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yasumi walks into a stiff left hand from Bresnar.
Bresnar lands a nice shot to the body.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bresnar has cracked Yasumi with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bresnar lands another huge swinging hook and Yasumi tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Yasumi, before Bresnar can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lock Bresnar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lock Bresnar made sure he mentioned Underworld Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Katsuya Yasumi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tokiniwa jinsei wa suimasu'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emiliano Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manjuelez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, el Jarabe Tapatio. Zapata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: EINA. This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emiliano Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata lands with a cross.
Zapata gets a clinch.
Manjuelez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manjuelez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zapata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manjuelez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata stalls.
Zapata misses with a knee strike.
We've been hearing reports that Manjuelez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zapata just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manjuelez's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zapata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zapata is pushing Manjuelez up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zapata receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata trying to control the position but instead, Manjuelez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zapata into the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zapata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manjuelez tries to score a body lock takedown but Zapata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zapata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manjuelez.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zapata is working Manjuelez over against the ropes.
Zapata lands an elbow just above Manjuelez 's eye.
Zapata prevents the takedown attempt.
Manjuelez wants to break free but Zapata has control.
Zapata pushes Manjuelez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zapata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Zapata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapata lands a shot to the body.
Manjuelez trying to stall but Zapata improves his position.
Zapata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manjuelez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zapata can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manjuelez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manjuelez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Zapata on the inside.
Zapata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manjuelez has clasped his hands together around Zapata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manjuelez working away.
Manjuelez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zapata wants to control but Manjuelez postures up.
Zapata tries to buck Manjuelez off but Manjuelez is having none of it.
Manjuelez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zapata is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zapata is not content to let Manjuelez control the position.
Zapata is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manjuelez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working.
Manjuelez is really struggling to control Zapata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ground and pound from Manjuelez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zapata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manjuelez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manjuelez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manjuelez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zapata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zapata is looking to reverse the position.
Manjuelez working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Manjuelez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata scores with the left hand. Manjuelez knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manjuelez.
Zapata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zapata lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Zapata coming out on top.
Zapata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zapata throws a head kick that Manjuelez semi-blocks.
Zapata moves into the clinch.
Manjuelez has Zapata pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zapata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manjuelez takes an elbow to the temple.
Manjuelez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Manjuelez.
Manjuelez wants a takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zapata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zapata lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata with a knee to the head.
Zapata is trying to stall.
Zapata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manjuelez tries to break the clinch but Zapata is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Zapata.
Zapata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manjuelez being controlled against the ropes.
Zapata stalling the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zapata lands a nice shot to the body.
Zapata tries to land knees in the clinch but Manjuelez avoids the damage to the body.
Zapata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manjuelez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapata with a knee to the head.
Zapata lands a nice elbow.
Manjuelez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manjuelez is looking to control Zapata's arms but Zapata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manjuelez has his back to the ropes.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manjuelez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zapata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zapata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manjuelez's elbow.
Zapata lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Zapata.
Manjuelez is rocked!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zapata working the clinch nicely. Manjuelez is working for position but Zapata cracks him with a big knee to the head! Manjuelez crumples up against the ropes and Zapata lands two more shots before the ref can save Manjuelez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Emiliano Zapata!
Emiliano Zapata is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Emiliano Zapata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Varner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Varner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varner defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Stewart avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Varner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stewart.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Varner has wrist control.
Stewart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stewart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varner's guard.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varner keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Stewart seems content to control.
Stewart with the ground and pound but Varner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart lands a couple of elbows.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Varner keeps moving.
Varner wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Varner wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart throws a strike but Varner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Varner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Varner from controlling successfully.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Varner manages to get himself to full guard.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound.
Stewart postures up in Varner's guard and throws a big left but Varner blocks it.
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Varner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart connects with a couple of short punches.
Varner wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart passes Varner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Varner is rocked!
Stewart seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Varner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Stewart! Don Stewart retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Don Stewart 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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