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KUMITE #43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dayne (ranked 3008 p4p, 24977 weight class) and Joaquin Chase (ranked 308 p4p, 436 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Dayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joaquin Chase!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chase misses with a double jab
and Dayne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chase is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Dayne to keep the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chase just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dayne's brow.
Dayne has Chase pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dayne pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Chase tumbling to the mat - Dayne dives into Chase's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chase keeping full guard, as Dayne tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dayne's guard.
Dayne has his foot on Chase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chase works his way back into a safe position though.
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dayne's guard.
Dayne is trying is best to control the position here.
Chase prevents Dayne from improving his position.
Dayne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dayne regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chase.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayne is pulling down on Chase's head. It's preventing any offense from Chase, at least for the moment.
Dayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chase can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayne controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself.
Chase has gone for a leg lock! Dayne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chase's guard.
Dayne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayne wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Chase throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dayne trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dayne throwing a counter right hand but Chase manages to avoid it.
Chase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dayne tries to avoid it but Chase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dayne to the ground. Dayne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chase is defended easily by Dayne.
Arthur Dayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Chase.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chase is defended easily by Dayne.
Dayne half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Chase misses.
Dayne attempts a counter takedown but Chase avoids it well and moves away.
Chase moves to clinch but Dayne breaks away
and Dayne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chase won't be happy with that.
Chase tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Dayne stalls from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dayne moves into full mount!
Chase is trying to escape the mount.
Dayne controlling from mount.
Dayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dayne has hold of Chase's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chase manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dayne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dayne manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chase to take his back!
Dayne controlling well, preventing Chase from escaping the position.
Dayne struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chase tries to break free.
Chase fending off the submission attempt from Dayne.
Dayne looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chase taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Dayne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Das Booten (ranked 3286 p4p, 4657 weight class) and Abel Holloway (ranked 311 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Das Booten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Booten misses
and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Das Booten has been cut.
Booten misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Booten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Booten's head coaches at Firebite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holloway lands a big head kick that sends Booten tumbling to the mat! Holloway takes a step backwards and waves Booten back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booten lands a lovely overhand right.
Booten throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot.
Holloway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Booten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holloway scores with a jab.
Das Booten's cut is getting worse.
Abel Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway misses with a low kick as Booten jumps back.
Booten throws a big counter combination but Holloway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holloway throws a head kick but Booten moves out of range.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holloway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Booten.
Holloway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Booten counters with a nice uppercut.
Holloway throws a sloppy head kick and Booten moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Holloway.
Booten misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booten avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway misses with an uppercut. Booten saw that one coming.
Booten looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
A low kick from Holloway is predictable there
and Booten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holloway throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holloway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Booten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway looks for the body kick but Booten saw that one coming.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Booten.
Booten throws a leg kick but Holloway moved away.
A low kick from Holloway misses
and Booten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Booten.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Booten looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Booten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Booten controls the action.
Booten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booten missing with knees to the body.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Das Booten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Booten misses with a body punch.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Booten throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway avoiding damage as Booten throws knees to the body.
Booten blocks an uppercut.
Booten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway tries a body shot but Booten blocks it.
Booten misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holloway.
Booten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway throws out a leg kick but Booten moves out of range and Holloway only half commits.
Booten throws a leg kick but Holloway moved away.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Booten throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Booten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holloway. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
Booten moves into the clinch successfully.
Booten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holloway is defending well for now.
Booten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Booten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Booten.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Booten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeez, Das Booten's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Holloway tries to score with a low kick but Booten moves his leg out of the way.
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Booten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Booten misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Holloway misses with a leg kick.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holloway looks for the body kick but Booten saw that one coming.
Holloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holloway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holloway connects with a solid leg kick.
Booten is looking to clinch but Holloway is avoiding it.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booten.
Booten throws a big counter combination but Holloway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holloway throws a leg kick that misses.
Holloway takes one to the side of the head.
Holloway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Das Booten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abel Holloway!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Carmont (ranked 2596 p4p, 2039 weight class) and Lambeaux Thibodeaux (ranked 263 p4p, 217 weight class). Lambeaux Thibodeaux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lambeaux Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmont dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
We've been hearing reports that Carmont has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Carmont moved out of range nicely.
Carmont is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carmont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Carmont off balance momentarily.
Carmont takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carmont throws out the jab.
Carmont cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Carmont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Carmont moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Carmont slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Carmont tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmont shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carmont missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmont is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Carmont moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmont on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carmont throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Carmont finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carmont postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Carmont postures up.
Carmont is fighting to break Thibodeaux's control of his arms but Thibodeaux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmont trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Carmont with a nice head shot there.
Carmont trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carmont throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carmont keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Carmont was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carmont.
Thibodeaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Carmont blocks a jab.
Carmont connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Carmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmont.
Carmont scores with a nice strike.
Carmont lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Lambeaux Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carmont on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Carmont was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Carmont moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
A clash of legs there as Carmont blocks the low kick.
A big left from Carmont misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Carmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Carmont appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
enabling Carmont to counter with a crisp jab.
Carmont drops his shoulder and cracks Thibodeaux with a huge uppercut! Thibodeaux goes down! Can Carmont finish him?
 Thibodeaux is rocked!
Carmont looking to sit in guard and control but Thibodeaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Carmont.
Carmont bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Lambeaux Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carmont throws a big elbow that misses.
Carmont landing some decent shots from guard.
Carmont is working Thibodeaux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carmont with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carmont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Thibodeaux has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carmont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Thibodeaux has wrist control.
Carmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Carmont throws a big right hand that misses.
Carmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carmont passes into side control.
Carmont wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carmont advances to mount.
That's eight 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.
Thibodeaux is working to get back to half guard.
Carmont is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thibodeaux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thibodeaux shrugs it off.
Carmont sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carmont is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thibodeaux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carmont lands a heavy elbow.
Thibodeaux can't escape the position.
Carmont working Thibodeaux over with strikes here.
Thibodeaux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carmont has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carmont prevents Thibodeaux from getting the reversal.
Carmont with a couple of short strikes.
Carmont scoring with strikes but Thibodeaux is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Carmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carmont 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jerome Carmont!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jerome Carmont!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jerome Carmont!
Jerome Carmont wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jerome Carmont, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 1778 p4p, 3174 weight class) and Yngwie Goransson (ranked 212 p4p, 323 weight class). Yngwie Goransson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngwie Goransson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon gets caught napping as Goransson dives in and scores a takedown. Gordon manages to retain guard.
Gordon has his foot on Goransson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goransson works his way back into a safe position though.
Goransson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goransson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goransson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goransson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goransson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goransson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Goransson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goransson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gordon is thwarting Goransson's attempts to control the position.
Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Goransson is working away.
Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goransson defending well though.
Goransson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Goransson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Goransson blocks nicely.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Goransson is retaining full guard.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.
Gordon works over Goransson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gordon lands a couple of digs.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goransson's head.
Gordon distracts Goransson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gordon passes Goransson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goransson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Goransson wants to get back to his feet.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Gordon is trying to control. Goransson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon throwing shots but Goransson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control the action but Goransson is working from the bottom.
Gordon blocks the strikes from Goransson.
Gordon passes to full mount!
Gordon lands a big shot there that rocks Goransson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gordon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Goransson tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Gordon working Goransson over with strikes here.
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!
Gordon looking to control but Goransson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon breaks from Goransson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gordon landing strikes from the mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gordon! Goransson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Oneill (ranked 1175 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Pira Nha (ranked 152 p4p, 242 weight class). Nha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vampiro - Metue, Teto, & WIU. Pira Nha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justus Oneill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pira Nha!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nha throws an off balance right hand
and Oneill counters with a stiff right hand.
Nha staying out of range there.
Nha misses with a body shot
and Oneill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oneill moves away from the strike by Nha.
Nice straight punches there by Oneill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oneill.
Oneill throws out a loose jab but Nha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nha misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oneill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nha slips a jab and a cross from Oneill.
Nha jabs at Oneill's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oneill lunges at Nha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nha's hand.
 It looks like Pira Nha has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nha.
Oneill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nha slips a jab from Oneill.
Nha takes a swing at Oneill's ribcage but misses.
Oneill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Oneill's head coaches at Firebite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nha lands with a shot to the body.
Oneill throws a jab but it's blocked by Nha.
Pira Nha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Oneill to counter with a crisp jab.
Nha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oneill counters with a left to the body.
Nha misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneill scores with a jab to the body.
Oneill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oneill throws a series of strikes that have Nha backpedaling.
Nha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oneill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Justus Oneill has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oneill.
Nha stuns Oneill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oneill works the jab nicely.
Oneill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nha.
Oneill lands a right hook to the body.
Nha swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Oneill counter with a right hand.
Nha lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Oneill does it's job there.
Good exchange - Nha coming out on top.
Oneill looks to throw the jab but Nha is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nha counters with a left to the body.
Nha scores with a body shot.
Nha lands the left hand.
Oneill slips a jab from Nha.
Oneill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oneill slips a straight right by Nha.
Oneill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Nha as he connects with a hook.
Oneill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Oneill misses the target.
Oneill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nha under the eye.
Nha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oneill lands with a right that hurts Nha. Nha looks to clinch but Oneill throws a short knee that drops Nha. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Justus Oneill!
Justus Oneill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wa Hoo (ranked 502 p4p, 774 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 59 p4p, 83 weight class). Hoo comes into the arena with Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond blaring out of the sound system. 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 1 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wa Hoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Sullivan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoo gets a double leg takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Hoo postures up.
Sullivan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Hoo has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sullivan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Hoo.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoo's guard.
Hoo is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan looking to sit in guard and control but Hoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Hoo tries to pass.
Hoo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hoo looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Hoo from controlling successfully.
Sullivan controlling Hoo's posture.
Sullivan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoo's guard.
Hoo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sullivan scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control from half guard but Hoo is working away.
Sullivan wants to free his trapped foot but Hoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoo is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
Hoo wants to get back to full guard.
Hoo is working hard here to advance position.
Hoo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sullivan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoo won't allow Sullivan to pass to mount.
Sullivan works his way into side control.
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Hoo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoo!
Hoo tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan punching from mount but Hoo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hoo is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Sullivan working Hoo over with strikes here.
Hoo is trying desperately to improve position.
Sullivan looking to control but Hoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hoo is in a horrible position here. Sullivan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sullivan lands a big elbow.
Hoo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hoo is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sullivan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Hoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan working the head and body with strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to pass to full mount but Hoo defends it.
Hoo wants to get back to full guard.
Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hoo regains half guard.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoo keeps working.
Sullivan moves into full mount! Hoo won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoo can't escape the position.
Sullivan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hoo is now in Sullivan's guard. A big mistake from Sullivan there, giving up the dominant position!
Hoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoo passes Sullivan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sullivan trying to control here.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Hoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Hoo from controlling successfully.
Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoo landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoo trying to move into half guard but instead Sullivan has managed to sweep!
Sullivan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Hoo keeps moving.
Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan pushes down on Hoo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoo trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
John Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Hoo is defending well.
Hoo is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sullivan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoo is looking to improve his position.
Wa Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for John Sullivan!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for John Sullivan!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for John Sullivan!
John Sullivan wins by unanimous decision!
John Sullivan is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, John Sullivan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valiente Del Toro (ranked 731 p4p, 845 weight class) and Skane Kraft (ranked 101 p4p, 115 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valiente Del Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Skane Kraft!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Toro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Toro wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Del Toro's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kraft dives in and grabs Del Toro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Toro pushes down on Kraft's head and hops out.
Del Toro stuffs the takedown attempt from Kraft. Kraft gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Toro misses the target.
Valiente Del Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.
Kraft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Toro swivels and escapes.
Kraft tries for a takedown but Del Toro circles away easily
and Del Toro counters with a crisp one two that drops Kraft! Del Toro thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kraft to his feet! Kraft is in big trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Toro counters with a big left hand that crumples Kraft! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valiente Del Toro!
Valiente Del Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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