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PF 9 - Beast vs Walker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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143 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shui lands a right hook to the body.
Melendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shui lands a jab to Melendez's midsection.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shui tries to sprawl out of it but Melendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Shui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shui. Melendez shrugs it off though.
Shui lands with a cross.
Shui dips to his left and cracks Melendez with an uppercut!
Melendez is rocked!
Shui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Melendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shui moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez walks into a left hand.
Shui has managed to clinch.
Shui scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Shui.
Shui lands a nice uppercut.
Melendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melendez has Shui pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shui manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shui manages to break the clinch.
Melendez seems to have got his legs back now.
Shui with a jab.
Shui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melendez at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Shui finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shui lands with a good body shot.
Melendez tries to clinch up.
Shui jabs Melendez right on the nose. Melendez blinks but takes it well.
Shui lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Melendez head around and knocks him out cold! Shui hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lin Shui!
After the fight, Lin Shui 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 Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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225 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
44 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Presle.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Presle works the jab nicely.
Morgan swings for the body but Presle moves out of range.
Presle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Presle measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Morgan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ludovic Presle!
Ludovic Presle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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184 lbs
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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Kovacs's belly button to the back.
Barkley rushes Kovacs and presses him up against the ropes.
Kovacs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovacs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
Barkley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacs gets tackled into the ropes by Barkley. Barkley maintains the clinch.
Barkley has clasped his hands together around Kovacs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Kovacs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barkley finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacs's head.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley has clasped his hands together around Kovacs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barkley controls the position.
Barkley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kovacs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kovacs being controlled for a moment.
Barkley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is not content to let Barkley control the position.
Kovacs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barkley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing good reports from Barkley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kovacs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barkley connects with a decent elbow.
Barkley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barkley is looking to take a break and control but Kovacs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
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.
Kovacs is pushing Barkley's head away, looking to escape. Barkley manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovacs looks winded!
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants a takedown but no success here.
Barkley works on Kovacs's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kovacs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barkley scores with punches and elbows.
Kovacs trying to get back to his feet but Barkley is in full control for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barkley has Kovacs flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kovacs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barkley controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kovacs trying to get back to his feet but Barkley is in full control for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control but not successfully.
Barkley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kovacs's body.
Kovacs is trying to stand back up.
Kovacs is covering up but some of the strikes from Barkley are getting through and doing damage.
Kovacs is trying to get back to his feet but Barkley has full control of the position and if anything, Kovacs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's eight 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.
Kovacs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kovacs is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barkley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barkley scores with punches from the back.
Barkley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kovacs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kovacs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barkley.
Barkley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs prevents Barkley from getting a body triangle.
Kovacs is trying to stand back up.
Barkley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kovacs is trying to get back to his feet but Barkley has full control of the position and if anything, Kovacs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kovacs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs trying to get back to his feet but Barkley is in full control for now.
Barkley controlling the position well here. Kovacs rolled but Barkley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kovacs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley lands a takedown into guard.
Kovacs wants to get back to his feet but Barkley passes into half guard.
Barkley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Barkley.
Kovacs tries to kick Barkley off but Barkley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley not doing much here.
Kovacs is looking to control Barkley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kovacs avoid being mounted?
Barkley prevents Kovacs from improving his position.
Barkley is looking to advance position but Kovacs won't allow it.
Barkley is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovacs wants to get back to his feet.
Kovacs tries to kick Barkley off in order to stand up. Barkley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kovacs trying to remain calm as Barkley controls from the top position.
Barkley is chipping away with strikes.
Barkley prevents Kovacs from escaping the position.
Barkley landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barkley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barkley looks up at the clock and then as Kovacs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barkley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barkley landing strikes.
Barkley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovacs keeps working.
Kovacs tries to escape but Barkley is in control.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
Barkley working the ground and pound.
Barkley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kovacs to see if he's OK.
Barkley controls the position.
Barkley continues to hold on tight.
Barkley working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley controls the position.
Kovacs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Barkley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kovacs wants to control but Barkley postures up.
You can see the frustration on Kovacs's face as Barkley controls the position.
Barkley trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
Barkley looks up at the clock and then as Kovacs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barkley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kovacs is trying to get back to half guard.
Kovacs is not content to let Barkley control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Kovacs tries to keep at a distance but Barkley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Kovacs's head.
Charles Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacs tries to pull guard but Barkley holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kovacs drops back down to his feet.
Kovacs working hard to break the clinch.
Barkley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kovacs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barkley manages to move to mount!
Charles Barkley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barkley content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barkley. What's that going to do exactly?
Barkley unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Kovacs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kovacs is rocked!
Barkley content just to control the position here.
Kovacs is still in real trouble! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley connects with a bit shot that sees Kovacs covering up! More strikes from Barkley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barkley is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Barkley!
Charles Barkley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Baranowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Baranowski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Perry does no damage.
Perry lands a high kick!
Perry looks for the body kick but Baranowski saw that one coming.
Baranowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Perry is wise to it.
Baranowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baranowski thinking.
Perry misses with the combination.
Baranowski digs a good body shot into Perry's ribs.
Baranowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baranowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perry will feel that in the morning.
Perry tried to score with a low kick but Baranowski checks it.
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Baranowski.
Baranowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baranowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Perry is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Perry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baranowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perry. Perry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baranowski misses with a low kick.
As Baranowski looks to move away, Perry throws a big counter combo but Baranowski just gets out of the way.
Baranowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Baranowski avoids the head kick by Perry.
Baranowski throws a leg kick but Perry moved away.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baranowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perry scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Baranowski - just one landing.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Baranowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baranowski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Perry misses.
Baranowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baranowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Perry as he checks the leg kick.
Perry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baranowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baranowski cracks Perry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baranowski scores with a nice strike.
Baranowski slips a jab and a cross from Perry.
Baranowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Baranowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perry misses the body punch
and Baranowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Perry connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Baranowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perry tries to land a body kick
enabling Baranowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Baranowski cracks Perry with a good jab.
Perry is rocked!
Baranowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Perry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baranowski counters with a huge right that knocks Perry out cold! Baranowski is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Baranowski!
Our winner, Adam Baranowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Alexi Laiho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harry Hate's chin.
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218 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Hate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laiho lands in his opponent's guard.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Hate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laiho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hate tries to get out of the position.
Laiho with a nice head shot there.
Laiho stands up over Hate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hate is looking to stand up but Laiho isn't so interested in that idea.
Laiho lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho content to stall in guard here.
Laiho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hate's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho landing some decent shots from guard.
Laiho lands a couple of digs.
Laiho distracts Hate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laiho distracts Hate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hate is rocked!
Laiho landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Hate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laiho gets to his feet and stands over Hate, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hate felt that one! Laiho unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hate from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Kuzmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mammoth's choice of entrance music: I came to bring the pain. Anton Mammoth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andriy Kuzmenko's chin.
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260 lbs
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27
277 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Kuzmenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Mammoth!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmenko throws a body punch but Mammoth moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mammoth misses its intended target.
Kuzmenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmenko slips under a jab from Mammoth.
Mammoth throws a body punch but Kuzmenko moves out of range.
Kuzmenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammoth, pushing him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mammoth tries to work over Kuzmenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzmenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mammoth.
Mammoth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Mammoth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mammoth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmenko moves away.
Kuzmenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mammoth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmenko moves in looking to clinch but Mammoth pushes him off.
Kuzmenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammoth misses with a looping left.
Andriy Kuzmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammoth lands a jab to the head.
Kuzmenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mammoth.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammoth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmenko wants to slow Mammoth down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuzmenko pushes Mammoth up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuzmenko is leaning against Mammoth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzmenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kuzmenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammoth lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzmenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mammoth backwards.
Kuzmenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammoth tries to work over Kuzmenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzmenko misses with a body punch.
Kuzmenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammoth blocks an uppercut.
Kuzmenko misses with the head strike.
Mammoth blocks an elbow strike from Kuzmenko.
Mammoth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuzmenko is looking to control Mammoth's arms but Mammoth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuzmenko has his back to the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuzmenko tries to throw a body punch but Mammoth avoids it by throwing Kuzmenko back against the ropes.
Mammoth misses with some punches.
Kuzmenko lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammoth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammoth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mammoth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko digs a right hand underneath Mammoth's ribcage. Mammoth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuzmenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuzmenko leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kuzmenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuzmenko.
Mammoth is working Kuzmenko over against the ropes.
Mammoth tries a body shot but Kuzmenko blocks it.
Mammoth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuzmenko drops Mammoth with a big right hand! Kuzmenko charges in looking to finish - Mammoth manages to keep Kuzmenko in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Mammoth is rocked!
Kuzmenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mammoth is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmenko finish him?
Kuzmenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mammoth tries to keep at a distance but Kuzmenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mammoth seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmenko pushes Mammoth back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kuzmenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuzmenko lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenko misses with a knee strike.
Kuzmenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kuzmenko there.
Kuzmenko batters Mammoth with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mammoth is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kuzmenko lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mammoth to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kuzmenko is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andriy Kuzmenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giraldo Costanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hongi Hika is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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262 lbs
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275 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giraldo Costanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hongi Hika!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hika tries to sprawl but Costanzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Costanzo throwing shots but Hika is blocking nicely.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but Hika defending well.
Hika wants to control but Costanzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Costanzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hika is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costanzo stands up over Hika, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Costanzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costanzo advances to half guard.
Costanzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanzo trying to advance position but Hika counters by regaining guard.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Costanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costanzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Costanzo won't allow Hika to sweep him here.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costanzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costanzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
Costanzo works over Hika with some ground and pound from guard.
Costanzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Costanzo preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hika looking for a sweep. Not yet Hika, not yet.
Hika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanzo.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hika manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costanzo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanzo is really struggling to control Hika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Hika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hika pushing down on Costanzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hika is pressing down on Costanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costanzo is holding on for now.
Costanzo is not content to let Hika control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costanzo tries to get to full guard but Hika has control of the leg.
Costanzo is pressing down on Hika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hika passes Costanzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hika is pressing down on Costanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costanzo is holding on for now.
Costanzo gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hika preventing the sweep.
Hika is fighting to break Costanzo's control of his arms but Costanzo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Costanzo wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giraldo Costanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Hika finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hika's corner calls for a 1-2. Hika obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Giraldo Costanzo has been cut.
Costanzo is breathing heavily.
Costanzo shoots for a takedown but Hika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hika lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costanzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hika avoids it really well and circles away.
Costanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costanzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hika was covering up waiting for the punch and Costanzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Costanzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanzo.
Hika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costanzo throws a strike but Hika rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costanzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hika tries to free his leg and advance position but Costanzo is retaining full guard.
Hika keeps trying to improve his position.
Hika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hika postures up.
Costanzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hika's guard.
Costanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Costanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Costanzo throwing strikes but missing.
Costanzo lands a couple of elbows.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Costanzo postures up in Hika's guard and throws a big left but Hika blocks it.
Hika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costanzo pushing down on Hika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Costanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costanzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hika pulls Costanzo in to control the position.
Hika is trying to control the position but Costanzo postures up.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costanzo lands a couple of elbows.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
Hika is trying to keep Costanzo in close.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hika holds on and takes a little breather.
Hika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costanzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Hika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Costanzo holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hika engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giraldo Costanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giraldo Costanzo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Costanzo.
Costanzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hika pinned against the ropes. Hika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hika is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Costanzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costanzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hika sprawls well. Hika wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giraldo Costanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hika misses the shot to the body.
Costanzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hika off the ropes and back into range.
Costanzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hika.
Costanzo throws a combination that misses
and Hika counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hika does it's job there.
Hika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hika throws a body punch but Costanzo moves out of range.
Costanzo tries for a takedown but Hika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costanzo walks into a jab.
Hika bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costanzo's head backwards.
Giraldo Costanzo's cut is getting worse.
Hika lands a slapping body shot.
Hika fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costanzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Giraldo Costanzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hika catches Costanzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Costanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Costanzo head around and knocks him out cold! Hika hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
A very excited looking Hongi Hika made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. T.I. - Go get it kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Vieira's head back.
Vieira walks into a left hand.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieira lands with a cross.
Vieira tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Donk. Vieira catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart lands a lovely overhand right.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Stewart avoids a kick to the body.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stewart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart misses the body punch
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira wants to clinch but Stewart slips to the side
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vieira!
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Stewart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stewart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stewart looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vieira is avoiding damage well.
Vieira is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Vieira regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard but Stewart has passed into side control.
Vieira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stewart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stewart's best efforts.
Stewart tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Stewart is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stewart to get the leverage.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Stewart there.
Stewart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
Stewart working Vieira over with strikes here.
Stewart with good strikes from the mount here!
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vieira tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vieira working to try and regain half guard.
Stewart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vieira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stewart breaks from Vieira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart lands a heavy elbow.
Vieira is rocked!
Stewart lands a big shot there that rocks Vieira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Vieira goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Stewart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
A relieved looking Don Stewart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Tipton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermis Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dermis Gamboa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Tipton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermis Gamboa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tipton tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Gamboa scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Gamboa misses.
Tipton feinted with a counter takedown.
Gamboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gamboa sprawls and moves away.
Gamboa moves out of range as Tipton strikes.
Gamboa slips a straight right by Tipton.
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
Gamboa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tipton throws a front kick aimed at Gamboa's knee but Gamboa avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gamboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Tipton. Tipton gets slowly back to his feet.
Byron Tipton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa wants to counter with a clinch but Tipton pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
Gamboa tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamboa as he avoids it easily.
Tipton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tipton tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Gamboa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tipton with a poor takedown
and Gamboa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gamboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Gamboa.
Tipton is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Gamboa stalling in the clinch.
Gamboa controlling the action here for a moment.
Gamboa lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gamboa has Tipton pressed against the ropes, preventing Tipton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tipton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gamboa walks away with a smile on his face. Tipton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamboa drops Tipton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tipton looks back up at him and smiles so Gamboa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tipton is rocked!
Tipton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gamboa scores with a counter punch that sends Tipton to the canvas! Gamboa smells blood - he's punishing Tipton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tipton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dermis Gamboa!
Dermis Gamboa is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dermis Gamboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beast Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Another One Bites the Dust as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Walker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Boy.
A low kick from Walker misses
and Boy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Boy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Boy swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boy thinking.
Walker looks to land a body kick but Boy moved away.
Boy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walker cracks Boy with a good jab.
Boy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Boy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Boy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice body kick.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy lands a right hand.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Boy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
Walker avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Walker lands a body punch.
Walker wants to stall.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Walker lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Walker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walker can turn it around.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Boy on the inside.
Walker wants to stall.
Walker is looking to control Boy's arms but Boy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the ropes.
Walker is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Boy has denied him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker misses with the head strike.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Walker back against the ropes.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Boy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
A short left from Walker.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Boy digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Walker looks winded!
Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
A knee to the head by Boy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boy working Walker over with knees to the body.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boy lands a body punch.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy lands an uppercut.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Walker's ribcage.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Boy lands a left hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Walker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy lands with a light punch inside.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker is looking to control Boy's arms but Boy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the ropes.
Boy digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy with a knee to the head.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Boy on the inside.
Walker is rocked!
Boy lands a shot to the body.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Boy gets through Walker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Boy dips a shoulder and cracks Walker with a mighty uppercut! Walker falls back against the ropes and Boy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Walker 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 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Boy!
Beast Boy retains his middleweight title!
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