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JF 64 - FuLi vs the Captain PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Butler (ranked 25453 p4p, 25621 weight class) and Lorenzo Baetens (ranked 309 p4p, 295 weight class). Butler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Caroline. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximo Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Baetens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baetens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baetens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Butler!
Baetens controlling the position.
Baetens wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
Butler is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Butler is not content to let Baetens control the position.
Butler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baetens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baetens is working Butler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baetens is stalling in the full guard.
Butler is working an open guard so Baetens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baetens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butler quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like Baetens is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler actively working from the bottom here.
Butler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baetens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baetens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Butler!
Baetens tries to control but Butler wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baetens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baetens wants to control the pace but Butler is squirming around nicely.
Baetens lands a couple of good shots and Butler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Baetens controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Baetens looking for the RNC.
Baetens controlling well, preventing Butler from escaping the position.
Baetens controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baetens controlling well, preventing Butler from escaping the position.
Butler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baetens.
Butler tries to escape the position.
Baetens is looking to control Butler but Butler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Baetens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baetens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butler jumps guard.
Baetens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baetens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baetens lands a couple of digs.
Butler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baetens has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler looking for submissions off his back.
Lorenzo Baetens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baetens pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler actively working from the bottom here.
Baetens maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Butler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Baetens has cracked it and Butler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Baetens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lorenzo Baetens!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Hardy (ranked 4867 p4p, 4949 weight class) and Korbin Hayes (ranked 282 p4p, 284 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Salvatore Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korbin Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes wants to clinch
and Hardy counters with an outside leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Hardy has knocked Hayes down with a huge combo! Hardy steps away and waves a wobbly Hayes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Korbin Hayes has been cut.
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hayes! Hardy lets Hayes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Hayes is rocked!
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!
Hayes wants to clinch
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hayes looks to throw a body kick
and Hardy counters with a crisp right that sends Hayes to the canvas! Hardy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Hardy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dennie (ranked 25685 p4p, 3561 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 456 p4p, 340 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Dennie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett misses with a two punch combination.
Tomsett's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomsett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dennie finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Tomsett's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Dennie falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dechlan Tomsett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 4251 p4p, 3989 weight class) and Valentin Sutton (ranked 378 p4p, 368 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by Cosby Show Opening. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Sutton!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sutton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosby.
Cosby scores with a jab to the body.
Sutton takes one to the side of the head.
Cosby lands a jab to the nose.
Sutton staying out of range there.
Cosby throws a nice looking combination but Sutton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sutton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cosby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sutton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sutton moves into range and clinches up with Cosby.
Cosby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sutton is keeping busy.
Sutton jumps into guard, dragging Cosby to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosby postures up.
Sutton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutton controls Cosby momentarily but Cosby frees himself.
Cosby wants to stand but Sutton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cosby scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Sutton misses its intended target.
A jab from Cosby finds it's way through Sutton's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Cosby. No joy for Sutton on that attempt.
Sutton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutton somewhat.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Sutton.
Sutton fails with the takedown.
Sutton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sutton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cosby throws a body punch but Sutton moves out of range.
Sutton takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sutton has time to react.
Cosby misses with a double jab.
Sutton shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutton misses with a hook.
Cosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sutton walks into a stiff left hand from Cosby.
Cosby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sutton's head.
Cosby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sutton. Sutton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cosby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Sutton is just out of range.
Sutton scores with a head kick.
Sutton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sutton has managed to clinch.
Cosby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sutton walks away with a smile on his face. Cosby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cosby, pushing him back against the cage.
Cosby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cosby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sutton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sutton.
Cosby wants to take the fight to the mat but Sutton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cosby displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sutton up against the cage.
Sutton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sutton.
Cosby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Sutton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sutton or perhaps it was just good defense by Cosby, which made it look bad.
Sutton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cosby pinned against the cage. Cosby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sutton wants to clinch
and Cosby counters with a right hand to the body.
Sutton lands with a kick to the temple. Cosby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Cosby misses.
Cosby looks to land a combination but Sutton avoids it well.
Sutton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bill Cosby is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Cosby misses.
Sutton takes the fight into the clinch.
Cosby wants to break free but Sutton has control.
Sutton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cosby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sutton pulls guard successfully.
Cosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Sutton wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sutton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutton has a closed guard, preventing Cosby from standing up.
Cosby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Cosby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosby has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.
Cosby wants to stand but Sutton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cosby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bill Cosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Sutton gets a clinch.
Sutton jumps guard and drags Cosby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutton can do to turn this around?
Cosby being controlled here momentarily.
Cosby stands up from Sutton's guard - Cosby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sutton tries to clinch up but Cosby circles away and keeps his distance.
Cosby connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sutton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosby lands a jab to Sutton's midsection.
Sutton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cosby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sutton scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Sutton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Cosby throwing a counter right hand but Sutton manages to avoid it.
Cosby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Cosby.
Cosby misses with an uppercut
and Sutton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosby's guard.
Cosby pushes Sutton off and gets back to his feet.
Cosby connects with a right hand. Sutton shakes it off.
Valentin Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosby thuds a left hand into Sutton's body.
Sutton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sutton goes for a double leg but Cosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cosby continues to drive forward.
Cosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sutton momentarily.
Cosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Cosby.
Sutton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cosby manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sutton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutton throws an elbow but it misses.
Cosby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sutton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sutton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosby.
Cosby feints a jab promting Sutton to slip. Cosby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sutton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby ducks under a wild hook from Sutton.
Cosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sutton.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Sutton.
Sutton closes the distance and clinches up with Cosby, looking for a takedown. Sutton pushes Cosby against the cage but Cosby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cosby throws out a loose jab but Sutton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sutton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Cosby catches Sutton right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Sutton shoots in.
Cosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutton.
Cosby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sutton shoots in for a double leg but Cosby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosby throwing a counter right hand but Sutton manages to avoid it.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
Sutton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cosby moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Cosby coming out on top.
Sutton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cosby defends it nicely.
Cosby digs a good body shot into Sutton's ribs.
Donk. Cosby catches Sutton right on the button with a cross.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby throws a right hand that Sutton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutton also avoids with ease.
Sutton takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosby. Sutton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sutton throws out a counter right but Cosby avoids it with no problem.
Cosby looks to throw the jab but Sutton is out of range.
Sutton wants to counter with a clinch but Cosby pushes him away.
Cosby throws a hook but Sutton avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutton manages to avoid it.
Sutton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cosby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cosby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Sutton shoots in.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Sutton.
Cosby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Sutton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosby defends well and Sutton ends up having to push Cosby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sutton closes the distance and clinches.
Sutton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cosby walks away with a smile on his face. Sutton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Cosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby swings for the body but Sutton moves out of range.
Cosby looks to land a combination but Sutton avoids it well.
Cosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutton.
Sutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutton tries for a takedown but Cosby circles away easily
enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Sutton throws a hook but Cosby avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Cosby there.
Cosby avoids the head kick by Sutton.
A little feinted left hand from Cosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sutton.
Sutton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cosby scores with the left hand. Sutton knows he should have avoided that one.
Cosby with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Cosby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sutton doesn't seem phased though.
Sutton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sutton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cosby slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cosby scores with a one two! Sutton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sutton throws a series of punches but Cosby moves out of range.
Cosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Cosby misses its intended target.
Cosby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sutton dives in for a single leg takedown but Cosby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sutton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bill Cosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosby lands with a right hand.
Sutton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sutton shoots and misses
and Cosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Cosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutton.
Sutton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sutton shoots in for a double leg but Cosby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosby misses with the combination.
Cosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sutton momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Cosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cosby, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Bill Cosby!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Bill Cosby!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Bill Cosby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asahi Inoue (ranked 3251 p4p, 5291 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 312 p4p, 437 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asahi Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Inoue.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Inoue shows good takedown defense.
Inoue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Inoue lands an uppercut.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Inoue has him pressed against the cage.
Inoue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Inoue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Inoue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inoue scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Inoue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asahi Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.
Left hook, right uppercut from Inoue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoue moves into the clinch successfully.
Inoue is working Taylor over against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Inoue lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A short body shot lands from Inoue as the two fighters clinch.
Inoue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
Inoue lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inoue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor looks winded!
Inoue gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inoue lands with a left to the head.
Taylor is rocked!
Inoue is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Inoue finish him?
Inoue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Inoue lands a big right hand that drops Taylor! The killer instinct kicks in and Inoue finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Inoue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asahi Inoue!
John Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'i will be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zurab Kvaratskhelia (ranked 2699 p4p, 3397 weight class) and Travis Lyons (ranked 327 p4p, 397 weight class). Travis Lyons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zurab Kvaratskhelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons stuffs the takedown attempt from Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia shoots and misses
and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kvaratskhelia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyons unleashes a big counter combination but Kvaratskhelia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lyons is fending him off so far but Kvaratskhelia persists. Nope, Lyons circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyons as he avoids it easily.
Kvaratskhelia shoots and misses
and Lyons counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt
and Lyons counters with a crisp one two that drops Kvaratskhelia! Lyons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kvaratskhelia to his feet! Kvaratskhelia is in big trouble!
 Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia leaves his chin hanging out and Lyons seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kvaratskhelia crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Lyons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 2918 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Dylan Graves (ranked 287 p4p, 320 weight class). Penn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hawaii '78. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Graves!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Graves getting side control.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Graves there.
Graves is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is rocked!
Graves lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Penn! More strikes land and this one is all over! Graves jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Graves!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Killer (ranked 2920 p4p, 3418 weight class) and Jacob Song (ranked 350 p4p, 401 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Psycho Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Song!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jacob Song has been cut.
Killer misses with a hook to the body
and Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer tries to bum rush Song with a series of wild strikes but Song uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Song has managed to clinch.
Song blocks the elbow strike.
Song throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
Song lands with a right to the head.
Song throws a head punch that misses.
Song lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Song keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Killer's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Song lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Killer wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Song lands with a right to the head.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer can't break the clinch.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Song breaks the clinch.
Song closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Song lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Song has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Song.
Killer works on Song's body with a couple of short punches.
Song lands a right hand.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Killer trying to stall but Song improves his position.
Song working aggressively here.
Killer looking to stall.
Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Killer throws a sloppy body shot
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Song blocks a jab.
Killer throws a leg kick
and Song counters with a nice body shot.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Song pushes Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Song makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Song lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Song throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Song.
A short uppercut from Song.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Song.
Song lands an uppercut.
Song lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Song makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Song.
Killer is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Song.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Song.
Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song throws a pinpoint strike between Killer's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Killer crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Song scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Song!
Jacob Song took some time post fight to say the following; 'THATS 3 STRAIGHT KO'S AND SOME KO OF THE NIGHT. GIVE ME THAT TITLE SHOT!!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Li (ranked 1535 p4p, 1603 weight class) and Captain Maine (ranked 202 p4p, 214 weight class). Fu Li is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fu Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Captain Maine!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maine misses with a straight left.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Captain Maine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maine takes the fight into the clinch.
Maine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maine throws a big shot that misses.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li blocks a jab.
Maine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Li scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maine struggling a bit here.
Li scoring with punches from side control.
Maine is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li is looking to take a break and control but Maine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Li wants to improve his position but Maine is controlling well.
Maine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li trying to control but Maine postures up.
Li is looking for a sweep. Maine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Maine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maine.
Maine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Maine eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
Li trying to control but Maine postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li is positioning himself well to prevent Maine advancing to mount.
Maine is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maine is working away from the top position though.
Maine is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li moves into full guard.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maine on the ground.
Li controls Maine momentarily but Maine frees himself.
Maine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maine wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li trying to control the position.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maine trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Fu Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain Maine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maine.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Maine avoids it well and moves away.
Maine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Li is trying to defend but Maine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Captain Maine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maine sprawls and moves away.
Maine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maine keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Maine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Maine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maine has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Li manages to get his head free but now Maine has transitioned to an armbar! Li grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maine! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Captain Maine!
Captain Maine is the new light heavyweight champion!
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