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RS 116: Epimetheus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nonito Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donaire has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Terry Sharp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nonito Donaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Donaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaire is breathing heavily.
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Sharp prevents Donaire from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Donaire misses with a body punch.
Donaire being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Donaire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Donaire is trying to break the clinch but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Donaire wants to get back to striking at distance but Sharp won't allow it.
Sharp has Donaire pressed against the cage.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharp just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sharp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Donaire is trying to pull guard but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Sharp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Sharp's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp wants to clinch.
Donaire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharp pinned against the cage. Sharp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nonito Donaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaire tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Donaire.
Donaire tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Donaire back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Sharp.
Donaire blocking some punches.
Sharp stalling against the cage.
Donaire is trying to break the clinch but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Donaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Sharp keeps control of Donaire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Donaire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharp pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Donaire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharp tries to clinch but Donaire is having none of it.
Sharp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sharp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donaire up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Donaire working aggressively here.
Sharp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donaire up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Donaire gets tackled into the cage by Sharp. Sharp maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donaire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Donaire misses with the head strike.
Sharp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp instigates a clinch.
Sharp avoiding damage.
Donaire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharp is defending well.
Sharp stalling.
Donaire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sharp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharp pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp clinches.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donaire is trying to force a seperation but Sharp has the dominant position.
Sharp prevents Donaire from breaking the clinch.
Donaire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharp tries a body shot but Donaire blocks it.
Sharp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Donaire wants to break free but Sharp has control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharp.
Sharp tries a body shot but Donaire blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharp takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp is looking to clinch.
Donaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donaire sizes up Sharp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donaire misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharp instigates a clinch.
Sharp leaning against his opponent.
Donaire tries to circle away but Sharp has him pinned against the cage.
Sharp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp slowing the pace effectively.
Donaire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharp walks away with a smile on his face. Donaire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
Donaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donaire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharp to keep the fight standing.
Sharp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donaire up against the cage.
Donaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharp has managed to clinch.
Donaire has Sharp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sharp effectively controlling the action here.
Donaire fails to pull guard.
Sharp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Donaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharp tries to clinch there but Donaire circles away.
Sharp doesn't manage to clinch there - Donaire circles away.
Sharp darts in and clinches Donaire up against the cage.
Sharp just leaning against Donaire, taking a breather.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
Donaire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nonito Donaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Donaire misses with the combination.
Sharp tries to clinch there but Donaire circles away.
Sharp rushes Donaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donaire working hard to break the clinch.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Donaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donaire blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp drives through and clinches with Donaire against the cage.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp tries to clinch but Donaire is having none of it.
Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.
Donaire tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp has Donaire pressed against the cage, preventing Donaire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donaire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp slows down the pace here.
Donaire tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp slowing the pace effectively.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Donaire avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Sharp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Donaire blocks an uppercut.
Sharp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Terry Sharp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donaire, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharp stalling.
Donaire tries to pull guard but Sharp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sharp is struggling to control the position.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donaire's elbow.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donaire working aggressively here.
Donaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Donaire is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharp smiles and moves away.
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Sharp tries a body shot but Donaire blocks it.
Donaire tries to pull guard but Sharp won't allow it.
Sharp stalling the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donaire misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Sharp to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donaire is trying to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling him.
Sharp slowing the pace effectively.
Donaire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharp to keep the fight standing.
Sharp is struggling to control the position.
Donaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharp smiles and moves away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sharp forces Donaire back against the cage and clinches.
Sharp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Donaire shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donaire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sharp moves into range and clinches up with Donaire.
Sharp stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Donaire's head.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sharp has Donaire pushed against the cage.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharp smiles and moves away.
Donaire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharp clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp slowing the pace effectively.
Sharp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donaire is defending well for now.
Sharp has Donaire pushed against the cage.
Nonito Donaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharp 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Terry Sharp!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Terry Sharp!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Terry Sharp!
Terry Sharp wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Bar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley has chosen Free Bird as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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168 cm
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy The Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurley throws a leg kick but The Bar checks it.
The Bar misses with a wild combination.
Hurley moves into the clinch.
Hurley is trying to stall.
The Bar lands with a short shot to the head.
The Bar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Bar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Bar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Bar has him pressed against the cage.
The Bar working aggressively here.
Hurley manages to break the clinch.
The Bar wants to clinch up but Hurley keeps it at a distance.
The Bar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hurley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Bar is in Hurley's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Bar forces his way into half guard.
The Bar is thwarting Hurley's attempts to control the position.
The Bar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hurley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Bar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Bar prevents Hurley from improving his position.
The Bar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Bar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hurley blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Bar.
Hurley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Hurley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bar looking to pass the guard.
Hurley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Bar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurley managing to control the position.
Hurley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Bar.
The Bar wants to stand but Hurley is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hurley throwing short punches from the bottom.
The Bar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Bar wanted to stand there but Hurley had control of the position.
Hurley lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The Bar wants to stand and escape but instead Hurley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The Bar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hurley feints and as The Bar raises his hands in defense, Hurley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hurley wants to control from the top but The Bar keeps moving.
The Bar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hurley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley wants to control from the top but The Bar keeps moving.
The Bar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hurley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hurley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Bar misses with a hook. Hurley ducked under it nicely.
Bryan Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Bar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Bar is not content to let Hurley control the position.
Hurley landing strikes.
Hurley stands up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hurley.
The Bar pushes Hurley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hurley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Bar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hurley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hurley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Bar is breathing heavily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Bar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley stands up and waves to The Bar to follow him.
Hurley shoots in and gets a takedown into The Bar's guard.
The Bar is working an open guard so Hurley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hurley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Bar, pushing him back against the cage.
The Bar missing with knees to the body.
The Bar lands a shot to the body.
Hurley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Bar defends it well.
Hurley is trying to control the action in half guard but The Bar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hurley stands up out of the half guard.
The Bar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hurley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hurley is trying to break the clinch but The Bar is controlling him.
Hurley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hurley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Bar wants to get up but he can't break Hurley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Bar postures up in Hurley's guard and throws a big left but Hurley blocks it.
The Bar tries to stand but Hurley is controlling from the bottom.
Hurley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hurley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hurley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hurley not doing much here.
The Bar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hurley stands up from The Bar's guard - Hurley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hurley rushes The Bar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Bar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Bar misses with some punches.
The Bar misses with some punches.
The Bar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Bar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hurley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Bar is keeping busy.
The Bar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Hurley dominated that round.
That's time! The Bar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Bar avoids the head kick by Hurley.
The Bar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hurley tries to roll over but The Bar keeps him under control.
The Bar throwing shots but Hurley is blocking nicely.
The Bar working the head and body with strikes.
Hurley moves into full guard.
Hurley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Bar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hurley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Bar!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurley tries to control but The Bar wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Bar looks a forlorn figure.
Hurley with a couple of short strikes.
The Bar can't escape the position.
Hurley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bar is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bar gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Bar wants to sweep but Hurley has passed to side control!
Hurley trying to control the position but The Bar is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on The Bar's face as Hurley controls the position.
The Bar is trying to buck Hurley off.
Hurley scoring with punches from side control.
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!
Hurley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Bar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hurley working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bar tries to improve position but can't.
Hurley tries to move to mount but The Bar blocks the move with his legs.
The Bar is looking to reverse the position.
Hurley stands up and beckons The Bar to his feet.
Hurley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hurley stops The Bar from getting back to his feet.
Hurley wants to work for an arm triangle but The Bar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley trying to control the action but The Bar is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hurley in particular looking to stall.
Hurley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurley content to control rather than advance.
Hurley prevents The Bar from improving his position.
Hurley wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bar keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Bar is looking to improve his position.
Hurley works his way into side control.
Hurley is looking to take a break and control but The Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Bar is trying to escape the position but Hurley is controlling the position.
Hurley tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Bar's legs.
Hurley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Bar taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Bar is trying to buck Hurley off.
Hurley taking a breather here.
The Bar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hurley is controlling him well.
Hurley 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 The Bar's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hurley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Bar tries to escape but Hurley is in control.
Hurley is trying to get an arm triangle but The Bar is defending well.
Hurley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hurley advances nicely into full mount.
Hurley controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Bar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hurley working for a guillotine from mount but The Bar is in no mood to give up.
Hurley controlling from mount.
The Bar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hurley unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The Bar bucks up and throws Hurley to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hurley blocks a jab.
Hurley looking to score a takedown here. The Bar is defending well but Hurley drives through and ends up in The Bar's guard.
Hurley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hurley stops The Bar from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billy The Bar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Hurley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hurley 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bryan Hurley!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bryan Hurley!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bryan Hurley!
Bryan Hurley wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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30
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dante Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Newbomb Turk!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk with a jab.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith catches Turk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Smith tries to clinch there but Turk circles away.
Smith moves out of range as Turk throws a body kick.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turk throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith checks a low kick from Turk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Turk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turk throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Turk avoids the head kick by Smith.
Turk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Turk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Turk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turk misses with a hook.
Turk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turk slips under a jab.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turk's sensitive parts.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Turk circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk lands a lovely overhand right.
Turk scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith wants to clinch.
Turk loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turk lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Turk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turk moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Turk looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Turk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turk just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Turk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turk throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Turk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turk throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Turk lands the left hand.
Turk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a head kick but Turk moves out of range.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Turk counters with a body kick.
Turk scores with a hook.
Turk tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Turk does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk lands a body shot.
Turk misses with a straight right.
Turk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turk throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith slips under a jab from Turk.
Smith wants to clinch
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Turk looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Turk dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Turk's head and hops out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turk connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Turk throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Turk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turk throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Turk throws a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Turk.
Turk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turk thumps Smith with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk blocks the body kick.
Turk throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Turk is just out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turk.
Turk digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Turk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Dante Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turk tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dante Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newbomb Turk.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turk moves away.
Turk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turk counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A big right from Turk misses.
Turk misses with a kick to the body.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turk works the jab nicely.
Turk checks a leg kick nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turk.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Turk moved away.
Turk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turk tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Turk moves out of range.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turk.
Turk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Turk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turk misses with a low kick.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Turk. Turk gets slowly back to his feet.
Turk checks a low kick from Smith.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turk misses with the combination.
Turk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turk misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
Turk works Smith's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith misses with a low kick.
Turk fails to land the takedown.
Turk jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newbomb Turk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Turk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith thows a leg kick but Turk checks it
and Turk counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Turk misses with a few strikes there.
Smith feints and then cracks Turk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turk down.
A head kick misses from Turk.
Turk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Turk in his tracks momentarily.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Turk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turk swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
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!
Smith throws a wild body kick that Turk sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Turk.
Turk lands with a good body shot.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Turk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turk misses with a low kick.
Turk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Turk.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Turk is out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick but Turk checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Turk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Turk swinging wildly here.
Turk throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Turk checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a series of punches but Turk avoids them all with ease.
Newbomb Turk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Turk shoots in.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Turk moves out of range easily.
Turk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turk.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turk checks a low kick from Smith.
Newbomb Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Turk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Turk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turk is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Turk is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Turk is controlling him
Turk is looking for a kimura here.
Turk drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk seems to be looking for submissions.
Turk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Turk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is not content to let Turk control the position.
Smith trying to hold on to Turk's head to control him but Turk postures up.
Turk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Turk scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Turk.
Turk throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a high kick!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Turk.
Turk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turk counters with a left to the body.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turk momentarily.
Turk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Turk counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turk.
Turk looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turk looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Turk drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Turk preventing the sweep.
Turk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to control but Turk passes into half guard.
Turk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turk thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Turk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Turk has control of the leg.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith trying to control here.
Turk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turk trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Turk prevents Smith from improving his position.
Turk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turk is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Turk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is staying active underneath Turk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turk lands strikes from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dante Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to control but Turk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Turk is controlling well.
Turk tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Turk drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Turk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Newbomb Turk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newbomb Turk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turk 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Newbomb Turk!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Newbomb Turk!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Newbomb Turk!
Newbomb Turk wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Newbomb Turk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum has chosen Corrosion of Conformity - Vote with a bullet as his entrance music. 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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146 lbs
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25
142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drederic Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
and Pukki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Pukki ducks down to avoid it.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pukki blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tatum.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pukki.
No luck for Tatum with that takedown attempt.
Pukki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tatum at a distance.
Pukki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tatum looks to land a combination. Pukki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pukki moves forwards but Tatum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pukki counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands a head shot.
A big left from Tatum misses.
Pukki lands with a shot to the body.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pukki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raimo Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatum digs a good hook to Pukki's body.
Tatum throws a body punch but Pukki moves out of range.
Tatum might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pukki jabs Tatum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Pukki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tatum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pukki momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Pukki moved out of range nicely.
Pukki takes one to the chin there.
Pukki is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Pukki as Tatum shoots in.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederic Tatum.
Pukki scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pukki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Tatum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pukki!
Pukki wants to control but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum prevents Pukki from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is working hard here to advance position.
Tatum looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tatum goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pukki is on top in guard.
Pukki trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pukki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pukki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pukki postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Pukki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tatum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tatum looking for a guillotine here but Pukki defends easily.
Pukki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pukki has managed to get both his arms back between Tatum's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pukki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pukki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatum looking to control.
Tatum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pukki is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.
Pukki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatum looking for subs off his back but Pukki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pukki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tatum manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pukki pushing down on Tatum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Pukki seems content to control.
Pukki wants to take a breather but Tatum is having none of it.
Pukki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Pukki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pukki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatum is looking to control Pukki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatum avoid being mounted?
Pukki thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Pukki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tatum has an active guard here but Pukki has managed to pass into half guard.
Pukki is controlling the pace.
Pukki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drederic Tatum will probably get the nod.
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!
Tatum throws a hook but Pukki avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tatum is defended easily by Pukki.
Pukki is looking to wear down Tatum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pukki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatum thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatum throws an off balance right hand
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum misses with a hook. Pukki ducked under it nicely.
Drederic Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pukki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drederic Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum shoots in looking for a takedown. Pukki tries to sprawl out of it but Tatum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pukki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Pukki moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Pukki ducks down to avoid it.
Tatum with a jab.
Pukki is looking to clinch.
Tatum throws the left hand but Pukki avoids the punch easily.
Tatum has his takedown stuffed
and Pukki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederic Tatum.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Pukki cracks Tatum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Pukki slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Pukki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pukki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pukki moves away.
Tatum shoots in but Pukki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pukki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatum.
Tatum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pukki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.
Tatum is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tatum to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tatum just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raimo Pukki!
Raimo Pukki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Talib Kweli!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli misses the shot to the body.
Carson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kweli.
Kweli cracks a nice hook into Carson's ribs.
Kweli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carson catches Kweli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kweli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carson sizes up Kweli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kweli walks into a left hand.
Carson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Kweli. Those never looked like landing.
Kweli throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kweli misses the shot to the body.
Kweli lands with a good body shot.
Kweli takes a swing at Carson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli jabs Carson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Talib Kweli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carson throws a hook but Kweli blocks it.
Kweli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kweli throws a low kick but Carson moves out of range easily.
Carson looks to land a left hand but Kweli moved out of range nicely.
Carson lands with an overhand left.
Carson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kweli.
Carson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Kweli. Beautiful body shot.
Carson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kweli doesn't seem bothered though.
Carson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kweli moves away.
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson swings for the body but Kweli moves out of range.
Carson throws a series of punches but Kweli avoids them all with ease.
Carson checks a leg kick.
Kweli ducks right into an uppercut from Carson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carson lands with a nice body punch.
Kweli throws a low kick but Carson avoids it.
Kweli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carson ducks under a wild hook from Kweli.
Kweli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carson swings for the body but Kweli moves out of range.
Kweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carson moves away.
Carson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kweli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson lands a nice uppercut.
Kweli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carson managing to block the knees to the body from Kweli.
Carson pushes Kweli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carson scores with a hook to the body.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kweli moves out of range as Carson strikes.
Carson throws a lazy right hand but Kweli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kweli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Carson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kweli is trying to escape the mount.
Kweli wants to control but Carson is having none of it.
Kweli is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kweli tries to hold on but Carson pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kweli is squirming around, avoiding Carson's attempts to control the action.
Kweli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carson controlling the pace for now.
Carson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Carson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kweli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carson is keen to just control but Kweli is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kweli is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kweli tries to get to full guard but Carson has control of the leg.
Kweli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson wants to control but Kweli is keeping him busy.
Carson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dylan Carson just wasn't active enough.
Kweli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kweli throws a hook to the side of Carson's head but Carson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kweli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kweli misses with a low kick.
Carson stuns Kweli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kweli looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Carson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kweli was well out of range. Poor timing from Carson.
Carson throws a body punch but Kweli moves out of range.
A jab from Carson misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kweli misses with a body shot
and Carson counters with a body kick that stops Kweli in his tracks momentarily.
Carson is looking to wear down Kweli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kweli looks gassed!
Kweli looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Carson scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kweli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kweli loads up on a big right hand but Carson slips the punch.
Kweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carson moves away.
Kweli ducks right into an uppercut from Carson.
Carson throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Carson.
Kweli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kweli's head.
Nice body punch from Carson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kweli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carson scores with a takedown into Kweli's guard.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kweli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carson content to stall in guard here.
Carson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kweli is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Carson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carson lands with a shot to the body.
Kweli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carson.
Carson checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Kweli misses
enabling Carson to counter with a crisp jab.
Carson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carson throws a body punch but Kweli moves out of range.
Kweli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dylan Carson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kweli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carson throws a hook but Kweli blocks it.
Carson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kweli.
Carson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kweli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carson can pounce on him.
Kweli is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson looks to land a body kick but Kweli moved away.
Carson scores with a nice right hand.
Kweli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carson rushes Kweli and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Carson.
Carson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kweli throws an elbow but it misses.
Kweli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Carson wants to stall.
Kweli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Carson.
Carson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kweli misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kweli.
Kweli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Carson.
Carson lands with a left to the head.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carson.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kweli misses with a punch to the body.
Carson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carson avoiding damage.
Carson lands with a light punch inside.
Kweli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson misses with a body punch.
Carson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kweli misses with a body punch.
Kweli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kweli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kweli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Carson.
Carson lands with a short shot to the head.
Carson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kweli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carson is leaning against Kweli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carson is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Carson.
Carson presses Kweli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kweli backwards.
Carson lands a body shot.
Carson manages to break the clinch.
Carson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carson.
Kweli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carson scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kweli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kweli can do to turn this around?
Carson closes the distance and clinches.
Carson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kweli or not.
Carson lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Carson to work.
Carson gets through Kweli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kweli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kweli blocks a body shot from Carson.
Carson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kweli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Carson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kweli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
Kweli takes a shot to the head.
Kweli misses with a body punch.
Kweli looking to stall.
Carson is struggling to control the position.
Carson gets through Kweli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kweli blocks a body shot from Carson.
A body shot lands from Kweli.
Kweli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Carson.
Carson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
Carson tries to work over Kweli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carson avoiding damage as Kweli throws knees to the body.
Carson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kweli backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Carson.
Kweli takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Carson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kweli.
Kweli is trying to break the clinch but Carson has him pressed against the cage.
Carson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwelis head.
Carson misses with a body punch.
Kweli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kweli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kweli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Carson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Carson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carson.
Dylan Carson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Carson as the two fighters clinch.
Carson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carson.
Carson lands with a right to the head.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carson lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Carson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Carson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson pushes Kweli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kweli is rocked!
Carson gets through Kweli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kweli is still on wobbly legs! Can Carson finish him?
Carson lands a nice shot to the body.
Carson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Carson.
Carson lands a nice shot to the body.
Carson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carson digs a good body shot into Kweli's ribs.
Carson lands a nice shot to the body.
Carson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Carson.
Carson digs a good hook to Kweli's body.
Kweli seems to have recovered his senses.
Carson throws a shot to the body.
Carson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kweli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Carson coming out on top.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carson, right into the meat.
Carson scores with a jab.
Carson tests Kweli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Carson.
Talib Kweli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Carson does it's job there.
Kweli slips under a jab from Carson.
Carson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carson has managed to clinch.
Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson lands a body shot.
Carson lands a shoulder strike.
Carson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kweli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kweli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson presses Kweli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Carson on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Carson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Dylan Carson!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Dylan Carson!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Dylan Carson!
Dylan Carson wins by unanimous decision!
Dylan Carson made sure to mention his sponsor, PRIME DESIGNS in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Minowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super 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, Laurent Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suzuki Minowa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blanc.
Minowa connects with a single shot there.
Blanc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minowa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minowa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minowa.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minowa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurent Blanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minowa as he jumps to the side.
Blanc is breathing heavily.
Blanc drops his hands momentarily and Minowa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blanc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Minowa.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minowa as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc glances at the clock... BAM! Minowa nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Blanc crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Blanc is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suzuki Minowa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vengrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vengrio has chosen Muay Thai as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arthur Vengrio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez throws a looping overhand right but Vengrio ducks down to avoid it.
Velazquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velazquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velazquez lands with a good body shot.
Vengrio lands with a kick to the temple. Velazquez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Shane Velazquez has been cut.
Velazquez misses with a body shot
and Vengrio counters with a big head kick but Velazquez shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
Vengrio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velazquez on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vengrio.
Velazquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vengrio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velazquez scrambles back to his feet.
Vengrio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velazquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vengrio counters with a good, hard body kick but Velazquez shrugs it off.
Vengrio thumps Velazquez with a low kick.
Vengrio throws a sloppy head kick and Velazquez moves out of range easily.
Vengrio lands a leg kick that knocks Velazquez off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vengrio.
Velazquez is breathing heavily.
Vengrio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shane Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vengrio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velazquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez misses with a straight right.
Vengrio slips under a jab from Velazquez.
Vengrio lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vengrio.
Vengrio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vengrio thows a body kick. Velazquez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vengrio tests Velazquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vengrio. That's going to slow Velazquez down.
Vengrio lands with a cross.
Vengrio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velazquez. That did some damage!
Vengrio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velazquez.
That kick from Vengrio tenderised Velazquez's leg. Velazquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velazquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velazquez is rocked!
Vengrio drops Velazquez with a big left hand! Velazquez is injured, injured bad! Vengrio jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Vengrio!
Arthur Vengrio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Narushima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Narushima off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Narushima connects with an inside leg kick.
Kennedy defending well as Narushima loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Narushima counters by clinching up.
Narushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Narushima.
Narushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narushima misses with the head strike.
A short right from Narushima on the inside.
Narushima misses with a body punch.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Narushima is defending well for now.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Narushima is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like George Kennedy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narushima tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narushima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narushima lands a right hand.
Kennedy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narushima.
Narushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narushima can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kennedy is looking to control Narushima's arms but Narushima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kennedy has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kennedy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Narushima's brow.
Narushima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Narushima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Narushima lands a right hand.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narushima blocks an elbow strike.
Narushima has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Narushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Narushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kennedy.
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut.
A short right from Narushima.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Narushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Narushima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Kennedy.
Narushima cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narushima.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narushima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Narushima scores with a shoulder strike.
Narushima can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Narushima.
A short right from Narushima on the inside.
Kennedy is rocked!
Narushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Narushima finish him?
Narushima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narushima unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kennedy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Narushima is unloading with more strikes now! Kennedy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Narushima!
Ryo Narushima retains his light heavyweight title!
Ryo Narushima was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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