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FFC #7 - Title 205 lbs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Shakesphere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zick VanDan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zick VanDan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Shakesphere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zick VanDan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanDan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanDan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
VanDan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakesphere connects with a single shot there.
VanDan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakesphere tries to avoid it but VanDan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakesphere to the ground. Shakesphere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. Shakesphere catches VanDan right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanDan throws a push kick but Shakesphere slaps the foot to one side.
VanDan closes the distance but Shakesphere moves to the side
and Shakesphere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from VanDan.
VanDan fails with a takedown attempt.
William Shakesphere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zick VanDan.
Shakesphere with a jab.
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.
Shakesphere scores with a punch to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Shakesphere. No joy for VanDan on that attempt.
Shakesphere is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
VanDan moves to clinch but Shakesphere breaks away
and Shakesphere counters with a left to the body.
Shakesphere scores with the left hand. VanDan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
VanDan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shakesphere counters with a three punch combo that has VanDan backing up. VanDan nods at Shakesphere to acknowledge the strikes.
Shakesphere throws out a powerful jab.
Shakesphere scores with a sloppy right hand. VanDan should have avoided that one.
VanDan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakesphere's guard.
Shakesphere wants to stand up but VanDan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanDan controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because William Shakesphere wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shakesphere slaps away a takedown attempt from VanDan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakesphere dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
VanDan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakesphere defends it nicely.
VanDan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shakesphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanDan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakesphere is fending him off so far but VanDan persists. Nope, Shakesphere circles away and we're back to standing.
Shakesphere takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shakesphere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Shakesphere.
Shakesphere connects with a crisp jab.
VanDan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Shakesphere as VanDan shoots in.
William Shakesphere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zick VanDan.
VanDan is breathing heavily.
VanDan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
VanDan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakesphere tries to avoid it but VanDan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakesphere to the ground. Shakesphere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Shakesphere. Beautiful body shot.
VanDan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanDan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere throws out a powerful jab.
VanDan looks to clinch
and Shakesphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakesphere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
VanDan tries for a takedown but Shakesphere sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
VanDan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakesphere scores with a sloppy right hand. VanDan should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere scores with a body shot.
Shakesphere scores with a three punch combo!
William Shakesphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakesphere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
VanDan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shakesphere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VanDan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shakesphere sprawls well. Shakesphere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. VanDan gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakesphere pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces VanDan back to the cage. Shakesphere follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakesphere dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shakesphere with a hook.
Shakesphere connects with a body shot.
Shakesphere's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shakesphere duly obliges.
Shakesphere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows VanDan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shakesphere is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VanDan is controlling him.
VanDan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Shakesphere wasn't doing enough on the ground.
VanDan wants to clinch but Shakesphere slips to the side
and Shakesphere counters with a stiff right hand.
VanDan moves to clinch but Shakesphere breaks away
and Shakesphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Shakesphere coming out on top.
VanDan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
VanDan looks to clinch
and VanDan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
VanDan moves to clinch but Shakesphere breaks away
and Shakesphere counters with a series of strikes. VanDan will be more careful next time no doubt.
VanDan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakesphere counters with a nice body shot.
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.
VanDan fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakesphere shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. VanDan eats them both and turns towards Shakesphere to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zick VanDan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Shakesphere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakesphere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Shakesphere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shakesphere, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shakesphere!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodlley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willamy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyron Woodlley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willamy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodlley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woodlley gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Woodlley.
Woodlley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Woodlley wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Woodlley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woodlley gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Woodlley which made him look bad.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Woodlley but Woodlley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyron Woodlley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willamy Silva.
Silva looks for a takedown but Woodlley sprawls well.
Silva dives in and grabs Woodlley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Woodlley pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Woodlley enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Woodlley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woodlley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Woodlley in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woodlley gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Woodlley trying desperately to get to his feet.
Silva looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Woodlley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Woodlley and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Woodlley is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Woodlley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Woodlley wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva is working an open guard so Woodlley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Woodlley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Woodlley looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodlley as he avoids it easily.
Silva gets caught napping as Woodlley dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Woodlley wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Woodlley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyron Woodlley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woodlley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Woodlley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Woodlley stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Woodlley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Woodlley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woodlley defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Woodlley.
Tyron Woodlley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willamy Silva.
Woodlley gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Woodlley. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Woodlley goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Willamy Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Youressen Flamini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yashihiro Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Youressen Flamini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yashihiro Tony!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamini with a poor takedown
and Tony counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flamini is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tony looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Flamini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tony counters with a three punch combo that has Flamini backing up. Flamini nods at Tony to acknowledge the strikes.
Flamini with a poor takedown
and Tony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flamini is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youressen Flamini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Flamini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flamini has his takedown stuffed
and Tony counters with a huge left! Flamini is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tony isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Flamini from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tony!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yashihiro Tony!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jonness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Jonness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonness fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonness drags the fight down to the ground.
Jonness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Jonness slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Jonness controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joe Jonness has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jonness gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Jonness manages to retain guard.
Jonness is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jonness dives on top into guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jonness tries to pass.
Jonness 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonness tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Jonness.
Silva shoots and misses
and Jonness counters with a right hand to the body.
Jonness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Jonness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonness tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jonness counters with a two punch combo.
Joe Jonness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jonness decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonness trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonness controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jonness stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Jonness wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jonness lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jonness.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Jonness counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva looks gassed!
Jonness tries to get to his feet but Silva is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jonness in his guard.
Jonness will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonness 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.
Jonness wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jonness dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Jonness counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jonness's guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jonness is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Jonness trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jonness tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva pulls Jonness in to control the position.
Jonness has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jonness controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Jonness wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Jonness counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jonness slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Jonness is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonness wants to stand up but Silva manages to regain full guard.
Jonness trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Jonness just wasn't active enough.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jonness counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joe Jonness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
Jonness is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jonness persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jonness wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is controlling Jonness's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jonness trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jonness is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jonness dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva fails with the takedown
and Jonness counters with a nice body kick.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonness fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Jonness counters by clinching up.
Jonness prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Jonness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
Jonness manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jonness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonness scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Jonness tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Jonness pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonness keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonness missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Jonness is very close to passing his half guard.
Jonness trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Jonness wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jonness looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Jonness persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonness sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva shoots and misses
and Jonness counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonness controlling the position easily from mount.
Jonness working Silva over with strikes here.
Silva wants to control but Jonness is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonness controlling the position easily from mount.
Jonness tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Jonness gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonness lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Jonness sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jonness showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jonness has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jonness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranndy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artus Ozols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranndy Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ranndy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Artus Ozols!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture tries for a takedown but Ozols circles away easily
and Ozols counters with an outside leg kick.
Couture drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozols connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Couture misses with a takedown
and Ozols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ozols counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranndy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture tries for a takedown but Ozols circles away easily
and Ozols counters with a straight right hand.
Ozols jabs Couture right on the nose. Couture blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozols.
Ozols misses with a hook.
Ozols connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Couture's hands.
Nice body punch from Ozols.
Ozols lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Couture. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ozols throws a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozols takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozols throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Couture is rocked!
Couture leaves his chin hanging out and Ozols seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Couture crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artus Ozols!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mathias Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathias Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Silva.
Torres throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Torres throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torres throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Torres misses with the combination.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Silva shoots in.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
It looks like Rogerio Silva has been cut.
Torres looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Torres leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogerio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Torres misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Silva shoots in.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Torres counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Torres thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
Silva is rocked!
Torres throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
and Torres counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Silva! He's just covering up as Torres starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathias Torres!
Mathias Torres retains his heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Boladao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartimaker Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boladao comes to the cage accompanied by Boladão de Amor. Rodrigo Boladao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bartimaker Fat's chin.
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Boladao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartimaker Fat!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fat tries to clinch up
and Boladao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boladao.
Fat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fat looking for subs off his back but Boladao has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fat looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boladao is trying to control the action in half guard but Fat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fat actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fat looking for submissions off his back.
Boladao is trying to control the action in half guard but Fat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boladao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fat keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodrigo Boladao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boladao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boladao fails with a takedown attempt.
Boladao shoots for a double leg takedown but Fat sprawls well. He's pushed Boladao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Boladao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fat wants to clinch but Boladao slips to the side
and Boladao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boladao wants to control but Fat is keeping him busy.
Fat wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boladao is looking for a kimura here.
Boladao wants to take a breather but Fat is having none of it.
Fat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boladao pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fat is not content to let Boladao control the position.
Fat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boladao pulls his head out easily.
Fat actively working from the bottom here.
Fat is not content to let Boladao control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Boladao dominated that round.
That's time! Boladao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fat moves to clinch but Boladao breaks away
and Boladao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fat's guard.
Fat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boladao passes into half guard.
Boladao trying to control the action but Fat is working from the bottom.
Fat is breathing heavily.
Fat looking for submissions off his back.
Boladao is taking a breather. Fat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boladao trying to control from half guard but Fat is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodrigo Boladao.
Boladao dives in and grabs Fat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fat pushes down on Boladao's head and hops out.
Boladao gets a takedown into half guard.
Fat looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boladao trying to control the action but Fat is working from the bottom.
Fat is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boladao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fat keeps working.
Rodrigo Boladao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boladao shoots for a takedown but Fat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boladao shoots in and drives through. Fat sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Boladao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boladao shoots in looking for a takedown. Fat tries to sprawl out of it but Boladao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boladao shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
Boladao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fat as he jumps to the side.
Boladao fails to land the takedown.
Boladao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fat looking for submissions off his back.
Fat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boladao pulls his head out easily.
Boladao trying to control from half guard but Fat is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Boladao dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boladao fails with the takedown.
Fat wants to clinch but Boladao slips to the side
and Boladao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boladao.
Fat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boladao has picked Fat up and slammed him! Fat can't keep hold of the triangle and Boladao manages to pass to side control!
Boladao trying to control the position but Fat is working away.
Fat is looking for a sweep.
Boladao is looking to take a break and control but Fat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boladao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boladao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fat keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fat tries to buck Boladao off but Boladao is having none of it.
Fat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boladao presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boladao tries to control but Fat wriggling away.
Fat tries to improve his position but Boladao has taken his back! Boladao has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fat tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Boladao pushes Fat away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Boladao!
Rodrigo Boladao retains his bantamweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Core has chosen Emicida - Triunfo as his entrance music. Bruno Core is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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20
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Leite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Core!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leite throws a left and a right that both miss
and Core counters with a single leg into guard. Leite didn't expect that.
Leite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Core on the ground.
Leite wants to stand and escape but Core is having none of it.
Core trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Core prevents Leite from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Leite wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Core counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Leite falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruno Core!
Bruno Core is the new light heavyweight champion!
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