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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moese Daldo Jr (ranked 6555 p4p, 546 weight class) and AJ Hinch (ranked 5839 p4p, 510 weight class). Hinch has chosen Cult of personality-Living Colour as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moese Daldo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Hinch!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinch throws a body shot but no joy.
Daldo Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
AJ Hinch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daldo Jr looks for a takedown but Hinch sprawls well.
Hinch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daldo Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hinch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daldo Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Hinch lands with a slapping head kick.
Hinch swinging wildly here.
Daldo Jr tries to clinch but Hinch moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daldo Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daldo Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hinch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daldo Jr passes into side control.
Hinch is looking to regain half guard here but Daldo Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Daldo Jr trying to control the position but Hinch is working away.
Hinch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daldo Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hinch throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Daldo Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hinch's legs.
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.
Hinch is looking to regain half guard here but Daldo Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Hinch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Daldo Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hinch can't escape the position.
Daldo Jr looking to control but Hinch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daldo Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hinch is holding on tight.
Hinch is looking to improve his position but Daldo Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Hinch keeps trying to improve his position.
Daldo Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinch is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hinch is just holding on here. Daldo Jr manages to take his back.
Hinch breaks Daldo Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hinch throws a strike but Daldo Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hinch looking for a guillotine here but Daldo Jr defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hinch controls Daldo Jr momentarily but Daldo Jr frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch wants to sweep here but Daldo Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hinch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hinch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hinch working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinch is looking for a triangle here but Daldo Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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 Moese Daldo Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hinch works over Daldo Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Hinch throws a jab when Daldo Jr was well out of range.
Daldo Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daldo Jr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daldo Jr.
Hinch swings for the body but Daldo Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinch scores with a head kick.
Daldo Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hinch pushes him off.
Daldo Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Hinch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hinch fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Moese Daldo Jr has been cut.
Daldo Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hinch circles away.
Hinch throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moese Daldo Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daldo Jr eats them both and turns towards Hinch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daldo Jr is rocked!
Hinch throws a powerful right kick. Daldo Jr tried to block low but the kick was high! Daldo Jr was taken right off of his feet! Hinch jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). AJ Hinch!
AJ Hinch took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I don't need this shit, i come from a wealthy family and i have a Stanford degree, I do it becuase i love crushing peoples face in with my brutality.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Briggs (ranked 5090 p4p, 558 weight class) and Michael Dark (ranked 8389 p4p, 660 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Briggs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Redbone. Dark has chosen So What as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Dark!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Dark moves out of range.
Briggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Randy Briggs has been cut.
Briggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Briggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dark shoots in but no luck this time.
Briggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dark under the eye.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Briggs loads up on a big right hand but Dark slips the punch.
Dark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dark throws a nice looking combination but Briggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Dark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Briggs.
Sloppy strikes from Dark. Those never looked like landing.
Dark moves into range and clinches up with Briggs.
Briggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Briggs under the eye.
Dark tests Briggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Briggs closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dark! Briggs dives in looking to finish! Dark is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Briggs!
In his post fight interview, Randy Briggs gave a big smile as he said 'I'm the best ever. I'm the most brutal and vicious, and most ruthless champion there's ever been.'.
Michael Dark spoke after the fight, saying 'Lets go again, right now!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Arroyo (ranked 4452 p4p, 436 weight class) and Khalabib Nomnomnom (ranked 4575 p4p, 446 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khalabib Nomnomnom!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Arroyo.
Nomnomnom feints the counter takedown.
Arroyo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a series of strikes that have Nomnomnom backpedaling.
Arroyo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nomnomnom counters with a single leg into guard. Arroyo didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo has his foot on Nomnomnom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nomnomnom works his way back into a safe position though.
Nomnomnom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nomnomnom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nomnomnom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomnomnom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nomnomnom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nomnomnom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arroyo is looking for a triangle but Nomnomnom pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo has control of Nomnomnom's left arm, preventing Nomnomnom from doing any damage.
Nomnomnom lands a couple of elbows.
Nomnomnom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arroyo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nomnomnom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arroyo pulls down on the head and he's put Nomnomnom to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Arroyo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruston Cohle (ranked 5074 p4p, 534 weight class) and Phil Pollock (ranked 4529 p4p, 501 weight class). Cohle comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruston Cohle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock scores with the left hand. Cohle knows he should have avoided that one.
Cohle fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cohle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pollock moves into range and clinches up with Cohle.
Pollock controlling the action here for a moment.
Pollock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Pollock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pollock.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cohle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock throws a sloppy head kick and Cohle moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cohle misses the target.
Pollock throws a head kick but Cohle moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cohle.
An elbow from Cohle crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Pollock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pollock tries to escape but Cohle is in control.
Pollock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pollock tries to get to full guard but Cohle has control of the leg.
Cohle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pollock's head.
Cohle decides to stand and escape the position.
Pollock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cohle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands with an uppercut that bounces Cohle off the cage and back into range.
Pollock misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Pollock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cohle doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cohle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pollock lands with a straight right. Cohle didn't see that one coming.
Cohle goes for a double leg but Pollock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pollock continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruston Cohle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohle is breathing heavily.
Pollock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pollock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pollock pushes Cohle up against the cage in a clinch.
Pollock gets underhooks to prevent Cohle's takedown attempt.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cohle's elbow.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands a hook that snaps the head of Cohle backwards.
Our sources have told us that Cohle has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pollock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pollock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pollock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cohle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phil Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollock cracks Cohle with an open hand slap.
Cohle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cohle avoids the head kick by Pollock.
Cohle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pollock counters with a right hand to the body.
Pollock scores with a one two! Cohle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cohle circles away quickly and effectively.
Pollock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pollock connects with a leg kick. Cohle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cohle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pollock is fending him off so far but Cohle persists. Nope, Pollock circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Pollock misses with a head kick.
Pollock scores with a jab.
Pollock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cohle will feel that in the morning.
Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCohle.
Cohle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pollock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cohle doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pollock.
Pollock scores with a push kick.
Pollock moves into range and clinches up with Cohle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Pollock dominated that round.
That's time! Cohle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pollock scores with a jab to the head.
Cohle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Cohle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pollock scores with a spinning back kick!
Pollock thuds his right hand into Cohle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pollock moves into the clinch successfully.
Pollock avoiding damage.
Pollock gets through Cohle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cohle being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle tries to score a body lock takedown but Pollock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pollock manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock looks to land a combination but Cohle avoids it well.
Cohle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cohle slips a jab and a cross from Pollock.
Phil Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick from Pollock lands but Cohle takes it in his stride.
Pollock misses with a series of wild punches.
Cohle dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Cohle's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruston Cohle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cohle.
Pollock scores with a jab to the head.
Pollock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollock is pressed up against the cage. Cohle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pollock down to the mat. Pollock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phil Pollock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cohle back to the cage. Pollock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cohle walks into a stiff left hand from Pollock.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cohle gets tackled into the cage by Pollock. Pollock maintains the clinch.
Pollock is stalling here.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Cohle is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollock blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock prevents the takedown attempt.
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pollock misses with a wild combination.
Pollock closes the distance and pushes Cohle back into the cage.
Pollock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cohle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cohle takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Pollock on the inside.
Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Cohle avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohle dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Cohle's head and hops out.
Pollock is looking for the big counter here.
Cohle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cohle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pollock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohle, pushing him back against the cage.
Pollock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pollock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohle fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pollock scores with a hook.
Cohle moves into the clinch.
Pollock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Pollock 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! And we move into the final round!
Pollock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cohle circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cohle or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollock, which made it look bad.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Pollock.
Pollock is looking to slow Cohle down with leg kicks.
Cohle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pollock throws a head kick but Cohle moves out of range.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Pollock throws a series of punches but Cohle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pollock circles away.
Pollock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cohle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pollock forces Cohle back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pollock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cohle misses with an elbow strike.
Pollock blocks the elbow strike.
Pollock stalling in the clinch.
Pollock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohle tries to clinch up.
Cohle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Cohle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pollock sprawls well. Pollock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cohle gets slowly back to his feet.
Pollock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohle tries to clinch but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock throws out a counter right but Cohle avoids it with no problem.
Cohle tries to keep at a distance but Pollock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cohle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Pollock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pollock struggles to land a body shot inside as Cohle controls his hands.
Pollock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock fails to land with a series of punches.
Pollock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pollock manages to break the clinch.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cohle. That did some damage!
Cohle fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruston Cohle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock tests Cohle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pollock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cohle on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Pollock. Those never looked like landing.
Cohle shoots and misses
and Pollock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Pollock. Beautiful body shot.
Pollock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pollock tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Cohle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruston Cohle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollock forces Cohle back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pollock struggles to land a body shot inside as Cohle controls his hands.
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollock pushes Cohle up against the cage in a clinch.
Pollock avoids a wild elbow strike from Cohle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pollock 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Pollock!
Our winner, Phil Pollock, 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.
Ruston Cohle spoke after the fight, saying 'What can ya do.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Palmer (ranked 4467 p4p, 424 weight class) and Randy Balls (ranked 2841 p4p, 306 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Palmer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Balls!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer defending well as Balls loads up on a big left hand.
Balls throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palmer on the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Palmer has been cut.
Balls lands a lovely overhand right.
Palmer is rocked!
Balls fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balls misses with a body shot.
Balls misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Balls tries to sprawl out of it but Palmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balls avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer slips a straight right by Balls.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palmer walks into a straight right hand from Balls.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Balls.
Palmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balls lands with a nice combination. Palmer backs away looking to recover.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balls lands with a good body shot.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Balls lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Palmer out cold! Palmer is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Balls!
Randy Balls looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I said it before an I'll say it again...RANDY DONN CARE WHATTCHU THANK!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Claessens (ranked 8074 p4p, 581 weight class) and Moese Daldo (ranked 2022 p4p, 231 weight class). Daldo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Made To Be Legends kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matteo Claessens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moese Daldo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claessens punishes Daldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Claessens cracks a nice hook into Daldo's ribs.
Daldo moves into the clinch.
Claessens can't break the clinch.
Claessens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claessens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claessens.
Daldo closes the distance and clinches.
Daldo pulls guard successfully.
Claessens throws a strike but Daldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claessens wants to sweep here but Daldo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claessens has control of Daldo's left arm, preventing Daldo from doing any damage.
Claessens wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daldo is now in half guard.
Claessens trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Daldo controlling from mount.
Daldo prevents Claessens from getting the reversal.
Daldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claessens tries to improve his position but instead Daldo has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daldo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Claessens trying to control the hands but Daldo breaks the grip.
Daldo keeps control of the position easily here as Claessens tries to buck him off.
Claessens trying to control the hands but Daldo won't let him.
Daldo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Daldo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claessens is really stuck here.
Daldo biding his time, controlling Claessens.
Claessens is in bad spot here.
Daldo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Claessens.
Daldo is hanging on to Claessens's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Daldo controlling the positon.
Daldo gets his hands free as Claessens looks to control.
Claessens is trying to break free.
Daldo not allowing Claessens to control his hands.
Well, with Daldo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Claessens is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Daldo has the hooks in. Claessens is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Daldo passes his arm under Claessens's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Claessens taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moese Daldo!
Moese Daldo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Matteo Claessens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will think about retirement.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 2560 p4p, 284 weight class) and Ethan Wright (ranked 3886 p4p, 390 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alela might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ground Zero (MOP). The key to victory for Sao Alela has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Wright!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela throws a good cross that connects.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alela swivels and escapes.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Alela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alela sprawls well. Alela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Alela feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wright.
Wright wants to clinch but Alela slips to the side
and Alela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Alela counters with a left and a right that stings Wright.
Alela darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Alela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alela is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Alela circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Alela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright looks winded!
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Alela sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Alela. Alela maintains the clinch.
Alela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alela avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alela clinches.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Alela won't allow it.
Alela breaks the clinch.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alela misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela regains half guard.
Alela trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
Alela biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wright tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Alela.
Wright trying to control the hands but Alela won't let him.
Alela is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alela's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wright staying busy and making it hard for Alela to control.
Wright rolls, trying to escape but Alela keeps control of the position.
Wright is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Alela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alela keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright tries for a takedown but Alela sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alela is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Alela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Alela sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Alela as Wright shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alela but Alela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alela lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela pounces like a tiger and cracks Wright with a vicious hook! Wright is down but not out! Alela follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sao Alela!
Sao Alela gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Laperierre (ranked 1319 p4p, 69 weight class) and Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 2769 p4p, 153 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Laperierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Laperierre has managed to clinch.
Neckbreaker is trying to drag Laperierre to the mat but Laperierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laperierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Neckbreaker stalling.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laperierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neckbreaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laperierre's head.
Neckbreaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laperierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neckbreaker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Neckbreaker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Neckbreaker avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Neckbreaker's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker is landing with some decent strikes but Laperierre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Neckbreaker landing shots from mount.
Laperierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neckbreaker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Laperierre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laperierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
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.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Neckbreaker is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neckbreaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neckbreaker is looking to stall here but Laperierre recovers full guard.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neckbreaker is aware though and is defending well.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Neckbreaker tries to get set, Laperierre tries to push him back and clinch up but Neckbreaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Laperierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Neckbreaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laperierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker gets a takedown into half guard.
Neckbreaker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back.
Laperierre keeping control of the position.
Slammy Neckbreaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neckbreaker working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neckbreaker drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre has momentary wrist control but Neckbreaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laperierre looking to control.
Laperierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neckbreaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neckbreaker has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.
Neckbreaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Neckbreaker postures up.
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Neckbreaker defends easily.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes but missing.
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but Neckbreaker pushes his legs off easily.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neckbreaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neckbreaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neckbreaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neckbreaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neckbreaker lands a couple of digs.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Neckbreaker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Laperierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre throws a series of punches but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre walks into a stiff left hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laperierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
An attempted straight right counter from Laperierre misses the target.
Laperierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laperierre to the mat! Laperierre manages to get full guard.
Neckbreaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laperierre controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre working for a triangle but Neckbreaker defends it easily.
Neckbreaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laperierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker works over Laperierre with some ground and pound from guard.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes from guard but Laperierre blocks nicely.
Laperierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neckbreaker is sitting in close to Laperierre's body. Laperierre has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neckbreaker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neckbreaker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Laperierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre retains his bantamweight title!
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Master Bater (ranked 1382 p4p, 71 weight class) and Future Winger (ranked 1903 p4p, 100 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Winger's choice of entrance music: Remember The Name. Future Winger told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Bater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Future Winger!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winger counters with a straight right hand.
Winger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Master Bater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winger darts in trying to clinch
and Bater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bater lands with a nice combination. Winger backs away looking to recover.
Bater fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winger checks it well.
Winger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bater clinches with his opponent.
Winger tries to pull guard but Bater holds him up against the cage and eventually Winger drops back down to his feet.
Winger blocking some punches.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bater is defending well.
Master Bater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Future Winger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bater misses with a knee to the head.
Winger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bater misses with some punches.
Winger is trying to pull guard but Bater has him pressed against the cage.
Winger is trying to pull guard but Bater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bater gets underhooks to prevent Winger's takedown attempt.
Bater throws a head punch that misses.
Bater misses with some punches.
Bater lands a shoulder strike.
Bater tries to work over Winger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bater scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Bater.
Bater can't find room to land a body shot as Winger controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winger.
Bater misses with some punches.
Bater working aggressively here.
Bater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bater lands a left hand.
Winger blocks an uppercut.
Bater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bater throws a head punch that misses.
Winger is trying to pull guard but Bater has him pressed against the cage.
Bater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger jumps guard but Bater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Bater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bater scores with a hook to the body.
Bater tries to land knees in the clinch but Winger avoids the damage to the body.
Bater tries a body shot but Winger blocks it.
Bater misses with a punch on the inside.
Bater lands with a left to the head.
Bater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bater lands a nice uppercut.
Winger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bater misses with some punches.
Bater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bater lands a hook that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bater gets through Winger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bater lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bater working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winger tries for a takedown but Bater manages to get underhooks.
Bater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winger tries to pull guard but Bater won't allow it.
Winger has Bater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winger prevents a body shot from Bater.
Bater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bater throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winger jumps guard but Bater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bater is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bater dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bater misses with a hook. Winger ducked under it nicely.
Winger feints the counter takedown.
Bater has Winger up against the cage in a clinch.
Bater tries to land knees in the clinch but Winger avoids the damage to the body.
Bater throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Winger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bater smiles and moves away.
Bater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bater throws a hook but Winger avoids it easily.
Winger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bater circles away.
A jab from Bater does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bater avoids it really well and circles away.
Bater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Master Bater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Future Winger.
Bater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winger moves away.
Winger tries to counter with a clinch but Bater shakes him off and moves away.
Bater misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bater scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winger manages to avoid it.
Bater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winger.
Master Bater is winning the standup battle so far.
Bater loads up on a big right hand but Winger slips the punch.
Bater lands a nice looking body shot.
Bater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bater looks to land a right hand but Winger moved out of range.
Bater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winger was well out of range. Poor timing from Bater.
Winger checks a leg kick.
Bater throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Winger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winger has time to react.
Bater lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bater is fending him off so far but Winger persists. Nope, Bater circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bater misses the target.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Winger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Bater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bater misses the jab.
Winger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bater defends it well.
The crowd cheers as Bater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winger doesn't seem phased though.
Bater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winger moves away.
Bater misses with a hook. Winger ducked under it nicely.
Bater lands with a cross.
Bater connects with a solid leg kick.
Bater clinches with his opponent.
Bater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winger managing to block the knees to the body from Bater.
Winger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bater.
Bater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wingers head.
Bater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winger's elbow.
Winger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bater walks away with a smile on his face. Winger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bater misses the target.
Winger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Bater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winger tries to clinch but Bater moves out of range.
Winger slips under a jab.
Winger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bater throws a push kick but Winger slaps the foot to one side.
Bater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bater drives through and clinches with Winger against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winger.
Bater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winger jumps guard but Bater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Bater.
Winger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winger blocking some punches.
Bater throws a punch but it's blocked by Winger.
Bater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winger dodges an elbow strike from Bater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bater dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bater shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winger checks a leg kick.
Winger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Bater misses.
Bater with a jab.
Bater has Winger up against the cage in a clinch.
Winger jumps guard but Bater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Master Bater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winger blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bater can't find room to land a body shot as Winger controls the action.
Bater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bater swings wildly with an uppercut but Winger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winger blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger goes for a takedown attempt but Bater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bater swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Winger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bater scores with a nice right hand.
Bater misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winger! But no joy.
Bater misses the body punch
and Bater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bater thumps Winger with a low kick.
Winger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Master Bater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Future Winger.
Bater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winger shoots in and drives through. Bater sprawls well.
Bater fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bater wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bater.
Bater misses with a low kick.
Winger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bater finds it's way round the side to connect with Winger's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bater looks to score with a jab to the body but Winger is just out of range.
Winger dives in for a single leg takedown but Bater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winger tries to clinch but Bater is having none of it.
Bater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bater lands a right hook to the body.
Bater dips to his left and cracks Winger with an uppercut!
Bater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winger tries to clinch up but Bater circles away and keeps his distance.
Winger misses with a takedown
letting Bater counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bater misses the shot to the body.
Bater misses with a straight left.
Winger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bater circles away.
Winger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bater defends it nicely.
Bater wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bater punishes Winger's body with a nice straight punch.
Bater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winger walks into a straight right hand from Bater.
Winger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bater avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winger. Winger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bater connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Bater misses.
Winger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bater is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Winger.
Bater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winger was well out of range. Poor timing from Bater.
Winger with the counter takedown but Bater avoids it easily.
Bater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winger can do to turn this around?
Winger takes one to the side of the head.
Future Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bater counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bater. Winger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bater dips to his left and cracks Winger with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Bater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bater 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Bater!
A pretty intense looking Master Bater took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Future Winger had this to say: 'I've been here since the start of the making of gladius and it was a dream to win the title. The light is the kid and the kid is the light but better yet he is the future and that's why he won today. Bless up Master Bater hope we get a rematch real soon. Thanks everyone for everything I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seol Ki Hyon (ranked 1557 p4p, 176 weight class) and Jose Romero (ranked 1574 p4p, 178 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Seol Ki Hyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Romero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ki Hyon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ki Hyon lands with a nice body kick.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Ki Hyon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Ki Hyon misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ki Hyon scores with a counter punch that sends Romero to the canvas! Ki Hyon smells blood - he's punishing Romero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Romero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seol Ki Hyon!
A relieved looking Seol Ki Hyon 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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