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Batoru FC 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henning Lind (ranked 3950 p4p, 410 weight class) and Marco Dresdner (ranked 22575 p4p, 578 weight class). Lind comes to the cage accompanied by War of the Gods. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henning Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Dresdner!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresdner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lind is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dresdner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dresdner looks to land a combination but Lind avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Lind as Dresdner shoots in.
Dresdner fails with the takedown.
Lind half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lind lands the left hand.
It looks like Marco Dresdner has been cut.
Lind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartans Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lind slaps away a takedown attempt from Dresdner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henning Lind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Dresdner.
Lind decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lind is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lind is working for a kimura but Dresdner is defending it quite comfortably.
Lind is trying for a kimura here. Dresdner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lind wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henning Lind!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rumpel Stiltskin (ranked 2656 p4p, 310 weight class) and Lavonde Tyrone (ranked 19959 p4p, 588 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumpel Stiltskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lavonde Tyrone!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltskin slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyrone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stiltskin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiltskin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stiltskin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tyrone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stiltskin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rumpel Stiltskin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kahoolawe Built (ranked 7861 p4p, 633 weight class) and Kaz Okada (ranked 6006 p4p, 576 weight class). Built comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian War Chant. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahoolawe Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaz Okada!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built moves into range and clinches up with Okada.
Built tries a body shot but Okada blocks it.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Okada controls his hands.
Okada lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Built's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okada prevents a body shot from Built.
Okada lands a body punch.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built pushes Okada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Okada.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built tries a body shot but Okada blocks it.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Okada controls his hands.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Okada avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Okada.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Okada.
Built tries a body shot but Okada blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okada throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Okada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
A short right from Okada on the inside.
Built prevents a body shot from Okada.
Okada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okada tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built works on Okada's body with a couple of short punches.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okada looks winded!
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Built.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okada's elbow.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Okada misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okada backwards.
Okada blocks a body shot from Built.
Built lands a body shot.
Okada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built tries a body shot but Okada blocks it.
Okada blocking some punches.
Okada blocking some punches.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okada backwards.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Okada controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Okada backwards.
Okada is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built is working Okada over against the cage.
Okada is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okada to his knees! Built keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kahoolawe Built!
Kahoolawe Built 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Irrozios (ranked 2700 p4p, 119 weight class) and Mako Takaziko (ranked 21200 p4p, 210 weight class). Irrozios comes into the arena with L'Algérino - Hasni blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Irrozios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mako Takaziko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaziko connects with a body shot that sends Irrozios's belly button to the back.
Takaziko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrozios throws a shot from downtown. Takaziko moves away and avoids it.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Irrozios.
Takaziko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Irrozios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaziko.
Irrozios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrozios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Takaziko misses with a hook. Irrozios ducked under it nicely.
Irrozios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takaziko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrozios drops his hands momentarily and Takaziko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takaziko throws a solid leg kick but Irrozios takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takaziko.
Irrozios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Wrestling Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Takaziko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaziko glances at the clock... BAM! Irrozios nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Takaziko crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Takaziko is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Irrozios!
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zarko Zidane (ranked 1452 p4p, 175 weight class) and Rafael Galvao (ranked 5823 p4p, 509 weight class). Zidane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sharp Dressed Man. Galvao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kodaline - All I Want kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rafael Galvao told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zidane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zidane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galvao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zidane trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily.
Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Galvao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zidane is aware though and is defending well.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galvao's head.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane distracts Galvao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zidane defends well.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane throws a big elbow that misses.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Zidane tries to pass.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galvao's head.
Galvao is rocked!
Galvao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zidane defends it easily.
Zidane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galvao is still in real trouble! Can Zidane finish him?
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zidane stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane working the ground and pound from side control.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao is not content to let Zidane control the position.
Zidane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zidane happy to just control the position for now.
Zidane scoring with punches from side control.
Galvao tries to buck Zidane off but Zidane is having none of it.
Zidane working the body and head with strikes.
Galvao throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to buck Zidane off but Zidane is having none of it.
Zidane cracks Galvao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zidane lands some shots froms side control.
Zidane wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Zidane crunches a massive hammerfist down on Galvao - he's out! Zidane Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Danger (ranked 1237 p4p, 187 weight class) and Dirtee Donderson (ranked 5559 p4p, 542 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dirtee Donderson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donderson misses with a shot to the body
and Danger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donderson thinking.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Donderson.
Nice cross by Danger.
Danger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danger throws a poor cross that misses
letting Donderson counter with a right hand.
Donderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Danger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Danger misses.
Dirtee Donderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Donderson sprawling to the canvas! Donderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Danger finish him?!
Donderson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donderson moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Donderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Danger misses with a hook
enabling Donderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Donderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Danger plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Donderson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Donderson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Danger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ziyardi Batukayev (ranked 20180 p4p, 561 weight class) and Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro (ranked 3207 p4p, 354 weight class). Zeledon Castro has chosen Somewhere over the Rainbow as his entrance music. Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziyardi Batukayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Batukayev.
Zeledon Castro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Batukayev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Zeledon Castro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zeledon Castro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Batukayev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zeledon Castro dives into side control.
Batukayev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zeledon Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeledon Castro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zeledon Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batukayev tries to kick Zeledon Castro off but Zeledon Castro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeledon Castro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batukayev defends it well.
Batukayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Zeledon Castro.
Batukayev tries to get to full guard but Zeledon Castro has control of the leg.
Zeledon Castro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zeledon Castro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batukayev sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batukayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Zeledon Castro.
Zeledon Castro throwing shots but Batukayev is blocking nicely.
Zeledon Castro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batukayev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zeledon Castro.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Batukayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Zeledon Castro.
Zeledon Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batukayev tries to roll over but Zeledon Castro keeps him under control.
Zeledon Castro is working for a kimura but Batukayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Zeledon Castro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batukayev is looking to control Zeledon Castro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batukayev avoid being mounted?
Zeledon Castro 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zeledon Castro is looking for a kimura but Batukayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zeledon Castro to get the leverage.
Zeledon Castro wants to work for an arm triangle but Batukayev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zeledon Castro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Zeledon Castro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batukayev trying to hold on to Zeledon Castro's head to control him but Zeledon Castro postures up.
Zeledon Castro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Batukayev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeledon Castro tries to avoid it but Batukayev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeledon Castro to the ground. Zeledon Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeledon Castro feints the counter takedown.
Batukayev with a poor takedown
and Zeledon Castro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zeledon Castro.
Batukayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been informed that Zeledon Castro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zeledon Castro drops back looking for a leg! Batukayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batukayev manages to kick Zeledon Castro off! Zeledon Castro jumps back into Batukayev's guard.
Zeledon Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batukayev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeledon Castro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Batukayev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pony Pony (ranked 2356 p4p, 269 weight class) and Kyle Goose (ranked 1478 p4p, 190 weight class). Pony Pony could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Goose 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pony Pony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pony avoids the head kick by Goose .
Pony appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pony counters with a good, hard body kick but Goose shrugs it off.
Goose throws a sloppy head kick and Pony moves out of range easily.
Pony quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Goose misses the target.
Goose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pony counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goose is looking to clinch.
Kyle Goose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony avoids a kick to the body.
Goose tries to bum rush Pony with a series of wild strikes but Pony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pony tried to counter with a leg kick but Goose avoided it.
A big right from Goose misses.
Goose misses with a looping left.
Pony jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Goose .
As Goose backs away, Pony returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goose misses with a body shot.
Pony thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pony.
Goose feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pony sprawling to the canvas! Pony rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Goose finish him?!
It looks like Pony Pony has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pony blocks a jab.
It looked like Pony was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goose .
Goose throws a wild body kick that Pony sees coming a mile off.
Goose misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pony counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose darts in and clinches Pony up against the cage.
Goose misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pony obliges.
Goose looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pony obliges.
Pony scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Pony.
Pony lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pony.
Pony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pony.
A hook to the body from Pony.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goose 's face.
Goose is rocked!
Goose misses with a punch on the inside.
Pony lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Goose is still on wobbly legs! Can Pony finish him?
Pony cracks Goose on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pony Pony!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Duff (ranked 3588 p4p, 374 weight class) and Luiz Diaz (ranked 16690 p4p, 538 weight class). Duff comes to the cage accompanied by Kendrick Lamar - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Duff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz slips under a jab from Duff.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duff misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Duff is defending well.
Diaz stops Duff from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is trying to escape back to his feet but Diaz uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Duff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff is looking to get back to his feet here but Diaz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Duff's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is trying to stand back up.
Diaz scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Diaz.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Duff'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.
Diaz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Duff could be in trouble here!
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands punches and elbows.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duff preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Duff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz is working for a rear naked choke. Duff is not defending it well and Diaz has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Duff refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Duff's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Diaz!
Luiz Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuccio Turturro (ranked 684 p4p, 89 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 2088 p4p, 234 weight class). Turturro comes into the arena with 2 Pac - All Eyez On Me blaring out of the sound system. Rua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tarantula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jao Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuccio Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turturro darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Turturro looking for a takedown.
Rua is fighting off a takedown attempt but Turturro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rua to the mat. Rua regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Rua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rua is having to fend off submission attempts from Turturro, who is looking to sink in the choke. Turturro doesn't have the hooks in though and Rua manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
Turturro trying to strike off his back.
Turturro has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
Turturro working a defensive guard but Rua manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rua working the head with strikes.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turturro with the active half guard here but Rua passes nicely into side control.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turturro wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A lull in the action here as Rua stalls from top position.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro prevents Rua from improving position.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is trying to work for a sweep but Rua has mounted him!
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua get's back to his feet.
Rua throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turturro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rua is in Turturro's guard.
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Turturro passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turturro has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rua.
Rua shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rua was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turturro is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Turturro can't escape the position.
Rua tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Turturro tries to hold on but Rua postures up.
Rua prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rua is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Turturro tries to clinch up.
Rua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rua shoots in and bounces Turturro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control the position but Rua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Turturro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turturro working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Turturro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro tries to strike from the bottom.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro is looking to sweep but instead, Rua has passed into half guard.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua blocks the strikes from Turturro.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Rua has passed into side control.
Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Turturro get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro punching from the bottom.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Turturro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rua stands and steps away. Turturro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Turturro counters by moving into the clinch.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Turturro is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Turturro is controlling the position.
Turturro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Rua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rua to keep the fight standing.
Turturro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turturro needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Turturro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turturro was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turturro trying to strike off his back.
Jao Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua works his way into full mount!
Rua get's back to his feet.
Nice cross by Rua.
Turturro throws a body kick that misses
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuccio Turturro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Rua throws out a counter right but Turturro avoids it with no problem.
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turturro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turturro misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro tries to clinch up
and Rua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Turturro! Rua lets Turturro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turturro leaves his chin hanging out and Rua seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Turturro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jao Rua!
Our winner, Jao Rua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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