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NFC 48 - Summers Vs Marko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Wozniaczek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Allistor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnold Wozniaczek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Allistor!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wozniaczek leaves Allistor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allistor misses with a takedown attempt
and Wozniaczek counters with a straight right hand.
Wozniaczek scores with a punch to the head.
Wozniaczek digs a good hook to Allistor's body.
Wozniaczek with a nice cross.
Wozniaczek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Allistor shoots and misses
and Wozniaczek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnold Wozniaczek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Allistor.
Allistor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wozniaczek counters with a right hand to the body.
Allistor looks gassed!
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!
Wozniaczek scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wozniaczek.
Allistor is rocked!
Wozniaczek misses with a straight right.
Allistor is still on wobbly legs! Can Wozniaczek finish him?
Wozniaczek throws a hook but Allistor avoids it easily.
Wozniaczek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wozniaczek throws the left hand but Allistor avoids the punch easily.
Wozniaczek drops Allistor with a naaaaasty hook - Allistor is in real trouble here! Wozniaczek dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Wozniaczek!
A victorious Arnold Wozniaczek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anastazy Kojras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokyo Drift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anastazy Kojras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokyo Drift!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojras throws a looping overhand right but Drift ducks down to avoid it.
Kojras tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Drift.
Kojras forces Drift back against the cage and clinches.
Drift using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kojras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kojras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kojras is pushing Drift up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kojras throws an elbow that misses.
Drift creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kojras's defenses.
Drift missing with knees to the body.
Drift avoids the elbow strike from Kojras, against the cage.
Drift looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kojras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drift stalling in the clinch but Kojras improves position.
Drift dodges an elbow strike from Kojras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojras throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drift blocks it with crossed arms.
Kojras throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojras lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drift blocks an elbow strike from Kojras.
Kojras lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drift tries to land knees in the clinch but Kojras avoids the damage to the body.
Drift missing with knees to the body.
Kojras avoiding damage as Drift throws knees to the body.
Kojras lands an elbow just above Drift 's eye.
Kojras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drift blocks an elbow strike from Kojras.
Drift breaks the clinch.
Drift gets tackled into the cage by Kojras. Kojras maintains the clinch.
Kojras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drift's defenses.
Drift dodges an elbow strike from Kojras.
Drift dodges an elbow strike from Kojras.
Kojras throws an elbow but it misses.
Kojras managing to block the knees to the body from Drift.
Kojras manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drift missing with knees to the body.
Drift is trying to pull guard but Kojras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drift tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kojras smiles and moves away.
Kojras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kojras misses with an elbow strike.
Drift looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Kojras.
Drift is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drift misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kojras.
Nice elbow from Kojras.
It looks like Tokyo Drift has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kojras.
Drift is rocked!
Drift blocks the elbow strike.
Drift is still on wobbly legs! Can Kojras finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kojras throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kojras throws an elbow but misses.
Kojras pushes off an throws an elbow but Drift leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kojras misses with an elbow over the top.
Kojras throws an elbow that misses.
Kojras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojras misses with an elbow over the top.
Drift blocks the elbow strike.
Drift blocks the elbow strike.
Kojras misses with an elbow strike.
Kojras misses with an elbow strike.
Drift dodges an elbow strike from Kojras.
Drift blocks the elbow strike.
Kojras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kojras pushes off an throws an elbow but Drift leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojras throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kojras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drift's brow.
Kojras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kojras pushes off an throws an elbow but Drift leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojras just leaning against Drift, taking a breather.
Kojras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kojras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kojras throws an elbow that misses.
Kojras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kojras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kojras pushes off an throws an elbow but Drift leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kojras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kojras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drift blocks an elbow strike from Kojras.
Kojras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kojras.
Kojras misses with an elbow strike.
Kojras misses with an elbow over the top.
Kojras misses with an elbow over the top.
Kojras misses with an elbow strike.
Kojras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kojras dips a shoulder and cracks Drift with a mighty uppercut! Drift falls back against the cage and Kojras unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drift is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kojras screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anastazy Kojras!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Urbonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Urbonas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urbonas shoots in looking for a takedown. Christopher tries to sprawl out of it but Urbonas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christopher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christopher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urbonas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christopher somewhat.
Christopher scores with a leg kick.
Christopher staying out of range there.
Urbonas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christopher's half guard.
Urbonas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Urbonas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christopher is trying to control but can't.
Christopher is controlling Urbonas's trapped leg to prevent Urbonas from advancing to side control.
Urbonas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbonas trying to control from half guard but Christopher is working away.
Christopher is trying to control but Urbonas passes into side control!
Christopher is looking to regain half guard here but Urbonas keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Urbonas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Urbonas is looking to take a break and control but Christopher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urbonas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urbonas trying to control the position but Christopher is working away.
Christopher can't do much from the bottom here.
Christopher tries to bench press Urbonas off him but Urbonas keeps the position.
Urbonas is trying to get an arm triangle but Christopher is defending well.
Urbonas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Urbonas is controlling him well.
Christopher keeping his opponent close.
Christopher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Urbonas wants to improve his position but Christopher is controlling well.
Urbonas is not content to let Christopher control the position.
Urbonas wants to improve his position but Christopher is controlling well.
Christopher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Christopher is going to stand back up.
Christopher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Urbonas defends it well.
Urbonas is trying to maintain the position but Christopher is very close to passing his half guard.
Urbonas is refusing to be controlled, as Christopher sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Jorge Urbonas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christopher clinches up with Urbonas and pushes him back against the cage.
Christopher is working for takedown but Urbonas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christopher tries to score a body lock takedown but Urbonas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christopher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urbonas avoids it.
Christopher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christopher has a takedown stuffed.
Jorge Urbonas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Christopher.
Christopher clinches up against the cage.
Urbonas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Urbonas missing with knees to the body.
Christopher tries to land knees in the clinch but Urbonas avoids the damage to the body.
Christopher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Christopher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Christopher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher wants to control the pace but Urbonas is squirming around nicely.
Urbonas wants to hold on but Christopher pushes him away.
Christopher tries to control but Urbonas wriggling away.
Christopher avoids the attempt from Urbonas to control.
Christopher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urbonas is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Urbonas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Jorge Urbonas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopher looking to secure an arm triangle but Urbonas defends it well.
Christopher wants to control the pace but Urbonas is squirming around nicely.
Urbonas is desperately trying to improve his position but Christopher has a good base and remains in mount.
Christopher landing strikes from the mount and Urbonas is in trouble!
Jorge Urbonas's cut is getting worse.
Urbonas is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher trying to control but Urbonas is having none of it.
Christopher throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Christopher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Christopher can't control as he wanted to and Urbonas manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Urbonas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christopher thows a huge punch but Urbonas dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Urbonas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christopher wants to free his trapped foot but Urbonas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Urbonas is refusing to be controlled, as Christopher sits in half guard.
Christopher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Christopher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Urbonas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Christopher fails to land the takedown.
Urbonas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christopher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jorge Urbonas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urbonas fails with the takedown
and Christopher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Christopher tries to stand but Urbonas is controlling from the bottom.
Christopher controlling from the top position.
Christopher wants to control from the top but Urbonas keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbonas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christopher's guard.
Urbonas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christopher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christopher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Urbonas trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
Christopher wants to sweep here but Urbonas controlling him for the moment.
Urbonas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christopher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urbonas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Christopher drives through and clinches with Urbonas against the cage.
Urbonas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christopher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Christopher lands a takedown into guard.
Christopher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urbonas keeping moving, preventing Christopher from controlling successfully.
Christopher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopher wants to control from the top but Urbonas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urbonas keeping full guard, as Christopher tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Urbonas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Urbonas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Urbonas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Urbonas looking to control but Christopher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Urbonas wants to control the pace but Christopher is squirming around nicely.
Christopher tries to lock up and control but Urbonas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christopher wants to get back to his feet.
Urbonas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Christopher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christopher 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Christopher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Rafael Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamao Serizawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlo Rafael Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tamao Serizawa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serizawa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Serizawa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Serizawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cruz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Serizawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Serizawa prevents Cruz from escaping the position.
Serizawa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Serizawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serizawa on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serizawa tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Serizawa is controlling him well.
Serizawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Serizawa controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz prevents Serizawa from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Serizawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Serizawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Serizawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Serizawa wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamao Serizawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Serizawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serizawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Serizawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serizawa drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serizawa is rocked!
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serizawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Serizawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serizawa slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Serizawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serizawa slips under a jab.
Serizawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Serizawa's head but Serizawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serizawa dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Serizawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serizawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serizawa moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Serizawa saw that one coming.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Carlo Rafael Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Serizawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Serizawa avoids it well.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Serizawa's shoulder, as Serizawa tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Serizawa slips under a jab.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Serizawa slips under a jab from Cruz.
Serizawa ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Serizawa slips a jab from Cruz.
Serizawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Serizawa's shoulder, as Serizawa tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Serizawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serizawa staying out of range there.
Serizawa slips under a jab from Cruz.
Serizawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz misses the jab.
Serizawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Serizawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Serizawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serizawa slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Serizawa moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Serizawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carlo Rafael Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Serizawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Serizawa slips a straight right by Cruz.
Serizawa misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Serizawa ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws the left hand but Serizawa avoids the punch easily.
Serizawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serizawa ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Serizawa closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Serizawa pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carlo Rafael Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamao Serizawa.
Serizawa ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Serizawa moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Serizawa.
Nice defenses there by Serizawa.
Serizawa ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serizawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serizawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Serizawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz misses the jab.
Serizawa throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Serizawa slips under a jab.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Serizawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Serizawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Serizawa saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Serizawa.
Serizawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Serizawa slips a jab from Cruz.
Nice defenses there by Serizawa.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Serizawa ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serizawa defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Serizawa moves away and avoids it.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serizawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws the left hand but Serizawa avoids the punch easily.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Serizawa slips the punch.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Serizawa moved out of range nicely.
Serizawa slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serizawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Serizawa staying out of range there.
Serizawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Serizawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serizawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Serizawa.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serizawa throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Serizawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Serizawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Serizawa's head but Serizawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz throws a hook but Serizawa blocks it.
Serizawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Serizawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Serizawa's ribs.
Cruz with a hook.
Serizawa looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Serizawa slips under a jab from Cruz.
Serizawa ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serizawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz throws an overhand right that drops Serizawa like a sack of potatoes! Cruz dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Rafael Cruz!
Carlo Rafael Cruz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 1337 ANZAC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cub Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cub Galloway!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong throws out a loose jab but Galloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galloway throws a head kick that Wong semi-blocks.
Galloway tries to clinch
and Wong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galloway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galloway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galloway throws a wild body kick that Wong sees coming a mile off.
Wong avoids the head kick by Galloway.
Wong scores with a punch to the head.
Galloway has managed to clinch.
Galloway lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Dennis Wong has been cut.
Galloway misses with an elbow strike.
Galloway lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong wants to get back to striking at distance but Galloway won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galloway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wong's brow.
Wong blocks an elbow strike from Galloway.
Galloway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Galloway pushes off an throws an elbow but Wong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong blocks an elbow strike.
Galloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galloway throws a leg kick
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galloway tries to clinch up.
Galloway misses with a wild combination.
Wong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wong misses with a straight right.
Wong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galloway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses.
Galloway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wong lands with a shot to the body.
Galloway pushes Wong away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong blocks a head kick by Galloway.
Galloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong lands a glancing blow to the side of Galloway's head.
Wong misses with the combination.
Wong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good leg kick by Galloway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Wong.
Galloway throws a sloppy head kick and Wong moves out of range easily.
Galloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong moves out of range of the body kick.
Galloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galloway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wong thuds his right hand into Galloway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Galloway lands a high kick!
Galloway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wong to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cub Galloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galloway tries to move into range but Wong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galloway moves in looking to clinch but Wong pushes him off.
Wong throws a hook to the side of Galloway's head but Galloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galloway wants to clinch but Wong slips to the side
and Wong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wong looks to land a body kick but Galloway moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Galloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galloway moves to clinch but Wong breaks away
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cub Galloway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Wong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Galloway.
Galloway throws the kick towards the body but Wong avoids it.
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Galloway.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galloway scores with a spinning back kick!
Galloway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galloway moves into the clinch.
Wong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Wong.
Wong dodges an elbow strike from Galloway.
Galloway lands a nice elbow.
Wong lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong blocks an elbow strike from Galloway.
Galloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
Galloway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galloway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wong's brow.
Wong manages to break the clinch.
Galloway pushes Wong away with a front kick.
Galloway tries to clinch
and Galloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galloway rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galloway throws a lazy head kick
and Wong counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galloway.
Galloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galloway throws a head kick that half lands.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws an overhand right that lands on Galloway's shoulder, as Galloway tries to avoid the shot.
Galloway tries to clinch there but Wong circles away.
Galloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong blocks a head kick by Galloway.
Galloway moves in looking to clinch but Wong pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Galloway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wong throws a lazy head kick
and Galloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Wong avoids the head kick by Galloway.
Wong dips to his left and cracks Galloway with an uppercut!
Wong scores with a jab. Galloway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wong is able to avoid easily.
Wong moves out of range as Galloway throws a body kick.
Wong lands a right hook to the body.
Galloway wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Galloway misses with a head kick.
Galloway misses with a lunging right hand
and Wong counters with a one-two to the body.
Galloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Wong moves out of range of the body kick from Galloway.
Galloway thows a body kick. Wong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses
and Wong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wong scores with a jab to the body.
Wong misses with a looping right.
Wong lands with a nice combination. Galloway backs away looking to recover.
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!
Galloway walks into a straight right hand from Wong.
Wong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galloway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galloway moves in looking to clinch but Wong pushes him off.
Wong lands with an uppercut that bounces Galloway off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cub Galloway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dennis Wong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wong loads up on a big right hand but Galloway slips the punch.
Galloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galloway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galloway tries to clinch up but Wong circles away and keeps his distance.
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galloway avoids the body shot from Wong.
Wong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galloway.
Galloway gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Galloway - the referee stops the clock and Wong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Galloway. Wong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Galloway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wong.
Galloway looks to land a right hand but Wong moved out of range.
Galloway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Galloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Wong has Galloway pushed against the cage.
Galloway throws an elbow that misses.
Galloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Wong avoids the damage to the body.
Wong lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galloway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wong's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is working Galloway over against the cage.
Galloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Wong avoids the damage to the body.
Wong breaks from the clinch.
Galloway tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galloway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wong takes a step back to recover.
Galloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galloway moves away.
A head kick by Galloway misses
and Wong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wong keeps the fight on the outside.
Wong lands with a straight right. Galloway didn't see that one coming.
Galloway throws a lazy body kick
and Wong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wong blocks the body kick.
Galloway is looking to clinch.
Wong misses with a hook. Galloway ducked under it nicely.
Galloway throws a sloppy head kick
and Wong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Galloway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galloway tries to clinch up
and Wong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galloway misses with a wild body shot.
Cub Galloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Galloway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dennis Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cub Galloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Galloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong throws the left hand but Galloway avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galloway throws a lazy head kick
and Wong counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Wong as he checks the leg kick.
Galloway misses with the body kick
letting Wong counter with a right hand.
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!
Wong blocks a head kick by Galloway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cub Galloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galloway 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cub Galloway!
After the big win, Cub Galloway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 1337 ANZAC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Joker and The Thief. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, David Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pierre Riley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long scores with a sloppy right hand. Riley should have avoided that one.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Long throws a nice inside leg kick.
Long staying out of range there.
Long fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Long uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riley has time to react.
Riley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Long.
Riley moves forwards but Long connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Long misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.
Long throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Long finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Long but Long pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley misses with a low kick.
David Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley throws a leg kick
and Long cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Long throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
David Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Long blocks the low kick.
Riley throws out a loose jab but Long uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Long throws a poor cross that misses
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long lands with a shot to the body.
Riley thuds a left hand into Long's body.
A swing and a miss from Long.
A jab lands there for Long.
Long connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riley's hands.
Long throws a lazy right hand but Riley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Long looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
Riley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Long tries to land a leg kick but Riley saw it coming and moves away.
Long dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
Riley defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Long throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
Long feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Long.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Long slips a jab from Riley.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Long throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley.
A big right from Long misses.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Long as he jumps to the side.
David Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Riley.
Long misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Long dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Long.
Long lands a glancing blow to the side of Riley's head.
Long scores with a body shot.
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
David Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Riley.
Long getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Long lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Long there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Long misses with a jab to the body
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Long saw that one coming.
Riley scores with a body shot.
Long darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Long lands a body shot.
Long bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Long works over Riley's head and body with a nice combination.
Riley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Long is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Long but Long pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long stuns Riley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Long thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley thows a leg kick but Long checks it
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Long throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
Riley avoids the body shot from Long.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long cracks Riley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Long throws out a powerful jab.
Long tests Riley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Long throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a looping overhand right but Long ducks down to avoid it.
Riley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Long connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riley scrambles back to his feet.
Long scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riley doesn't seem bothered though.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Long. Long obviously looking to wear him down.
Riley shoots in and bounces Long off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Long 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. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Long as he connects with a hook.
Riley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
David Long is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Long. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Long.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
A telegraphed right hand from Long misses the target.
Long catches Riley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Long slips a jab from Riley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
Long connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Long tests Riley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley looks to land a left hand but Long moved out of range nicely.
Long missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Long looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riley tries to get to full guard but Long has control of the leg.
Riley trying to control but Long postures up.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Long prevents Riley from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Long seems content to control.
Long wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Long prevents Riley from improving his position.
Riley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Long's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Long's back!
Long fending off the submission attempt from Riley.
Riley cracks Long with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Long from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Pierre Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley controls the action.
Long defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre Riley.
I think Long has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Long!
David Long bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dantae Funete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dantae Funete!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Funete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Funete tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramos is in Funete's guard.
Funete has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramos has passed into side control.
Funete tries to buck Ramos off but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funete keeps working.
Funete is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ramos has hold of Funete's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Funete seems comfortable defending it but Ramos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Funete is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Funete is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ramos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Ramos!
Mark Ramos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Dawkins moves out of range easily.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takahashi as he avoids it easily.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Dawkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Dawkins moves out of range easily.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Dawkins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a three punch combo!
Takahashi misses with a hook. Dawkins ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Dawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahashi wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins shoots and misses
and Takahashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawkins misses with a takedown
and Takahashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dawkins is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawkins has his takedown stuffed
and Takahashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Dawkins misses with a takedown
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good shot there by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dawkins takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Dawkins.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Dawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi tries to bum rush Dawkins with a series of wild strikes but Dawkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi connects with a jab.
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahashi sprawls well. He's pushed Dawkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Dawkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Dawkins's head but Dawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi cracks the inside of Dawkins's front leg.
Dawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Dawkins has his takedown stuffed
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dawkins walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
Dawkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dawkins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dawkins with a poor takedown
and Takahashi counters with a left and a right that stings Dawkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dawkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Takahashi scores with a head kick.
Dawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawkins's sensitive parts.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dawkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
Takahashi jabs Dawkins right on the nose. Dawkins blinks but takes it well.
Dawkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Dawkins tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Dawkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dawkins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Takahashi working to try and regain half guard.
Dawkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi wants to control but Dawkins is having none of it.
Takahashi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dawkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Takahashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dawkins controlling from mount.
Dawkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takahashi is looking to escape.
Takahashi is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi tries to hold on but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Takahashi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dawkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dawkins cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi scores with a spinning back kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins.
Dawkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawkins's sensitive parts.
Takahashi misses with a hook
so Dawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Dawkins trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
Dawkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jack Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dawkins has his foot on Takahashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takahashi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is trying to hold Takahashi in close to prevent damage but Takahashi has managed to pass into half guard.
Dawkins tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawkins won't allow Takahashi to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to control. Dawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawkins is trying to control but Takahashi passes into side control!
Takahashi trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawkins clearly takes 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.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawkins is just out of range.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takahashi sprawls well. Takahashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahashi lunges at Dawkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawkins's hand.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi is pulling down on Dawkins's head to control his posture.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Dawkins controlling him for the moment.
Dawkins throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawkins had his way with Ethelbart Takahashi in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takahashi throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Dawkins swinging wildly here.
Dawkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dawkins checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawkins is defended easily by Takahashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Dawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Takahashi. No joy for Dawkins on that attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Takahashi. No joy for Dawkins on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dawkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Dawkins fails to land the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Dawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dawkins blocks the body kick.
Takahashi swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawkins is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Dawkins fails with the takedown
and Takahashi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dawkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethelbart Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takahashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi is the new middleweight champion!
Ethelbart Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ololoshenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ololoshenkov has chosen Vse idet po planu as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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216 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Ololoshenkov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ololoshenkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ololoshenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ololoshenkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ololoshenkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ololoshenkov counter with a right hand.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown but Ololoshenkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ololoshenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ololoshenkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Ololoshenkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomi. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ololoshenkov's waist but Ololoshenkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomi off to one side.
Igor Ololoshenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ololoshenkov defends it nicely.
Ololoshenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Nice cross by Ololoshenkov.
Ololoshenkov throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
Gomi fails with the takedown.
Ololoshenkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ololoshenkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ololoshenkov tries a body shot but Gomi blocks it.
Ololoshenkov lands an elbow that stopped Gomi in his tracks for a moment.
Ololoshenkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ololoshenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomi is working for takedown but Ololoshenkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ololoshenkov.
Ololoshenkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ololoshenkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ololoshenkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ololoshenkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Ololoshenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ololoshenkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomi.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Ololoshenkov as Gomi shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ololoshenkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ololoshenkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gomi.
Ololoshenkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Ololoshenkov is trying to improve his position.
Gomi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ololoshenkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomi's guard! Nice work there by Ololoshenkov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ololoshenkov wanted to stand there but Gomi had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi wants to sweep here but Ololoshenkov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ololoshenkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomi's guard.
Ololoshenkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomi wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ololoshenkov tries to stand but Gomi is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ololoshenkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ololoshenkov thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ololoshenkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ololoshenkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomi looks for a takedown but Ololoshenkov sprawls well.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ololoshenkov.
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ololoshenkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ololoshenkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ololoshenkov is keeping the position for now.
Gomi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ololoshenkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Ololoshenkov.
Gomi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ololoshenkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomi has Ololoshenkov in his guard.
Ololoshenkov tries to stand but Gomi is controlling from the bottom.
Gomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ololoshenkov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ololoshenkov is now in Gomi's guard. A big mistake from Gomi there, giving up the dominant position!
Gomi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomi working a defensive guard here.
Gomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ololoshenkov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi content just to control the position here.
Gomi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ololoshenkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gomi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ololoshenkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ololoshenkov is looking to improve his position but Gomi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi fails to move to back control.
Ololoshenkov is squirming around, avoiding Gomi's attempts to control the action.
Ololoshenkov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gomi keeps control of the position as Ololoshenkov tries to break free.
Ololoshenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ololoshenkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ololoshenkov is in a bad position with Gomi working for a choke. Ololoshenkov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Gomi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ololoshenkov throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Ololoshenkov misses with an uppercut.
Ololoshenkov stuffs the takedown.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ololoshenkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ololoshenkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ololoshenkov misses the shot to the body.
Gomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ololoshenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ololoshenkov which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ololoshenkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Ololoshenkov.
Gomi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ololoshenkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ololoshenkov throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ololoshenkov circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ololoshenkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomi counters with a left to the body.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ololoshenkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Ololoshenkov catches Gomi right on the button with a cross.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ololoshenkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Ololoshenkov.
Gomi fails with the takedown.
Ololoshenkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ololoshenkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Yoshiro Gomi has been cut.
Ololoshenkov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gomi sprawling to the canvas! Gomi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ololoshenkov finish him?!
Gomi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ololoshenkov knocks out Gomi with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ololoshenkov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ololoshenkov picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Ololoshenkov!
After the big win, Igor Ololoshenkov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flint Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flint Marko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scott Summers's chin.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flint Marko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Summers tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Summers.
Summers tries a head kick but it misses.
Summers throws a body kick that misses.
Summers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Summers.
Summers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Summers.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Summers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Summers throws the kick towards the body but Marko avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Summers throws a body kick that misses.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
Summers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marko counters with a shoot takedown. Summers fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Summers is looking for a triangle but Marko pushes his legs off easily.
Marko controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Marko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Summers has his foot on Marko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marko works his way back into a safe position though.
Summers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Summers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marko postures up and lands a big shot to Summers's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marko defends it easily.
Summers is breathing heavily.
Marko is in close to Summers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Summers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Summers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marko has picked Summers up and slammed him! Summers can't keep hold of the triangle and Marko manages to pass to side control!
Summers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marko lands a nice forearm strike.
Marko is looking to take a break and control but Summers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Summers is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Summers!
Marko controlling the position easily from mount.
Marko dominating with strikes here.
Summers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Summers is rocked!
Marko controlling the pace for now.
Oh Summers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marko with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers is working to get back to half guard.
Marko postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Summers out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Marko goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Flint Marko!
During a confident post fight interview, Flint Marko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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