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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandro Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jonny Do was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 Tokyo, Alexandro Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Do!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Do is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Do misses the shot to the body.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Do tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Do closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alvarez to the mat! Alvarez manages to get full guard.
Alvarez really is a fat lump.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Do on the ground.
Do throws a sloppy strike and Alvarez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Do is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandro Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar overoid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt shamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistar overoid is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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242 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alistar overoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, matt shamel!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
overoid doesn't manage to clinch there - shamel circles away.
overoid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from shamel finds it's way round the side to connect with overoid's head.
shamel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
shamel takes a knee right on the jaw!
overoid tries to land a knee to the head but shamel blocks with his arms.
overoid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from shamel.
overoid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and shamel avoids it.
shamel manages to break the clinch.
shamel drives through and clinches with overoid against the cage.
Knees to the body from overoid.
shamel breaks from the clinch.
overoid wants to clinch but shamel slips to the side
enabling shamel to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
overoid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
overoid wants to clinch but shamel slips to the side
and shamel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
overoid is breathing heavily.
shamel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed overoid momentarily.
shamel circles away from the clinch attempt
and shamel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
shamel lands a big uppercut and overoid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but overoid looks OK. shamel waves overoid back to his feet!
shamel moves into range and clinches up with overoid.
shamel lands a hook to the side of the head.
overoid misses with a knee to the head.
shamel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
shamel misses with a jab, cross combination.
shamel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
overoid prevents shamel from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on shamel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
shamel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from shamel.
shamel cracks overoid with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. shamel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning overoid to stand back up!
overoid is rocked!
shamel closes the distance and clinches.
Oh overoid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
shamel is trying to break free.
overoid seems to have got his legs back now.
shamel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alistar overoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
overoid tries to clinch but shamel moves away
letting shamel counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
shamel shoots in for a takedown but overoid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
overoid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from shamel.
Alistar overoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt shamel.
overoid looks to clinch
and shamel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by shamel.
overoid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
shamel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
overoid keeping moving, preventing shamel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shamel prevents overoid from getting back to his feet.
matt shamel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
shamel shoots in for a takedown but overoid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
overoid is looking to clinch but shamel is avoiding it.
shamel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! overoid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
shamel cracks overoid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
shamel darts in and clinches overoid up against the cage.
shamel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
overoid tries to clinch
and shamel counters by clinching up.
shamel tries to break free but overoid pushes him back against the cage.
shamel is working for takedown but overoid is calmly controlling the position for now.
shamel wants to break free but overoid has control.
overoid scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overoid lands a knee to the head.
overoid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
overoid looking to throw knees to the head but shamel is blocking nicely.
overoid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
shamel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overoid tries to land a knee to the head but shamel blocks with his arms.
shamel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for shamel.
overoid gets caught flat footed, as shamel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
overoid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
shamel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
shamel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
shamel misses with a wild body shot.
overoid looks to clinch
and shamel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in overoid's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
shamel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
shamel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. overoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.
shamel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.
overoid keeping full guard, as shamel tries to pass.
shamel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matt shamel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
shamel keeps the fight on the outside.
overoid tries to clinch but shamel moves out of range.
shamel moves into the clinch successfully.
shamel lands with a left to the head.
overoid missing with knees to the body.
shamel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
shamel wants to break the clinch but can't.
shamel takes a knee right on the jaw!
shamel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overoid landing knees to the head.
shamel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
shamel shoots in but no luck this time.
overoid tries to clinch
and shamel moves into the clinch.
overoid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
shamel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
shamel lands with an uppercut that bounces overoid off the cage and back into rage.
overoid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so shamel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
overoid pushes shamel off and scrambles back to his feet.
overoid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shamel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in overoid's half guard.
shamel working overoid over with strikes.
shamel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing overoid to regain full guard.
shamel throws a strike but overoid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
shamel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst overoid is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
overoid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
shamel throws a head kick but overoid moves out of range.
overoid looks to clinch
and shamel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by shamel.
shamel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
shamel breaks from the clinch.
overoid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and shamel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
shamel tries to close the distance and clinch up but overoid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
overoid wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - overoid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
overoid closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling shamel to counter with a crisp jab.
overoid closes the distance but shamel moves to the side
and shamel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
shamel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by shamel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of shamel.
shamel lands a nice leg kick that just misses overoid's sensitive parts.
shamel lands a nice leg kick that just misses overoid's sensitive parts.
shamel connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shamel works overoid's body with a nice hook.
overoid moves forwards but shamel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
shamel clinches with his opponent.
shamel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
overoid closes the distance but shamel moves to the side
and shamel counters with a stiff right hand.
shamel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
shamel throws a looping overhand right but overoid ducks down to avoid it.
overoid wants to clinch up but shamel keeps it at a distance.
shamel fails with an attempt to clinch.
shamel checks a leg kick.
overoid has closed the distance and engaged shamel in a clinch.
overoid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
overoid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
overoid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
shamel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
shamel clinches with his opponent.
overoid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. shamel is defending well for now.
shamel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
shamel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
shamel closes the distance and clinches up with overoid, looking for a takedown. shamel pushes overoid against the cage but overoid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
overoid closes the distance but shamel moves to the side
and shamel counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
overoid walks into a left hand.
shamel circles away from the clinch attempt
and shamel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
shamel trying to control but overoid is working from the bottom.
shamel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. overoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matt shamel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for shamel.
shamel keeps the fight on the outside.
overoid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but shamel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
overoid wants to clinch
and shamel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. overoid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
overoid tries to clinch up
and shamel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps overoid thinking.
Nice uppercut there from shamel.
shamel keeps the fight on the outside.
shamel circles away from the clinch attempt
and shamel counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts shamel, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
overoid walks into a straight right hand from shamel.
shamel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and overoid is able to avoid easily.
shamel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
shamel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shamel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as overoid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
shamel stops overoid from standing up.
shamel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.
shamel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as overoid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
shamel landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
shamel throwing strikes but missing.
shamel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. overoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
shamel wants to pass the guard but overoid is keeping the position.
shamel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
matt shamel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overoid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
shamel throws and elbow that misses. overoid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in shamel's guard. Nice move by overoid!
shamel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for overoid!
shamel looking to finish overoid with some ground and pound. This is bad for overoid!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
shamel lands with some strikes.
shamel lands a heavy elbow.
shamel landing strikes, looking to finish!
shamel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
shamel controlling the pace for now.
shamel looking to finish overoid with some ground and pound. This is bad for overoid!
Alistar overoid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
shamel wants to control the pace but overoid is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
matt shamel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well shamel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... matt shamel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hans Schwarz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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290 lbs
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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 Tokyo, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a jab.
Schwarz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie slips under a jab from Schwarz.
Schwarz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schwarz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schwarz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Schwarz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwarz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Hans Schwarz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gilstrap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makoto Kawamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Gilstrap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makoto Kawamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Gilstrap.
Gilstrap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawamoto.
Gilstrap shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gilstrap throws a strike but Kawamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gilstrap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gilstrap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gilstrap 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.
Kawamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gilstrap pulls Kawamoto in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kawamoto throws and elbow that misses. Gilstrap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawamoto's guard. Nice move by Gilstrap!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gilstrap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gilstrap tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawamoto is retaining full guard.
Kawamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilstrap is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilstrap lands a lovely overhand right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilstrap enables Kawamoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilstrap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gilstrap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawamoto is one step ahead there.
Gilstrap is trying to keep Kawamoto in close.
Gilstrap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gilstrap tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamoto throws a strike but Gilstrap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gilstrap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gilstrap throws a big right hand that misses.
Gilstrap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilstrap stopping the sweep attempt from Kawamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap throws and elbow that misses. Kawamoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilstrap's guard. Nice move by Kawamoto!
Gilstrap manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gilstrap thowing shots but they're missing.
Gilstrap landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap controlling from mount.
Kawamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kawamoto wants to hold on but Gilstrap pushes him away.
Gilstrap looking to finish Kawamoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kawamoto!
Kawamoto is squirming around, avoiding Gilstrap's attempts to control the action.
Gilstrap lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gilstrap dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kawamoto walks into a straight right hand from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gilstrap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kawamoto.
Gilstrap is trying to maintain the position but Kawamoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Gilstrap gets back to full guard.
Kawamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Gilstrap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kawamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilstrap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kawamoto wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamoto trying to control but Gilstrap postures up.
Gilstrap is stalling here. Kawamoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gilstrap seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kawamoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gilstrap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kawamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gilstrap sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gilstrap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kawamoto's best efforts.
Gilstrap is concentrating on defense, preventing Kawamoto from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawamoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilstrap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilstrap is looking to improve his position.
Gilstrap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kawamoto is working away from the top position though.
Kawamoto drops an elbow to the side of Gilstrap's head.
Kawamoto content to control rather than advance.
Gilstrap makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilstrap.
Gilstrap keeping moving, preventing Kawamoto from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kawamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilstrap keeping moving, preventing Kawamoto from controlling successfully.
Gilstrap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilstrap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilstrap pulls Kawamoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kawamoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gilstrap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawamoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Gilstrap is pushing Kawamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kawamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gilstrap prevents it.
Chris Gilstrap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makoto Kawamoto.
Gilstrap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kawamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gilstrap prevents it.
Gilstrap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gilstrap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kawamoto moves forwards but Gilstrap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gilstrap lands a jab to Kawamoto's midsection.
Kawamoto is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap stalks Kawamoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawamoto's face. Kawamoto staggers backwards, shaken.
Makoto Kawamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilstrap lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gilstrap shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gilstrap dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gilstrap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kawamoto backs up against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gilstrap.
Gilstrap lands a left and a right that sends Kawamoto crashing to the canvas! Gilstrap dives into mount looking to finish!
Kawamoto is rocked!
Gilstrap looking to control but Kawamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kawamoto is still in real trouble! Can Gilstrap finish him?
Kawamoto takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gilstrap's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Gilstrap!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirra Hinoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Dezmirean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
209 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirra Hinoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristian Dezmirean!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinoda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dezmirean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dezmirean trying to control but Hinoda is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinoda throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dezmirean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hinoda 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dezmirean trying to control but Hinoda is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinoda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dezmirean is aware though and is defending well.
Hinoda has his foot on Dezmirean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dezmirean works his way back into a safe position though.
Dezmirean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dezmirean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hinoda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dezmirean has managed to get both his arms back between Hinoda's legs - danger averted.
Dezmirean controlling from the top position.
Hinoda trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dezmirean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hinoda is proving hard to escape from.
Dezmirean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dezmirean trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinoda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cristian Dezmirean hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hinoda with a lazy takedown attempt
so Dezmirean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dezmirean trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinoda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinoda wants to sweep but no luck.
Hinoda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dezmirean is aware though and is defending well.
Dezmirean preventing the sweep.
Dezmirean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hinoda is keeping the position for now.
Hinoda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dezmirean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dezmirean stopping the sweep attempt from Hinoda.
Hinoda keeping full guard, as Dezmirean tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dezmirean sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Dezmirean dominated that round.
That's time! Hinoda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dezmirean shoots in and bounces Hinoda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hinoda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dezmirean's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dezmirean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hinoda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's Dezmirean going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Hinoda in side control, throwing shots but Dezmirean defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dezmirean wants to get back to his feet but Hinoda drags him back down.
Dezmirean manages to get back to half guard.
Dezmirean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hinoda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dezmirean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hinoda.
Hinoda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Hinoda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dezmirean!
Hinoda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dezmirean is bucking up trying to escape but Hinoda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hinoda punching from mount but Dezmirean doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hinoda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dezmirean wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hinoda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dezmirean wants to hold on but Hinoda pushes him away.
Hinoda misses with a head shot.
Hinoda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dezmirean has worked his arm free - good work by Dezmirean!
Hinoda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dezmirean dodges the ground and pound from Hinoda.
Dezmirean can't do much from the bottom here.
Hinoda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinoda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Hinoda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dezmirean on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dezmirean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dezmirean can't do much from the bottom here.
Hinoda 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.
Hinoda landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Hinoda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirra Hinoda dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Hinoda throws a looping overhand right but Dezmirean ducks down to avoid it.
Dezmirean fails with the takedown
so Hinoda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hinoda wants to pass the guard but Dezmirean is keeping the position.
Hinoda being controlled here momentarily.
Dezmirean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dezmirean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hinoda is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinoda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hinoda is pushing down on Dezmirean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dezmirean is fighting to maintain full guard but Hinoda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dezmirean won't allow Hinoda to pass to mount.
Dezmirean tries to get to full guard but Hinoda has control of the leg.
Hinoda prevents Dezmirean from standing back up.
Mirra Hinoda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hinoda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dezmirean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Hinoda tries to pass to full mount but Dezmirean defends it.
Hinoda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dezmirean!
Dezmirean can't escape the position.
Hinoda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dezmirean because Hinoda loaded up on that one.
Hinoda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hinoda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hinoda landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dezmirean is trying to stand up.
Hinoda with the ground and pound from mount.
Dezmirean blocking the ground and pound.
Dezmirean tries to buck Hinoda off but he can't manage it.
Dezmirean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dezmirean suckers Hinoda into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dezmirean is now in Hinoda's guard!
Dezmirean wants to control from the top but Hinoda keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dezmirean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hinoda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hinoda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dezmirean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dezmirean preventing the sweep.
Hinoda is striking from the bottom but Dezmirean uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirra Hinoda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hinoda 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirra Hinoda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Mariani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wes Chapman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wes Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrico Mariani!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mariani slaps away a takedown attempt from Chapman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chapman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chapman showed some decent athleticism there.
Chapman prevents Mariani from improving his position.
Chapman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.
Chapman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariani has hold of Chapman's hands but Chapman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Enrico Mariani has been cut.
Chapman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chapman is nestled in close to Mariani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chapman connects with a nice short shot to Mariani's temple.
Chapman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mariani's head.
Ground and pound from Chapman.
Chapman throwing shots but Mariani is blocking nicely.
Chapman winds up and cracks Mariani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Chapman there.
The cut above Enrico Mariani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chapman there.
Enrico Mariani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enrico Mariani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wes Chapman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Goetze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Poor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goetze might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hellveto - Herezja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steffen Goetze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Poor!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goetze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poor.
Goetze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Poor's guard.
Goetze is looking to advance position but Poor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Goetze avoids a series of strikes thrown by Poor.
Goetze wants to hold on but Poor pushes him away.
Poor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor breaks from Goetze's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goetze throwing hammer fists to the chest of Poor. What's that going to do exactly?
Poor tries to control but Goetze wriggling away.
Poor misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor prevents Goetze from getting the reversal.
Poor wants to control the pace but Goetze is squirming around nicely.
Goetze wants to hold on but Poor pushes him away.
Poor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goetze looks a forlorn figure.
Poor trying to control but Goetze is having none of it.
Goetze is desperately trying to improve his position but Poor has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poor landing strikes from the mount and Goetze is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Poor.
Goetze is working to get back to half guard.
Poor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goetze is looking to escape.
Goetze really wants to buck Poor off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goetze is squirming around, avoiding Poor's attempts to control the action.
Poor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goetze is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Poor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goetze is just holding on here. Poor manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poor lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goetze wants to escape the position.
Goetze is taking damage to the body and head.
Poor somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Goetze is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Poor gets his way!
Poor looks gassed!
Poor trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Poor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Poor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goetze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goetze.
Poor keeping moving, preventing Goetze from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goetze lands a couple of digs.
Poor can't keep his opponent in guard - Goetze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goetze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poor is trying to control but can't.
Poor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor wants to improve his position but Goetze is controlling well.
Goetze stands up and beckons Poor to join him on the feet.
Poor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goetze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goetze.
Goetze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goetze passes into half guard.
Goetze decides to stand and escape the position.
Goetze throws a solid leg kick but Poor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goetze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goetze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poor did well to prevent Goetze getting side control.
Goetze controlling the pace.
Poor is defending against the submission attempts here by Goetze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goetze connects with a nice short shot to Poor's temple.
Goetze not doing much here.
Goetze wants to free his trapped foot but Poor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goetze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goetze prevents Poor from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goetze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goetze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goetze is nestled in close to Poor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goetze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goetze.
Goetze works his way into full mount!
Goetze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goetze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poor is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffen Goetze dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Goetze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goetze thows a huge punch but Poor dodges it nicely.
Goetze is working for a submission of some sort.
Goetze trying to control from Poor's half guard. Poor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Poor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goetze stopping the sweep attempt from Poor.
Goetze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor is working an open guard so Goetze takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goetze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goetze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goetze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Goetze.
Goetze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poor or not.
Poor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goetze jumps into guard, dragging Poor to the mat.
Goetze is pulling down on Poor's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goetze is proving hard to escape from.
Poor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Goetze has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Poor is looking to defend but Goetze has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Poor! Goetze pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Poor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steffen Goetze!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freeky Zeeky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
264 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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203 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freeky Zeeky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brutus Baltazar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Baltazar does no damage.
Zeeky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baltazar.
Zeeky lands a nice looking body kick.
Zeeky connects with a high kick.
Brutus Baltazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltazar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zeeky.
Zeeky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baltazar.
Baltazar misses with a straight right.
Zeeky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baltazar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zeeky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zeeky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baltazar just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeeky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baltazar looks to land a combination but Zeeky avoids it well.
Baltazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zeeky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baltazar misses the shot to the body.
Zeeky thuds his shin into the meat of Baltazar's side.
Baltazar looks to land a left hand but Zeeky moved out of range nicely.
Zeeky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baltazar looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeeky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zeeky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baltazar takes a step back to recover.
Zeeky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Zeeky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeeky working Baltazar over with knees to the body.
Zeeky looking to throw knees to the head but Baltazar is blocking nicely.
Zeeky drops Baltazar with a big knee straight up the middle! Baltazar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Baltazar is rocked!
It looks like Brutus Baltazar has been cut.
Zeeky lands a nice looking body kick.
Baltazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Zeeky finish him?
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!
Zeeky rushes Baltazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baltazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeeky creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Baltazar! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Zeeky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freeky Zeeky!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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