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Madness MMA 11: Havoc PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mattews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brakeley has chosen Woke up this Morning as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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290 lbs
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Mattews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Brakeley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mattews back to the cage. Brakeley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Mattews avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brakeley 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.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mattews closes the distance and clinches.
Mattews wants a takedown but no success here.
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Mattews's leg. Mattews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mattews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mattews lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
Brakeley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mattewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mattews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattews tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Brakeley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mattews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brakeley but Brakeley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mattews clinches with his opponent.
Mattews has picked Brakeley up - he's going for a ride! Mattews dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Mattews has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mattews is trying to work for a kimura but Brakeley is defending well.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mattews thows a huge punch but Brakeley dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattews looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brakeley is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mattews tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brakeley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brakeley is trying to stand.
Brakeley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mattews manages to move to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mattews raining down shots from the mount!
Mattews lands a big elbow.
Brakeley tries to buck Mattews off but he can't manage it.
Mattews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brakeley is trying to stand up.
Mattews softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Brakeley is out cold! Mattews jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Mattews!
An out of breath Matt Mattews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takeshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Helix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard.
Helix has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Helix blocks nicely.
Helix wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix postures up in Takeshi's guard and throws a big left but Takeshi blocks it.
Helix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeshi has his foot on Helix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helix works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeshi has wrist control.
Helix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi looking to control.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
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.
Helix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takeshi is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut
and Helix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi grinds an elbow into Helix's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Helix sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takeshi is putting a hurting on Helix here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Helix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Helix says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix is trying is best to control the position here.
Helix is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi stalling.
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions.
Helix is looking to improve his position.
Helix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi.
Helix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helix looking to control.
Helix keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takeshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helix swivels and escapes.
Helix jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix thuds his right hand into Takeshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ichi Takeshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Helix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takeshi cracks Helix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into Helix's guard.
Takeshi working some strikes from top position.
Helix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takeshi escapes and throws Helix's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Helix tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Takeshi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Helix working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Helix is squirming around nicely.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takeshi unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Helix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeshi unloading with bombs!
Helix tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi with shots to the head and body - Helix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Helix is squirming around nicely.
Takeshi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Takeshi prevents Helix from getting the reversal.
Helix is trying to reverse the position but instead Takeshi has taken his back - oops!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Takeshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takeshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard.
Takeshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takeshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helix is controlling Takeshi's posture.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Helix controlling Takeshi's posture.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Helix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
Takeshi scoring with some ground and pound.
Ichi Takeshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix trying to control the position.
Helix wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Helix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Takeshi pulls Helix in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takeshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helix.
Helix tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Helix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeshi. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick
and Helix counters with a thumping low kick.
Helix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takeshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Helix counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi tries to clinch up.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helix stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Helix catches Takeshi right on the button with a cross.
Helix connects with a crisp jab.
Takeshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helix tries to avoid it but Takeshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helix to the ground. Helix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brett Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeshi.
Takeshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helix tries to avoid it but Takeshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helix to the ground. Helix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Helix tries to buck Takeshi off but Takeshi is having none of it.
Helix is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Helix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helix controls the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takeshi's best efforts.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Helix is having none of it.
Takeshi lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but Helix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Helix wants to get back to full guard.
Takeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Takeshi there.
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helix holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Helix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi is thwarting Helix's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeshi darts in and clinches Helix up against the cage.
Helix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brett Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeshi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Helix is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Helix wants to control but Takeshi passes easily into half guard.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takeshi stalling.
Helix is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Takeshi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Takeshi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Helix is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Xezeron's choice of entrance music: Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
280 lbs
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283 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
County chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xezeron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
County has his takedown stuffed
and Xezeron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from County.
County closes the distance and clinches.
Xezeron lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from County.
County misses with a hook from the clinch.
County takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
County misses with a punch on the inside.
Xezeron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
Xezeron sizes up County with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
County stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xezeron.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
County wants to clinch up but Xezeron keeps it at a distance.
County keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
County seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
County moves into the clinch.
County digs a right hand underneath Xezeron's ribcage. Xezeron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xezeron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xezeron tries to break the clinch but County is controlling the position.
Xezeron pushes County back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Xezeron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
County tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xezeron misses with the combination.
Xezeron lands with a nice body kick.
Xezeron slips under a jab.
County throws a combination that misses
and Xezeron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xezeron scores with a nice body kick.
County is breathing heavily.
Xezeron throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from County misses its target.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron throws a head kick but County moves out of range.
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!
Xezeron throws a head kick but County moves out of range.
Xezeron swats away the attempt to clinch by County.
Xezeron scores with a spinning back kick!
Xezeron scores with a shot to the body.
Xezeron lands a brutal head kick. County looks out on his feet and Xezeron throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disl Automatic (feat. K-rino) - Battle Cry. Strummer has chosen The Stranglers- Nice N' Sleazy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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31
159 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma misses with a low kick as Strummer jumps back.
And Strummer tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strummer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strummer.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strummer moves away.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Strummer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strummer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strummer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strummer.
Strummer avoids a kick to the body.
Hanma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strummer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma scores with a kick to the body.
Hanma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanma slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strummer on the side of the head.
Hanma connects with a body shot that sends Strummer's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strummer slips a jab from Hanma.
A telegraphed right hand from Strummer misses the target.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strummer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma lands a glancing blow to the side of Strummer's head.
Hanma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Hanma does no damage.
Hanma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Strummer moves forwards but Hanma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strummer blocks a head kick by Hanma.
Strummer loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Hanma tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Strummer seems unphased.
Hanma fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanma with a nice cross.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Hanma thows a leg kick but Strummer checks it
and Strummer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma is staying active underneath Strummer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Strummer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Strummer prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Hanma is staying active underneath Strummer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strummer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strummer.
Hanma seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strummer looking to pass the guard.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Strummer from controlling successfully.
Strummer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strummer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Strummer controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanma lands a jab-cross combination.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strummer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hanma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strummer shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanma thows a leg kick but Strummer checks it
and Strummer counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Strummer looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma has control of Strummer's left arm, preventing Strummer from doing any damage.
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strummer wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
Hanma being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Strummer preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strummer.
Strummer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hanma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strummer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strummer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
Strummer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strummer dodges the punch combination from Hanma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strummer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanma checks it well.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Strummer moved out of range.
Hanma throws a head kick but Strummer moves out of range.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Strummer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strummer misses with a looping right.
Strummer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Strummer feints the counter takedown.
Hanma thows a leg kick but Strummer checks it
and Strummer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strummer wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Strummer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Strummer.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strummer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Strummer.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma throws a hook but Strummer blocks it.
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Strummer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strummer moves into full mount! Hanma won't be happy about that!
Hanma is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Strummer wants to take Hanma's back here but Hanma is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hanma holds of for dear life.
Strummer with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strummer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma can't escape the position.
Strummer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Strummer.
Strummer goes for an armbar but Hanma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hanma.
Strummer working a defensive guard here.
Joe Strummer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strummer being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanma postures up.
Hanma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Strummer's guard.
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanma forces his way into half guard.
Strummer is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strummer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strummer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strummer!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Strummer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mansour Barnaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mansour Barnaoui!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Barnaoui there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elwood slips a straight right by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui tries a low kick but Elwood avoids it.
Elwood throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnaoui counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnaoui.
Elwood has Barnaoui pulled in close to control his posture.
Elwood is trying to keep Barnaoui in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaoui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnaoui tries to free his leg and advance position but Elwood is retaining full guard.
Elwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elwood trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elwood wants to stand up but Barnaoui is controlling him.
Barnaoui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnaoui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnaoui controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnaoui sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnaoui throws a head kick but Elwood moves out of range.
Barnaoui misses with a body shot.
Elwood is looking for a counter combo.
Barnaoui throws a body punch but Elwood moves out of range.
No joy there for Elwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elwood checks a low kick from Barnaoui.
Elwood throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mansour Barnaoui has been cut.
A punch combination from Barnaoui misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnaoui throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Elwood. Those never looked like landing.
Barnaoui throws a combination. Elwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elwood thuds a left hand into Barnaoui's body.
Elwood is pawing at Barnaoui, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Barnaoui's nose. Barnaoui is badly hurt! Elwood pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Barnaoui tries desperately to hold on but Elwood is relentless in his assault! As Barnaoui receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Elwood away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Elwood!
After winning the bout, Jake Elwood 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Wiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SouthSide. Wiz is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Wiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wiz sprawling to the canvas. Kaspov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wiz hang on?
Big Wiz's cut is getting worse.
Wiz is breathing heavily.
Kaspov controlling the pace.
Kaspov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspov.
Kaspov content to control rather than advance.
Kaspov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Big Wiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Wiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergei Kaspov!
Sergei Kaspov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by Trick Daddy - In Da Wind. Morozov has chosen Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fedor Morozov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov misses with a head kick.
Diggs stuffs the takedown.
Morozov loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
A left lands for Morozov.
Diggs misses the jab.
Morozov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morozov dips to his left and cracks Diggs with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Diggs.
Morozov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morozov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morozov blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Morozov.
Morozov moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Morozov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Morozov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Morozov's shoulder, as Morozov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov darts in looking for a takedown but Diggs gets double underhooks and turns Morozov into the cage.
Morozov throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Morozov misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Morozov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Morozov tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Morozov looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Morozov throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs throws a body punch but Morozov moves out of range.
Diggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morozov is out of range.
Diggs drops Morozov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Morozov looks back up at him and smiles so Diggs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Morozov is rocked!
Alonzo Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morozov is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morozov.
BOOM! Diggs lands a beautiful left hook that drops Morozov. Morozov tries to recover but Diggs is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Morozov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Diggs!
Alonzo Diggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fedor Morozov spoke after the fight, saying 'i want rematch'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Algot Uggla!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uggla walks into a jab.
Uggla misses with a takedown attempt - Steroidi Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steroidi Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Steroidi Jr misses the target.
Uggla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steroidi Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Uggla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uggla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a cross.
Steroidi Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steroidi Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uggla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uggla slips under a jab from Steroidi Jr.
Uggla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Uggla swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Uggla has Steroidi Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Steroidi Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Uggla.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uggla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uggla.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
Uggla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steroidi Jr is fending him off so far but Uggla persists. Nope, Steroidi Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Steroidi Jr throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Steroidi Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Uggla saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uggla tries to avoid it but Steroidi Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uggla to the ground. Uggla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steroidi Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Uggla is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steroidi Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a combination. Uggla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uggla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steroidi Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steroidi Jr tries to buck Uggla off but Uggla is having none of it.
Uggla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steroidi Jr tries to bench press Uggla off him but Uggla keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi Jr regains half guard.
Steroidi Jr manages to get to full guard.
Uggla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steroidi Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla wants to pass the guard but Steroidi Jr is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Steroidi Jr'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.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Steroidi Jr keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Steroidi Jr, not yet.
Steroidi Jr keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.
Uggla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uggla wants to pass the guard but Steroidi Jr is keeping the position.
Uggla drops back looking for a leg! Steroidi Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steroidi Jr manages to kick Uggla off! Uggla jumps back into Steroidi Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steroidi Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steroidi Jr working for a triangle but Uggla defends it easily.
Steroidi Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uggla defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uggla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steroidi Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Uggla finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Uggla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steroidi Jr's guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uggla trying to control from half guard but Steroidi Jr is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Uggla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Uggla is trying to control. Steroidi Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steroidi Jr is looking to improve his position.
Uggla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uggla.
Steroidi Jr is looking to control Uggla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steroidi Jr avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steroidi Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Uggla jumps into side control!
Uggla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steroidi Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steroidi Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Uggla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uggla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steroidi Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uggla off and has taken his back!
Steroidi Jr lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Steroidi Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla rolls, trying to escape but Steroidi Jr keeps control of the position.
Steroidi Jr scores with punches from the back.
Steroidi Jr has the hooks in. Uggla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steroidi Jr scores with punches from the back.
Steroidi Jr softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Steroidi Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Uggla tries to buck him off.
Steroidi Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uggla can do to turn this around?
Uggla is in bad spot here.
Steroidi Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Uggla tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uggla is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Uggla rolls, trying to escape but Steroidi Jr keeps control of the position.
Steroidi Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steroidi Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Uggla defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Steroidi Jr is hanging on to Uggla's back as he tries to escape.
Steroidi Jr lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Steroidi Jr is looking to control Uggla but Uggla is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steroidi Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Uggla is in bad spot here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Uggla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Steroidi Jr lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uggla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steroidi Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steroidi Jr. Uggla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uggla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Uggla.
Uggla dives in for a single leg takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steroidi Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uggla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uggla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a right hand but Uggla moved out of range.
Algot Uggla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a double leg but Uggla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Steroidi Jr with that takedown attempt.
Uggla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anabolinen Steroidi Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Steroidi Jr misses.
Uggla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uggla drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uggla is pushing down on Steroidi Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steroidi Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Uggla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a sweep. Uggla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steroidi Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uggla is working away from the top position though.
Steroidi Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steroidi Jr trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uggla wants to pass to mount but Steroidi Jr is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steroidi Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uggla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steroidi Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steroidi Jr keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.
Uggla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steroidi Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Uggla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr pulls Uggla in close to prevent any damage.
Uggla wants to pass the guard but Steroidi Jr is keeping the position.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Steroidi Jr keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uggla avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Steroidi Jr lands with a cross.
Steroidi Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uggla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uggla tries for a takedown but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steroidi Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr scores with a hook to the body. Uggla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Steroidi Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uggla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr cracks the inside of Uggla's front leg.
Algot Uggla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steroidi Jr moves away from the strike by Uggla.
No luck for Uggla with that takedown attempt.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Steroidi Jr tries to clinch there but Uggla circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steroidi Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir comes to the cage accompanied by Mřme – Aloha. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mironov's choice of entrance music: Down by Law - by Madball. Captain Boromir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mironov! But no joy.
Mironov cracks Boromir with an open hand slap.
Mironov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boromir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boromir looks to land a right hand but Mironov moved out of range.
Mironov shoots in looking for a takedown but Boromir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mironov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mironov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boromir is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mironov off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov wants to get back to his feet.
Boromir just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mironov is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mironov doesn't escape.
Mironov trying to get back to his feet but Boromir is in full control for now.
Boromir keeps control of the position as Mironov tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mironov trying to control the hands but Boromir won't let him.
Boromir is trying to stick to Mironov's back but Mironov is turning into Boromir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boromir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mironov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir wants to improve his position but instead Mironov has moved into half guard.
Boromir is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mironov lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boromir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mironov lands a couple of elbows.
Boromir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mironov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boromir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boromir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mironov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir tries to free his leg and advance position but Mironov is retaining full guard.
Boromir is pushing down on Mironov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mironov is fighting to maintain full guard but Boromir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mironov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boromir passes Mironov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mironov tries to roll over but Boromir keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boromir connects with a solid leg kick.
Boromir looks to land a body kick but Mironov moved away.
Mironov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mironov works his way into full mount!
Boromir is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mironov tries to control but Boromir wriggling away.
Boromir is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov unloading with bombs!
Boromir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mironov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mironov trying to control but Boromir is having none of it.
Boromir can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boromir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mironov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boromir turns into him and now he's in Mironov's guard.
Boromir wants to get up but he can't break Mironov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boromir is now in half guard.
Mironov wants to improve his position but Boromir is controlling well.
Boromir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boromir slows the pace down in half guard.
Sergei Mironov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mironov wants to improve his position but Boromir is controlling well.
Mironov gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boromir postures up.
Boromir passes Mironov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boromir is looking to take a break and control but Mironov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boromir controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Mironov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mironov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Boromir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mironov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boromir down.
Mironov working the ground and pound.
Mironov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but Boromir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boromir is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir wants to control but Mironov postures up.
Mironov trying to control the action but Boromir is working from the bottom.
Boromir is being controlled here.
Boromir is looking to regain half guard here but Mironov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mironov is putting a hurting on Boromir here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mironov wants to control but Boromir is keeping him busy.
Boromir is looking for a sweep.
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.
Mironov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boromir is trying to get back to half guard.
Mironov misses with the ground and pound.
Mironov lands a nice forearm strike.
Mironov is chipping away with strikes.
Mironov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boromir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mironov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir works his way into full mount!
Mironov is trying to escape the mount.
Mironov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mironov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boromir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is looking to work some ground and pound but Boromir has wrist control.
Mironov is stalling in the full guard.
Mironov trying to move into half guard but instead Boromir has managed to sweep!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boromir trying to control but Mironov is working from the bottom.
Boromir is pushing down on Mironov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mironov is fighting to maintain full guard but Boromir has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Mironov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mironov fails to land with a series of punches.
Boromir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mironov.
Boromir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mironov at a distance.
Mironov lands with a good body shot.
Boromir motions for Mironov to come forward. Boromir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mironov or perhaps it was just good defense by Boromir, which made it look bad.
Boromir tried to counter with a leg kick but Mironov avoided it.
Boromir lands with a right hand.
It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mironov circles away quickly and effectively.
Boromir throws a low kick, looking for Mironov's leg but Mironov calmly moves out of range.
Mironov lands a leg kick that knocks Boromir off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir throws an overhand right that lands on Mironov's shoulder, as Mironov tries to avoid the shot.
Mironov digs a good body shot into Boromir's ribs.
Mironov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mironov misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Boromir's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boromir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mironov.
Boromir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Captain Boromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mironov.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Boromir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Captain Boromir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mironov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Mironov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mironov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mironov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boromir's half guard.
Boromir kicks off Mironov and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mironov throws a combination that misses
and Boromir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Captain Boromir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mironov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Boromir does no damage.
Mironov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boromir with a body shot.
Mironov misses with a combination
and Boromir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mironov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Mironov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mironov ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Mironov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Captain Boromir is winning the standup battle so far.
Mironov lands a high kick!
Mironov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mironov ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boromir lands a really nice looking cross but Mironov seems unphased.
Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boromir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Boromir.
Mironov throws a leg kick
and Boromir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mironov blocks the low kick.
Mironov moves away from the strike by Boromir.
Boromir tried to score with a low kick but Mironov checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mironov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boromir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mironov somewhat.
Captain Boromir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Mironov.
Boromir misses with a hook. Mironov ducked under it nicely.
Boromir misses with a body kick.
Boromir defending well as Mironov loads up on a big left hand.
Boromir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir had his way with Sergei Mironov in that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Mironov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boromir misses with a low kick as Mironov jumps back.
Boromir lands with a cross.
Boromir scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Boromir there.
Boromir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mironov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Boromir scores with a four punch combination!
Boromir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boromir quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Boromir there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boromir misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boromir tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mironov is in Boromir's guard.
Boromir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Boromir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mironov misses with a knee strike.
Boromir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mironov's efforts to push away.
Mironov tries to stall but Boromir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mironov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boromir.
Boromir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mironov can do to turn this around?
Boromir comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is pushing Boromir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov wants to take the fight to the mat but Boromir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mironov trying to stall but Boromir improves his position.
Mironov trying to control the position but instead, Boromir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mironov into the cage.
Mironov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Mironov trying to control the position but instead, Boromir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mironov into the cage.
Boromir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mironov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boromir digs a right hand into Mironov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mironov's gas tank.
Mironov is looking to control Boromir's arms but Boromir gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mironov has his back to the cage.
Boromir pushes Mironov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boromir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mironov's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir lands a damaging elbow.
Boromir misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boromir.
Boromir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boromir throws an elbow but misses.
Mironov throws a head punch that misses.
Boromir misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mironov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mironov throws an elbow but it misses.
Mironov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boromir is keeping busy.
Mironov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boromir.
Boromir scores a nice knee to the body.
Boromir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mironov's elbow.
Boromir tries to work over Mironov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mironov has a couple of punches blocked by Boromir.
Captain Boromir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boromir tries to land knees in the clinch but Mironov avoids the damage to the body.
Boromir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Boromir on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mironov tries to circle away but Boromir has him pinned against the cage.
Boromir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mironov takes an elbow to the temple.
Boromir with a knee to the head.
Mironov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Boromir.
Boromir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mironov avoids it.
Boromir lands a hook that snaps the head of Mironov backwards.
Mironov tightens his grip and picks Boromir up, before dumping him to the ground. Boromir manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Boromir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boromir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Captain Boromir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Canuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Obi Canuel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau swings for the body but Canuel moves out of range.
Canuel throws out a counter right but LeBeau avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBeau. That snapped Canuel's head back.
Canuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by LeBeau's head coaches at Vicious Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBeau connects with a right hand. Canuel shakes it off.
Canuel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canuel! But no joy.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canuel counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LeBeau digs a right hand into Canuel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canuel's gas tank.
Canuel working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Canuel.
Canuel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canuel tries a body shot but LeBeau blocks it.
Canuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
LeBeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBeau blocking some punches.
Canuel landing knees to the head.
It looks like Remy LeBeau has been cut.
Canuel misses with a body punch.
Canuel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeBeau is keeping busy.
Canuel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeBeau lands a shot to the body.
Canuel lands with a short shot to the head.
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for LeBeau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Canuel checks a leg kick nicely.
Canuel throws a counter combo.
Remy LeBeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canuel darts in and clinches LeBeau up against the cage.
Canuel struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBeau controls his hands.
Canuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBeau.
Canuel with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau tries to circle away but Canuel has him pinned against the cage.
LeBeau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canuel keeps control of LeBeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Danga de danga de dang - LeBeau scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Obi Canuel has been cut.
Canuel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canuel moves in looking to clinch but LeBeau pushes him off.
LeBeau works the jab nicely.
Canuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canuel forces LeBeau back against the cage and clinches.
LeBeau wants to break free but Canuel has control.
Canuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBeau gets tackled into the cage by Canuel. Canuel maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws a leg kick
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBeau throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canuel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBeau gets tackled into the cage by Canuel. Canuel maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBeau.
Canuel working aggressively here.
LeBeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Canuel has him pressed against the cage.
Canuel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Remy LeBeau will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canuel slips under a jab from LeBeau.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canuel staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Canuel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canuel doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBeau circles away.
Canuel checks a leg kick.
Canuel closes the distance and clinches.
Obi Canuel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau tests Canuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canuel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Canuel blocks the leg kick.
LeBeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Remy LeBeau is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBeau misses with a straight right.
As LeBeau backs off Canuel throws a huge counter combo but LeBeau manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau thows a leg kick but Canuel checks it
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBeau looks to land a right hand but Canuel moved out of range.
Canuel ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Canuel throws a counter combo.
LeBeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canuel.
A nice side step and Canuel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canuel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBeau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeBeau wants it to stay on the feet.
LeBeau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canuel counters with a two punch combo.
Canuel has LeBeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Canuel has a couple of punches blocked by LeBeau.
Canuel tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on LeBeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Canuel misses with some punches.
Canuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuel tries to clinch but LeBeau moves away
and LeBeau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeBeau.
LeBeau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LeBeau decides to stand back up.
LeBeau missing with a left hand there. Canuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Canuel with a series of wild strikes but Canuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canuel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau throws a hook but Canuel avoids it easily.
Canuel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau misses with a leg kick
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBeau throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau throws a combination that misses
and Canuel counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBeau tests Canuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Canuel keeps control of LeBeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBeau takes a shot to the head.
Canuel swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau feinted with a counter takedown.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canuel closes the distance and pushes LeBeau back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Canuel won't allow it.
Canuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
Canuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau misses with a hook
and Canuel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBeau circles away from the clinch attempt
and LeBeau counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeBeau throws a leg kick
and Canuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
Canuel shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau misses with a body punch
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.
Canuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Canuel moved out of range nicely.
As LeBeau backs off Canuel throws a huge counter combo but LeBeau manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau swings widly with a right hand
and Canuel counters with a low kick, right behind LeBeau 's knee.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Canuel avoids the punch easily.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from LeBeau misses
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
A swing and a miss from LeBeau.
Canuel tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Canuel moved out of range nicely.
Canuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LeBeau swings widly with a right hand
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau misses with a hook
and Canuel counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
Canuel throws out a counter right but LeBeau avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Canuel clinches with his opponent.
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canuel counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau misses with a right hand
and Canuel counters with a straight right hand.
Canuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBeau throws out the jab.
LeBeau misses with a straight left.
Canuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Canuel looking to stall.
LeBeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Canuel won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuel drives through and clinches with LeBeau against the cage.
Canuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBeau tries to break the clinch but Canuel is controlling the position.
LeBeau has had enough of the clinch but Canuel keeps him there for the moment.
Canuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuel checks the leg kick.
Canuel slips under a jab.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau throws a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a series of strikes. LeBeau will be more careful next time no doubt.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBeau takes one to the chin there.
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four 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!
LeBeau gets caught napping as Canuel dives in and scores a takedown. LeBeau manages to retain guard.
Canuel stopping the sweep attempt from LeBeau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canuel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LeBeau looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBeau, not yet.
Canuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Canuel is having none of it.
Canuel cracks LeBeau with a solid left hand.
Canuel scoring with some ground and pound.
Canuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canuel prevents LeBeau from getting back to his feet.
Canuel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canuel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
LeBeau is rocked!
Remy LeBeau's cut is getting worse.
Canuel gets to his feet and stands over LeBeau, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! LeBeau felt that one! Canuel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save LeBeau from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
Obi Canuel is the new middleweight champion!
Obi Canuel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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