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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Torbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torbett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unstoppable. Javier Torbett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack The Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javier Torbett!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torbett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Ripper.
Torbett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torbett is looking to clinch but The Ripper is avoiding it.
Torbett tries to clinch there but The Ripper circles away.
Torbett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Ripper keeps the fight on the outside.
Torbett tries to clinch up.
Torbett tries to close the distance and clinch but The Ripper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torbett tries to close the distance and clinch but The Ripper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torbett tries to close the distance and clinch but The Ripper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torbett connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack The Ripper has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torbett.
Torbett lands an elbow just above The Ripper 's eye.
Torbett landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Torbett.
The Ripper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Torbett scores with a knee to the head.
The Ripper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Torbett is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Torbett is trying to stall.
The Ripper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torbett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Ripper tries to score a body lock takedown but Torbett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Ripper takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Ripper tries for a takedown but Torbett manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torbett is pressed up against the cage. The Ripper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torbett down to the mat. Torbett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torbett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Ripper.
Torbett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Ripper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torbett wants to clinch up but The Ripper keeps it at a distance.
Torbett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Ripper counters with a shoot takedown. Torbett fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Torbett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torbett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Ripper controls the pace.
The Ripper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torbett for as long as he can get away with.
Torbett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Ripper is aware though and is defending well.
The Ripper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torbett striking off his back but it's not causing The Ripper any problems.
The Ripper is pushing down on Torbett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torbett is fighting to maintain full guard but The Ripper has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Ripper wants to pass to mount but Torbett is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torbett looking for submissions off his back.
The Ripper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torbett is pressing down on The Ripper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torbett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Ripper has passed into half guard!
Torbett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torbett is looking to get back to full guard here but The Ripper has managed to pass to side control instead.
The Ripper controls the position.
The Ripper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Ripper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Torbett!
The Ripper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Torbett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Ripper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torbett is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper controlling the pace for now.
The Ripper punishing his opponent with strikes.
The Ripper content just to control the position here.
The Ripper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Ripper controlling the pace for now.
Torbett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper content just to control the position here.
Torbett tries to reverse the position but The Ripper maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ripper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Torbett?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Ripper lands a big shot there that rocks Torbett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Ripper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Torbett looks a forlorn figure.
The Ripper looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Ripper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee warns Torbett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Ripper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Torbett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Torbett shrugs it off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torbett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Ripper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torbett working to try and regain half guard.
The Ripper lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Torbett hang on?
The Ripper controlling his opponent.
BOOM! The Ripper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Ripper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torbett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Ripper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Ripper lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Ripper lands a nice shot to the head.
Torbett is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Ripper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Torbett?
The Ripper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Torbett is working to get back to half guard.
Torbett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Ripper lands a heavy elbow.
Torbett is rocked!
The Ripper with good strikes from the mount here!
Torbett is still in real trouble! Can The Ripper finish him?
The Ripper looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torbett takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! The Ripper's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack The Ripper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pot has chosen Showering of Money as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Pot!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pot shoots in for a takedown but Kawasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawasaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawasaki is looking to clinch but Pot is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Kawasaki misses.
Pot keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Pot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pot misses the shot to the body.
Pot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Pot.
Kawasaki scores with a one two! Pot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kawasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pot.
Kawasaki throws a one two combo.
Kawasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack Pot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kawasaki tries to avoid it but Pot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kawasaki to the ground. Kawasaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kawasaki. No joy for Pot on that attempt.
Jun Kawasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice sprawl there from Kawasaki as Pot shoots in.
Pot dives in and scores a takedown into Kawasaki's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kawasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pot is controlling him.
Pot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawasaki is keeping the position for now.
Kawasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pot is one step ahead there.
Pot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kawasaki has control of Pot's left arm, preventing Pot from doing any damage.
Kawasaki looking to control.
Pot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jun Kawasaki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Pot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawasaki doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kawasaki does no damage.
Pot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kawasaki swivels and escapes.
Pot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kawasaki tries to clinch up but Pot circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawasaki moves in looking to clinch but Pot pushes him off.
Pot takes one on the button.
Pot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Kawasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jun Kawasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kawasaki tries to avoid it but Pot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kawasaki to the ground. Kawasaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kawasaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pot's head.
Kawasaki throws a head kick but Pot moves out of range.
Pot avoids the body shot from Kawasaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pot shoots in looking for a takedown. Kawasaki tries to sprawl out of it but Pot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kawasaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawasaki leaves Pot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kawasaki throws a right and a left that Pot avoids nicely.
Pot misses with a wild combination.
Pot fails with the takedown.
Kawasaki scores with a nice body kick.
Pot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kawasaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kawasaki is trying to control Pot's posture but Pot avoids it.
Pot works to advance to full mount. Kawasaki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pot is working for a guillotine from mount but Kawasaki frees his head quite easily.
Pot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kawasaki is looking to escape.
Kawasaki tries to hold on but Pot pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kawasaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kawasaki shrugs it off.
Pot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kawasaki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kawasaki is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki tries to lock up and control but Pot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kawasaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pot is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawasaki is looking to improve his position.
Pot is keen to just control but Kawasaki is a slippery customer.
Kawasaki tries to roll over but Pot keeps him under control.
Pot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kawasaki defending well though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki controlling the position well.
Pot is looking to take a break and control but Kawasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pot is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Pot or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawasaki which made him look bad.
Kawasaki moves in looking to clinch but Pot pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Pot scores with a four punch combination!
Kawasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Pot. Pot gets slowly back to his feet.
Pot tries to keep at a distance but Kawasaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki is pressed up against the cage. Pot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawasaki down to the mat. Kawasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kawasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawasaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pot is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Kawasaki tenderised Pot's leg. Pot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kawasaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kawasaki sprawls well initially but Pot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kawasaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kawasaki is looking to control Pot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawasaki avoid being mounted?
Kawasaki is staying active underneath Pot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kawasaki wants to improve his position but Pot is controlling well.
Pot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawasaki keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pot in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Pot hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kawasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pot shoots in but Kawasaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Kawasaki.
Pot tries to bum rush Kawasaki with a series of wild strikes but Kawasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawasaki with a knee to the head.
Kawasaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pot's face.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pot prevents a body shot from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kawasaki trying to land knees to the body.
Kawasaki missing with knees to the body.
Kawasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pot wants to stall.
Kawasaki gets underhooks to prevent Pot's takedown attempt.
Pot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kawasaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kawasaki misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pot moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kawasaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pot shoots for a takedown but Kawasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawasaki misses with a kick to the body.
Kawasaki thumps Pot with a low kick.
Kawasaki throws a front kick aimed at Pot's knee but Pot avoids it well.
Kawasaki throws a wild body kick that Pot sees coming a mile off.
Pot drives through with a takedown into Kawasaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kawasaki pulls Pot in close to his closed guard and prevents Pot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kawasaki is trying to keep Pot in close.
Pot preventing the sweep.
Kawasaki keeping moving, preventing Pot from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jun Kawasaki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jun Kawasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawasaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Pot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawasaki tried to score with a low kick but Pot checks it.
Kawasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Pot.
Pot fails to land the takedown.
Jun Kawasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pot.
Kawasaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kawasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawasaki is looking to clinch but Pot is avoiding it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pot.
Pot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Pot or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawasaki which made him look bad.
Pot is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pot.
That kick from Kawasaki tenderised Pot's leg. Pot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawasaki has Pot up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawasaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pot is trying to push Kawasaki away but Kawasaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kawasaki to keep the fight standing.
Pot is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawasaki gets an underhook and turns Pot into the cage.
Kawasaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawasaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pot is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki landing knees to the head.
Kawasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pot wants to break free but Kawasaki has control.
Pot is trying to force a seperation but Kawasaki has the dominant position.
Kawasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pot is working for takedown but Kawasaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pot managing to block the knees to the body from Kawasaki.
Pot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kawasaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kawasaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Kawasaki lands a knee to the head.
Kawasaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kawasaki trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pot.
Kawasaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pot trying to stall but Kawasaki improves his position.
Kawasaki working Pot over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kawasaki.
Pot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawasaki scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Pot avoids the damage to the body.
Pot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kawasaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kawasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawasaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pot tries to circle away but Kawasaki has him pinned against the cage.
Kawasaki trying to land knees to the body.
Kawasaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pot managing to block the knees to the body from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki looking to throw knees to the head but Pot is blocking nicely.
Kawasaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pot.
Kawasaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kawasaki.
Pot has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kawasaki regains guard immediately.
Kawasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pot content to stall in guard here.
Kawasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Pot is proving a slippery customer.
Pot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kawasaki's guard.
Kawasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pot prevents Kawasaki from improving his position.
Pot controlling the action here.
Pot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack Pot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki is trying to stand back up but Pot is controlling him
Pot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pot is trying to control. Kawasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kawasaki misses with a low kick as Pot jumps back.
Pot fails to land the takedown.
Kawasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pot.
Kawasaki swings for the body but Pot moves out of range.
Pot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kawasaki swivels and escapes.
Pot looking to score a takedown here. Kawasaki is defending well but Pot drives through and ends up in Kawasaki's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki 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.
Pot wants to control from the top but Kawasaki keeps moving.
Kawasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pot defends well.
Pot postures up.
Pot stays in close to Kawasaki's body and controls the position.
Pot wants to control from the top but Kawasaki keeps moving.
Jack Pot has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Pot was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kawasaki throws a wild body kick that Pot sees coming a mile off.
Kawasaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pot.
Kawasaki tries to land a front kick but Pot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kawasaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Kawasaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Kawasaki controls Pot momentarily but Pot frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Kawasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawasaki 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jun Kawasaki!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jun Kawasaki!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jun Kawasaki!
Jun Kawasaki wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jun Kawasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles St Lickitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayn MaClough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Lickitung comes into the arena with Pokemon Red Gym Leader Battle Music blaring out of the sound system. Rayn MaClough will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles St Lickitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rayn MaClough!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaClough throws a lazy right hand but St Lickitung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Lickitung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
St Lickitung is working for a submission of some sort.
St Lickitung has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St Lickitung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
St Lickitung working the ground and pound effectively.
MaClough keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MaClough is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St Lickitung wants to take MaClough's back but he can't do it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MaClough is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MaClough manages to avoid the submission attempt.
St Lickitung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MaClough is looking to reverse the position.
St Lickitung throwing shots but missing, from side control.
St Lickitung tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from St Lickitung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
St Lickitung is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
MaClough manages to work his way to half guard, despite St Lickitung's best efforts.
St Lickitung is trying to control the action in half guard but MaClough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MaClough is trying to maintain the position but St Lickitung is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Lickitung prevents MaClough from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MaClough is in trouble now - St Lickitung has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lickitung punching from mount but MaClough doing a good job of avoiding damage.
MaClough tries to hold on but St Lickitung pushes him away.
St Lickitung controlling the position easily from mount.
MaClough is looking to get to half guard.
St Lickitung sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
MaClough can't escape the position.
MaClough regains half guard.
St Lickitung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MaClough doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St Lickitung.
MaClough manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Lickitung stopping the sweep attempt from MaClough.
St Lickitung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Lickitung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St Lickitung forces his way into half guard.
St Lickitung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St Lickitung is trying to control. MaClough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Lickitung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Lickitung is controlling the pace.
MaClough is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MaClough is staying active underneath St Lickitung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Lickitung controlling the action here.
St Lickitung is looking to advance position but MaClough won't allow it.
St Lickitung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles St Lickitung just wasn't active enough.
St Lickitung tries to clinch up but MaClough circles away and keeps his distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MaClough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MaClough tries to bum rush St Lickitung with a series of wild strikes but St Lickitung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MaClough connects with the punch.
St Lickitung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MaClough bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Lickitung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
St Lickitung moves nicely into side control.
MaClough is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St Lickitung slows the pace down.
St Lickitung misses with the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lickitung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MaClough!
MaClough is squirming around, avoiding St Lickitung's attempts to control the action.
St Lickitung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
St Lickitung working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. MaClough looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by St Lickitung! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles St Lickitung!
In his post fight interview, Charles St Lickitung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milo Chocolate (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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166 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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160 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milo Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Talib Kweli!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli throws a head kick but Chocolate moves out of range.
Kweli lands a jab to the nose.
Chocolate misses with a series of wild punches.
Chocolate lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Chocolate.
Nice sprawl there from Chocolate as Kweli shoots in.
Kweli missing with a left hand there. Chocolate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chocolate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kweli moves away.
Chocolate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kweli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kweli lands a big head kick that sends Chocolate tumbling to the mat! Kweli takes a step backwards and waves Chocolate back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chocolate is rocked!
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!
Chocolate drops his hands momentarily. Kweli doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Chocolate staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Chocolate doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Talib Kweli!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tenacious D - Master Exploder. This should be fireworks!
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29
289 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bernard Toney!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan misses with a body punch
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Toney is just out of range.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Toney misses with a hook.
Toney misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Toney scores with a hook.
Toney moves out of range of the strikes.
Donovan lands a jab to the head.
Donovan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toney misses with a straight left.
Toney looks to land a combination but Donovan avoids it well.
Toney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toney throws out a loose jab but Donovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Toney counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Toney coming out on top.
Donovan loads up on a big right hand but Toney slips the punch.
Toney with a jab.
Toney avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Toney moves out of range as Donovan strikes.
Toney avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Toney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan lands a left and a right that send Toney crashing to the mat, dazed. Donovan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Bernard Toney has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donovan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Donovan catches Toney right on the button with a cross.
Toney connects with a nice looking jab.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a straight right hand.
Toney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donovan punishes Toney's body with a nice straight punch.
Donovan swings for the body but Toney moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a wild combination.
Toney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donovan under the eye.
Donovan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toney throws a right hand that Donovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Donovan also avoids with ease.
Donovan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toney.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Toney avoids them all with ease.
Donovan is looking to wear down Toney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toney to score with a decent uppercut.
Toney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donovan swings for the body but Toney moves out of range.
Jacob Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donovan.
A big left from Toney misses.
Donovan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donovan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Donovan misses its intended target.
Donovan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donovan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donovan.
A jab from Donovan misses.
Toney thows a body shot but no joy.
Donovan scores with a one two! Toney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toney avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan takes one to the chin there.
Toney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Toney.
Toney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Toney is just out of range.
Donovan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Toney avoids them all with ease.
Toney lunges at Donovan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donovan's hand.
Donovan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Toney misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toney.
Donovan takes a swing at Toney's ribcage but misses.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toney.
Toney throws a body punch but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toney throws a body punch but Donovan moves out of range.
Toney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donovan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a stiff right hand.
Donovan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donovan swinging wildly here.
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Donovan. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney misses with a left hand
and Donovan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toney looks gassed!
A combination from Donovan does no damage.
Toney misses with an uppercut. Donovan saw that one coming.
Toney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donovan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Toney slips a jab and a cross from Donovan.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Toney moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a double jab.
Donovan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donovan.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Toney is just out of range.
Toney missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toney throws a jab when Donovan was well out of range.
Donovan throws a body punch but Toney moves out of range.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Toney is just out of range.
Donovan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan lands a nice hook to Toney's body. Toney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Toney throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toney cracks Donovan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toney moves away.
Donovan throws a body punch but Toney moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
Donovan misses with a combination
and Toney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donovan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donovan tries to bum rush Toney with a series of wild strikes but Toney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donovan defending well as Toney loads up on a big left hand.
Donovan throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan misses with a combination
and Toney counters with a straight right hand.
Toney lands a jab to the head.
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toney misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Toney.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donovan swings for the body but Toney moves out of range.
Toney slips a jab and a cross from Donovan.
Toney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donovan jabs Toney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Toney moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Donovan.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toney was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Toney tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donovan misses with a shot to the body
and Toney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toney scores with a nice strike.
Toney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toney misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Donovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Toney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Toney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan swinging wildly here.
Donovan moves away from the strike by Toney.
Donovan slips under a jab from Toney.
Toney lands with an uppercut that bounces Donovan off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Donovan.
Donovan takes a swing at Toney's ribcage but misses.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Toney misses with a right hand
and Donovan counters with a left to the body.
Toney is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Donovan.
Donovan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toney.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Donovan looks to land a combination but Toney avoids it well.
Toney jabs Donovan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donovan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donovan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toney lands with a shot to the body.
Jacob Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
Donovan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toney counters with a left and a right that stings Donovan.
Donovan misses with a hook.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Toney.
A combination from Donovan does no damage.
Donovan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toney sizes up Donovan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney connects with a looping right hand.
Donovan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donovan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toney in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a stiff right hand.
Donovan throws out a loose jab but Toney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donovan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donovan misses with a wild combination.
Toney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donovan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan misses with an uppercut
and Toney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Toney throws a shot from downtown. Donovan moves away and avoids it.
Jacob Donovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan throws a one two combo.
Toney lands with a shot to the body.
Donovan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toney.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toney was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Donovan moves forwards but Toney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donovan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donovan scrambles back to his feet.
Donovan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toney.
Toney looks to land a right hand but Donovan moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney misses with a wild combination.
Donovan throws a right and a left that Toney avoids nicely.
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donovan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Toney might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donovan has got the better of the exchanges.
Donovan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Toney catches Donovan right on the button with a cross.
Toney takes a swing at Donovan's ribcage but misses.
Toney misses with an uppercut.
Donovan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Toney thows a body shot but no joy.
Donovan takes a swing at Toney's ribcage but misses.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Toney is just out of range.
Toney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan misses with a double jab
and Toney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donovan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donovan misses with a combination
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Donovan misses with a combination
and Toney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donovan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Toney there.
Toney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donovan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Donovan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toney counters with a nice uppercut.
Toney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Toney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan misses with a wild combination.
Donovan throws a hook but Toney avoids it easily.
Toney misses with a hook. Donovan ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Donovan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donovan defending well as Toney loads up on a big left hand.
Toney ducks under a wild hook from Donovan.
A nice combination there by Donovan.
Donovan swings for the body but Toney moves out of range.
Donovan lands with an overhand left.
Donovan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donovan misses with a few strikes there.
Donovan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donovan misses with a combination
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donovan looks to throw the jab but Toney is out of range.
Donovan misses with a double jab
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donovan defending well as Toney loads up on a big left hand.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a right hand to the body.
Toney avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Donovan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Toney moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard Toney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toney slips a jab and a cross from Donovan.
Donovan misses with a wild combination.
Toney throws a leg kick but Donovan checks it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donovan moves away from the strike by Toney.
Toney lands a lovely overhand right.
Toney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Toney moves out of range.
Toney staying out of range there.
Donovan slips a jab from Toney.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Donovan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Donovan. Those never looked like landing.
Donovan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toney throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donovan 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jacob Donovan!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jacob Donovan!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jacob Donovan!
Jacob Donovan wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jacob Donovan 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (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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23
305 lbs
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274 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tallak Hrolf !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarz misses the body punch
and Hrolf counters with a left and a right... And another left! Schwarz is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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202 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Jong!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong misses the body punch
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jong ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Jong misses with a body shot.
Jong throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Jong.
Jong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Jong's ribs.
Jong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie controlling Jong's posture.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jong to regain full guard.
Jong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Jong tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Jong is working away.
Gracie 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.
Gracie prevents Jong from improving his position.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jong tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jong has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Jong's head.
Jong tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Jong manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie working over Jong with some ground and pound. Jong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a breather. Jong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jong actively working from the bottom here.
Jong wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jong is defending well.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Jong's head.
Jong wants to get back to full guard.
Jong taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jong gets full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jong keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Jong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie holds on to Jong as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jong goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.
Jong looking for a sweep. Not yet Jong, not yet.
Gracie trying to control but Jong is working from the bottom.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Jong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie distracts Jong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jong 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.
Jong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Jong looks gassed!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jong looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jong's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie pushing down on Jong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is nestled in close to Jong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jong keeps working.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Jong is defending the position.
Jong tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Jong is working from the bottom.
Jong is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is nestled in close to Jong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jong is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Jong wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Despite being in a bad position, Gracie is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Jong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jong has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Jong is working away.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Jong is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Gracie has an Americana. Jong didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcelo Gracie!
An out of breath Marcelo Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: Til I Collapse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
160 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Stevens.
Stevens connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens motions for Penn to come forward. Stevens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Stevens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevens tries to score with some ground and pound. Penn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stevens tries to move to full mount but Penn actually manages to regain half guard.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Stevens 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.
Penn tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Stevens wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is trying to stand.
Stevens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Penn is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Stevens misses with a head shot. Penn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Stevens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stevens prevents Penn from improving his position.
Stevens lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Stevens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stevens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
Stevens is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Penn goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Axel Stevens!
Axel Stevens gave a mention to [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alan Cobra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
260 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobra connects with a crisp jab.
Cobra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobra misses with a double jab.
Price swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobra.
Cobra throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
A combination from Cobra does no damage.
Cobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price blocks a head kick by Cobra.
Price misses with a straight right.
Cobra throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Cobra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Price eats them both and turns towards Cobra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Price swings for the body but Cobra moves out of range.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Cobra slips the punch.
Cobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobra.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price connects with a single shot there.
Price pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cobra back to the cage. Price follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobra misses with a head kick.
Price thows a body shot but no joy.
Price misses with a left hand
and Cobra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Price's knee momentarily.
Alan Cobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobra throws a push kick but Price slaps the foot to one side.
Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Price taking a breather.
Cobra throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price controlling the action here for a moment.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Price is pushing Cobra up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price tries a body shot but Cobra blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price can't find room to land a body shot as Cobra controls the action.
Cobra stalling.
Price content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Cobra tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Cobra back against the cage.
Price is struggling to control the position.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Cobra avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Cobra avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cobra is looking to control Price's arms but Price gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cobra has his back to the cage.
Price is looking to control Cobra's arms but Cobra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobra can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Price prevents a body shot from Cobra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobra effectively controlling the action here.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Cobra.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobra.
Cobra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobra lands an uppercut.
Price unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Price avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobra tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Cobra back against the cage.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Price makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobra stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Price as Cobra tries to tie him up.
Price misses with a body punch.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Price working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cobra.
It looks like Trevor Price has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price tries to work over Cobra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Price is struggling to control the position.
Price gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobra's elbow.
Cobra avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobra controls his hands.
Price prevents a body shot from Cobra.
Cobra wants to stall.
Price softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobra blocks the elbow strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Price scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobra is rocked!
Price lands a big right hand that drops Cobra! The killer instinct kicks in and Price finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Price!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Price thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Bonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Roads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, General Bonkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Roads!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonkers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roads's head backwards.
Bonkers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bonkers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roads looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
General Bonkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Roads.
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!
Bonkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Roads lands a right hook to the body.
Bonkers throws a push kick but Roads slaps the foot to one side.
Bonkers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonkers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bonkers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roads was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonkers.
Roads misses the shot to the body.
Bonkers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Roads is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonkers.
Bonkers moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roads, pushing him back against the cage.
Roads is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonkers gets an underhook and turns Roads into the cage.
Bonkers keeps control of Roads as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roads blocks a body shot from Bonkers.
Bonkers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roads wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonkers has him pressed against the cage.
Bonkers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roads pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonkers thows a body kick. Roads tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Roads circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonkers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers tests Roads's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Roads thuds a left hand into Bonkers's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bonkers. Roads shrugs it off though.
Bonkers scores with a kick to the body.
Roads takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonkers lands a high kick!
Bonkers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roads looks gassed!
Bonkers connects with a high kick.
Bonkers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bonkers connects with a solid leg kick.
Roads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roads takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers jabs Roads to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonkers connects with a single shot there.
Bonkers lands a big head kick that sends Roads tumbling to the mat! Bonkers takes a step backwards and waves Roads back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roads is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roads misses with a body punch
and Bonkers counters with an inside leg kick.
Roads is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonkers finish him?
Bonkers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roads will feel that in the morning.
Bonkers scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonkers.
Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Roads seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roads dodges an elbow strike from Bonkers.
Bonkers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roads or not.
Bonkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bonkers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roads.
Roads has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bonkers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roads backwards.
Roads wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Bonkers.
Bonkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonkers.
Bonkers cracks Roads with a nice body shot.
Roads takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roads is trying to stall.
Bonkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roads backwards.
Bonkers lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bonkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonkers pushes Roads back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonkers stalls.
Bonkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roads tries to work over Bonkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonkers works on Roads's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonkers lands a nice uppercut.
Roads is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonkers gets an underhook and turns Roads into the cage.
Roads is trying to force a seperation but Bonkers has the dominant position.
Bonkers prevents Roads from breaking the clinch.
Bonkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roads is trying to stall.
Bonkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Roads backwards.
Bonkers digs a right hand into Roads's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roads's gas tank.
Bonkers lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roads backwards.
A short left from Roads.
Bonkers scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonkers slows down the pace here.
Bonkers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers lands a nice uppercut.
Bonkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roads misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roads is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonkers has double underhooks.
Bonkers breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonkers.
Roads connects with a crisp jab.
Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonkers.
Bonkers moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonkers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roads sprawling to the canvas! Roads rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonkers finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonkers connects with a body shot that sends Roads's belly button to the back.
Bonkers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roads's hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roads on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roads has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonkers and Roads are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bonkers throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Roads into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bonkers knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). General Bonkers!
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