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BFF 51: El Toro vs. Franca II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masa Muto (ranked 7237 p4p, 230 weight class) and Kash Bradford (ranked 8117 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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 Tokyo, Masa Muto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kash Bradford!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Bradford.
Muto misses the jab.
Muto scores with a decent looking hook.
Bradford scores with a punch to the head.
Bradford moves out of range as Muto strikes.
Bradford slips under a jab.
Bradford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muto.
Muto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Muto finds it's target.
Bradford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradford slips a jab from Muto.
Muto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradford moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muto misses with the head strike.
Bradford tries a body shot but Muto blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Bradford.
Bradford looking to slow down the pace here.
Bradford blocks an uppercut.
Bradford trying to stall but Muto improves his position.
Bradford lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradford misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muto throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradford.
Muto tries to work over Bradford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Muto.
Muto avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradford.
Muto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradford lands a nice uppercut.
Muto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bradford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bradford tries to throw a body punch but Muto avoids it by throwing Bradford back against the ropes.
Muto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muto has a couple of punches blocked by Bradford.
Bradford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bradford.
A shot in the inside from Muto.
Bradford lands a hook that snaps the head of Muto backwards.
Muto scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Muto gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the ropes.
Muto is trying to break the clinch but Bradford is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bradford lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muto prevents a body shot from Bradford.
Muto tries to throw a body punch but Bradford avoids it by throwing Muto back against the ropes.
Bradford misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bradford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muto misses with a punch on the inside.
Bradford blocking some punches.
Bradford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muto.
Nice body punch from Muto - that landed with a thud.
Bradford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muto.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bradford struggles to land a body shot inside as Muto controls his hands.
Muto takes a shot to the head.
Bradford blocking some punches.
Muto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradford.
Muto working hard to break the clinch.
Muto working aggressively here.
Bradford trying to control the position but instead, Muto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradford into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muto.
Muto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Bradford.
A right hand to the body from Muto.
A right hook to the body lands for Muto.
Bradford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bradford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muto is keeping busy.
Muto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muto misses with a body punch.
Muto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradford controls his hands.
Bradford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradford blocking some punches.
Muto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradford is trying to stall.
Bradford is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Bradford.
Muto tries to work over Bradford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradford gets through Muto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muto tries to throw a body punch but Bradford avoids it by throwing Muto back against the ropes.
Bradford lands a right hand.
Muto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradford looking to stall.
Bradford throws a head punch that misses.
Muto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradford is looking to control Muto's arms but Muto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradford has his back to the ropes.
Bradford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muto.
Bradford scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muto.
Bradford is looking to control Muto's arms but Muto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradford has his back to the ropes.
A short uppercut from Muto.
Muto tries to work over Bradford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradford wants to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Muto misses with the head strike.
Bradford taking a breather.
Bradford controlling the action here for a moment.
Muto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradford looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muto.
Muto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muto blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Muto.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Bradford.
Bradford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bradford looking to stall.
Bradford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradford scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradford.
Bradford blocks a body shot from Muto.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bradford misses with a body punch.
Bradford blocks an uppercut.
Muto lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradford backwards.
Muto misses with a body punch.
Muto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muto gets through Bradford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradford backwards.
Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Muto gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the ropes.
Muto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradford looking to stall.
Bradford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muto.
Bradford stalling in the clinch but Muto improves position.
Bradford blocks a body shot from Muto.
Bradford presses Muto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bradford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muto.
Muto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradford controls his hands.
Muto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradford.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Muto pushes Bradford back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradford stalling in the clinch but Muto improves position.
Bradford tries to work over Muto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Bradford.
Bradford pushes Muto back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Muto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradford wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Muto fails to land.
Muto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muto backwards.
Bradford wants to stall.
Bradford lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bradford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muto's efforts to push away.
Bradford blocking some punches.
Muto lands a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Muto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradford's elbow.
Bradford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradford lands with a light punch inside.
Muto is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradford has double underhooks.
Bradford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradford lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradford.
Muto can't find room to land a body shot as Bradford controls the action.
Muto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradford backwards.
Bradford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradford stalling in the clinch but Muto improves position.
Bradford tries to land a knee to the head but Muto blocks with his arms.
Muto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bradford blocking some punches.
A short right from Muto.
Muto working aggressively here.
Bradford lands a shot to the body.
Bradford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muto's efforts to push away.
Bradford tries to stall but Muto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bradford.
Bradford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muto's elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Muto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradford lands a right hand.
Muto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muto misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bradford controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muto as Bradford tries to tie him up.
Muto misses with a punch to the body.
Muto working aggressively here.
Muto blocking some punches.
Bradford looking to stall.
Bradford takes a shot to the head.
Bradford lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Bradford.
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 Masa Muto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bradford ducks under a wild hook from Muto.
Bradford staying out of range there.
Muto lands with a right hand.
Bradford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Muto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradford misses with a low kick.
It looked like Muto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradford scores with the left hand. Muto knows he should have avoided that one.
Muto misses with the combination.
Muto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradford.
Bradford throws a low kick but Muto moves out of range easily.
Muto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muto throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradford.
Muto throws a looping overhand right but Bradford ducks down to avoid it.
Muto throws the left hand but Bradford avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford lands a head kick!
Bradford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradford doesn't manage to clinch there - Muto circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Muto misses.
A little jabbing left from Bradford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muto misses the jab.
Muto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bradford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford defending well as Muto loads up on a big left hand.
Bradford throws a low kick, looking for Muto's leg but Muto calmly moves out of range.
Muto throws a hook to the side of Bradford's head but Bradford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradford throws a low kick, looking for Muto's leg but Muto calmly moves out of range.
Bradford tries to work over Muto's front leg with a kick but Muto checks it.
Nice shot lands for Muto.
Bradford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masa Muto is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradford lands a glancing blow to the side of Muto's head.
Muto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muto blocks a head kick by Bradford.
Muto misses the jab.
Bradford looks to throw the jab but Muto is out of range.
Muto lands a nice looking body shot.
Muto lands with a straight right. Bradford didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Muto misses.
Bradford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Muto. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muto circles away quickly and effectively.
Muto throws a right and a left that Bradford avoids nicely.
Muto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bradfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bradford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradford loads up on a big right hand but Muto slips the punch.
Muto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradford on the side of the head.
Bradford delivers a nice body kick.
Muto walks into a left hand.
Muto loads up on a big right hand but Bradford slips the punch.
Bradford fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradford moves forwards but Muto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradford.
Bradford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muto manages to avoid it.
Muto walks into a stiff left hand from Bradford.
Muto takes a swing at Bradford's ribcage but misses.
Muto avoids the body shot from Bradford.
It looked like Muto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bradford.
Muto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford misses the jab.
Muto throws the left hand but Bradford avoids the punch easily.
Bradford defending well as Muto loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bradford. Those never looked like landing.
Muto throws a body punch but Bradford moves out of range.
Muto throws a looping overhand right but Bradford ducks down to avoid it.
Bradford moves forwards but Muto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bradford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muto manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bradford.
Bradford tries to clinch but Muto moves out of range.
Muto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradford throws a good cross that connects.
Muto with a hook.
Muto misses with a hook.
Muto avoids the body shot from Bradford.
Bradford ducks under a wild hook from Muto.
Muto throws a body punch but Bradford moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradford in his tracks.
Bradford throws a big shot that misses.
Muto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradford.
Bradford throws a hook but Muto blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Muto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Bradford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muto connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muto. Bradford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradford ducks under a wild hook from Muto.
Bradford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muto.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradford.
Bradford blocks a jab.
A combination from Bradford does no damage.
Bradford looks to land a left hand but Muto moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Muto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muto misses with a straight left.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bradford scores with a hook.
Muto thuds his right hand into Bradford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradford tests Muto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradford scores with the left hand. Muto knows he should have avoided that one.
Muto connects with a looping right hand.
Bradford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muto.
Muto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradford was well out of range. Poor timing from Muto.
Bradford looks to score with a jab to the body but Muto is just out of range.
Muto throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradford misses with an uppercut.
Bradford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muto looks to land a combination but Bradford avoids it well.
A lazy left from Muto finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Muto takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradford throws a shot from downtown. Muto moves away and avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bradford misses.
Bradford lands a head kick!
Bradford throws a sloppy head kick and Muto moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Muto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A cross from Muto lands.
Muto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradford.
Muto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradford moves away.
It seemed like Bradford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradford was well out of range. Poor timing from Muto.
Bradford wants to clinch up but Muto keeps it at a distance.
Bradford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muto.
Muto lands a jab to the nose.
Bradford staying out of range there.
Bradford missing with a left hand there. Muto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Muto if he has to take too many more of those.
Bradford slips under a jab.
Bradford throws out a counter right but Muto avoids it with no problem.
Bradford moves away from the strike by Muto.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bradford misses with a straight right.
Bradford misses with a wild body shot.
Muto throws an overhand right that lands on Bradford's shoulder, as Bradford tries to avoid the shot.
Bradford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muto.
Bradford ducks under a wild hook from Muto.
Bradford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muto ducks under a wild hook from Bradford.
Muto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bradford misses the jab.
Bradford lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Muto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muto throws a shot from downtown. Bradford moves away and avoids it.
Bradford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muto is out of range.
Bradford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bradford.
Bradford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bradford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Bradford.
Bradford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muto lands an overhand right.
Muto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muto throws a series of punches but Bradford moves out of range.
Bradford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muto was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradford.
Muto misses with a looping right.
Muto lands a jab to the head.
Bradford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muto throws a body punch but Bradford moves out of range.
It seemed like Bradford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Muto.
Muto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradford.
Muto ducks under a wild hook from Bradford.
Muto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Muto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradford.
Bradford catches Muto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muto manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bradford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradford takes the fight into the clinch.
Bradford is looking to control Muto's arms but Muto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradford has his back to the ropes.
Bradford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kash Bradford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bradford stalling in the clinch but Muto improves position.
Muto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradford prevents a body shot from Muto.
Bradford throws a punch but it's blocked by Muto.
Muto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradford.
Muto throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Muto.
Bradford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bradford wants to stall.
Muto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradfords head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masa Muto.
Well Muto 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Masa Muto!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kash Bradford!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Masa Muto!
Masa Muto wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 4081 p4p, 414 weight class) and Craig Mack (ranked 5083 p4p, 476 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Mack!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack closes the distance and clinches.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor keeps control of Mack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack working hard to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McGregor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
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!
Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack working aggressively here.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
A short right from McGregor.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGregor is keeping busy.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor pushes Mack back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a right hand.
Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes.
McGregor digs a right hand underneath Mack's ribcage. Mack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mack pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mack. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mack forces McGregor back against the ropes and clinches.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack moves into the clinch.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mack controls his hands.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack breaks the clinch.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Mack against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack has McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Mack prevents a body shot from McGregor.
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack breaks the clinch.
McGregor instigates a clinch.
Mack looking to slow down the pace here.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
McGregor working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
Mack breaks from the clinch.
Mack forces McGregor back against the ropes and clinches.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the ropes.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Mack is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Mack into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack effectively controlling the action here.
Mack manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Mack misses.
Mack moves into the clinch.
Mack wants to stall.
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Mack.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Mack working aggressively here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mack walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGregor clinches up against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Mack stalling against the ropes.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mack is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the ropes.
Mack looking to stall.
Mack is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Mack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Mack misses.
Mack closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
Mack wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
Mack instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Mack tries to tie him up.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mack smiles and moves away.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Mack throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack breaks from the clinch.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
McGregor clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
McGregor blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack stops a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Mack is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mack.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Mack back into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack blocking some punches.
McGregor jumps guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mack misses with a body punch.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mack blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to drag Mack to the mat but Mack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mack is struggling to control the position.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mack blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Mack.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mack has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Mack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor clinches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Mack digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Mack takes a shot to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
A short left from McGregor.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mack to keep the fight standing.
Mack gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Mack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
McGregor presses Mack against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack takes a shot to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Mack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack manages to break the clinch.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
Mack closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Mack.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mack looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Mack leaning his opponent against the ropes.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack is trying to break free.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
Craig Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack won't allow it.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Conor McGregor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mukhtar Sirawazi (ranked 4333 p4p, 436 weight class) and Gasan Yakolev (ranked 1611 p4p, 200 weight class). Mukhtar Sirawazi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukhtar Sirawazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gasan Yakolev!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirawazi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirawazi misses with a jab to the body
and Yakolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirawazi throws the left hand but Yakolev avoids the punch easily.
Sirawazi misses with a looping left.
Sirawazi moves out of range as Yakolev strikes.
Sirawazi defending well as Yakolev loads up on a big left hand.
Yakolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirawazi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Sirawazi's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yakolev looks to land a combination but Sirawazi avoids it well.
Yakolev scores with a nice head shot.
Sirawazi digs a good hook to Yakolev's body.
Mukhtar Sirawazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakolev misses with an uppercut.
Sirawazi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirawazi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yakolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirawazi.
Yakolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirawazi slips a jab and a cross from Yakolev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yakolev.
Gasan Yakolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakolev ducks under a wild hook from Sirawazi.
A nice side step and Yakolev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice straight punches there by Yakolev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yakolev.
Sirawazi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Yakolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakolev ducks under a wild hook from Sirawazi.
A swing and a miss from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yakolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirawazi throws a lazy uppercut
and Yakolev scores with a counter punch that sends Sirawazi to the canvas! Yakolev smells blood - he's punishing Sirawazi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sirawazi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gasan Yakolev!
Gasan Yakolev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 4086 p4p, 416 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 3837 p4p, 391 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epirus sprawls well. Epirus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet.
Epirus tries to counter with a takedown but OMalley is quick to defend against it.
OMalley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Epirus. No joy for OMalley on that attempt.
OMalley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Epirus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch.
OMalley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
OMalley looks for a takedown but Epirus sprawls well.
Epirus drops down looking for a counter takedown but OMalley sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Epirus. No joy for OMalley on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Epirus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epirus throws a low kick but OMalley moves out of range easily.
And OMalley tries to counter it with a takedown but Epirus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epirus just misses with a punch to the body.
Epirus rushes OMalley and presses him up against the ropes.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but OMalley avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the ropes.
Epirus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Epirus as the two fighters clinch.
OMalley goes for a takedown attempt but Epirus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown but Epirus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OMalley.
OMalley swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
OMalley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epirus swivels and escapes.
Epirus ducks under a wild hook from OMalley.
OMalley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - OMalley circles away.
Conor OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OMalley.
Epirus tries to clinch there but OMalley circles away.
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown but Epirus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OMalley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epirus feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Epirus. No joy for OMalley on that attempt.
Epirus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epirus wants it to stay on the feet.
OMalley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epirus pinned against the ropes. Epirus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Epirus scores with a push kick.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epirus sprawls well. Epirus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OMalley misses with a takedown
and Epirus counters with a nice double leg into side control. OMalley won't be happy with that.
OMalley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Epirus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epirus wants to improve his position but OMalley is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Epirus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Epirus trying to control but OMalley postures up.
Epirus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
OMalley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Epirus defend it? OMalley steps over the head and cranks it - Epirus is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for OMalley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor OMalley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Conor OMalley waved his t-shirt featuring King Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 3766 p4p, 471 weight class) and Eddie Nordon (ranked 1231 p4p, 191 weight class). Aziz Kabulniyazov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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 St Petersburg, Aziz Kabulniyazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabulniyazov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kabulniyazov staying out of range there.
Nordon 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.
Nordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kabulniyazov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kabulniyazov lands a right hook to the body.
Kabulniyazov has Nordon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordon is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabulniyazov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kabulniyazov is pressed up against the ropes. Nordon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kabulniyazov down to the mat. Kabulniyazov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kabulniyazov circles away.
And Kabulniyazov counters with a quick kick to the body but Nordon blocks it.
Aziz Kabulniyazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nordon.
Nordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kabulniyazov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon throws the left hand but Kabulniyazov avoids the punch easily.
Nordon misses with a looping right.
Kabulniyazov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nordon with a poor takedown
and Kabulniyazov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kabulniyazov lands a leg kick that knocks Nordon off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Kabulniyazov.
A lazy left from Nordon finds it's target.
Nordon has Kabulniyazov up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordon.
Kabulniyazov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nordon has hold of one of Kabulniyazov's legs. Kabulniyazov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nordon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordon postures up.
Nordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordon looking to pass the guard.
Kabulniyazov working for a triangle but Nordon defends it easily.
Nordon landing with the ground and pound.
Kabulniyazov trying to keep a closed guard but Nordon is proving a slippery customer.
Kabulniyazov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordon uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kabulniyazov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kabulniyazov tries to bench press Nordon off him but Nordon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Kabulniyazov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kabulniyazov tries to improve position but can't.
Nordon working the head with strikes.
Nordon is chipping away with strikes.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control Nordon's posture but Nordon avoids it.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a sweep.
Kabulniyazov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordon landing a few strikes.
Kabulniyazov struggling a bit here.
Kabulniyazov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nordon connects with a decent elbow.
Nordon is putting a hurting on Kabulniyazov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kabulniyazov is rocked!
Check out the look on Nordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Kabulniyazov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kabulniyazov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kabulniyazov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nordon's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Nordon seems content to control.
Kabulniyazov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ground and pound from Nordon.
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!
Kabulniyazov wants to control but Nordon is keeping busy.
Kabulniyazov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordon working the head and body with strikes.
Nordon winds up and cracks Kabulniyazov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kabulniyazov trying to control here.
Nordon working Kabulniyazov over with strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nordon passes into side control!
Kabulniyazov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nordon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kabulniyazov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nordon wants to control but Kabulniyazov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nordon is staying active underneath Kabulniyazov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nordon tries to get to full guard but Kabulniyazov has control of the leg.
Kabulniyazov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nordon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nordon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is looking to reverse the position.
Nordon scoring with punches from side control.
Nordon lands a few punches from side control.
Kabulniyazov tries to improve position but can't.
Kabulniyazov regains half guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to get back to full guard.
Nordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kabulniyazov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordon defends well.
Nordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabulniyazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov has his foot on Nordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Nordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kabulniyazov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nordon forces his way into half guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nordon connects with a nice short shot to Kabulniyazov's temple.
Nordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kabulniyazov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kabulniyazov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kabulniyazov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov is trying to maintain the position but Nordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Nordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Nordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nordon waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kabulniyazov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kabulniyazov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Kabulniyazov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordon defends well.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position.
Nordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordon lands a couple of digs.
Kabulniyazov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kabulniyazov has wrist control.
Kabulniyazov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordon trying to keep a closed guard but Kabulniyazov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordon is retaining full guard.
Nordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kabulniyazov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kabulniyazov has managed to get both his arms back between Nordon's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kabulniyazov has his foot on Nordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordon lands a couple of elbows.
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nordon postures up and lands a big shot to Kabulniyazov's brow.
Nordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kabulniyazov's head.
Eddie Nordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nordon postures up and lands a big shot to Kabulniyazov's brow.
Nordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Kabulniyazov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordon uses it to pass to side control.
Kabulniyazov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordon lands a huge shot from side control! Kabulniyazov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Nordon!
A very excited looking Eddie Nordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Campbell (ranked 2860 p4p, 140 weight class) and Tayla Leech (ranked 2064 p4p, 103 weight class). Tayla Leech is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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147 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tayla Leech!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leech counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campbell thinking.
Campbell defending well as Leech loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Leech avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leech throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leech swivels and escapes.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Leech scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leech defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Leech into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leech as he avoids it easily.
Leech let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Campbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leech swivels and escapes.
Leech now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leech sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leech.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leech counters with a left to the body.
Leech misses the shot to the body.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Leech swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Leech.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leech.
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leech pinned against the ropes. Leech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell dives in and grabs Leech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leech pushes down on Campbell's head and hops out.
Leech fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leech.
Leech looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Leech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
A little jabbing left from Leech on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Leech shows good takedown defense.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leech.
Leech slaps away a takedown attempt from Campbell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leech keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leech leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leech lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Leech shows good takedown defense.
Leech misses with a wild combination.
Leech takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Leech throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
It looked like Campbell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Leech gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the ropes.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Leech circles away easily
and Leech counters with a left to the body.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leech doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Campbell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tayla Leech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Leech.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leech defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Leech into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and Leech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Leech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leech.
Leech misses with a looping left.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leech as he jumps to the side.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leech counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leech scores with a shot to the body.
Campbell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campbell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leech is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Leech circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leech sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
It seemed like Leech was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leech lands a slapping body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Leech. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
Leech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Leech.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leech is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campbell rather than just go for the knockout.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leech counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Leech.
Leech misses with a body shot.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
Leech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Campbell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leech throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Leech scores with a shot to the body.
Leech throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Leech.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leech bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Leech shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leech ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Campbell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Leech throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Leech connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Leech as he connects with a hook.
Campbell is rocked!
Leech is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campbell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Campbell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leech stuns Campbell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leech lands a slapping body shot.
Leech lands a nice looking body shot.
Leech lands a nice looking body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leech drops Campbell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Leech follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tayla Leech!
A less than humble Tayla Leech misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 1895 p4p, 211 weight class) and Judo Master (ranked 2589 p4p, 289 weight class). Humors Lacplesis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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171 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Judo Master!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Master takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Judo Master has been cut.
Master tries to clinch
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Lacplesis tests Master's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacplesis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Master steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Master was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Master on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Master misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Master.
Master takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Master misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Master tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacplesis jabs Master to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Master tries to clinch up.
Master fails in his attempt to clinch.
Master takes one to the side of the head.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the head.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis cracks Master with a right hand to the side of the head.
Master is rocked!
Lacplesis shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Master takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lacplesis sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Master bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Humors Lacplesis!
During a confident post fight interview, Humors Lacplesis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salman Shamkhalaev (ranked 2109 p4p, 247 weight class) and Patrick Henry (ranked 2756 p4p, 308 weight class). Shamkhalaev comes to the ring accompanied by Alter Bridge - Ties That Bind. Salman Shamkhalaev had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Patrick Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salman Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Henry!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry digs a good body shot into Shamkhalaev's ribs.
Shamkhalaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamkhalaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Salman Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry scores with a jab.
Henry cracks Shamkhalaev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shamkhalaev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Henry finish him?
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shamkhalaev square on the jaw! Damn, Shamkhalaev is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Henry!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Henry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 337 p4p, 45 weight class) and Luiz Franca (ranked 1220 p4p, 165 weight class). Ceaser El Toro Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Franca!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into El Toro Jr's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro Jr is keeping the position for now.
El Toro Jr managing to control the position.
Franca advances to half guard.
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
El Toro Jr gets full guard.
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Toro Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
El Toro Jr is looking for a triangle but Franca pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro Jr has his foot on Franca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franca works his way back into a safe position though.
Franca stands and throws El Toro Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Franca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro Jr 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 is really stuck here.
El Toro Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Franca tries to buck him off.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
El Toro Jr'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.
Franca wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Franca's body.
Franca tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Franca wants to escape the position.
What can Franca do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Franca manages to reverse the position and now he's in El Toro Jr's guard. Nice work there by Franca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro Jr looking for a guillotine here but Franca defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franca looking to pass the guard.
Franca is still trying to improve position.
El Toro Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franca passes El Toro Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
El Toro Jr is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro Jr looking for a guillotine here but Franca defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franca passes into half guard.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but El Toro Jr is defending well.
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro Jr defends it well.
El Toro Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
El Toro Jr tries to get to full guard but Franca has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Franca seems to be working for a kimura but El Toro Jr defends the submission attempt.
El Toro Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Can Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro Jr gets full guard.
Franca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
El Toro Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franca drops back looking for a leg! El Toro Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Toro Jr manages to kick Franca off! Franca jumps back into El Toro Jr's guard.
El Toro Jr keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Franca keeps trying to improve his position.
Franca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franca is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Franca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Franca stands and throws El Toro Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Toro Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on El Toro Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franca swings around for an armbar but El Toro Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Franca's guard.
Franca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franca has a closed guard, preventing El Toro Jr from standing up.
El Toro Jr wants to control from the top but Franca keeps moving.
Franca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro Jr defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Franca looking for a guillotine here but El Toro Jr defends easily.
Franca looks winded!
El Toro Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Toro Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Franca is proving hard to escape from.
Franca looking for a sweep. Not yet Franca, not yet.
El Toro Jr controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at CrossFit Sydney inform us that Franca has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro Jr wanted to stand there but Franca had control of the position.
El Toro Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro Jr is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Franca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Toro Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Toro Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Toro Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franca tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Toro Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franca somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Franca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Franca misses with a takedown attempt
and El Toro Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
El Toro Jr lands a jab to Franca's midsection.
El Toro Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franca is rocked!
El Toro Jr throws a powerful right kick. Franca tried to block low but the kick was high! Franca was taken right off of his feet! El Toro Jr jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ceaser El Toro Jr!
Ceaser El Toro Jr retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Ceaser El Toro Jr 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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