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Escape The Cage 15.. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Kennedy Allin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allin has chosen GG Allin - Guns, Bitches, Brawls & Bottles as his entrance music. Ray Thomas had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ray Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Kennedy Allin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Allin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas rushes Allin and presses him up against the cage.
Allin breaks the clinch.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Allin sprawls well.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allin misses with a punch to the body.
Allin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ray Thomas has been cut.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Allin lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Allin walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Allin shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allin manages to break the clinch.
Thomas clinches.
Thomas pulls 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Allin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allin, into his guard.
Allin looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allin wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Allin keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Allin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Allin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas stops Allin from standing up.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allin avoids the head kick by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allin tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allin defends it nicely.
Allin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allin clinches.
Allin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Allin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allin off to one side.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Allin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allin did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allin wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas is keen to just control but Allin is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas stands up and beckons Allin to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allin circles away.
Allin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Allin back into the cage.
Allin just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Allin 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.
Thomas throws a strike but Allin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allin postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Allin from controlling successfully.
Allin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allin manages to get himself to full guard.
Allin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thomas escapes and throws Allin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thomas tries to score with some ground and pound. Allin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allin is trying to buck Thomas off.
Thomas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Allin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thomas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thomas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Allin wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Allin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Allin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thomas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allin wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Allin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thomas punching from mount but Allin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Allin is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas unloads with some shots from mount but Allin bucks and avoids them well.
Allin regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Allin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allin defends it nicely.
Allin misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Allin keeps it at a distance.
Allin tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Allin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Allin or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Allin throws a head kick that half lands.
Allin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allin leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Allin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Thomas working for a triangle but Allin defends it easily.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Allin controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allin trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Keith Kennedy Allin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allin takes the fight into the clinch.
Allin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Allin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allin.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas tries to clinch but Allin moves out of range.
Allin misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind Allin 's knee.
Thomas punishes Allin's body with a nice straight punch.
Allin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keith Kennedy Allin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Kennedy Allin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lilb ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Kosaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lilb ss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Kosaka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kosaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. ss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kosaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kosaka 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 warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosaka wants to control from the top but ss keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuki Kosaka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
ss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosaka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lilb ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Kosaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kosaka is trying to drag ss to the mat but ss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
ss tries for a takedown but Kosaka manages to get underhooks.
Kosaka stalling the fight.
ss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kosaka after a bit of a struggle.
Kosaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka is trying to buck ss off.
ss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
ss trying to control the action but Kosaka is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kosaka is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosaka is not content to let ss control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lilb ss wasn't doing enough on the ground.
ss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kosaka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for ss!
ss is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Kosaka.
Kosaka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kosaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
ss wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
ss manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by ss, under a barage of strikes from Kosaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosaka trying to control from half guard but ss is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Kosaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Kosaka as ss shoots in.
ss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kosaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosaka misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice takedown defense from Kosaka. No joy for ss on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lilb ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ss has his takedown stuffed
and Kosaka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
ss being controlled here, momentarily.
ss keeping moving, preventing Kosaka from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yuki Kosaka.
ss shoots for a takedown but Kosaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosaka clinches.
Kosaka is trying to trip ss. He has hold of a leg but ss is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kosaka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kosaka wants to stand but ss has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
ss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kosaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lilb ss just wasn't active enough.
ss tries to clinch up but Kosaka circles away and keeps his distance.
ss tries to clinch there but Kosaka circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kosaka. Those never looked like landing.
ss looks for a takedown but Kosaka sprawls well.
Kosaka missing with a left hand there. ss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ss staying out of range there.
ss has a takedown stuffed.
ss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kosaka counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kosaka wants to pass the guard but ss is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka stands up from ss's guard - Kosaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kosaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Lilb ss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ss misses with a takedown attempt - Kosaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Kosaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kosaka gets a takedown into half guard.
Kosaka trying to pass the guard but ss defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yuki Kosaka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kosaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Kosaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kosaka moves into the clinch.
Kosaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosaka is trying to push ss away but ss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kosaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ss is working for takedown but Kosaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
ss tries for a takedown. No joy.
ss is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lilb ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ss looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ss walks away with a smile on his face. Kosaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kosaka as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kosaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosaka shoots in and gets a takedown into ss's guard.
ss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
ss kicks Kosaka off and gets to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kosaka as he connects with a hook.
ss shoots in for a takedown but Kosaka shows good takedown defense.
Kosaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kosaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. ss won't be happy with that.
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!
Kosaka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka working the ground and pound but ss is defending the strikes.
Kosaka working the ground and pound but ss is defending the strikes.
Kosaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka lands some shots froms side control.
Kosaka trying to control the position but ss is working away.
Kosaka tries for a kimura but ss is defending well.
Kosaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka working the head and body with strikes.
Kosaka throws a strike aimed at the side of ss's head but ss avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosaka is trying to get an arm triangle but ss is defending well.
Lilb ss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuki Kosaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kosaka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt ss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Kosaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kosaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Kosaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Kunaida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by XV ft. Pusha T- Awesome. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamar Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Kunaida!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Kunaida works over Stevenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and Kunaida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kunaida, as that shot connected.
Stevenson fails with the takedown
enabling Kunaida to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson fails with the takedown
and Kunaida counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kunaida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kunaida to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
enabling Kunaida to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Kunaida scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Kunaida circles away easily
and Kunaida counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Kunaida slips to the side
enabling Kunaida to counter with a crisp jab.
Kunaida lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Kunaida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stevenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kunaida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Kunaida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kunaida scores with a jab to the head.
Kunaida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kunaida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunaida sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kunaida connects with a high kick.
Kunaida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Kunaida counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Kunaida counters with a nice uppercut.
Kunaida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kunaida counters with a nice leg kick.
Kunaida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kunaida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kunaida throws a shot to the body.
Kunaida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kunaida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stevenson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kunaida.
Jab, jab by Kunaida - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Kunaida moves away
and Kunaida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kunaida cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson throws a body kick that misses.
Kunaida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson has his takedown stuffed
and Kunaida counters with a stiff right hand.
Kunaida with a nice cross.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kunaida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stevenson really felt that one!
Kunaida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Kunaida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kunaida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stevenson if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kunaida.
Kunaida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masato Kunaida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kunaida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunaida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kunaida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kunaida scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Kunaida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson shoots and misses
and Kunaida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Kunaida lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kunaida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kunaida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevenson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kunaida, right into the meat.
Kunaida scores with a punch to the head.
Lamar Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Kunaida finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Stevenson with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Kunaida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Kunaida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kunaida throws a series of strikes that have Stevenson backpedaling.
Kunaida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamar Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Kunaida counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kunaida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Kunaida.
Kunaida circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kunaida counter with a right hand.
Stevenson is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Kunaida.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson with a poor takedown
and Kunaida counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Kunaida breaks away
and Kunaida counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Stevenson! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Kunaida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masato Kunaida!
An out of breath Masato Kunaida 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 Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Palumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palumbo has chosen Glassjaw - Cosmopolitan Blood Loss as his entrance music. Vincent Chase could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daryl Palumbo's chin.
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18
155 lbs
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21
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daryl Palumbo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palumbo forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
Palumbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daryl Palumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palumbo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chase, pushing him back against the cage.
Palumbo breaks from the clinch.
Palumbo clinches up with Chase and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Palumbo.
Palumbo breaks the clinch.
Chase clinches up against the cage.
Palumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chase blocking some punches.
Palumbo misses with the head strike.
Palumbo letting Chase take a breather here.
Palumbo lands a right hand.
Palumbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries to keep at a distance but Palumbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Palumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palumbo tries a body shot but Chase blocks it.
Palumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chase effectively controlling the action here.
Palumbo scores with a shot to the side of Chase's head.
Palumbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palumbo manages to break the clinch.
Palumbo scores with a body shot.
Palumbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase.
Palumbo scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
Palumbo lands with a left to the head.
Palumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Palumbo misses with some punches.
Palumbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chase blocking some punches.
Palumbo letting Chase take a breather here.
Palumbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chase is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palumbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Chase keeps control of Palumbo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chase trying to control the position but instead, Palumbo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chase into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase looks to land a combination but Palumbo avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palumbo rushes Chase and presses him up against the cage.
Palumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palumbo tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Palumbo back against the cage.
Palumbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chase's elbow.
Palumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo misses with some punches.
Palumbo working hard to break the clinch.
Palumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chase blocking some punches.
Palumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Palumbo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palumbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palumbo.
Palumbo tries to work over Chase's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palumbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Chase.
Palumbo lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Palumbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Palumbo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palumbo drives through and clinches with Chase against the cage.
Palumbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palumbo misses with a few strikes there.
Palumbo closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Chase to work.
Daryl Palumbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo misses with a punch to the body.
Palumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Chase.
Chase is looking to control Palumbo's arms but Palumbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chase has his back to the cage.
Palumbo manages to break the clinch.
Palumbo closes the distance and pushes Chase back into the cage.
Palumbo misses with the head strike.
Palumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palumbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palumbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palumbo tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Palumbo back against the cage.
Palumbo lands with a light punch inside.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palumbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palumbo rushes Chase and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Palumbo fails to land.
Palumbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palumbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palumbo throws a right and a left that Chase avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to clinch but Palumbo is having none of it.
Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - Palumbo circles away.
Chase misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chase moves into range and clinches up with Palumbo.
Palumbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palumbo lands a left hand.
Palumbo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chase.
Chase stalling against the cage.
Chase blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palumbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chase's elbow.
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!
Palumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Chase.
Palumbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palumbo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo misses with the head strike.
Palumbo has had enough of the clinch but Chase keeps him there for the moment.
Chase is trying to stall.
Palumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Chase.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chase - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Palumbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Palumbo fails to land.
Chase is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Palumbo.
Chase is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palumbo is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vincent Chase.
Palumbo closes the distance and pushes Chase back into the cage.
Palumbo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase moves into the clinch.
Palumbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palumbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chase has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Palumbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chase has Palumbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Chase prevents a body shot from Palumbo.
Palumbo breaks the clinch.
Palumbo instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chase.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Palumbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palumbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
A short left from Palumbo.
Palumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Palumbo back against the cage.
Palumbo working aggressively here.
Palumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase blocking some punches.
Palumbo manages to break the clinch.
Palumbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chase has Palumbo pressed against the cage.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palumbo gets through Chase's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chase is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palumbo is keeping busy.
Palumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Palumbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chase is looking to clinch but Palumbo is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo moves into the clinch.
Palumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Chase.
Palumbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Palumbo tries to circle away but Chase has him pinned against the cage.
Palumbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palumbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Palumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palumbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chase tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palumbo rushes Chase and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Palumbo is trying to force a seperation but Chase has the dominant position.
Palumbo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palumbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo misses with the head strike.
Palumbo breaks from the clinch.
Palumbo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chase, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palumbo.
Palumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo misses with some punches.
Palumbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chase.
Chase content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palumbo tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Palumbo back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palumbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chase taking a breather.
Palumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Palumbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palumbo working aggressively here.
Palumbo gets through Chase's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palumbo lands a body punch.
Vincent Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palumbo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daryl Palumbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palumbo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daryl Palumbo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between el Steveo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Flinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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19
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, el Steveo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Flinch!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Steveo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Robert Flinch has been cut.
Flinch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Flinch misses with a takedown attempt
and Steveo counters with a stiff right hand.
Steveo cracks Flinch with an uppercut from hell and Flinch crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Steveo's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Flinch is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steveo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flinch is still in real trouble! Can Steveo finish him?
Steveo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flinch is keeping the position for now.
Steveo throws a big right hand that misses.
Flinch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flinch seems to have recovered his senses.
Steveo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flinch is proving hard to escape from.
Flinch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steveo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steveo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flinch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steveo is pushing down on Flinch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flinch is fighting to maintain full guard but Steveo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steveo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flinch's head.
Steveo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flinch is bucking up trying to escape but Steveo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That has opened up Robert Flinch's cut even more.
Steveo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Steveo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The cut above Robert Flinch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Flinch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). el Steveo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into the arena with Deftones - Dai the Flu blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Melendez's choice of entrance music: You've Seen the Butcher. 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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152 lbs
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157 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Melendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson takes a little break here. Melendez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Henderson advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Henderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melendez is looking to escape.
Melendez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Henderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Melendez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Henderson.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson looking to finish with strikes here!
Henderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Melendez's face.
Henderson misses with a head shot.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henderson scoring with strikes but Melendez is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by Henderson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Henderson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson cracks Melendez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Melendez because Henderson loaded up on that one.
Henderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Henderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Henderson looking to control but Melendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Melendez moves out of range.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gilbert Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez checks the leg kick.
Justin Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Melendez. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
A shot to the liver by Melendez. Beautiful body shot.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melendez throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson cracks Melendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melendez.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson scores with a three punch combo!
Melendez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Melendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Melendez's head back.
Melendez is rocked!
Justin Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson catches Melendez with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Melendez forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Henderson!
Justin Henderson is the new lightweight champion!
Justin Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maxi Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Pierre misses.
Pierre is looking to clinch.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
enabling Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre connects with a superb combination that knocks Silva out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Pierre before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Pierre!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
81% |
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