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Ronin FC 1: Origins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramba Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidekai Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramba Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidekai Law!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law misses with the combination.
Law throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Law lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Law, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Law lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Law throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Law looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Boy with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hidekai Law has been cut.
Boy stalling.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy working Law over with knees to the body.
Boy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Law's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy is struggling to control the position.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Boy.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boy.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Law's ribcage.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy taking a breather.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Law's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Law can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Law is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Law tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the ropes.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Law wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Law won't want to take too many of those.
Law tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the ropes.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Law is trying to break free.
Boy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Law's ribcage.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
The referee calls for Boy to work.
Boy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Boy holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramba Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hidekai Law's cut.
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.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy pushes Law up against the ropes in a clinch.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Law lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law can't break the clinch.
Ramba Boy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Boy.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Boy is stalling here.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Boy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Law has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Boy working Law over with knees to the body.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Law is trying to break free.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Law is trying to break free.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Boy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Law takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Law takes a knee right on the jaw!
Law tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Law won't want to take too many of those.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Law tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Law's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Law tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
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.
Boy lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Law tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the ropes.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Boy.
Law wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Law won't want to take too many of those.
Boy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Law takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Law lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Law wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramba Boy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hidekai Law's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law misses with a jab, cross combination.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Boy tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Law misses with a two punch combination.
Boy moves into the clinch.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Law takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy is pushing Law up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the ropes.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Law lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Law lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy slows down the pace here.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Law's ribcage.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Law's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boy.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Law takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boy stalling the fight.
Boy lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Law is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Boy working Law over with knees to the body.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Law is trying to break free.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Law lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Law's face.
Law tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the ropes.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Law wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Law wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Law wants to break free but Boy has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Boy lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Law is trying to break free.
Law tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Boy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy lands a nice elbow.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boy.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Law lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Law in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy has Law pressed against the ropes, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Boy keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the ropes.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Hidekai Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramba Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law tries a body shot but Boy blocks it.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramba Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramba Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Cheung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Cheung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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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, Joe Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Cheung!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheung drops Gordon with a beautiful combination! Gordon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cheung is looking for the KO!
It looks like Joe Gordon has been cut.
Cheung moves into the clinch.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheung.
Cheung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Cheung counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OH! Cheung has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cheung smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cheung unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Cheung sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Cheung!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg comes to the ring accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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202 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Berg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Berg misses.
Donovan misses the body punch
and Berg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berg checks a leg kick.
Berg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donovan moves forwards but Berg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berg circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Berg to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Berg blocks the low kick.
Donovan misses with a low kick.
Berg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pete Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donovan darts in trying to clinch
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Berg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donovan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donovan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berg's sensitive parts.
Donovan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donovan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berg counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A shot to the liver by Donovan. Beautiful body shot.
Donovan throws out a leg kick but Berg moves out of range and Donovan only half commits.
Donovan misses with a jab to the body
and Berg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Berg catches Donovan right on the button with a cross.
Donovan is looking to land body kicks.
Donovan moves to clinch but Berg breaks away
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg lands with a nice body punch.
Donovan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donovan throws a leg kick but Berg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a hook
and Berg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Berg.
Donovan darts in trying to clinch
and Berg counters with a three punch combo that has Donovan backing up. Donovan nods at Berg to acknowledge the strikes.
Donovan tries to clinch up
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a sloppy body shot
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg connects with a nice looking jab.
Berg misses with a double jab.
Donovan tries to clinch up
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
Berg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Donovan
and Berg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Berg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donovan throws a body kick that misses.
Donovan moves to clinch but Berg breaks away
and Berg counters with a left and a right that stings Donovan.
Donovan is looking to land body kicks.
Berg throws a hook but Donovan blocks it.
Donovan slips a jab and a cross from Berg.
Berg blocks the body kick.
Donovan throws the kick towards the body but Berg avoids it.
Donovan motions for Berg to come forward. Donovan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donovan throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan wants to clinch but Berg slips to the side
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donovan wants to land a leg kick but Berg is out of range.
Good work by Berg as he checks the leg kick.
Donovan looks to clinch
and Berg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan wants to land a leg kick but Berg is out of range.
Donovan throws a body kick that misses.
Donovan closes the distance but Berg moves to the side
and Berg counters with a three punch combo that has Donovan backing up. Donovan nods at Berg to acknowledge the strikes.
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Donovan looks for the body kick but Berg saw that one coming.
Donovan wants to clinch
and Berg counters with a series of strikes. Donovan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donovan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Alexander Berg has been cut.
Alexander Berg is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donovan wants to clinch
and Berg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donovan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donovan connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berg.
Berg checks a leg kick.
Donovan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Berg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berg rather than just go for the knockout.
Berg checks a low kick from Donovan.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Berg moves out of range easily.
Donovan tries to clinch up
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
Donovan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berg throws a right hand that Donovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Donovan also avoids with ease.
Donovan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg throws a series of punches but Donovan avoids them all with ease.
Donovan misses with a low kick as Berg jumps back.
Donovan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Berg.
Donovan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Berg to counter with a crisp jab.
Berg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Berg.
Donovan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan misses with a low kick.
Berg looks to land a combination but Donovan avoids it well.
Berg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berg tries to bum rush Donovan with a series of wild strikes but Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Berg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Berg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Berg avoids a kick to the body.
Donovan wants to clinch
and Berg counters with a nice uppercut.
Donovan moves to clinch but Berg breaks away
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berg throws a right and a left that Donovan avoids nicely.
Donovan throws a combination that misses
and Berg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berg misses with a looping right.
Berg avoids a kick to the body.
Berg throws a series of punches but Donovan moves out of range.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donovan can do to turn this around?
Berg checks a low kick from Donovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan moves to clinch but Berg breaks away
and Berg counters with a stiff right hand.
Donovan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donovan dodges the punch combination from Berg.
Donovan throws the kick towards the body but Berg avoids it.
Donovan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to clinch
and Berg counters with a three punch combo that has Donovan backing up. Donovan nods at Berg to acknowledge the strikes.
Donovan tries to clinch
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donovan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donovan throws a lazy uppercut
and Berg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donovan wants to clinch
and Berg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donovan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berg counters with a series of strikes that sends Donovan to the canvas! Berg follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Donovan is still in real trouble! Can Berg finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg passes Donovan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donovan seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berg controlling the action here.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Donovan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berg slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Berg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Donovan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berg clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Berg's cut.
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.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donovan looks to clinch
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donovan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berg's sensitive parts.
A cross from Donovan lands.
Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donovan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Berg throws a big shot that misses.
Donovan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Berg. Those never looked like landing.
Berg checks the leg kick.
Donovan misses with a double jab
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan tries to clinch up
and Berg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berg connects with a looping right hand.
Berg swinging wildly here.
Donovan thows a body kick. Berg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Berg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
Donovan misses with a body kick.
Berg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donovan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berg lands a nice shot to the body.
Donovan moves to clinch but Berg breaks away
and Berg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berg checks a low kick from Donovan.
Donovan misses with a combination
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donovan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berg is working the combinations to good effect here.
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
Berg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berg blocks a head kick by Donovan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donovan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berg blocks a head kick by Donovan.
Donovan wants to clinch
and Berg counters with a left and a right that stings Donovan.
Donovan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berg counters with a left and a right that stings Donovan.
Donovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Berg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donovan looks to clinch
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berg moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berg had his way with Pete Donovan in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Berg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Berg blocks the body kick.
Donovan ducks right into an uppercut from Berg.
Donovan misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donovan.
Berg swinging wildly here.
Berg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donovan.
Berg scores with a one two! Donovan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berg avoids a kick to the body.
Donovan wants to clinch but Berg slips to the side
and Berg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan looks to clinch
and Berg counters with a nice uppercut.
Donovan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donovan tries to clinch but Berg moves away
and Berg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donovan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Donovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
Donovan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donovan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berg counters with a one-two to the body.
Berg lands an overhand right.
Donovan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berg is out of range and Donovan settles back down.
Donovan looks to clinch
letting Berg counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donovan darts in trying to clinch
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
Donovan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berg checks a low kick from Donovan.
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Berg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan feints and then cracks Berg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berg down.
Berg throws a nice looking combination but Donovan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berg counters with a series of strikes. Donovan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donovan scores with a leg kick.
Berg avoids a kick to the body.
Donovan closes the distance but Berg moves to the side
and Berg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donovan looks to throw a body kick
and Berg counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donovan on the side of the head.
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donovan closes the distance but Berg moves to the side
and Berg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berg misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donovan.
Donovan throws a combination that misses
and Berg counters with a one-two to the body.
Pete Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Berg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan throws the kick towards the body but Berg avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:44
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Berg!
Alexander Berg is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay ar Ginebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay ar Ginebra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay ar Ginebra!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginebra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay ar Ginebra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginebra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ginebra is keeping the position for now.
Ginebra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blanc passes into half guard.
Ginebra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blanc is working away from the top position though.
Blanc is working for a kimura but Ginebra is defending it quite comfortably.
Blanc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ginebra is just riding it out for now. Blanc eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ginebra!
Blanc wants to take his opponent's back but Ginebra doesn't allow it.
Blanc moves to the back.
Blanc is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ginebra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blanc is hanging on to Ginebra's back as he tries to escape.
Blanc is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ginebra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanc looking for the choke from the back.
Blanc has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ginebra has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ginebra fending off the submission attempt from Blanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginebra defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Blanc is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ginebra taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blanc.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laurent Blanc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Del Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Del Toro does no damage.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Del Toro is looking to improve his position.
Del Toro trying to control here.
Del Toro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Del Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Del Toro won't allow it.
Del Toro wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sakuraba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Del Toro defending well though.
Del Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Del Toro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sakuraba has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sakuraba in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Del Toro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Toro is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba content just to control the position here.
Sakuraba cracks Del Toro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sakuraba is landing with some decent strikes but Del Toro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Del Toro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Del Toro has given up his back here. Will Sakuraba look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Del Toro is trying to remain composed but Sakuraba is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
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!
Sakuraba landing with strikes.
Sakuraba tries to get the hooks in deep but Del Toro pushed the leg off.
Sakuraba scores with punches from the back.
Sakuraba throwing damaging strikes from the back! Del Toro could be in trouble here!
Sakuraba lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Del Toro.
Sakuraba lands with a hammerfist to the side of Del Toro's head.
Del Toro is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Del Toro is doing well to defend. Sakuraba seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Del Toro is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazushi Sakuraba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marucio Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasilios Nicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marucio Machida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nicko's guard.
Nicko trying to keep a closed guard but Machida is proving a slippery customer.
Nicko 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.
Nicko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nicko wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Nicko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machida decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nicko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Nicko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nicko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicko wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Nicko looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
Nicko 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.
Nicko is working hard here to advance position.
Machida wants to control from the top but Nicko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Machida 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 calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marucio Machida wasn't active enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Nicko misses
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicko walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Nicko misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nicko wants to sweep but no luck.
Nicko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Nicko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machida passes into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machida wants to control but Nicko is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicko is looking for a sweep.
Machida decides to stand back up. Machida steps back and let's Nicko get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Machida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machida.
Nicko has a takedown stuffed.
Nicko 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.
Nicko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nicko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida regains half guard.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida is looking to escape.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marucio Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into Nicko's guard.
Nicko is looking to sweep but instead, Machida has passed into half guard.
Marucio Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nicko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida is thwarting Nicko's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nicko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nicko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nicko working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Machida trying to control but Nicko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicko, not yet.
Nicko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nicko is working for a submission of some sort.
Nicko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nicko works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicko working for a submission but Machida is keeping him at bay.
Machida is trying desperately to improve position.
Machida is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nicko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nicko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nicko moves to take his opponent's back.
Nicko avoiding Machida 's attempts to control his hands.
Machida is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida tries to break free.
Nicko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machida has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Machida looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nicko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nicko.
Machida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control here.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machida is pressing down on Nicko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nicko is controlling him.
Nicko tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Nicko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machida's guard.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Nicko.
Nicko is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.
Nicko seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Nicko 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!
Nicko falls off balance throwing a combination
so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nicko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nicko looking for a triangle here. Machida is fighting it but it looks tight! Nicko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Machida is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vasilios Nicko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
155 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawaiian Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin with a poor takedown
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Assassin shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assassin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assassin shoots and misses
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hawaiian Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Assassin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Assassin with a poor takedown
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Assassin fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin fails with the takedown
and Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Assassin is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacquiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Assassin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao scores with a leg kick.
Assassin drops his hands momentarily and Pacquiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Assassin shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assassin thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assassin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt
and Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assassin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao lunges at Assassin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assassin's hand.
Pacquiao moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hawaiian Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Good exchange - Pacquiao coming out on top.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Assassin should have avoided that one.
Assassin moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin moves out of range as Pacquiao strikes.
Assassin misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assassin fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assassin defending well as Pacquiao loads up on a big left hand.
Assassin with a poor takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Assassin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Pacquiao 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 ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacquiao cracks Assassin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Assassin has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Assassin should have avoided that one.
Assassin has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Assassin with a poor takedown
and Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hawaiian Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assassin fails with the takedown
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Assassin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Assassin fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assassin thinking.
Assassin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Assassin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Junior Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Assassin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assassin moves away.
Hawaiian Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Pacquiao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jp Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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153 lbs
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26
152 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jp Alcano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kira Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamato misses with an uppercut
and Alcano counters with a series of strikes. Yamato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamato misses with an uppercut
and Alcano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alcano lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Alcano to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamato misses with a left hand
and Alcano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamato looks gassed!
Alcano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alcano cracks Yamato with an open hand slap.
Yamato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Alcano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Alcano! Yamato is out on his feet! Alcano rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Yamato is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Yamato is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jp Alcano!
Jp Alcano retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguelito Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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25
195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Garrido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguelito Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon tries to bum rush Garrido with a series of wild strikes but Garrido uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garrido has his takedown stuffed
and Dragon counters with a crisp one two that drops Garrido! Dragon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garrido to his feet! Garrido is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrido keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Garrido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garrido gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragon moves into range and clinches up with Garrido.
Knees to the body from Dragon.
Dragon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrido is breathing heavily.
Dragon with a knee to the head.
Dragon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garrido takes a shot to the head.
Garrido's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Dragon.
Dragon cracks Garrido with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Dragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragon.
A short body shot lands from Dragon as the two fighters clinch.
Dragon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garrido in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garrido backwards.
Dragon works on Garrido's body with a couple of short punches.
A knee to the head by Dragon.
Garrido takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dragon crunches a lovely knee into Garrido's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Dragon.
Dragon presses Garrido against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragon lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragon.
Dragon scores a nice knee to the body.
Dragon is working Garrido over against the ropes.
Dragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrido.
Dragon digs a right hand into Garrido's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrido's gas tank.
Dragon scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Dragon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragon.
Dragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Garrido takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dragon lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Dragon - that landed with a thud.
Dragon lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragon working Garrido over with knees to the body.
Garrido drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dragon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Garrido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon working Garrido over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragon.
Nice body punch from Dragon.
A short right from Dragon on the inside.
Dragon presses Garrido against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragon cracks Garrido with a nice body shot.
Dragon is working Garrido over against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dragon.
Dragon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Dragon.
Nice body punch from Dragon.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragon.
Dragon works on Garrido's body with a couple of short punches.
Dragon pushes Garrido back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Garrido changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrido takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Garrido circles away.
Garrido fails with the takedown
and Dragon counters with a three punch combo that has Garrido backing up. Garrido nods at Dragon to acknowledge the strikes.
Dragon scores with a head kick. Garrido tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dragon has closed the distance and engaged Garrido in a clinch.
Dragon is leaning against Garrido and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dragon.
Dragon scores a nice knee to the body.
Dragon scores with a knee to the head.
Dragon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dragon digs a right hand underneath Garrido's ribcage. Garrido let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrido or not.
Dragon is leaning against Garrido and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dragon presses Garrido against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Dragon.
Dragon is working Garrido over against the ropes.
Dragon crunches a lovely knee into Garrido's ribcage.
Dragon scores with a hook to the body.
Dragon lands a good knee to the midsection. Garrido won't want to take too many of those.
Garrido jumps guard but Dragon stands there with Garrido around his waist. Garrido gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrido takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragon.
Dragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garridos head.
Dragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Dragon.
Dragon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garrido in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dragon digs a right hand into Garrido's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrido's gas tank.
Dragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrido or not.
Good body shot from Dragon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguelito Dragon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Garrido closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dragon to the mat! Dragon manages to get full guard.
Garrido postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dragon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garrido, into his guard.
Garrido has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garrido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrido wants to sweep here but Dragon controlling him for the moment.
Dragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragon gets to his feet. Garrido looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garrido misses with a takedown
and Dragon counters with a big head kick but Garrido shrugs it off.
Garrido with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garrido takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrido takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miguelito Dragon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dragon works on Garrido's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Dragon - that landed with a thud.
Dragon lands a body punch.
Dragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragon cracks Garrido with a nice body shot.
Dragon lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Dragon crunches a lovely knee into Garrido's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Dragon as the two fighters clinch.
Garrido takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dragon lands a body shot.
A short right from Dragon on the inside.
Dragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dragon.
Dragon scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
A short uppercut from Dragon.
A hook to the body from Dragon.
A short body shot lands from Dragon as the two fighters clinch.
Dragon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garrido backwards.
Dragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrido or not.
Dragon lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dragon as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Good body shot from Dragon.
Dragon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon is working Garrido over against the ropes.
A short right from Dragon on the inside.
Dragon lands with a light punch inside.
Dragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrido.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Dragon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garrido in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dragon working Garrido over with knees to the body.
Dragon lands a left hand.
Garrido trying to stall but Dragon improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon lands a body shot.
Dragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Dragon.
Dragon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dragon lands a body punch.
Garrido wants to break free but Dragon has control.
Dragon digs a right hand underneath Garrido's ribcage. Garrido let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dragon is leaning against Garrido and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dragon lands an elbow that stopped Garrido in his tracks for a moment.
Garrido tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Garrido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dragon obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dragon obliges.
Dragon prevents Garrido from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dragon.
Garrido fails to pull guard.
Dragon scores a nice knee to the body.
Dragon lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garrido is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Dragon.
Dragon lands a body shot.
Dragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garrido is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguelito Dragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garrido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garrido shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dragon counters with a left and a right that stings Garrido.
Dragon wants to clinch.
Dragon wants to clinch
and Garrido counters with a takedown into side control.
Garrido is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garrido tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dragon's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Garrido has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dragon prevents Garrido from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garrido looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garrido wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragon, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrido tries to move to full mount but Dragon actually manages to regain half guard.
Dragon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Garrido manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon has given up his back. Will we see Garrido going for some submissions?
Miguelito Dragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragon is trying to stand back up.
Garrido looking to break Dragon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dragon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Garrido will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrido is looking for a rear naked choke here but Dragon reverses the position brilliantly into Garrido's guard!
Garrido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrido is working hard here to advance position.
Garrido trying to keep a closed guard but Dragon is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Garrido showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dragon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguelito Dragon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimboe Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Illianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice's entrance music is B.U.M.P. A fine choice. Illianenko has chosen Only God Can Judge Me as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimboe Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Illianenko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Slice scores with a decent looking hook.
Illianenko misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a nice body shot.
Illianenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Illianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Illianenko throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Illianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Illianenko's belly button to the back.
Illianenko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Illianenko.
Illianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Illianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Illianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Illianenko.
Illianenko throws a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Illianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice misses with a shot to the body
enabling Illianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Illianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Illianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Illianenko thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Illianenko's ribs.
Illianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Slice.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Illianenko.
Illianenko moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Ivan Illianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice takes a swing at Illianenko's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Illianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Illianenko throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Illianenko's knee momentarily.
Illianenko scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Illianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Slice moves away from the strike by Illianenko.
Some wild striking there from Illianenko.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Illianenko's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Illianenko.
Illianenko tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice is looking to wear down Illianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slice throws a sloppy body shot
and Illianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slice won't be happy with that.
Slice struggling a bit here.
Illianenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Illianenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Illianenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Illianenko trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice parries the strikes from Illianenko easily there. Illianenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slice to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Illianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Illianenko misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Illianenko does no damage.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Illianenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Illianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Illianenko misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Illianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice leaves Illianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Illianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Illianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slice circles away.
Illianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Slice misses.
Slice gets tackled into the ropes by Illianenko. Illianenko maintains the clinch.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Illianenko won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Illianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Kimboe Slice has been cut.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Illianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Illianenko misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Illianenko lands with a nice combination. Slice backs away looking to recover.
Kimboe Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Illianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Illianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Illianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Illianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice slips under a jab.
Illianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but Illianenko persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimboe Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Illianenko.
Illianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Illianenko gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko keeps control of Slice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Illianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Illianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Illianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Slice.
Illianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slice is pressed up against the ropes. Illianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slice down to the mat. Slice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Illianenko throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Illianenko misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Illianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Illianenko seems unphased.
Illianenko throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Illianenko blocks a jab.
Illianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Slice leaves Illianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Illianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Illianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimboe Slice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Illianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Illianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice throws a body kick the misses
and Illianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Illianenko shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimboe Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slice clobbers Illianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Illianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Illianenko fails with the takedown.
Kimboe Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Illianenko.
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Illianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Illianenko misses with a double jab
and Slice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Illianenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Illianenko lands a nice hook to Slice's body. Slice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Illianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko throws a one two combo.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Illianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Illianenko.
Illianenko takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Illianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Illianenko has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Illianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Illianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Illianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Illianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Illianenko trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Ivan Illianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to escape the position but Illianenko is controlling the position.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Illianenko on the ground.
Kimboe Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Illianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Illianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Illianenko 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 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Illianenko!
Ivan Illianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
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