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ONI 118 - Bate vs Harvey PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiligaynon comes to the cage accompanied by Down and Out . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
11 - 5 - 2 |
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiligaynon throws a solid leg kick but Mitchell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiligaynon.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiligaynon should have avoided that one.
Mitchell lands with a cross.
Mitchell lands with a nice body kick.
Mitchell lands a lovely overhand right.
Hiligaynon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiligaynon checks a low kick from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon lands a head shot.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiligaynon moves away.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Hiligaynon knows he should have avoided that one.
Hiligaynon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiligaynon lands an overhand right.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Hiligaynon moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon throws a head punch that misses.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell pushes Hiligaynon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Hiligaynon walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Hiligaynon moved away.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hiligaynon in his tracks.
Hiligaynon throws a front kick aimed at Mitchell's knee but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell wants to slow Hiligaynon down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Hiligaynon.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. Hiligaynon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hiligaynon moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Hiligaynon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Billy Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hiligaynon lands a head kick. Mitchell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mitchell thumps Hiligaynon with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiligaynon blocks the leg kick.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiligaynon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hiligaynon moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Hiligaynon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell takes a swing at Hiligaynon's ribcage but misses.
Hiligaynon throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiligaynon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell swings for the body but Hiligaynon moves out of range.
Mitchell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiligaynon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mitchells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiligaynon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiligaynon throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Hiligaynon - just one landing.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitchell thumps Hiligaynon with a low kick.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. Hiligaynon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hiligaynon scores with a jab. Mitchell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiligaynon tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Mitchell misses
letting Hiligaynon counter with a right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hiligaynon looks for the body kick but Mitchell saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiligaynon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiligaynon looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Hiligaynon avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon blocks the body kick.
Hiligaynon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range.
Hiligaynon blocks a low kick nicely.
Mitchell blocks a leg kick.
Hiligaynon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiligaynon tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon maintains the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hiligaynon is keeping busy.
Hiligaynon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but Mitchell saw it coming and moves away.
Hiligaynon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses the body punch
and Hiligaynon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell needs to keep his hands up - Hiligaynon had a free shot at his head there.
Hiligaynon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell throws a leg kick
and Hiligaynon counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitchell avoids a kick to the body.
Hiligaynon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses with a double jab
and Mitchell counters with a left to the body.
Mitchell lands a slapping body shot.
Hiligaynon loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Hiligaynon gets a clinch.
Hiligaynon blocks an uppercut.
Hiligaynon slows down the pace here.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Mitchell tries to break free but Hiligaynon pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiligaynon.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiligaynon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Hiligaynon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiligaynon stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell looks to land a body kick but Hiligaynon moved away.
Hiligaynon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Hiligaynon moved away.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Hiligaynon misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hiligaynon finds it's way through Mitchell's defenses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hiligaynon tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiligaynon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a good, hard body kick but Hiligaynon shrugs it off.
Mitchell looks to land a body kick but Hiligaynon moved away.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the body.
Hiligaynon throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Mitchell misses
and Hiligaynon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
Hiligaynon throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell thuds a left hand into Hiligaynon's body.
Mitchell misses with a right hand
and Hiligaynon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hiligaynon staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hiligaynon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiligaynon misses with a double jab
and Mitchell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mitchell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hiligaynon rather than just go for the knockout.
Hiligaynon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiligaynon takes one to the side of the head.
Hiligaynon punishes Mitchell's body with a nice straight punch.
Hiligaynon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Hiligaynon.
Mitchell misses with a straight right.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a leg kick.
Hiligaynon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Hiligaynon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiligaynon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiligaynon under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hiligaynon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiligaynon misses with an uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Hiligaynon scores with a nice strike.
Hiligaynon misses with a wild body shot.
Hiligaynon throws a chopping leg kick but Mitchell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mitchell looks to throw a body kick
and Hiligaynon counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Hiligaynon to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiligaynon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Hiligaynon.
Mitchell defending well as Hiligaynon loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Hiligaynon's shoulder, as Hiligaynon tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell takes a swing at Hiligaynon's ribcage but misses.
Hiligaynon darts in and clinches Mitchell up against the cage.
Hiligaynon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hiligaynon has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiligaynon blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiligaynon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mitchell taking a breather.
Hiligaynon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hiligaynon blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hiligaynon.
Mitchell wants to stall.
Hiligaynon misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiligaynon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hiligaynon lands a nice uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiligaynon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hiligaynon breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiligaynon. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a right hand that misses
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiligaynon can pounce on him.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hiligaynon loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hiligaynon at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hiligaynon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mitchell - the referee stops the clock and Hiligaynon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mitchell. Hiligaynon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hiligaynon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiligaynon misses with a looping left.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Hiligaynon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiligaynon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Mitchell.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Mitchell - just one landing.
Mitchell avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiligaynon's hands.
A low kick from Mitchell is predictable there
and Hiligaynon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Hiligaynon avoids the punch easily.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick from Hiligaynon misses.
Mitchell swings for the body but Hiligaynon moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitchell. That snapped Hiligaynon's head back.
Hiligaynon misses the jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hiligaynon.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiligaynon throws out the jab.
Hiligaynon throws out a leg kick but Mitchell moves out of range and Hiligaynon only half commits.
Billy Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Hiligaynon.
Mitchell takes a swing at Hiligaynon's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiligaynon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiligaynon moves away.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Hiligaynon swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Hiligaynon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiligaynon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Hiligaynon avoids the punch easily.
Hiligaynon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Hiligaynon slips the punch.
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!
Hiligaynon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hiligaynon tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Hiligaynon back against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hiligaynon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiligaynon backwards.
Mitchell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiligaynon backwards.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Hiligaynon misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Hiligaynon improves position.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Hiligaynon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiligaynon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiligaynon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiligaynon misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hiligaynon obliges.
Hiligaynon lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Hiligaynon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Hiligaynon prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiligaynon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Hiligaynon lands a really nice looking cross but Mitchell seems unphased.
Hiligaynon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mitchell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hiligaynon throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitchell should have avoided that one.
Hiligaynon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Hiligaynon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Hiligaynon moves away and avoids it.
Hiligaynon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiligaynon scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiligaynon checks a leg kick.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Hiligaynon slips the punch.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiligaynon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiligaynon walks into a left hand.
Mitchell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiligaynon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiligaynon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Mitchell
and Hiligaynon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiligaynon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiligaynon dips to his left and cracks Mitchell with an uppercut!
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but Mitchell saw it coming and moves away.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiligaynon is just out of range.
Hiligaynon stalks Mitchell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitchell's face. Mitchell staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Hiligaynon's head but Hiligaynon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick from Hiligaynon.
Donk. Mitchell catches Hiligaynon right on the button with a cross.
Hiligaynon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mitchell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hiligaynon lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiligaynon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range and Hiligaynon settles back down.
Mitchell slips a jab from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mitchell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mitchell there.
Hiligaynon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mitchell throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiligaynon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mitchell throws a low kick but Hiligaynon moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiligaynon blocks a leg kick.
Mitchell cracks Hiligaynon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiligaynon misses with a looping right.
Mitchell throws a wild body kick that Hiligaynon sees coming a mile off.
Hiligaynon lands with a cross.
Hiligaynon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hiligaynon. Mitchell shrugs it off though.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiligaynon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiligaynon thows a body kick. Mitchell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mitchell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Hiligaynon moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiligaynon throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Hiligaynon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the body
and Hiligaynon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiligaynon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell is rocked!
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiligaynon finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiligaynon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hiligaynon throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Hiligaynon scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitchell should have avoided that one.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiligaynon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses
and Hiligaynon counters with a flying knee that drops Mitchell! Hiligaynon dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodel Hiligaynon!
Rodel Hiligaynon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Marsh had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nickolas Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsh defends well.
Marsh pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsh is pressing down on Bryant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bryant is holding on for now.
Marsh works his way into side control.
Bryant is not content to let Marsh control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh throws a strike aimed at the side of Bryant's head but Bryant avoids it well.
Marsh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marsh 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.
Marsh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marsh is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsh is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy.
Bryant gets back to half guard.
Marsh wants to take a breather but Bryant is having none of it.
Marsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but Bryant defending well.
Bryant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is looking to advance position but Bryant won't allow it.
Marsh 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.
Marsh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bryant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marsh is working hard here to advance position.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsh.
Marsh works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh unloading with bombs!
It looks like Nickolas Bryant has been cut.
Marsh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That has opened up Nickolas Bryant's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh is landing with some decent strikes but Bryant is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marsh wants to finish this one by submission but Bryant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marsh.
Marsh landing shots from mount.
Bryant is working to get back to half guard.
Marsh looking to control but Bryant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is bucking up trying to escape but Marsh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The cut above Nickolas Bryant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marsh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nickolas Bryant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nickolas Bryant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Marsh!
An out of breath Randy Marsh 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xtreme Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa comes to the cage accompanied by Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home. Mma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Wont Back Down. Xtreme Mma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xtreme Mma!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma tries to bum rush Beeturasa with a series of wild strikes but Beeturasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beeturasa throws a looping overhand right but Mma ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Mma finds it's target.
Beeturasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mma 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.
Mma pushing down on Beeturasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma prevents Beeturasa from improving his position.
Beeturasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mma content to control rather than advance.
Mma looks to land a strike but Beeturasa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeturasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mma is one step ahead there.
Mma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mma preventing the sweep.
Mma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beeturasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beeturasa trying to control the position.
Mma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma looking to sit in guard and control but Beeturasa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beeturasa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beeturasa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mma holds on and takes a little breather.
Mma looking to control.
Beeturasa throws a strike but Mma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beeturasa keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
Mma throwing strikes from guard but Beeturasa blocks nicely.
Mma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beeturasa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mma preventing the sweep.
Mma tries to free his leg and advance position but Beeturasa is retaining full guard.
Beeturasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beeturasa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beeturasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa managing to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Umaga Beeturasa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mma tries to clinch up but Beeturasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Beeturasa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beeturasa throws a big elbow that misses.
Beeturasa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mma working for a triangle but Beeturasa defends it easily.
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!
Beeturasa looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa being controlled here momentarily.
Mma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beeturasa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beeturasa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beeturasa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beeturasa throws a big elbow that misses.
Beeturasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beeturasa trying to move into half guard but instead Mma has managed to sweep!
Beeturasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mma is looking to work some ground and pound but Beeturasa has wrist control.
Mma stopping the sweep attempt from Beeturasa.
Mma passes Beeturasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mma is keen to just control but Beeturasa is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mma winds up and cracks Beeturasa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mma is trying to control the action in half guard but Beeturasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beeturasa is trying to stand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mma moves nicely into side control.
Mma wants to take a breather but Beeturasa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mma.
Mma controlling from the top position.
Beeturasa working a defensive guard here.
Mma wants to control from the top but Beeturasa keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mma trying to control but Beeturasa is working from the bottom.
Mma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mma is in close to Beeturasa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beeturasa keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
Mma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mma content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mma won't allow Beeturasa to get back to his feet.
Mma controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Xtreme Mma.
Mma shoots in but no luck this time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beeturasa enables Mma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beeturasa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beeturasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mma trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeturasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beeturasa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mma!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme Mma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beeturasa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beeturasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mma is fending him off so far but Beeturasa persists. Nope, Mma circles away and we're back to standing.
Mma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beeturasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beeturasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mma.
Mma lands a nice shot to the body.
Mma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mma clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Mma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beeturasa as he jumps to the side.
Mma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beeturasa as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mma.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mma, as that shot connected.
Mma pushes Beeturasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Beeturasa is working for takedown but Mma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beeturasa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa has Mma up against the cage in a clinch.
Mma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beeturasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mma is defending well.
Beeturasa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mma after a bit of a struggle.
Mma prevents the takedown attempt.
Mma is pressed up against the cage. Beeturasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mma down to the mat. Mma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beeturasa as he avoids it easily.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Beeturasa.
Beeturasa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umaga Beeturasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Mma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beeturasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Umaga Beeturasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beeturasa counters with a one-two to the body.
Beeturasa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beeturasa lands in his opponent's guard.
Beeturasa scoring with some ground and pound.
Mma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beeturasa manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa is trying to keep Mma in close.
Mma forces his way into half guard.
Xtreme Mma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beeturasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mma.
Mma is trying to control. Beeturasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beeturasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mma is working away from the top position though.
Mma 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mma tries to pass to full mount but Beeturasa defends it.
Mma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beeturasa defending well though.
Beeturasa tries to get to full guard but Mma has control of the leg.
Mma trying to control from half guard but Beeturasa is working away.
Mma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beeturasa is staying active underneath Mma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beeturasa wants to get back to full guard.
Mma looks to land a strike but Beeturasa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mma with a nice head shot there.
Beeturasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mma trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeturasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beeturasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mma's guard.
Mma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beeturasa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa is looking to work some ground and pound but Mma has wrist control.
Beeturasa throws an elbow that misses. Mma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beeturasa's guard. Nice move by Mma!
Mma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mma cracks Beeturasa with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma is in close to Beeturasa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beeturasa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beeturasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mma is aware though and is defending well.
Beeturasa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mma uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mma scoring with punches from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mma.
Beeturasa gets back to half guard.
Mma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beeturasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beeturasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Mma has a good base and remains in mount.
Mma lands a big shot there that rocks Beeturasa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beeturasa has worked his arm free - good work by Beeturasa!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mma lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mma controls the position.
Mma working away.
Beeturasa tries to bench press Mma off him but Mma keeps the position.
Beeturasa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Beeturasa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mma's best efforts.
Mma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beeturasa keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mma is working away from the top position though.
Beeturasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mma.
Beeturasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beeturasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mma is keen to just control but Beeturasa is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme Mma 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. And we move into the final round!
Mma lands a two punch combo.
Mma defending well as Beeturasa loads up on a big left hand.
Mma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beeturasa misses with a double jab
and Mma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mma dives in and grabs Beeturasa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beeturasa pushes down on Mma's head and hops out.
Beeturasa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mma dives in and grabs Beeturasa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beeturasa pushes down on Mma's head and hops out.
Umaga Beeturasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xtreme Mma.
Beeturasa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mma misses with a body punch.
Beeturasa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mma regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beeturasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beeturasa.
Mma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mma controls Beeturasa momentarily but Beeturasa frees himself.
Beeturasa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mma can't keep his opponent in guard - Beeturasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beeturasa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beeturasa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beeturasa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beeturasa is pressing down on Mma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mma is holding on for now.
Mma is staying active underneath Beeturasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa drops an elbow to the side of Mma's head.
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!
Mma is looking to improve his position.
Beeturasa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mma's head.
Beeturasa lands with a punch from half guard.
Beeturasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mma sees it coming and defends easily.
Beeturasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mma!
Mma wants to control but Beeturasa is having none of it.
Beeturasa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma is trying desperately to improve position.
Beeturasa breaks from Mma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beeturasa looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mma covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umaga Beeturasa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yama Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Micharl McCann - Icarus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Juanito Sandoval has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juanito Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yama Mama!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mama dips to his left and cracks Sandoval with an uppercut!
Mama throws a lazy head kick
and Sandoval counters with a big head kick but Mama shrugs it off.
Yama Mama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval throws a chopping leg kick but Mama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sandoval leaves Mama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mama clinches.
Sandoval wants to break free but Mama has control.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Mama lands with a right to the head.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mama's elbow.
Mama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandoval's efforts to push away.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mama misses with a body punch.
Mama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mama tries a body shot but Sandoval blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mama.
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval tries to keep at a distance but Mama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Mama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juanito Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mama moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Mama as he checks the leg kick.
Sandoval thows a leg kick but Mama checks it
enabling Mama to counter with a crisp jab.
Mama looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Juanito Sandoval has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Sandoval lands a left and a right that send Mama crashing to the mat, dazed. Sandoval thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Yama Mama has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Sandoval throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mama is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juanito Sandoval!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Juanito Sandoval made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's entrance music is Rza - Fatal. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
165 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Durty!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durty misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liddell looks to land a body kick but Durty moved away.
Lyoto Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durty.
Liddell tries to score with a low kick but Durty moves his leg out of the way.
Liddell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durty's calf.
Liddell scores with a head kick. Durty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durty was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
The fighters circling - Liddell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durty's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Durty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell connects with the punch.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell throws a jab but it's blocked by Durty.
Liddell slips under a jab from Durty.
Durty lands a slapping body shot.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Durty should have avoided that one.
Durty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liddell misses the shot to the body.
Durty 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durty trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durty wants to stand but Liddell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Durty trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durty working some strikes from top position.
Liddell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Durty advances to half guard.
Durty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durty is looking for a kimura but Liddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durty to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durty is taking a breather. Liddell 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.
Durty is trying to control. Liddell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Durty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liddell is just riding it out for now. Durty eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durty is looking for a kimura but Liddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durty to get the leverage.
Durty is looking for a kimura but Liddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durty to get the leverage.
Durty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liddell defends it well.
Durty wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Liddell uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Durty wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Durty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Durty's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Durty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liddell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liddell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liddell!
Durty is trying to get back to half guard.
Durty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Liddell's best efforts.
Liddell is taking a breather. Durty 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Durty has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Liddell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Durty has tightened it up now! Liddell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyler Durty!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Nakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakayama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Vapors - Turning Japanese. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakayama throws out a loose jab but Verzosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verzosa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakayama thows a body shot but no joy.
Verzosa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nakayama jabs at Verzosa's body.
Verzosa throws a hook to the side of Nakayama's head but Nakayama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakayama scores with a decent looking hook.
Verzosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verzosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakayama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Remedios Verzosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakayama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakayama avoids the body shot from Verzosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakayama's waist but Nakayama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Verzosa off to one side.
Verzosa misses with a shot to the body
and Nakayama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Nakayama.
Nakayama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verzosa is out of range and Nakayama settles back down.
Verzosa scores with the left hand. Nakayama knows he should have avoided that one.
Verzosa misses with a jab to the body
and Nakayama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verzosa's knee momentarily.
Verzosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verzosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verzosa misses with a hook. Nakayama ducked under it nicely.
Nakayama looks to land a combination. Verzosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Verzosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verzosa misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakayama with a hook.
Verzosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verzosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakayama.
Nakayama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakayama throws a right hand that Verzosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Verzosa also avoids with ease.
Verzosa swings for the body but Nakayama moves out of range.
Verzosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verzosa misses with a looping left.
Verzosa jabs at Nakayama's body.
A jab from Nakayama misses.
Verzosa takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakayama swivels and escapes.
Nakayama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakayama catches Verzosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verzosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Verzosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakayama.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakayama lands with a straight right. Verzosa didn't see that one coming.
Verzosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verzosa blocks a head kick by Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verzosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verzosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verzosa digs a good hook to Nakayama's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakayama is just out of range.
Verzosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakayama throws a chopping leg kick but Verzosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verzosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakayama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakayama misses the jab.
Nakayama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Verzosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nakayama misses with a body shot.
Nakayama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verzosa scores with a nice head shot.
Nakayama slips under a jab from Verzosa.
Nakayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verzosa.
Nakayama loads up on a big right hand but Verzosa slips the punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Verzosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verzosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakayama seems keen to control Verzosa's posture.
Nakayama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verzosa won't allow Nakayama to sweep him here.
Verzosa looking to sit in guard and control but Nakayama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakayama stands up and waves to Verzosa to follow him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama takes a swing at Verzosa's ribcage but misses.
Verzosa scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verzosa, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Verzosa misses.
Nakayama blocks a jab.
Nakayama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verzosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verzosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nakayama does no damage.
Verzosa throws a looping overhand right but Nakayama ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nakayama.
Verzosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakayama doesn't seem bothered though.
Verzosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verzosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakayama.
Nakayama cracks Verzosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Verzosa is looking to wear down Nakayama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Verzosa misses the shot to the body.
Verzosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakayama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakayama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakayama defending well as Verzosa loads up on a big left hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa throws a body punch but Nakayama moves out of range.
Nakayama avoids the body shot from Verzosa.
Verzosa drops his hands momentarily and Nakayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakayama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakayama tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Verzosa finds it's way through Nakayama's defenses.
Verzosa swings for the body but Nakayama moves out of range.
Verzosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verzosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakayama as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remedios Verzosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakayama misses with a hook
letting Verzosa counter with a right hand.
Nakayama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verzosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakayama scrambles back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa gets a double leg takedown into Nakayama's guard.
Nakayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verzosa looking to sit in guard and control but Nakayama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verzosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakayama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakayama tries to stand but Verzosa is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verzosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsuyoshi Nakayama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakayama pushes Verzosa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Verzosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verzosa blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Nakayama. No joy for Verzosa on that attempt.
Nakayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verzosa.
Verzosa throws a hook but Nakayama blocks it.
Nakayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verzosa.
Verzosa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Verzosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakayama slips under a jab from Verzosa.
Verzosa throws a body punch but Nakayama moves out of range.
Verzosa ducks under a wild hook from Nakayama.
Verzosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Nakayama.
Nakayama connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Nakayama.
Verzosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakayama misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Verzosa.
Verzosa lands with a hook. Nakayama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Verzosa connects with a jab.
Verzosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verzosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakayama manages to avoid it.
Nakayama throws a sloppy head kick and Verzosa moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verzosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Verzosa misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakayama. Verzosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verzosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakayama manages to avoid it.
Nakayama walks into a left hand.
Verzosa lands with a straight right. Nakayama didn't see that one coming.
Verzosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakayama.
Verzosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakayama.
Verzosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakayama.
Verzosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verzosa takes a swing at Nakayama's ribcage but misses.
Verzosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verzosa throws a body punch but Nakayama moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verzosa.
Verzosa lands a jab to Nakayama's midsection.
Nakayama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Nakayama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakayama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verzosa manages to avoid it.
Nakayama lands a body shot.
Nakayama misses with a wild body shot.
Nakayama throws a poor cross that misses
and Verzosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Verzosa throws a body punch but Nakayama moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verzosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Verzosa.
Nakayama avoids the body shot from Verzosa.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verzosa scores with a nice right hand.
Verzosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakayama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakayama swings for the body but Verzosa moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verzosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakayama.
Verzosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakayama moves away.
Verzosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakayama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakayama throws a leg kick but Verzosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verzosa closes the distance and clinches up with Nakayama, looking for a takedown. Verzosa pushes Nakayama against the cage but Nakayama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remedios Verzosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama misses with a combination
and Verzosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakayama lands a nice shot that snaps Verzosa's head back.
Verzosa shoots in for a takedown but Nakayama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verzosa moves out of range as Nakayama strikes.
Verzosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verzosa takes a swing at Nakayama's ribcage but misses.
Verzosa throws a body punch but Nakayama moves out of range.
Nakayama thuds his right hand into Verzosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verzosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verzosa stuns Nakayama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama lands with an overhand left.
Verzosa with a jab.
Nakayama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verzosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakayama takes a swing at Verzosa's ribcage but misses.
Verzosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verzosa.
Nakayama throws the left hand but Verzosa avoids the punch easily.
Verzosa misses with a hook.
Verzosa throws out a powerful jab.
Nakayama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakayama wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakayama scores with a body shot.
Verzosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama lands a jab to the nose.
Verzosa lands with a shot to the body.
Verzosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nakayama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verzosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakayama counters with a head kick.
Verzosa lands a head shot.
Verzosa avoids the body shot from Nakayama.
Nakayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Verzosa is just out of range.
Verzosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakayama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Verzosa is just out of range.
Verzosa misses with a hook.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verzosa.
Nakayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verzosa.
A jab from Nakayama misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakayama, as that shot connected.
Nakayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verzosa.
Nakayama avoids the body shot from Verzosa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verzosa misses with a takedown attempt - Nakayama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Verzosa avoids the body shot from Nakayama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tsuyoshi Nakayama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Verzosa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakayama looks to land a body kick but Verzosa moved away.
Nakayama fakes the leg kick and cracks Verzosa in the body.
Nakayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verzosa lunges at Nakayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakayama's hand.
Good shot there by Nakayama.
Nakayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verzosa.
Nakayama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verzosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Verzosa.
Verzosa misses with a body punch
and Nakayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakayama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakayama throws a body punch but Verzosa moves out of range.
A slow jab from Verzosa misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Nakayama.
Crunch! Nakayama slams his shin into Verzosa's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verzosa. Nakayama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verzosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakayama misses with a hook.
Verzosa misses with a hook. Nakayama ducked under it nicely.
Nakayama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakayama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa ducks under a wild hook from Nakayama.
Nakayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verzosa moves away.
Nakayama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verzosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a head kick that misses.
Verzosa with a hook.
Nakayama takes a swing at Verzosa's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Nakayama coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakayama connects with a body shot.
Verzosa misses the shot to the body.
Nakayama lands a glancing blow to the side of Verzosa's head.
Verzosa loads up on a big right hand but Nakayama slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verzosa takes a swing at Nakayama's ribcage but misses.
Nakayama loads up on a big right hand but Verzosa slips the punch.
Verzosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakayama.
Nakayama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakayama lands with an overhand left.
Verzosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakayama moves away.
Verzosa throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Verzosa.
Verzosa swings for the body but Nakayama moves out of range.
Verzosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakayama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa misses with a straight left.
Nakayama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Verzosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakayama counters with a straight right hand.
Verzosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nakayama does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verzosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verzosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakayama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakayama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakayama lands a jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa lands a nice hook to Nakayama's body. Nakayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakayama throws a big shot that misses.
Verzosa misses with a looping right.
Verzosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Verzosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verzosa checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verzosa.
Nakayama defending well as Verzosa loads up on a big left hand.
Verzosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verzosa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakayama throws an overhand right that lands on Verzosa's shoulder, as Verzosa tries to avoid the shot.
Verzosa misses the shot to the body.
Verzosa 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.
Nakayama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Verzosa's guard.
Nakayama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Verzosa's guard.
Verzosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Nakayama tries to stand but Verzosa is controlling from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verzosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakayama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Verzosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakayama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Verzosa.
Verzosa is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama tries to stand but Verzosa is controlling his head.
Nakayama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Verzosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verzosa staying out of range there.
Verzosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakayama is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nakayama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verzosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remedios Verzosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama scores with a jab. Verzosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakayama.
Nakayama throws out a powerful jab.
Verzosa scores with the left hand. Nakayama knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakayama wants to slow Verzosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verzosa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakayama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verzosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verzosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakayama's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakayama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verzosa scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Nakayama scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoshi Nakayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakayama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
Tsuyoshi Nakayama wins by unanimous decision!
Tsuyoshi Nakayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Datu I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I 's entrance music is LmFaO. A fine choice. Datu I could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chibi Tsushima's chin.
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25
146 lbs
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24
140 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Datu I !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima misses with a hook
letting I counter with a right hand.
I has a takedown stuffed.
Tsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
I shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
I checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Tsushima. Beautiful body shot.
Tsushima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
I moves out of range as Tsushima throws a body kick.
I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by I .
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
I is looking to take a break and control but Tsushima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima manages to work his way to half guard, despite I 's best efforts.
I seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tsushima is looking to improve his position.
I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsushima defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsushima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tsushima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsushima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
I stands up over Tsushima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsushima trying to control the position here.
I connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsushima keeping full guard, as I tries to pass.
I is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima trying to keep a closed guard but I is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
I stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsushima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
I postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsushima keeping moving, preventing I from controlling successfully.
I 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.
Tsushima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
I wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
I got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsushima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, I has managed to get both his arms back between Tsushima's legs - danger averted.
I connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsushima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsushima controlling the position.
I tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsushima is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I advances to half guard.
Tsushima is not content to let I control the position.
Tsushima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
I trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsushima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I scoring with punches to the head and body.
I wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
I throws an elbow that misses. Tsushima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in I 's guard. Nice move by Tsushima!
Tsushima controlling from the top position.
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!
Tsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I is trying to keep Tsushima in close.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but I keeps moving.
Tsushima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
I looking to control.
Tsushima throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsushima looking to pass the guard.
I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsushima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsushima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima is looking to work some ground and pound but I has wrist control.
I working a defensive guard here.
Tsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
I controls Tsushima momentarily but Tsushima frees himself.
Datu I has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
I lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but I was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsushima.
I has his takedown stuffed
and Tsushima counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Datu I . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsushima postures up.
Tsushima advances position into side control!
Tsushima scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at I to see if he's OK.
Tsushima is staying tight to I 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
I regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsushima in particular looking to stall.
I is pressing down on Tsushima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Datu I will probably get the nod.
That's time! I 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
I shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsushima pinned against the cage. Tsushima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from I misses.
Tsushima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming I to the mat! I manages to get full guard.
Tsushima distracts I with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I is keeping the position for now.
I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsushima landing some decent shots from guard.
I looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsushima defends it easily.
I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsushima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I is keeping the position for now.
I keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
I keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
I is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsushima defends well.
I is trying to control the position but Tsushima postures up.
I keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but I is keeping the position.
I preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsushima is aware though and is defending well.
I working a defensive guard here.
Tsushima stays in close to I 's body and controls the position.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but I keeps moving.
I looking for a guillotine here but Tsushima defends easily.
Tsushima cracks I with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I is pulling down on Tsushima's head to control his posture.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I is keeping the position for now.
Tsushima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I working for a triangle but Tsushima defends it easily.
Tsushima passes I 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I manages to get to full guard.
Tsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsushima is aware though and is defending well.
Tsushima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsushima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
I wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tsushima is now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsushima scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsushima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tsushima wants to work for an arm triangle but I is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
I wants to improve his position but Tsushima is controlling well.
I is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsushima scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsushima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I tries to get to full guard but Tsushima has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but I keeps working.
I looking for submissions off his back.
I looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
I tries to get to full guard but Tsushima has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Tsushima.
I tries to get to full guard but Tsushima has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tsushima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsushima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I is trying to keep Tsushima in close.
I looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
I trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tsushima is now in half guard.
I gets full guard.
Tsushima trying to control but I is working from the bottom.
I striking off his back but it's not causing Tsushima any problems.
Tsushima trying to control but I is working from the bottom.
I throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tsushima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
I looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsushima is just out of range.
I looks to land a right hand but Tsushima moved out of range.
I takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tsushima misses with a wild body shot.
I looks to land a left hand but Tsushima moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - I coming out on top.
I with a hook.
Tsushima scores with a one two! I had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tsushima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. I quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I moves into full guard.
Tsushima trying to control but I is working from the bottom.
Tsushima is looking to work some ground and pound but I has wrist control.
I looking for subs off his back but Tsushima has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tsushima wants to pass to mount but I is defending the position.
Tsushima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima is nestled in close to I , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsushima is trying to control the action in half guard but I is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsushima.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I taking some punishment here, with Tsushima in his half guard.
I is looking for a sweep. Tsushima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
I trying to control from the bottom.
I wants to get back to full guard but Tsushima has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
I is looking for a sweep.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
I tries to bench press Tsushima off him but Tsushima keeps the position.
I is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsushima off and has taken his back!
I goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tsushima escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Tsushima is taking a breather. I 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.
I is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima seems to be looking for submissions.
I trying to control from the bottom.
Tsushima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
I actively working from the bottom here.
Tsushima trying to control from half guard but I is working away.
Tsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I tries to roll over but Tsushima keeps him under control.
I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tsushima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsushima is taking a breather. I 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.
Tsushima is trying to work for a kimura but I is defending well.
I gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
I has his foot on Tsushima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsushima works his way back into a safe position though.
I looking to control.
Tsushima is working I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
I looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but I keeps moving.
I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima trying to control but I is working from the bottom.
Tsushima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsushima trying to control but I is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
I working for submissions but it's allowed Tsushima to get to half guard.
Chibi Tsushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
I moves into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.
Tsushima passes I 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsushima is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tsushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but I keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. I defending well though.
I is trying to stand back up but Tsushima is controlling him
I blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsushima.
I gets back to full guard.
Tsushima connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsushima postures up.
Tsushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and I has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsushima has managed to get both his arms back between I 's legs - danger averted.
Tsushima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibi Tsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsushima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Chibi Tsushima wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Chibi Tsushima 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wahoo McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Dance. Stalker has chosen Keelhauled as his entrance music. Wahoo McDaniel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnnie Stalker's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Wahoo McDaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
Stalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDaniel. That did some damage!
McDaniel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDaniel tries a low kick but Stalker avoids it.
McDaniel tried to score with a low kick but Stalker checks it.
McDaniel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDaniel throws a sloppy head kick and Stalker moves out of range easily.
McDaniel checks a low kick from Stalker.
Stalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDaniel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDaniel blocks a leg kick.
McDaniel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stalker on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Stalker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Stalker misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Stalker.
Stalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDaniel ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stalker missing with a left hand there. McDaniel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDaniel throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDaniel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalker avoids a kick to the body.
Stalker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDaniel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stalker throws a lazy right hand but McDaniel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDaniel moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
Good leg kick by McDaniel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDaniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stalker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stalker tries a head kick but it misses.
McDaniel throws a sloppy head kick and Stalker moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDaniel with a jab.
Stalker throws a series of punches but McDaniel moves out of range.
Stalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDaniel.
Stalker throws a low kick, looking for McDaniel's leg but McDaniel calmly moves out of range.
McDaniel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Stalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDaniel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDaniel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stalker.
Stalker lands a head shot.
McDaniel connects with a nice looking jab.
McDaniel throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDaniel counters with a leg kick.
McDaniel throws a series of punches but Stalker avoids them all with ease.
Stalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker tries to clinch but McDaniel is having none of it.
McDaniel works the jab nicely.
McDaniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalker throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
McDaniel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel punishes Stalker's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McDaniel.
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!
McDaniel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDaniel lands a nice looking body kick.
McDaniel keeps Stalker at a distance using the push kick.
McDaniel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDaniel throws a push kick but Stalker slaps the foot to one side.
McDaniel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDaniel jabs Stalker right on the nose. Stalker blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDaniel.
McDaniel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalker looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for McDaniel.
Stalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDaniel.
McDaniel lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDaniel connects with a single shot there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel is looking to land body kicks.
Stalker avoids the body shot from McDaniel.
Stalker throws a leg kick
and McDaniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDaniel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stalker throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily.
McDaniel throws a chopping leg kick but Stalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses.
Stalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stalker checks a low kick from McDaniel.
Stalker misses with a leg kick
and McDaniel counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalker throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniel lands a really nice looking cross but Stalker seems unphased.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Stalker avoids the body shot from McDaniel.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel misses with a wild body shot.
McDaniel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniel. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalker throws a big shot that misses.
McDaniel throws a low kick but Stalker avoids it.
McDaniel swings for the body but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalker looks to throw the jab but McDaniel is out of range.
McDaniel throws a low kick but Stalker moves out of range easily.
Stalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDaniel connects with a body shot.
Stalker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stalker.
Stalker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from McDaniel.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stalker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalker throws a push kick but McDaniel slaps the foot to one side.
Stalker instigates a clinch.
Stalker looking to slow down the pace here.
McDaniel avoiding damage as Stalker throws knees to the body.
McDaniel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDaniel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDaniel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDaniel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniel takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
McDaniel misses with a body shot.
Wahoo McDaniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel misses with an uppercut.
McDaniel throws a head kick but Stalker moves out of range.
McDaniel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stalker is looking to land body kicks.
McDaniel scores with a body shot.
McDaniel throws a body punch but Stalker moves out of range.
McDaniel misses with a wild body shot.
McDaniel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalker in his tracks.
Stalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDaniel. McDaniel obviously looking to wear him down.
McDaniel is looking to wear down Stalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDaniel connects with a body shot that sends Stalker's belly button to the back.
Danga de danga de dang - McDaniel scores with a four punch combination!
Stalker throws a low kick but McDaniel moves out of range easily.
McDaniel throws a chopping leg kick but Stalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalker avoids the head kick by McDaniel.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDaniel scores with the left hand. Stalker knows he should have avoided that one.
McDaniel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDaniel connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalker lands with a cross.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDaniel lands with a nice body kick.
Stalker misses with a leg kick
and McDaniel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stalker really felt that one!
McDaniel takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by McDaniel.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stalker throws a front kick aimed at McDaniel's knee but McDaniel avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker throws a push kick but McDaniel slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by McDaniel.
Stalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
McDaniel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stalker's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDaniel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDaniel, as that shot connected.
Stalker takes one to the side of the head.
McDaniel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Stalker lands but McDaniel takes it in his stride.
McDaniel dips to his left and cracks Stalker with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker misses with a lunging right hand
and McDaniel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalker is rocked!
Stalker is looking to land body kicks.
Stalker is still on wobbly legs! Can McDaniel finish him?
McDaniel is looking to slow Stalker down with leg kicks.
McDaniel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stalker seems to have recovered his senses.
McDaniel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalker is just out of range.
Stalker throws a leg kick but McDaniel checks it.
McDaniel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDaniel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel lands with an overhand left.
Stalker is breathing heavily.
Stalker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniel.
McDaniel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalker.
Good standup being displayed there by McDaniel as he connects with a hook.
McDaniel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDaniel connects with a leg kick. Stalker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDaniel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDaniel throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDaniel looks for the body kick but Stalker saw that one coming.
McDaniel lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from McDaniel.
McDaniel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stalker throws a shot from downtown. McDaniel moves away and avoids it.
Stalker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDaniel's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDaniel.
Stalker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stalker tries to clinch but McDaniel is having none of it.
McDaniel misses with a hook
and Stalker counters with a low kick, right behind McDaniel 's knee.
Stalker throws a body kick that misses.
Stalker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stalker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDaniel throws a front kick aimed at Stalker's knee but Stalker avoids it well.
McDaniel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel thows a body shot but no joy.
Stalker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stalker misses with a body shot.
Stalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stalker throws the kick towards the body but McDaniel avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalker blocks the leg kick.
Stalker throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
McDaniel blocks a head kick by Stalker.
Stalker tries to score with a low kick but McDaniel moves his leg out of the way.
McDaniel scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniel cracks Stalker with an open hand slap.
Stalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stalker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDaniel.
McDaniel throws out a loose jab but Stalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDaniel, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniel jabs Stalker right on the nose. Stalker blinks but takes it well.
Stalker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDaniel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalker scrambles back to his feet.
Stalker slips a straight right by McDaniel.
McDaniel throws a low kick but Stalker avoids it.
McDaniel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDaniel swings for the body but Stalker moves out of range.
McDaniel scores with a punch to the head.
McDaniel thows a body shot but no joy.
McDaniel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stalker is able to avoid easily.
Stalker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stalker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDaniel lands with a nice body punch.
McDaniel misses the shot to the body.
Stalker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDaniel.
McDaniel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalker.
McDaniel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stalker will feel that in the morning.
McDaniel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Stalker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalker.
Wahoo McDaniel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stalker. Stalker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stalker throws the left hand but McDaniel avoids the punch easily.
Stalker cracks McDaniel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDaniel blocks a head kick by Stalker.
McDaniel slips a jab and a cross from Stalker.
Stalker throws a leg kick but McDaniel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDaniel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDaniel lands a jab.
Stalker scores with a head kick.
McDaniel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDaniel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stalker back to the cage. McDaniel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stalker.
McDaniel scores with a kick to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel connects with a solid leg kick.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Stalker misses its intended target.
McDaniel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stalker checks it well.
McDaniel thows a body shot but no joy.
McDaniel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalker wants to land a leg kick but McDaniel is out of range.
McDaniel throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from McDaniel.
Stalker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalker throws a low kick, looking for McDaniel's leg but McDaniel calmly moves out of range.
McDaniel is looking to land body kicks.
Stalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDaniel.
Stalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stalker under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker closes the distance and clinches.
McDaniel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalker.
Stalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDaniel's elbow.
McDaniel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalker landing knees to the head.
Stalker stalling.
McDaniel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalkers head.
Stalker can't find room to land a body shot as McDaniel controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel blocks the elbow strike.
Stalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDaniel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalker working aggressively here.
Stalker just leaning against McDaniel, taking a breather.
Stalker taking a breather.
Stalker can't find room to land a body shot as McDaniel controls the action.
Stalker is trying to maintain a safe position but McDaniel gets an underhook and turns Stalker into the cage.
McDaniel letting Stalker take a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDaniel lands with a shot to the body.
McDaniel misses with a body kick.
McDaniel connects with a crisp jab.
Stalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDaniel blocks a leg kick.
McDaniel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stalker moves into the clinch.
Stalker presses McDaniel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalker keeps control of McDaniel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDaniel tries to break the clinch but Stalker is controlling the position.
Stalker is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker stalling the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDaniel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stalker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDaniel to the mat. McDaniel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDaniel keeping moving, preventing Stalker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDaniel is trying to control the position but Stalker postures up.
McDaniel keeping full guard, as Stalker tries to pass.
Stalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Stalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDaniel.
Stalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDaniel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalker clinches with his opponent.
McDaniel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalker misses with an elbow strike.
Stalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker stalling.
Stalker working aggressively here.
A short right from Stalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel can't get the takedown.
Stalker misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalker throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniel.
Stalker misses with an elbow strike.
Stalker prevents McDaniel from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalker throws a leg kick which misses McDaniel's front leg but catches the back leg as McDaniel tries to avoid it.
McDaniel ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Stalker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDaniel lands a body shot.
Stalker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDaniel.
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!
Stalker checks a low kick from McDaniel.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDaniel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stalker throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
McDaniel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDaniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalker throws a good cross that connects.
Stalker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDaniel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker throws a solid leg kick but McDaniel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalker.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses
and McDaniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalker throws a front kick that sends McDaniel stumbling back into the cage.
Stalker throws a looping overhand right but McDaniel ducks down to avoid it.
Stalker shoots in looking for a takedown but McDaniel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stalker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDaniel lands a slapping body shot.
McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDaniel throws a sloppy head kick and Stalker moves out of range easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stalker throws a wild body kick that McDaniel sees coming a mile off.
Stalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDaniel, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniel's efforts to push away.
McDaniel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalker tries a low kick but McDaniel avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker wants to clinch.
Stalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDaniel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDaniel misses with a body kick.
McDaniel lands with a shot to the body.
Stalker throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDaniel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniel. Those never looked like landing.
McDaniel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalker counters with a good, hard body kick but McDaniel shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Stalker misses.
Stalker misses with a hook. McDaniel ducked under it nicely.
McDaniel checks a leg kick.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDaniel enables Stalker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDaniel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stalker trying to control but McDaniel is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker stops McDaniel from standing up.
Stalker wants to control from the top but McDaniel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalker wants to pass the guard but McDaniel is keeping the position.
Stalker stays in close to McDaniel's body and controls the position.
Johnnie Stalker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McDaniel blocks a head kick by Stalker.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stalker sizes up McDaniel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stalker throws a hook to the side of McDaniel's head but McDaniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stalker throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily.
McDaniel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stalker throws the left hand but McDaniel avoids the punch easily.
McDaniel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDaniel misses with a body shot
and Stalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalker.
McDaniel lands with a nice body punch.
McDaniel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
McDaniel lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnnie Stalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDaniel 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Wahoo McDaniel!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Wahoo McDaniel!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Wahoo McDaniel!
Wahoo McDaniel wins by unanimous decision!
Wahoo McDaniel very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by SMALL AXE. Montoya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Reptile Theme by Skrillex. Inigo Montoya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Inigo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Montoya jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone avoiding damage as Montoya throws knees to the body.
Montoya scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stone.
Montoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montoya's elbow.
Stone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Montoya tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Stone avoids the elbow strike from Montoya, against the cage.
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya tries to stall but Stone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montoya lands with a left to the head.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Montoya's defenses.
It looks like Inigo Montoya has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
Montoya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montoya.
Montoya is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Montoya.
Stone has Montoya pressed against the cage, preventing Montoya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Montoya's head.
Montoya lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Stone.
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Inigo Montoya's cut even more.
Montoya misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montoya trying to control from the bottom.
Montoya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stone prevents Montoya from improving his position.
Montoya is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone 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.
Montoya is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?
Montoya controlling the position for now.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Montoya's temple.
Stone uses his free foot to push down on Montoya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Montoya.
Stone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Montoya hang on?
Montoya tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Montoya tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Stone cracks Montoya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Montoya that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The cut above Inigo Montoya's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Inigo Montoya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone retains his welterweight title!
Ben Stone took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yea dude, I killed your father.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey has chosen E-17 as his entrance music. Tyrone Bate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Bate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bate looks for a takedown but Harvey sprawls well.
Bate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harvey did well to prevent Bate getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harvey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harvey wants to sweep but no luck.
Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harvey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harvey has his hands on Bate's head, controlling the position.
Bate throwing strikes but missing.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harvey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bate wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bate trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey is trying to keep Bate in close.
Bate looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvey trying to control but Bate is working from the bottom.
Bate lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harvey!
Harvey taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harvey is working to get back to half guard.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound.
Harvey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bate avoids the attempt from Harvey to control.
Bate wants to control the pace but Harvey is squirming around nicely.
Bate cracks Harvey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harvey tries to hold on but Bate pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey can't escape the position.
Harvey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bate trying to control but Harvey is having none of it.
Harvey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bate wants to control the pace but Harvey is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bate punching from mount but Harvey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey regains half guard.
Bate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harvey defends it well.
Harvey gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate looking to pass the guard.
Harvey has Bate pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bate.
Harvey has Bate pulled in close to control his posture.
Bate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey has his hands on Bate's head, controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Harvey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bate slips a jab from Harvey.
Bate closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bate lands with a punch from half guard.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Bate trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bate wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bate slips a nice elbow through Harvey's hands, connecting with Harvey's forehead.
Bate is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Bate has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bate 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.
Harvey is looking to improve his position.
Harvey is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Bate has control of the leg.
Bate wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Bate lands strikes from half guard.
Bate is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harvey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harvey wants to improve his position but Bate is controlling well.
Bate is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bate scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bate's back!
Bate is keeping busy.
Harvey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Harvey is hanging on to Bate's back as he tries to escape.
Bate is working hard here to advance position.
Bate breaks Harvey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bate is fighting to break Harvey's control of his arms but Harvey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bate looking to pass the guard.
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bate is one step ahead there.
Bate trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bate is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bate postures up in Harvey's guard and throws a big left but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bate!
Harvey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bate is working to get back to half guard.
Bate regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey thows a huge punch but Bate dodges it nicely.
Harvey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bate is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyrone Bate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some bone on bone action there as Bate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bate ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Bate misses with a straight left.
Bate looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming.
Harvey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harvey.
Bate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harvey throws the kick towards the body but Bate avoids it.
Harvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harvey misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Bate misses
and Harvey counters with a straight right hand.
Bate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harvey pinned against the cage. Harvey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bate ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bate closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harvey quickly recovers to half guard.
Bate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harvey wants to control but Bate passes into side.
Bate working the head with strikes.
Tyrone Bate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bate looks up at the clock and then as Harvey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bate smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bate controls the position.
Harvey wants to control but Bate postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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!
Harvey trying to control but Bate flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bate is landing with strikes from the back.
Bate loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Harvey hold on?
Bate has the hooks in. Harvey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bate throwing damaging strikes from the back! Harvey could be in trouble here!
Bate connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Harvey to escape the position.
Harvey is rocked!
Harvey trying to control the position but Bate manages to sink in the hooks.
Bate lands shots from the back.
Harvey is still in real trouble! Can Bate finish him?
Bate doesn't have the hooks in and Harvey manages to turn into his guard.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Harvey throws a big elbow that misses.
Bate 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.
Harvey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harvey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harvey trying to control but Bate is working from the bottom.
Harvey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harvey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harvey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harvey lands strikes from half guard.
Bate is pressing down on Harvey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bate is on top in guard.
Bate won't allow Harvey to sweep him here.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bate.
Bate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harvey is trying to keep Bate in close.
Bate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harvey managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bate tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Harvey looking to control.
Bate throwing strikes but missing.
Bate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harvey trying to control the position.
Harvey has Bate pulled in close to control his posture.
Bate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bate lands a couple of elbows.
Harvey pulls Bate in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian Harvey.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Harvey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Bate's head but Bate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Bate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey swings widly with a right hand
and Bate counters with a good low kick that Harvey was not able to check.
Bate throws a leg kick but Harvey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harvey digs a good body shot into Bate's ribs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harvey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bate connects with an inside leg kick.
Bate fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Bate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Bate moves away and avoids it.
Brian Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bate tries to land a front kick but Harvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harvey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harvey scrambles back to his feet.
Harvey checks a leg kick.
Bate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harvey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bate.
A shot to the body from Harvey misses
and Bate counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harvey scores with a hook to the body. Bate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bate's head.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Bate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bate misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bate.
Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Bate off the cage and back into range.
Brian Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Bate.
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Bate's head but Bate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bate has a takedown stuffed.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bate thows a body shot but no joy.
Bate shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harvey is trying to defend but Bate finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Bate is very close to passing his half guard.
Bate throwing shots but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bate pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bate landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Tyrone Bate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bate misses with a low kick as Harvey jumps back.
Bate misses the jab.
Harvey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bate throws a front kick aimed at Harvey's knee but Harvey avoids it well.
Bate throws a head kick that misses.
Harvey lands with a straight right. Bate didn't see that one coming.
Bate is looking to chop away at Harvey's legs.
Bate shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bate motions for Harvey to come forward. Bate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey connects with a right hand. Bate shakes it off.
Bate misses with a looping right.
Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brian Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Bate tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harvey throws a good cross that connects.
Harvey throws a one two combo.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
Bate takes one to the chin there.
Bate is rocked!
Harvey pounces like a tiger and cracks Bate with a vicious hook! Bate is down but not out! Harvey follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Harvey!
Brian Harvey gave a mention to Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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