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BANZAI COMBAT 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacLeod (ranked 5495 p4p, 25544 weight class) and Zhivko Bsohnakov (ranked 437 p4p, 475 weight class). Angus MacLeod could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zhivko Bsohnakov's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angus MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhivko Bsohnakov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod dives in and grabs Bsohnakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bsohnakov pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Bsohnakov tries to counter with a clinch but MacLeod shakes him off and moves away.
Bsohnakov fails with the takedown
and MacLeod counters by clinching up.
MacLeod goes for a takedown attempt but Bsohnakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bsohnakov leaves MacLeod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bsohnakov drives through and clinches with MacLeod against the cage.
Bsohnakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bsohnakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bsohnakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bsohnakov shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod has Bsohnakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bsohnakov wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bsohnakov.
Bsohnakov stalling the fight.
MacLeod jumps guard.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Bsohnakov from controlling successfully.
Bsohnakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacLeod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bsohnakov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
MacLeod wants to take the fight to the mat but Bsohnakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod pulls guard successfully.
Bsohnakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now.
Bsohnakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bsohnakov fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod throws a big counter combination but Bsohnakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Bsohnakov.
MacLeod throws a series of strikes that have Bsohnakov backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bsohnakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod moves into the clinch.
MacLeod has Bsohnakov pressed against the cage.
MacLeod pulls Bsohnakov into guard.
Bsohnakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacLeod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacLeod.
Bsohnakov clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bsohnakov manages to break the clinch.
Bsohnakov has a takedown stuffed.
Bsohnakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacLeod, pushing him back against the cage.
Bsohnakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bsohnakov is pressed up against the cage. MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bsohnakov down to the mat. Bsohnakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bsohnakov slaps away a takedown attempt from MacLeod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Bsohnakov tries to counter it with a takedown but MacLeod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bsohnakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bsohnakov closes the distance and clinches.
Bsohnakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacLeod dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bsohnakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bsohnakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Bsohnakov shoots in and drives through. MacLeod sprawls well.
MacLeod shoots in but no luck this time.
MacLeod moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBsohnakov.
Bsohnakov fails with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bsohnakov tries for a takedown but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angus MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhivko Bsohnakov.
MacLeod goes for a double leg but Bsohnakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bsohnakov continues to drive forward.
Bsohnakov manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bsohnakov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bsohnakov working a defensive guard but MacLeod passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacLeod with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacLeod has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacLeod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bsohnakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacLeod is working away from the top position though.
MacLeod content to control rather than advance.
Bsohnakov is looking for a sweep. MacLeod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bsohnakov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bsohnakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLeod is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bsohnakov.
Bsohnakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bsohnakov misses.
MacLeod takes the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bsohnakov is stalling here.
MacLeod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bsohnakov is defending well.
Bsohnakov jumps guard but MacLeod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bsohnakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhivko Bsohnakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Bsohnakov.
MacLeod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bsohnakov is able to avoid easily.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Bsohnakov keeps it at a distance.
Bsohnakov doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bsohnakov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bsohnakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bsohnakov defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bsohnakov defends well and MacLeod ends up having to push Bsohnakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bsohnakov wants to stall.
Bsohnakov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacLeod after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Angus MacLeod will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bsohnakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bsohnakov tries to close the distance and clinch but MacLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacLeod throws a counter high kick but Bsohnakov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bsohnakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bsohnakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bsohnakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bsohnakov sprawls and moves away.
MacLeod shoots in and drives through. Bsohnakov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bsohnakov throws a combination that misses
and MacLeod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bsohnakov smiles and moves away.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Bsohnakov.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bsohnakov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLeod gets a clinch.
Bsohnakov jumps guard and drags MacLeod to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MacLeod trying to control but Bsohnakov is working from the bottom.
MacLeod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod gets to his feet - Bsohnakov follows without any prompting.
Bsohnakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacLeod!
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacLeod wants to control but Bsohnakov postures up.
MacLeod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bsohnakov throwing shots but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
Bsohnakov wants to take a breather but MacLeod is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bsohnakov is taking a breather. MacLeod says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacLeod moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacLeod is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacLeod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bsohnakov can do to turn this around?
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Bsohnakov from controlling successfully.
MacLeod trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Bsohnakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bsohnakov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bsohnakov dives in for a single leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Bsohnakov is having none of it.
Bsohnakov fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Bsohnakov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Bsohnakov as MacLeod shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bsohnakov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhivko Bsohnakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angus MacLeod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bsohnakov throws a series of punches but MacLeod avoids them all with ease.
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 Angus MacLeod.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacLeod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacLeod!
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Undercard bout
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Luc Rhodes had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Luc Mancer was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Da Silva (ranked 25376 p4p, 4228 weight class) and Mikey Fool (ranked 607 p4p, 472 weight class). Oliver Da Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Fool!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fool throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fool.
Da Silva throws a shot to the body.
Fool looks winded!
Fool takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fool takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Da Silva cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Da Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Da Silva 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Boesku (ranked 5890 p4p, 3726 weight class) and Flynn Silva (ranked 547 p4p, 441 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeniy Boesku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flynn Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Boesku's head but Boesku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boesku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boesku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Boesku tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Boesku moves out of range.
Boesku thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boesku's head.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boesku tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Boesku's guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boesku is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Boesku is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boesku to regain full guard.
Boesku on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boesku tries to get out of the position.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Boesku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva striking off his back.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Boesku cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Boesku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva seems keen to control Boesku's posture.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Boesku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Boesku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva lands with a cross.
No joy there for Boesku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva cracks Boesku with a good jab.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boesku is defended easily by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Boesku's head back.
Silva drops Boesku with a huge uppercut! Boesku drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Silva!
Flynn Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mikidropov (ranked 3680 p4p, 25312 weight class) and Johannes Balrog (ranked 399 p4p, 532 weight class). Mikidropov's entrance music is Danger. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Mikidropov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johannes Balrog!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Balrog is looking for a triangle here but Mikidropov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balrog gets full guard.
Balrog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balrog keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Balrog has his foot on Mikidropov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikidropov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikidropov won't allow Balrog to sweep him here.
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balrog tries to bench press Mikidropov off him but Mikidropov keeps the position.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikidropov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Balrog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikidropov is looking to take a break and control but Balrog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balrog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mikidropov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mikidropov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balrog looking for the choke from the back.
Mikidropov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balrog is punishing Mikidropov with some ground and pound.
Mikidropov is trapped and Balrog is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balrog has the hooks in. Mikidropov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balrog wants to control but Mikidropov is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mikidropov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mikidropov is in a bad position with Balrog working for a choke. Mikidropov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Mikidropov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balrog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov is pushing down on Balrog's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balrog is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikidropov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balrog wants to improve his position but Mikidropov is controlling well.
Mikidropov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balrog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mikidropov.
Balrog trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mikidropov manages to pass to mount!
Mikidropov content just to control the position here.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov looking to ground and pound but Balrog is blocking nicely.
Balrog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balrog tries to improve his position but instead Mikidropov has taken his back!
Balrog tries to roll but Mikidropov sticks to his back.
Mikidropov trying to control.
Balrog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Balrog can't escape the position.
Balrog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Mikidropov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balrog's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Balrog stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikidropov. Mikidropov gets slowly back to his feet.
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog 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.
Mikidropov stays in close to Balrog's body and controls the position.
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mikidropov misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov controls the position.
Balrog can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balrog tries to buck Mikidropov off but Mikidropov is having none of it.
Balrog is still trying to improve position.
Balrog keeps trying to improve his position.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Mikidropov working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov staying calm.
Balrog is looking to reverse the position.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog has his arm trapped.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov taking a breather here.
Balrog tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog is controlling his arm.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov controlling the position from side mount.
Balrog is trying to work for a sweep but Mikidropov has mounted him!
Balrog is looking to get to half guard.
Viktor Mikidropov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikidropov tries to control but Balrog wriggling away.
Mikidropov prevents Balrog from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov controlling from mount.
Balrog is desperately trying to improve his position but Mikidropov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is having none of it.
Balrog wants to hold on but Mikidropov pushes him away.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balrog wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Balrog tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mikidropov misses with a hook to the body
and Balrog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Balrog.
Balrog is trying to work for a kimura but Mikidropov is defending well.
Ground and pound from Balrog.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balrog lands a nice short elbow.
Balrog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikidropov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balrog.
Balrog prevents Mikidropov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikidropov controls Balrog momentarily but Balrog frees himself.
Balrog with a nice head shot there.
Mikidropov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balrog can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikidropov is on top in guard.
Mikidropov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balrog trying to control the position.
Balrog working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balrog is keeping the position for now.
Mikidropov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balrog's guard.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Balrog seems keen to control Mikidropov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balrog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mikidropov has passed into half guard!
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov wants to stand up but Balrog is controlling the position.
Balrog is looking to improve his position.
Mikidropov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balrog actively working from the bottom here.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt.
Balrog feints the counter takedown.
Mikidropov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balrog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balrog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikidropov but Mikidropov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balrog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Mikidropov as Balrog shoots in.
Viktor Mikidropov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Balrog.
Balrog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikidropov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balrog somewhat.
Johannes Balrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikidropov feints and as Balrog raises his hands in defense, Mikidropov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikidropov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balrog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikidropov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mikidropov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Archer (ranked 4604 p4p, 4376 weight class) and Drew Krueger (ranked 502 p4p, 489 weight class). Archer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whip Your Head. Drew Krueger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side.
Archer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
Krueger has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Archer throws an elbow but misses.
Archer is working for takedown but Krueger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krueger prevents it.
Krueger stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger is pushing Archer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Krueger continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Krueger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer throws a left that rocks Krueger and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Archer dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Krueger regain composure!
Archer working away.
Krueger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Archer won't allow Krueger to pass to mount.
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Krueger.
Archer wants to get back to his feet.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krueger trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Krueger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krueger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krueger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Archer's corner calls for a 1-2. Archer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Archer!
Nice defenses there by Krueger.
A big left from Krueger misses.
Krueger misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Archer.
Jerome Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krueger defends it nicely.
Krueger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krueger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krueger misses with a punch to the body.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krueger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krueger jabs at Archer's body.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Krueger.
Krueger lands with an overhand left.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Krueger moved out of range nicely.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Archer misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krueger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krueger has Archer pressed against the cage.
Krueger controlling the action here for a moment.
Krueger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Krueger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krueger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krueger breaks the clinch.
Archer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krueger pinned against the cage. Krueger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krueger takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Krueger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krueger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Krueger ducks down to avoid it.
Krueger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krueger lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krueger misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Archer.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krueger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krueger takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krueger. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krueger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Krueger circles away.
Archer works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Krueger connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krueger lands with an overhand left.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krueger.
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krueger on the side of the head.
Archer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krueger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archer's waist but Archer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krueger off to one side.
Krueger defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Krueger scores with a jab to the body.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krueger.
Krueger has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Archer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Krueger backwards.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krueger lands a left and a right that send Archer crashing to the mat, dazed. Krueger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Jerome Archer has been cut.
Krueger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Archer.
Krueger lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Archer can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Krueger and Archer drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Krueger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Krueger!
Jerome Archer was interviewed post fight and said 'My bad pimps.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Ribeiro (ranked 3260 p4p, 25090 weight class) and Howie Travis (ranked 389 p4p, 601 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 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, Ashton Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howie Travis!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Travis stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Travis avoids it.
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Travis misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Travis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
Travis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Travis finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Travis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Travis - just one landing.
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!
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Travis throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Travis scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Travis gets a clinch.
Ribeiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ribeiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Travis from standing up.
Travis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Travis wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
Ribeiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Travis is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Travis's guard.
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Travis's brow.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Travis's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro won't allow Travis to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
Travis is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Ribeiro has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Travis taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Ribeiro!
Ashton Ribeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gauge Andersen (ranked 3495 p4p, 2766 weight class) and Kameron Sweeney (ranked 382 p4p, 314 weight class). Gauge Andersen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gauge Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kameron Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen looking to score a takedown here. Sweeney is defending well but Andersen drives through and ends up in Sweeney's guard.
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Sweeney is keeping the position.
Sweeney pulls Andersen in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Andersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sweeney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersen is retaining full guard.
Sweeney is pushing down on Andersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sweeney has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Sweeney is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sweeney is fighting to break Andersen's control of his arms but Andersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sweeney looking to pass the guard.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweeney won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Sweeney stays in close to Andersen's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Sweeney has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Sweeney might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sweeney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersen to the mat! Andersen manages to get full guard.
Sweeney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sweeney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sweeney looking to sit in guard and control but Andersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sweeney is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andersen, into his guard.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Sweeney tries to pass.
Andersen wants to control the position but Sweeney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sweeney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney tries to pass to full mount but Andersen defends it.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sweeney seems content to control.
Sweeney trying to control the action but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Sweeney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Andersen gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersen seems to be working for a kimura but Sweeney defends the submission attempt.
Sweeney wants to improve his position but Andersen is controlling well.
Sweeney desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney wants to control but Andersen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sweeney defends it well.
Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sweeney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sweeney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersen's back!
Andersen wants to escape the position.
Sweeney trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Andersen doesn't escape.
Sweeney trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney is not going to allow Andersen to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Andersen right now.
Sweeney has his arm under Andersen's chin here. Game over son! Sweeney squeezes tightly and Andersen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kameron Sweeney!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hail Satan (ranked 2283 p4p, 3534 weight class) and Yuujirou Hanma (ranked 275 p4p, 380 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hail Satan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuujirou Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma wants to clinch but Satan slips to the side
and Satan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanma slips a jab from Satan.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Satan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Satan. Beautiful body shot.
Hanma slips under a jab from Satan.
Satan lands a right hook to the body.
Satan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Satan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Satan lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanma takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses.
Satan throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a body shot
and Satan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Yuujirou Hanma has been cut.
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Satan both land. Nice combination.
Satan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanma looks winded!
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Satan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Satan checks it well.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Satan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Satan scores with a jab to the body.
Yuujirou Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan lands a jab to the head.
Satan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Satan with a hook.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Satan lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Satan.
Satan cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Satan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Satan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satan cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Satan catches Hanma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Satan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satan sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Satan connects with a jab.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Satan checks it.
Satan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Satan jabs at Hanma's body.
Satan connects with a looping right hand.
Satan dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Satan moves away and avoids it.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satan scores with a body shot.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Satan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satan scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Satan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanma doesn't seem phased though.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Satan.
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Satan lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
 Hanma is rocked!
Hanma's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hanma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Satan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Satan jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Satan finish him?
Satan cracks Hanma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hanma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Satan finish him?
That has opened up Yuujirou Hanma's cut even more.
Satan connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hanma to the canvas! Hanma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Satan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hail Satan!
Hail Satan 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 Young Hung Wang (ranked 2071 p4p, 1238 weight class) and Tyrone Cantrell (ranked 244 p4p, 165 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Hung Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Cantrell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cantrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang effectively controlling the action here.
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang looking to stall.
Cantrell wants to break free but Wang has control.
Cantrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cantrell's efforts to push away.
Cantrell tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Cantrell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cantrell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cantrell jabs at Wang's body.
Cantrell gets tackled into the cage by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Cantrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Wang keeps control of Cantrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cantrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cantrell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cantrell misses the shot to the body.
Wang throws a body punch but Cantrell moves out of range.
Cantrell throws out a counter right but Wang avoids it with no problem.
Cantrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang wants to clinch.
Wang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Cantrell in a clinch.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Cantrell.
A frustrated look appears on Cantrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wang prevents Cantrell from breaking the clinch.
Wang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cantrell controls his hands.
Cantrell is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wang stalls.
Cantrell tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cantrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Wang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cantrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Hung Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantrell blocks an uppercut.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cantrell's efforts to push away.
Cantrell is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cantrell's efforts to push away.
Cantrell is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang prevents Cantrell from breaking the clinch.
Cantrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cantrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cantrell is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cantrell is trying to break free.
Cantrell is trying to break free.
Wang has Cantrell pressed against the cage, preventing Cantrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cantrell has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Cantrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Cantrell misses the target.
Cantrell connects with a right hand. Wang shakes it off.
Wang darts in and clinches Cantrell up against the cage.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Cantrell tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Cantrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cantrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell is trying to break free.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cantrell prevents it.
Wang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cantrell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantrell working hard to break the clinch.
Cantrell working hard to break the clinch.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Cantrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wang tries to clinch but Cantrell moves out of range.
Wang wants to clinch.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cantrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cantrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Wang pushes Cantrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as Cantrell controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang is trying to maintain a safe position but Cantrell gets an underhook and turns Wang into the cage.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cantrell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cantrell wanted to stand there but Wang had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantrell wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Wang's closed guard. He's half up but Wang has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Wang pivots and extends the arm, Cantrell falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Wang! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young Hung Wang!
Young Hung Wang is the new light heavyweight champion!
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