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PAINKILLERS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Obote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obote is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body Count. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milton Obote!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but East paws at him with a jab and circles away.
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obote lands a two punch combo.
East clinches but Obote breaks the clinch
and Obote counters with a head kick. That will keep East thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Obote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obote clinches up with East and pushes him back against the cage.
Obote breaks from the clinch.
East throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Obote counters with a two punch combo.
East doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Obote counters with a head kick that drops East - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
East is rocked!
East is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obote wants to pass the guard but East is defending well.
Obote controlling the action here.
East is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
East flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
East is trying to get back to full guard.
Obote is figuring out what he wants to do next.
East pushes Obote off looking to stand but Obote dives back in and keeps control.
Obote with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obote decides to return to a standing position.
Obote throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Obote cracks the inside of East's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obote misses with a head kick.
East fails with the takedown.
Obote is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
East throws a leg kick
and Obote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
East works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Obote doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obote seems keen to control East's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obote keeping moving, preventing East from controlling successfully.
East decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from East does no damage.
Obote lands a two punch combo.
East tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
East falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obote counters with a series of strikes. East will be more careful next time no doubt.
Obote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obote misses with a knee strike.
Obote has had enough of the clinch but East keeps him there for the moment.
Obote prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Obote with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obote has him pressed against the cage.
East breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
East misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
East shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obote but Obote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Milton Obote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obote misses with a head kick.
Obote stuffs the takedown attempt from East. East gets slowly back to his feet.
Milton Obote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East misses with a head kick.
Obote rushes East and presses him up against the cage.
Obote manages to break the clinch.
East tries for a takedown but Obote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
East misses with a takedown
and Obote moves into the clinch.
East jumps guard but Obote stands there with East around his waist. East gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obote wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Obote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
East scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
East passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Obote!
Obote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with East. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
East landing punches.
Obote is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obote tries to hold on but East pushes him away.
Obote is desperately trying to improve his position but East has a good base and remains in mount.
Obote wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Obote is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obote is in all sorts of trouble here.
Obote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Obote tries to buck East off but he can't manage it.
Obote holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as East tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
East is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Obote has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Obote!
Obote prevents East from getting back to his feet.
East escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
East controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Obote trying to control but East is working from the bottom.
East is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Obote is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eight 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.
East is trying to control the position from the bottom.
East keeping moving, preventing Obote from controlling successfully.
Obote controls from within his opponent's guard.
East is wriggling around but Obote manages to pass to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
East tries to get to full guard but Obote has control of the leg.
East is trying to maintain the position but Obote is very close to passing his half guard.
East is trying to stand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
East fails with the takedown.
Obote pushes East up against the cage in a clinch.
Obote breaks the clinch.
Obote lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Obote dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obote has managed to clinch.
Obote breaks the clinch.
Obote tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
Obote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
East goes for a takedown attempt but Obote pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
East has his takedown stuffed
and Obote counters with a head kick.
Obote pushes East up against the cage in a clinch.
Obote keeps control of East as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obote breaks the clinch.
Obote tries to close the distance and clinch up but East swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brad East is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
East tries to clinch but Obote moves away
and Obote counters with a slapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from East.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obote clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obote breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obote lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obote swivels and escapes.
Obote plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
East changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obote tries to avoid it but East manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obote to the ground. Obote escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obote connects with a high kick.
East closes the distance and clinches up with Obote, looking for a takedown. East pushes Obote against the cage but Obote circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
East tries to clinch up
and Obote counters with a head kick.
Obote fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obote keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
East takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East shoots for a double leg takedown but Obote sprawls well. He's pushed East's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
East tries to clinch up.
Milton Obote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
East shoots for a takedown but Obote saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and East counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Obote's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obote keeping moving, preventing East from controlling successfully.
Obote is looking to stand up but East isn't so interested in that idea.
Obote is controlling East's posture.
East sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obote's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obote wants to get back to full guard.
Obote keeping control of the position.
Obote regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from East.
Obote wants to stand but East is controlling the position.
Obote is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Obote is trying to control the position but East postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
East has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Obote is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
East shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obote as he jumps to the side.
East takes a kick to the side of the head.
East throws a low kick but Obote avoids it.
Obote digs a good body shot into East's ribs.
East swats away the attempt to clinch by Obote.
East looks for a takedown but Obote sprawls well.
Obote tries to clinch
and East decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obote's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Obote is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
East slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
East has his foot on Obote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obote works his way back into a safe position though.
East pulls Obote in close to prevent any damage.
Brad East overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
East wants to sweep here but Obote controlling him for the moment.
East keeping full guard, as Obote tries to pass.
East keeping moving, preventing Obote from controlling successfully.
That's six 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.
Obote wants to stand but East is controlling his posture from full guard.
Obote trying to control but East is working from the bottom.
Obote pushes down on East's leg and manages to get into half guard.
East is looking to improve his position.
Obote content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
East is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
East wants to control but Obote is keeping busy.
Obote decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
East wants to clinch.
East takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's eight 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.
East slips a jab and a cross from Obote.
Obote tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
East feints and as Obote raises his hands in defense, East changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obote controls East momentarily but East frees himself.
Obote has East pulled in close to control his posture.
East stands up and waves to Obote to follow him.
Obote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obote lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
East falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obote counters with a nice uppercut.
Obote throws a head kick but East moves out of range.
Obote forces East back against the cage and clinches.
Obote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Obote as East shoots in.
Obote scores with a body shot.
Obote darts in and clinches East up against the cage.
Obote avoids the elbow strike from East, against the cage.
East tries to pull guard but Obote won't allow it.
Obote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East tries to clinch
and Obote counters with a left and a right that stings East.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obote has managed to clinch.
Obote tries a knee to the head but East blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Obote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
East throws a head kick but Obote moves out of range.
East fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Obote. No joy for East on that attempt.
Obote moves into range and clinches up with East.
Obote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obote gets caught flat footed, as East shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
East makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
East missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
East postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
East postures up in Obote's guard and throws a big left but Obote blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obote pushes East off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
East throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obote counters with a one-two to the body.
Obote throws a quick head kick that skims the top of East's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obote throws a combination. East tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Obote darts in trying to clinch
and East counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Obote looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but East puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
East tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Obote.
Obote trying to hold on to East's head to control him but East postures up.
East thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obote's head.
Obote wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time East.
Obote is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
East misses with a double jab
and Obote counters with a head kick.
East misses with a wild combination.
East will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obote lands a head kick. East smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obote wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obote throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Obote. No joy for East on that attempt.
Obote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
East changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Obote looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Obote wants to control but East postures up.
Obote gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obote pushes East off looking to stand but East dives back in and keeps control.
Obote tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Obote trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obote holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
East not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obote wants to improve his position but East is controlling well.
Obote won't allow East to pass to mount.
East throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
East has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Obote tries to close the distance and clinch up but East swats him away and circles back towards the center.
East misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
East rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
East takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Obote listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
East looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obote is fending him off so far but East persists. Nope, Obote circles away and we're back to standing.
Obote throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by East.
Obote tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
Obote throws a head kick that half lands.
Obote tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
East shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obote as he avoids it easily.
Obote misses with a head kick.
East shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obote counters with a low kick, right behind East 's knee.
Obote lands a head kick!
Obote moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.
East shoots in but Obote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obote instigates a clinch.
East jumps guard but Obote stands there with East around his waist. East gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Obote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Obote both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East fails to land the takedown.
Obote clinches.
Obote breaks from the clinch.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obote swivels and escapes.
East closes the distance and clinches up with Obote, looking for a takedown. East pushes Obote against the cage but Obote circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
East shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than East was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Obote really wants to buck East off and get back to his feet.
Obote keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Obote reaches up to try and control the position but East seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Obote rolls and tries to escape and now East has his back!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Obote tries to escape but East has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
East trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
East has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Obote! Can he survive? No! He's out! East gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad East!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Liber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liber comes to the cage accompanied by Thompson-Moj Grad . Alejandro Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Liber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alejandro Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a swing at Liber's ribcage but misses.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Liber sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Liber hang on?
It looks like Robert Liber has been cut.
Johnson is keen to just control but Liber is a slippery customer.
Liber wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Liber is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liber is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson stands up from half guard.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liber shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Liber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alejandro Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson cracks Liber with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Liber looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Liber is rocked!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Oh Liber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liber circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Johnson. Liber falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manly Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manly Couture!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture misses with a hook. Brunson ducked under it nicely.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brunson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunson fails with the takedown.
Brunson ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brunson.
It looks like Manly Couture has been cut.
A big left from Brunson misses.
A jab from Brunson finds it's way through Couture's defenses.
Brunson throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunson.
Brunson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Brunson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Couture.
Couture is rocked!
Brunson looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brunson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manly Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Brunson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Brunson.
Brunson misses with a double jab.
Brunson throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Brunson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brunson looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Brunson tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brunson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Brunson looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Brunson swinging wilding here.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunson.
Brunson looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Brunson throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
Brunson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Couture moves in close and cracks Brunson with a massive right hand! Brunson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the cavas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Couture!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manly Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Can has chosen A New Level as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kenny Lang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Can!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can misses with a double jab.
Lang forces Can back against the cage and clinches.
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Can throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Can throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lang showed some decent athleticism there.
Can really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lang uses his free foot to push down on Can's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Can.
Can tries to improve his position but Lang has taken his back! Lang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Can tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lang pushes Can away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Lang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoishi Uzomaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Beetlejuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beetlejuice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. This Is Beetle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Yoishi Uzomaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lester Beetlejuice!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzomaki pushes Beetlejuice up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Beetlejuice.
Beetlejuice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beetlejuice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beetlejuice is trying to control the position but Uzomaki postures up.
Beetlejuice throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beetlejuice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uzomaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uzomaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uzomaki wants to stand but Beetlejuice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position here.
Beetlejuice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uzomaki's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beetlejuice wants to control from the top but Uzomaki keeps moving.
Beetlejuice prevents Uzomaki from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzomaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzomaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Beetlejuice stops Uzomaki from standing up.
Uzomaki has his feet on Beetlejuice's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beetlejuice clinches up with Uzomaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Uzomaki avoiding damage as Beetlejuice throws knees to the body.
Uzomaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beetlejuice takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beetlejuice jumps into guard, dragging Uzomaki to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beetlejuice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uzomaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Uzomaki keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
Uzomaki 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.
Beetlejuice advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uzomaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beetlejuice lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Uzomaki down.
Uzomaki is trying to buck Beetlejuice off.
Uzomaki is breathing heavily.
Beetlejuice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uzomaki keeps working.
Uzomaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Beetlejuice passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Uzomaki!
Beetlejuice has control of Uzomaki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Uzomaki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Beetlejuice working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzomaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uzomaki is squirming around, avoiding Beetlejuice's attempts to control the action.
Beetlejuice lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Uzomaki hang on?
Beetlejuice trying to control but Uzomaki is having none of it.
Beetlejuice has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Uzomaki is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Beetlejuice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beeg Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chairman Mao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Beeg Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chairman Mao!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mao has managed to clinch.
Mao looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mao has Dong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beeg Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dong jumps into guard, dragging Mao to the mat.
Mao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mao postures up.
Dong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mao's guard.
Dong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong prevents Mao from getting back to his feet.
Dong lands a couple of digs.
Dong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dong working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao can't keep his opponent in guard - Dong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Mao wants to get back to his feet.
Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Mao defends the submission attempt.
Mao is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard.
Dong prevents Mao from standing back up.
Dong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mao is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beeg Dong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yonjiro Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
251 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yonjiro Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramirez dances in with a quick combination. Hanma is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ramirez snaps Hanma's head back. Hanma stumbles backwards against the cage. Ramirez steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hanma's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Hanma just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Zeus (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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288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Biggie Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls drops Zeus with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zeus! Smalls dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Smalls!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daemon Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trill's choice of entrance music: They Will Kill Us All - The Bronx. This should be fireworks!
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19
300 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daemon Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Trill!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Daemon Davies has been cut.
Davies throws a jab but it's blocked by Trill.
A punch combination from Davies misses.
Trill lands a big uppercut and Davies crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Davies looks OK.
Davies is rocked!
Davies is defending against the submission attempts here by Trill.
Oh Davies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davies tries to kick Trill off but Trill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davies seems to have got his legs back now.
Davies kicks off Trill and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trill.
Trill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davies is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davies throws the left hand but Trill avoids the punch easily.
Oh Davies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davies loads up on a big right hand but Trill slips the punch.
Davies seems to have got his legs back now.
Davies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trill counters with a huge left! Davies is in big trouble! He's backing up but Trill isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Davies from any more damage. A dominating finish by Trill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Trill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John comes to the cage accompanied by Peace Minus One by Rorschach Test . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gabriel Flores enters the cage!
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274 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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263 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Flores!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores circles away from the clinch attempt.
John feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Flores sprawling to the canvas! Flores rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can John finish him?!
Flores is rocked!
John seems to be stalking Flores here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Flores drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy John!
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