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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Joyner (ranked 24942 p4p, 839 weight class) and James Romero (ranked 25098 p4p, 802 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Joyner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Romero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joyner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joyner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romero is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero tries to buck Joyner off but Joyner is having none of it.
Joyner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Romero prevents Joyner from improving position.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
Romero is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joyner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joyner is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero moves into full guard.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joyner has picked Romero up and slammed him! Romero can't keep hold of the triangle and Joyner manages to pass to side control!
Joyner working the body and head with strikes.
Romero tries to improve position but can't.
Romero should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Joyner cracks Romero with a big right hand but Romero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Joyner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Romero manages to get back to half guard.
Joyner moves into full mount! Romero won't be happy about that!
Joyner landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero tries to hold on but Joyner postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Romero hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joyner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Romero is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joyner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romero?
Romero can't escape the position.
Joyner looking to control but Romero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joyner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Romero looks a forlorn figure.
Joyner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joyner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Romero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Romero is trying to control the position but Joyner postures up.
Joyner pushing down on Romero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joyner seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joyner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Joyner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Joyner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joyner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero taking some punishment here, with Joyner in his half guard.
Joyner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romero defends it well.
Joyner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Romero wants to improve his position but Joyner is controlling well.
Joyner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Joyner working Romero over with strikes here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joyner lands a nice shot to the head.
Joyner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romero?
Romero is looking to improve his position but Joyner isn't that keen on the idea.
Joyner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Joyner looking to finish Romero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Romero!
Romero is desperately trying to improve his position but Joyner has a good base and remains in mount.
Joyner lands a heavy elbow.
Joyner lands a nice shot to the head.
Joyner working Romero over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero is bucking up trying to escape but Joyner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Joyner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romero is rocked!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joyner lands a big shot to the head and Romero winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damien Joyner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Przemyslaw Wysocki (ranked 4563 p4p, 428 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 24698 p4p, 670 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Przemyslaw Wysocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wysocki as he jumps to the side.
Balboa dives in and grabs Wysocki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wysocki pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Wysocki misses the target.
Balboa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wysocki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balboa eats them both and turns towards Wysocki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wysocki swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Wysocki throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wysocki circles away.
Wysocki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Przemyslaw Wysocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Wysocki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Wysocki continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wysocki scores with a punch to the head.
Wysocki misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wysocki. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wysocki.
Balboa is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wysocki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wysocki misses with a wild body shot.
Wysocki lands with a nice body punch.
Wysocki lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Wysocki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa looks winded!
Balboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wysocki digs a good body shot into Balboa's ribs.
Wysocki's corner calls for a 1-2. Wysocki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wysocki takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wysocki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wysocki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balboas head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wysocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wysocki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Balboa sprawling to the canvas! Balboa rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wysocki finish him?!
Balboa is rocked!
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Wysocki points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Balboa wakes up just in time to hear Wysocki thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Przemyslaw Wysocki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pigeon (ranked 3985 p4p, 196 weight class) and Demian Azevedo (ranked 4608 p4p, 221 weight class). Tim Pigeon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Pigeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pigeon rushes Azevedo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but Pigeon won't allow it.
Pigeon successfully pulls guard.
Pigeon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pigeon tries to get out of the position.
Pigeon looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pigeon is on top in guard.
Pigeon trying to move into half guard but instead Azevedo has managed to sweep!
Pigeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pigeon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Azevedo is now in half guard.
Azevedo uses his free foot to push down on Pigeon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pigeon.
Pigeon has given up his back here.
Azevedo looking to break Pigeon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pigeon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigeon breaks Azevedo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pigeon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azevedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pigeon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.
Pigeon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pigeon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pigeon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azevedo.
Pigeon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo passes Pigeon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pigeon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Azevedo jumps into side control!
Pigeon is trying to get back to half guard.
Pigeon prevents Azevedo from improving position.
Pigeon struggling a bit here.
Pigeon looking for a sweep but Azevedo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Azevedo throws some wild stikes that Pigeon manages to avoid easily.
Pigeon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azevedo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pigeon tries to control Azevedo's body but Azevedo pushes him off. Pigeon squirms to his side and now Azevedo has his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo looking to break Pigeon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pigeon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pigeon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pigeon is trying to get back to full guard.
Pigeon wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Pigeon won't allow it.
Azevedo controlling the action here.
Pigeon trying to hold on to Azevedo's head to control him but Azevedo postures up.
Pigeon is doing well to control the position and prevent Azevedo from advancing to side control.
Pigeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pigeon has hold of Azevedo's hands but Azevedo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Azevedo works his way into side control.
Pigeon is looking to regain half guard here but Azevedo keeps moving and retains side control.
Pigeon struggling a bit here.
Pigeon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Azevedo easily slips into full mount!
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pigeon tries to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Pigeon is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Azevedo. What's that going to do exactly?
Azevedo blocks Pigeon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Azevedo throwing strikes here but Pigeon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azevedo trying to control but Pigeon is having none of it.
Pigeon is trying desperately to improve position.
Azevedo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pigeon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon is working hard here to advance position.
Poor strikes thrown by Azevedo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pigeon can't escape the position.
Azevedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pigeon wants to control but Azevedo is having none of it.
Pigeon reaches up to try and control the position but Azevedo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pigeon rolls and tries to escape and now Azevedo has his back!
Pigeon staying busy and making it hard for Azevedo to control.
Pigeon is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Azevedo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pigeon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Azevedo missing with strikes.
Azevedo has the hooks in. Pigeon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pigeon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo.
Pigeon is in bad spot here.
Azevedo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pigeon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Azevedo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pigeon is trying to break free.
Pigeon trying to control the position but Azevedo manages to sink in the hooks.
Azevedo lands with a hammerfist to the side of Pigeon's head.
Azevedo keeps control of the position as Pigeon tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon just trying to survive but Azevedo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Azevedo has the hooks in. Pigeon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Azevedo is persistently looking for the submission but Pigeon is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo not allowing Pigeon to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azevedo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pigeon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Azevedo tries to get the hooks in deep but Pigeon pushed the leg off.
Pigeon wants to control his opponent's hands but Azevedo gets his hands free.
Pigeon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pigeon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pigeon is really stuck here.
Pigeon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pigeon tries to roll but Azevedo sticks to his back.
Azevedo tries to keep control of the position but Pigeon is staying busy.
Azevedo controlling well, preventing Pigeon from escaping the position.
Azevedo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Azevedo not allowing Pigeon to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Azevedo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pigeon misses with a wild body shot.
Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo wants to counter the offense by Pigeon and move into the clinch position.
Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pigeon darts in and clinches Azevedo up against the ropes.
Pigeon pulls guard successfully.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Pigeon keeps moving.
Azevedo passes Pigeon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo prevents Pigeon from improving his position.
Pigeon trying to control but Azevedo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigeon moves into full guard.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pigeon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pigeon has his foot on Azevedo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo works his way back into a safe position though.
Pigeon is trying to keep Azevedo in close.
Azevedo is pushing down on Pigeon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pigeon is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pigeon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azevedo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azevedo punching from mount but Pigeon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pigeon tries to lock up and control but Azevedo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Demian Azevedo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pigeon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Azevedo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pigeon regains half guard.
Azevedo wants to free his trapped foot but Pigeon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo passes to side control.
Azevedo trying to control the action but Pigeon is working from the bottom.
Pigeon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Azevedo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pigeon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pigeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azevedo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pigeon wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon wants to improve his position but Azevedo is controlling well.
Azevedo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pigeon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pigeon trying to control from the bottom.
Pigeon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azevedo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Pigeon is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action.
Pigeon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azevedo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pigeon can't escape the position.
Pigeon wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo tries to control but Pigeon wriggling away.
Azevedo is working for a guillotine from mount but Pigeon frees his head quite easily.
Azevedo moves to the back position.
Azevedo is persistently looking for the submission but Pigeon is defending it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon trying to control but not successfully.
Pigeon is really stuck here.
Pigeon trying to control the hands but Azevedo won't let him.
Pigeon is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Azevedo gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Pigeon is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Azevedo is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Azevedo!
Demian Azevedo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Tyler (ranked 24772 p4p, 834 weight class) and Jansen Eriksen (ranked 3370 p4p, 463 weight class). Eriksen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Sabbath - Iron Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jansen Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eriksen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tyler looking to sit in guard and control but Eriksen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Eriksen from controlling successfully.
Tyler trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler is pulling down on Eriksen's head. It's preventing any offense from Eriksen, at least for the moment.
Eriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Eriksen tries to pass.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eriksen's guard.
Tyler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Eriksen working a defensive guard here.
Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Eriksen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eriksen manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Eriksen's guard.
Eriksen wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eriksen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eriksen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksen scores with a body shot.
Tyler shoots and misses
enabling Eriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler with a poor takedown
and Eriksen counters with a nice uppercut.
Eriksen's coach down at Trinity Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eriksen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jansen Eriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt
and Eriksen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Tyler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eriksen pulls Tyler in to control the position.
Tyler postures up.
Eriksen keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Eriksen looking to control.
Tyler stays in close to Eriksen's body and controls the position.
Tyler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tyler defending well as Eriksen loads up on a big left hand.
Eriksen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyler.
Eriksen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler throws a lazy uppercut
and Eriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyler shoots in looking for a takedown but Eriksen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Eriksen finds it's way through Tyler's defenses.
Tyler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eriksen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyler's head.
Paul Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksen with a nice cross.
Tyler walks into a stiff left hand from Eriksen.
Tyler is rocked!
Eriksen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksen cracks Tyler on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tyler falls backwards against the ropes. Eriksen follows up with more strikes that drop Tyler to his knees. Eriksen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tyler! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jansen Eriksen!
Jansen Eriksen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between AB Positive (ranked 3305 p4p, 285 weight class) and Henry Wallace (ranked 4279 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henry Wallace enters the ring!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, AB Positive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Positive, right into the meat.
We've been told by Positive's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Positive.
Positive takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Positive sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace with a hook.
Wallace swings for the body but Positive moves out of range.
Positive dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Positive tried to counter with a leg kick but Wallace avoided it.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Positive feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallace's calf.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Positive backs up against the ropes.
It looks like AB Positive has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace moves out of range of the leg kick from Positive.
Positive thumps Wallace with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Positive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positive shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Positive is rocked!
Positive throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wallace.
It looks like Henry Wallace has been cut.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Positive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Positive moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace punishes Positive's body with a nice straight punch.
Positive seems to have got his legs back now.
Positive is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
Positive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Positive counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Positive cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Wallace.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Positive bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPositive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Positive throws a head kick that misses.
Positive clinches.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Positive.
Positive blocks the elbow strike.
Positive lands an elbow that stopped Wallace in his tracks for a moment.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Positive.
Wallace looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Positive throws an elbow but misses.
Positive lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallace lands a body punch.
Positive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Positive creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallace's defenses.
Positive blocks an elbow strike.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Positive.
Positive throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Positive.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Wallace misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Positive leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Positive throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Positive, against the ropes.
Positive comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Positive.
That has opened up Henry Wallace's cut even more.
Positive comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Positive pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Positive.
Positive avoids the elbow strike from Wallace, against the ropes.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Positive.
Positive creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Positive.
Positive throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Positive's defenses.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Positive leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Positive misses with an elbow strike.
Positive misses with an elbow strike.
Positive throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Positive throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positive creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Positive just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Positive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Positive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Positive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Positive misses with an elbow strike.
Wallace tries to work over Positive's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Positive blocks an elbow strike from Wallace.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Positive.
Wallace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Positive, against the ropes.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Positive takes an elbow to the temple.
Positive creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallace's defenses.
The cut above Henry Wallace's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Positive creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Positive throws an elbow that misses.
Positive blocks the elbow strike.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Positive pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Positive.
Positive blocking some punches.
Positive's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Positive.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Positive throws an elbow but misses.
Positive creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallace's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Wallace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). AB Positive!
Jumping up and down and very excited, AB Positive waved his t-shirt featuring Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Nordon (ranked 5072 p4p, 608 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 3264 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordon.
Kilpatrick feints the counter takedown.
Nordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
Kilpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Nordon ducks down to avoid it.
Nordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilpatrick's head backwards.
A big right from Nordon misses.
Kilpatrick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nordon blocks a jab.
Nordon lands a jab to Kilpatrick's midsection.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordon.
Nordon slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordon.
Nordon scores with a nice strike.
Kilpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordon with a body shot.
Eddie Nordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Nordon's ribcage but misses.
Nordon throws an off balance right hand
and Kilpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordon cracks Kilpatrick with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon throws a hook but Kilpatrick avoids it easily.
Nordon staying out of range there.
Kilpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordon.
Nordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilpatrick manages to circle out of the way.
Nordon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordon slips under a jab from Kilpatrick.
Nice body punch from Kilpatrick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordon.
Nordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kilpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Nordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nordon lands with a right hand.
Kilpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nordon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nordon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Nordon.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordon moves away.
Nordon tries to clinch up but Kilpatrick circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick tries to move into range but Nordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordon.
Nordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilpatrick.
Nordon avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Nordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordon takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Nordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Nordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilpatrick.
Nordon steps into range and cracks Kilpatrick with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kilpatrick flops backwards and Nordon dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kilpatrick is rocked!
That has opened up Jesse Kilpatrick's cut even more.
Kilpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nordon manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nordon wants to stand up but Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Nordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Nordon blocks nicely.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kilpatrick postures up in Nordon's guard and throws a big left but Nordon blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilpatrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Nordon has wrist control.
Kilpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to Nordon's brow.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick stops Nordon from standing up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilpatrick postures up in Nordon's guard and throws a big left but Nordon blocks it.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Nordon blocks nicely.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilpatrick landing some decent shots from guard.
Kilpatrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kilpatrick trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nordon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nordon stopping the sweep attempt from Kilpatrick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kilpatrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Nordon is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick cracks Nordon with a solid left hand.
Kilpatrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordon is keeping the position for now.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick postures up in Nordon's guard and throws a big left but Nordon blocks it.
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Nordon blocks nicely.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Nordon keeps moving.
Kilpatrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nordon's head.
Nordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kilpatrick is in close to Nordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick working some strikes from top position.
Nordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kilpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to Nordon's brow.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Nordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordon is breathing heavily.
Kilpatrick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Nordon keeps moving.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Nordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Nordon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nordon with a nice cross.
A jab from Nordon finds it's way through Kilpatrick's defenses.
Nordon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nordon counter with a right hand.
Nordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Nordon's ribcage but misses.
Nordon jabs Kilpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eddie Nordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordon wants to clinch up but Kilpatrick keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick blocks a jab.
Kilpatrick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilpatrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nordon rather than just go for the knockout.
Nordon cracks Kilpatrick with a good jab.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Nordon is looking to clinch but Kilpatrick is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Nordon. That snapped Kilpatrick's head back.
A shot to the body from Kilpatrick misses
and Nordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordon misses with a straight left.
Nordon digs a good hook to Kilpatrick's body.
Nordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilpatrick.
Nordon misses with an uppercut. Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Kilpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilpatrick's head backwards.
Nordon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordon misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordon throws a shot from downtown. Kilpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Kilpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Nordon's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Nordon. Beautiful body shot.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick slips a straight right by Nordon.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nordon.
Nordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordon lands with a hook. Kilpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordon takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordon misses with a body shot.
Nordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordon lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilpatrick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Nordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick feints the counter takedown.
Nordon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilpatrick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordon momentarily.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordon.
Nordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordon tests Kilpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilpatrick can do to turn this around?
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Kilpatrick scores with punches from side control.
Kilpatrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kilpatrick working the ground and pound.
Nordon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kilpatrick.
The strikes coming from Kilpatrick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Kilpatrick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kilpatrick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kilpatrick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is putting a hurting on Nordon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow but Nordon slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Kilpatrick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kilpatrick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is working Nordon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jesse Kilpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilpatrick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nordon is avoiding damage well.
Kilpatrick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kilpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordon keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nordon dodges the ground and pound from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Kilpatrick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kilpatrick is putting a hurting on Nordon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nordon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick in side control, throwing shots but Nordon defends.
Kilpatrick working the ground and pound.
Nordon is rocked!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nordon taking a bit of punishment here - Kilpatrick scoring with strikes.
Oh Nordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilpatrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nordon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Check out the look on Kilpatrick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kilpatrick lands a few punches from side control.
Nordon is not content to let Kilpatrick control the position.
Kilpatrick scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nordon is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kilpatrick can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kilpatrick!
After winning the bout, Jesse Kilpatrick 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Willis (ranked 3154 p4p, 436 weight class) and Yuri Luzhka (ranked 5096 p4p, 610 weight class). Willis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Fade to Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Luzhka!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Willis - just one landing.
It looks like Yuri Luzhka has been cut.
Willis scores with a sloppy right hand. Luzhka should have avoided that one.
Willis lands with a straight right. Luzhka didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luzhka. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willis misses with a double jab.
Luzhka misses with a looping right.
Luzhka throws a looping overhand right but Willis ducks down to avoid it.
Luzhka throws a looping overhand right but Willis ducks down to avoid it.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhka is just out of range.
Willis misses with an uppercut.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhka looks for a takedown but Willis sprawls well.
Willis moves out of range as Luzhka strikes.
Luzhka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Willis lands a nice shot that snaps Luzhka's head back.
Gary Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhka slips a straight right by Willis.
Willis cracks Luzhka with a left hook right on the temple and Luzhka goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Willis lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Luzhka is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Willis!
Our winner, Gary Willis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biffa Bacon (ranked 3489 p4p, 395 weight class) and Jordan Portis (ranked 2947 p4p, 341 weight class). Jordan Portis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Biffa Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Portis!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bacon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jordan Portis has been cut.
Portis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Bacon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jordan Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacon throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Bacon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bacon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis lands a jab to Bacon's midsection.
A shot to the body from Portis misses
and Portis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Biffa Bacon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacon moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis throws a jab when Bacon was well out of range.
As Portis looks to move away, Bacon throws a big counter combo but Portis just gets out of the way.
Portis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bacon to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis misses with a hook.
Portis swings widly with a right hand
and Bacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis is rocked!
Portis tries to score with a low kick but Bacon moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Bacon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bacon finish him?
Bacon dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Portis seems to have recovered his senses.
Portis misses with the combination.
Bacon slips a jab from Portis.
Bacon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bacon throws out the jab.
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Portis defending well as Bacon loads up on a big left hand.
Portis catches Bacon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Portis throws a jab when Bacon was well out of range.
Bacon moves away from the strike by Portis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis throws a hook but Bacon blocks it.
Portis misses with an uppercut
enabling Bacon to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bacon is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis scores with the left hand. Bacon knows he should have avoided that one.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Bacon counters with a nice right hand that sends Portis toppling to the canvas! Portis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bacon finish him?!
Portis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis tries to bum rush Bacon with a series of wild strikes but Bacon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Bacon misses.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Portis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bacon lands a big right hand that sends Portis crashing to the mat! Bacon stays standing though and waves Portis back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon slips a straight right by Portis.
Portis lands a slapping body shot.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Bacon fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Portis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Portis looks to clinch but Bacon throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Portis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Biffa Bacon!
A determined Biffa Bacon didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Franca (ranked 1628 p4p, 213 weight class) and Jonathon Crane (ranked 4504 p4p, 483 weight class). Jonathon Crane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Franca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathon Crane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crane throws a counter combo.
Crane throws a right and a left that Franca avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Crane. No joy for Franca on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Crane. No joy for Franca on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franca avoids the head kick by Crane.
Crane tries to sprawl but Franca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Franca has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Franca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Franca eventually gives up the hold.
Crane wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
Franca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane is concentrating on defense, preventing Franca from advancing position.
Franca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crane tries to roll over but Franca keeps him under control.
Crane trying to control but Franca postures up.
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Crane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crane is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franca stands and throws Crane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franca working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Franca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Franca eventually gives up the hold.
Franca looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crane is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franca won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Crane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franca passes into half guard.
Crane wants to improve his position but Franca is controlling well.
Crane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Crane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franca.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franca is working away from the top position though.
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franca working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franca is looking for a kimura but Crane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Crane is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franca keeps working.
Crane stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Franca to get to his feet.
Franca dives in and grabs Crane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crane pushes down on Franca's head and hops out.
Crane is looking for the big counter here.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franca.
Franca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane is trying to improve his position.
Franca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Franca is trying to get an arm triangle but Crane is defending well.
Crane pushes Franca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Franca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franca drops an elbow to the side of Crane's head.
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franca uses his free foot to push down on Crane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crane.
Crane tries to lock up and control but Franca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franca landing punches.
Franca prevents Crane from getting the reversal.
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Franca postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crane looks a forlorn figure.
Crane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crane looks winded!
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crane is looking to improve his position.
Franca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Franca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crane's head.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg.
Franca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Crane tries to roll over but Franca keeps him under control.
Franca wants to pass the guard but Crane is defending well.
Franca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Franca eventually gives up the hold.
Crane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franca.
Franca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franca is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Crane wants to get back to full guard.
Franca thows a huge punch but Crane dodges it nicely.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franca's back!
Crane lands a shot to the head.
Franca tries to escape but Crane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to get the hooks in deep but Franca pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Franca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Crane go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crane really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Franca.
You can see the frustration on Franca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crane doesn't have the hooks in and Franca manages to turn into his guard.
Franca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane is controlling Franca's posture.
Franca landing some decent shots from guard.
Crane is trying to keep Franca in close.
Crane wants to stand up but Franca is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Franca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crane wants it to stay on the feet.
Franca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franca dives in for a single leg takedown but Crane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Franca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crane as he avoids it easily.
Crane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franca goes for a double leg but Crane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Crane continues to drive forward.
Franca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crane defends it nicely.
Crane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca with a poor takedown
and Crane counters with a right hand to the body.
Franca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crane defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crane quickly recovers to half guard.
Franca is thwarting Crane's attempts to control the position.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franca's back!
Franca tries to break free.
Franca tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crane trying to control but Franca is having none of it.
Crane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crane looking to control but Franca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franca is working hard here to advance position.
Crane wants to control the pace but Franca is squirming around nicely.
Franca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franca is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crane looking to control but Franca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franca is looking to get to half guard.
Crane controlling from the full mount.
Franca is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
Franca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franca is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
Crane controlling from mount.
Crane prevents Franca from getting the reversal.
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crane controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to control but Franca wriggling away.
Franca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crane looking to control but Franca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franca is looking to get to half guard.
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franca is looking to escape.
Franca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Franca is looking to improve his position.
Luiz Franca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crane prevents Franca from getting the reversal.
Crane controlling the pace for now.
Franca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to control the pace but Franca is squirming around nicely.
Franca is looking to improve his position but Crane isn't that keen on the idea.
Crane tries to control but Franca wriggling away.
Franca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crane content just to control the position here.
Franca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling from the full mount.
Franca tries to reverse the position but Crane maintains control.
Crane trying to control but Franca is having none of it.
Crane prevents Franca from getting the reversal.
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franca keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crane trying to control but Franca is working from the bottom.
Crane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Franca is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Franca wants to sweep here but Crane controlling him for the moment.
Crane wants to stand but Franca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franca looking for a sweep. Not yet Franca, not yet.
Franca keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathon Crane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jonathon Crane!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Luiz Franca!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Luiz Franca!
Luiz Franca wins by split decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Brown Jr (ranked 2327 p4p, 282 weight class) and Balder Bull (ranked 2075 p4p, 262 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paddy Brown Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull looks to throw the jab but Brown Jr is out of range.
Brown Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Bull counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bull lands a shoulder strike.
Brown Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown Jr tries to break the clinch but Bull is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Brown Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bull working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
Bull gets through Brown Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bull lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bull avoids it by throwing Brown Jr back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
Brown Jr digs a right hand underneath Bull's ribcage. Bull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bull gets through Brown Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
Brown Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bull prevents a body shot from Brown Jr.
Brown Jr tries to break the clinch but Bull is controlling the position.
Bull lands a shoulder strike.
Brown Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bull controls the action.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Brown Jr blocking some punches.
Bull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull misses with a body punch.
Bull is working Brown Jr over against the ropes.
Bull misses with a punch to the body.
Brown Jr is trying to push Bull away but Bull has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Brown Jr working aggressively here.
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bull has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull working aggressively here.
Brown Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown Jr tries to break the clinch but Bull is controlling the position.
Bull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bull.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Brown Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Bull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown Jr misses with some punches.
Bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown Jr backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
Brown Jr is breathing heavily.
Bull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brown Jrs head.
Brown Jr is rocked!
Bull misses with some punches.
Oh Brown Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull lands a body punch.
Brown Jr blocking some punches.
Bull has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bull can turn it around.
Bull misses with some punches.
Bull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown Jr.
Brown Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bull.
Bull can't find room to land a body shot as Brown Jr controls the action.
Bull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brown Jrs head.
Bull pushes Brown Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown Jr or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bull.
Bull creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brown Jr with a big uppercut! Brown Jr tries to clinch up but Bull pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Brown Jr to the mat! Brown Jr covers up and Bull unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Balder Bull!
Balder Bull is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Balder Bull thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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