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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russ Wess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhodes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russ Wess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rhodes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wess controlling the position for now.
Wess wants to control but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Rhodes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Wess.
Rhodes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wess dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rhodes gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rhodes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rhodes breaks the clinch.
Rhodes pushes Wess up against the cage in a clinch.
Wess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Wess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhodes circles away quickly and effectively.
Wess gets caught flat footed, as Rhodes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wess looking for a sweep. Not yet Wess, not yet.
Rhodes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhodes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wess trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Rhodes does no damage.
Rhodes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wess.
Wess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Wess lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wess does no damage.
Wess gets caught napping as Rhodes dives in and scores a takedown. Wess manages to retain guard.
Rhodes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wess is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhodes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rhodes moves into the clinch successfully.
Wess tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rhodes drags the fight down to the ground.
Randy Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhodes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wess's waist but Wess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhodes off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Rhodes as Wess shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russ Wess is winning the standup battle so far.
Wess misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wess with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhodes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wess throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wess lands with a slapping head kick.
Rhodes dives in and grabs Wess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wess pushes down on Rhodes's head and hops out.
Wess feinted with a counter takedown.
Russ Wess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhodes.
Wess misses the body punch
and Rhodes counters with a big head kick but Wess shrugs it off.
Rhodes moves into range and clinches up with Wess.
Wess is pressed up against the cage. Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wess down to the mat. Wess avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wess misses
and Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Rhodes prevents Wess from breaking the clinch.
Wess drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wess scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wess breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes gets caught flat footed, as Wess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes kicks Wess off and gets to his feet.
Wess gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch.
Rhodes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wess closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhodes circles away.
Wess misses with a body kick.
Rhodes drives through and clinches with Wess against the cage.
Rhodes prevents Wess from breaking the clinch.
Wess is trying to break the clinch but Rhodes is controlling him.
Rhodes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wess is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rhodes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rhodes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wess fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Wess as Rhodes shoots in.
Rhodes clinches up against the cage.
Wess has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhodes uses from the top position.
Wess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhodes on the ground.
Wess trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodes is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wess manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rhodes has Wess in his guard.
Rhodes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wess tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhodes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhodes pushes Wess up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodes is trying to break the clinch but Wess is controlling him.
Wess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wess moves out of range as Rhodes throws a body kick.
Russ Wess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wess looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wess tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Wess bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rhodes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wess darts in looking for a takedown but Rhodes gets double underhooks and turns Wess into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rhodes but Rhodes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rhodes wants to counter with a clinch but Wess pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wess to the ground. Rhodes is now in Wess's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes stands up over Wess, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wess has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes stays in close to Wess's body and controls the position.
Rhodes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wess's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rhodes lands a couple of digs.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhodes is working Wess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhodes is working Wess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wess.
Rhodes has managed to clinch.
Rhodes manages to pull guard.
Rhodes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rhodes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wess has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Wess's legs - danger averted.
Russ Wess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Rhodes!
Randy Rhodes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tragic Visions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunter Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schultz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tragic Visions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunter Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visions closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tragic Visions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schultz slips a jab and a cross from Visions.
We've been hearing reports that Visions has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Visions jabs Schultz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Visions throws out a powerful jab.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Visions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schultz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Visions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Visions connects with a body shot.
Visions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Visions lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visions misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
Schultz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Visions defends it well.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Visions.
Schultz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schultz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Schultz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Visions misses with a series of wild punches.
Visions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Schultz tries to counter it with a takedown but Visions pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schultz slips a jab and a cross from Visions.
Visions throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Visions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Visions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Visions misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Schultz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Visions throws a leg kick
so Schultz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Visions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Visions's legs - danger averted.
Visions is breathing heavily.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz has gone for a leg lock! Visions slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schultz's guard.
Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Visions is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Visions can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Visions is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Visions drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Visions off! Visions jumps back into Schultz's guard.
Schultz looking for subs off his back but Visions has passed one foot through into half guard.
Visions decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schultz on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Visions misses the target.
Schultz with the counter takedown but Visions avoids it easily.
Visions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Schultz tries to counter it with a takedown but Visions pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Visions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Visions looks to land a combination but Schultz avoids it well.
Visions misses with a hook
and Schultz counters with a shoot takedown. Visions fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tragic Visions dominated that round.
That's time! Visions's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Visions cracks Schultz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Visions scores with a nice strike.
Visions scores with a jab to the jaw.
Visions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Visions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Visions throws a hook to the side of Schultz's head but Schultz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Visions defends it well.
Visions throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schultz did well to prevent Visions getting side control.
Visions is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Visions is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Visions has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schultz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Visions is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schultz pulls down on the head and he's put Visions to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunter Schultz!
Gunter Schultz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Esteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Koniezko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koniezko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alejandro Esteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Koniezko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteban fails to land with a series of punches.
Koniezko tries to counter with a clinch but Esteban shakes him off and moves away.
Esteban closes the distance and pushes Koniezko back into the cage.
Esteban is struggling to control the position.
Koniezko misses with a body punch.
Esteban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Esteban jumps guard and drags Koniezko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Esteban pulls Koniezko in to control the position.
Koniezko trying to control but Esteban is working from the bottom.
Esteban thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteban tries to strike from the bottom.
Esteban wants to stand up but Koniezko is controlling him.
Koniezko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteban is on top in guard.
Koniezko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esteban lands a couple of digs.
Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koniezko controls Esteban momentarily but Esteban frees himself.
Koniezko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Esteban uses it to pass to side control.
Koniezko tries to buck Esteban off but Esteban is having none of it.
Esteban in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esteban is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Koniezko taking a bit of punishment here - Esteban scoring with strikes.
Esteban scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koniezko to see if he's OK.
Koniezko is not content to let Esteban control the position.
Esteban throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Esteban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koniezko keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esteban tries to stand but Koniezko is controlling his head.
Esteban is trying to get an arm triangle but Koniezko is defending well.
Esteban is putting a hurting on Koniezko here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koniezko is trying to get back to half guard.
Esteban tries for a kimura but Koniezko is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esteban tries to stand but Koniezko is controlling his head.
Esteban is looking to take a break and control but Koniezko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteban decides to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koniezko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Esteban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Esteban dominated that round.
That's time! Esteban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esteban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koniezko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koniezko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esteban gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koniezko is trying to control. Esteban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteban moves into full guard.
Esteban is controlling Koniezko's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko wants to control from the top but Esteban keeps moving.
Esteban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koniezko is one step ahead there.
Koniezko wants to control from the top but Esteban keeps moving.
Esteban trying to keep a closed guard but Koniezko is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esteban shoots in but no luck this time.
Koniezko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Esteban enables Koniezko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esteban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Esteban wants to sweep here but Koniezko controlling him for the moment.
Koniezko trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esteban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Esteban is looking to stand up but Koniezko isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koniezko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Esteban has a closed guard, preventing Koniezko from standing up.
Koniezko trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esteban tries to bum rush Koniezko with a series of wild strikes but Koniezko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Esteban moves into the clinch successfully.
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko tries to clinch up.
Koniezko fails to land the takedown.
Esteban attempts a counter takedown but Koniezko avoids it well and moves away.
Esteban stuffs the takedown attempt from Koniezko. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet.
Esteban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Esteban with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alejandro Esteban will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Koniezko swats away the attempt to clinch by Esteban.
Esteban slips a jab and a cross from Koniezko.
Koniezko moves in looking to clinch but Esteban pushes him off.
Esteban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esteban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koniezko tries to bench press Esteban off him but Esteban keeps the position.
Esteban is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Koniezko's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko is not content to let Esteban control the position.
Koniezko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko struggling a bit here.
Esteban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniezko can do to turn this around?
Esteban thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koniezko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Esteban easily slips into full mount!
Koniezko taking shots to the head.
Esteban content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esteban has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koniezko's face.
Koniezko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koniezko wants to hold on but Esteban pushes him away.
Koniezko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Esteban looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esteban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koniezko is in a horrible position here. Esteban smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko wants to hold on but Esteban pushes him away.
Esteban controlling the position easily from mount.
Koniezko tries to hold on but Esteban postures up.
Esteban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koniezko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alejandro Esteban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esteban takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sascha Koniezko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esteban with shots to the head and body - Koniezko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koniezko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Esteban.
Esteban controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Esteban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esteban has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Esteban!
The defeated Sascha Koniezko had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bottoms's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Insane In The Brain - Cypress Hill. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dalton's choice of entrance music: Lifelover - Svart Galla. Nathan Dalton looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holden Bottoms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton closes the distance but Bottoms moves to the side
and Bottoms counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Bottoms has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalton is defended easily by Bottoms.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottoms drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dalton working a defensive guard but Bottoms passes into half guard.
Bottoms wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position.
Bottoms content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottoms wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bottoms in particular looking to stall.
Bottoms wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position.
Bottoms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bottoms seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dalton for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Bottoms continues to stall.
Bottoms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bottoms slows the pace down in half guard.
Bottoms works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Bottoms advances to mount.
Bottoms is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bottoms extends the arm and Dalton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holden Bottoms!
As Holden Bottoms got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im a real fighter - this is what i do. This isnt a game or a sport to me. Shout out to SHINTO ELITE MMA gym in Tokyo. We're going to take this game over.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Tafari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Abueva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tafari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Calvin Abueva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Tafari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Abueva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tafari tries a head kick but it misses.
Abueva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abueva lands the left hand.
Tafari walks into a straight right hand from Abueva.
Abueva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abueva catches Tafari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tafari fails with a takedown attempt.
Abueva looks to land a combination but Tafari avoids it well.
Tafari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tafari ducks right into an uppercut from Abueva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tafari misses with a kick to the body.
Tafari shoots in for a double leg but Abueva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calvin Abueva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abueva tests Tafari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tafari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Abueva does it's job there.
Abueva lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tafari head around and knocks him out cold! Abueva hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Abueva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riaq Rowanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes to the cage accompanied by The Realest - Issues. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Riaq Rowanda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowanda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rowanda avoids a kick to the body.
Rowanda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rowanda has closed the distance and engaged Tanner in a clinch.
Tanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rowanda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanner up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rowanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rowanda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanner lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a nice uppercut.
Rowanda is trying to pull guard but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riaq Rowanda.
Tanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner presses Rowanda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rowanda gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tanner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is working hard here to advance position.
Rowanda wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy.
Rowanda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanner is just riding it out for now. Rowanda eventually gives up the hold.
Rowanda is looking to advance position but Tanner won't allow it.
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.
Tanner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.
Rowanda is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tanner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tanner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rowanda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tanner easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Tanner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rowanda working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner is looking to work his way around to Rowanda's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rowanda tries to improve his position but instead Tanner has taken his back!
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.
Rowanda is in bad spot here.
Tanner controlling from the back.
Tanner is hanging on to Rowanda's back as he tries to escape.
Rowanda trying to control the hands but Tanner won't let him.
Rowanda is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rowanda can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tanner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Rowanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rowanda tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Rowanda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Rowanda tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rowanda wants to stall.
Rowanda has Tanner pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowanda can do to turn this around?
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Tanner.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner.
Rowanda is breathing heavily.
Rowanda looking to stall.
Tanner is working Rowanda over against the cage.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Rowanda goes for a takedown attempt but Tanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanner throws a right hand that Rowanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowanda also avoids with ease.
Rowanda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanner circles away.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rowanda 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 Tanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rowanda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowanda tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner is looking for a counter combo.
Tanner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses
and Rowanda counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Rowanda takes a shot to the head.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanner.
Jason Tanner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rowanda takes a shot to the head.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner pushes Rowanda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner scores with a shot to the side of Rowanda's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanner.
Tanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries a body shot but Rowanda blocks it.
Rowanda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riaq Rowanda.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rowanda wants to stall.
Rowanda wants to stall.
Tanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Tanner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rowanda prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rowanda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rowanda taking a breather.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rowanda trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rowanda backwards.
Tanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda jumps into guard, dragging Tanner to the mat.
Tanner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rowanda can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanner is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tanner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Tanner misses.
Rowanda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rowanda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rowanda tries to pull guard but Tanner holds him up against the cage and eventually Rowanda drops back down to his feet.
Tanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rowanda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanner up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner.
Rowanda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rowanda struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowanda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner digs a right hand underneath Rowanda's ribcage. Rowanda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rowanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Rowanda controls the action.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rowanda.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from Rowanda.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riaq Rowanda.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda prevents a body shot from Tanner.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rowanda controls his hands.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Jason Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rowanda goes for a takedown attempt but Tanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Rowanda circles away.
Rowanda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowanda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tanner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner wants to control but Rowanda postures up.
Tanner is looking to regain half guard here but Rowanda keeps moving and retains side control.
Rowanda working the head with strikes.
Tanner is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tanner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rowanda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tanner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rowanda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tanner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rowanda but great work by Tanner.
Tanner tries to advance to mount but Rowanda denies him.
Riaq Rowanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowanda tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda keeps trying to improve his position.
Rowanda is trying to escape the position but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rowanda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tanner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rowanda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tanner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tanner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tanner!
Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larith Shun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason ReConnor (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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30
194 lbs
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189 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larith Shun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason ReConnor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ReConnor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shun's waist but Shun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ReConnor off to one side.
Shun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ReConnor working for a triangle but Shun defends it easily.
ReConnor keeping moving, preventing Shun from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shun has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing ReConnor to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shun is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - ReConnor pulls down on the head and he's put Shun to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason ReConnor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Drotski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. On his way into the cage it seems that Gustav Ragnarson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gustav Ragnarson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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34
205 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
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213 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Drotski!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Drotski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drotski feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Drotski.
Drotski misses with a hook.
Drotski looks to throw the jab but Ragnarson is out of range.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drotski is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Drotski circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarson shoots in and gets a takedown into Drotski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Drotski throws up his legs and catches Ragnarson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ragnarson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Drotski! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julian Drotski!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa has chosen Dhoom Taana as his entrance music. Prathamesh Randhawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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33
151 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prathamesh Randhawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randhawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luiz Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prathamesh Randhawa.
Diaz tries to sprawl but Randhawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randhawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Randhawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Randhawa's guard. A big mistake from Randhawa there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randhawa working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randhawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randhawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randhawa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randhawa.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randhawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randhawa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randhawa sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Randhawa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Randhawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randhawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randhawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randhawa wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Randhawa advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Randhawa content to control rather than advance.
Randhawa uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Randhawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Randhawa's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Randhawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Randhawa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Randhawa wants to take a breather but Diaz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Randhawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prathamesh Randhawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Randhawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Prathamesh Randhawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randhawa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randhawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randhawa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randhawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randhawa has Diaz in his guard.
Randhawa trying to control the position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Randhawa is keeping the position.
Diaz is in close to Randhawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randhawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randhawa has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Randhawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works over Randhawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Randhawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randhawa is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randhawa's head.
Randhawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz pushing down on Randhawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randhawa won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Randhawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randhawa wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Randhawa's temple.
Randhawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Randhawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randhawa pushes a forearm under Diaz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diaz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titing Tumulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro - Yee. Tumulak has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
206 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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28
195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titing Tumulak!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tumulak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tumulak looks winded!
Edmodson swings for the body but Tumulak moves out of range.
Tumulak moves forwards but Edmodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmodson fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Edmodson.
Edmodson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edmodson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Titing Tumulak has been cut.
Edmodson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edmodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumulak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tumulak avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tumulak misses.
Edmodson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmodson lunges at Tumulak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tumulak's hand.
Tumulak is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Edmodson has cracked Tumulak with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Edmodson lands another huge swinging hook and Tumulak tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tumulak, before Edmodson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Edmodson!
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