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LFL 58 - Reign Supreme PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Mendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Khan forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
Khan tries to pull guard but Mendez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendez walks away with a smile on his face. Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendez uses from the top position.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Khan won't let him.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khan's guard.
Khan 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Carlos Mendez just wasn't active enough.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez throws a combination that misses
and Khan counters with a three punch combo that has Mendez backing up. Mendez nods at Khan to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan manages to pull guard.
Khan is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendez misses with a combination
and Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendez uses from the top position.
Mendez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendez trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendez wants to stand and escape but instead Khan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan controlling from the top position.
Khan postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Mendez throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Khan tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Mendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendez takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez misses with a combination
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Khan tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
Khan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khan fails to pull guard.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Khan rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan pulls guard effortlessly.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan unloads with some shots from mount but Mendez bucks and avoids them well.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khan on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Khan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Khan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mendez because Khan loaded up on that one.
Khan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mendez?
Khan controlling the pace for now.
Khan unloads with some shots from mount but Mendez bucks and avoids them well.
Khan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape.
Khan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mendez looks a forlorn figure.
Khan wants to control the pace but Mendez is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action.
Khan cracks Mendez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hulkamania!. Murt has chosen I like to move it as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Murt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk just misses with a punch to the body.
Murt lands a leg kick that knocks Hulk off balance momentarily.
Murt keeps Hulk at a distance using the push kick.
Murt is looking to clinch.
Murt tries to close the distance and clinch but Hulk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hulk misses with a few strikes there.
Murt needs to keep his hands up - Hulk had a free shot at his head there.
Murt wants to slow Hulk down by chopping away at his legs.
Murt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hulk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murt.
Hulk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hulk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hulk duly obliges.
Hulk throws a series of punches but Murt avoids them all with ease.
Hulk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murt at a distance.
Hulk avoids the head kick by Murt.
Hulk misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murt throws a chopping leg kick but Hulk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk misses with a right hand
and Murt counters with a big head kick but Hulk shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murt.
Hulk lands with a nice combination. Murt backs away looking to recover.
Murt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hulk tries to bum rush Murt with a series of wild strikes but Murt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murt wants to land a leg kick but Hulk is out of range.
Hulk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murt manages to avoid it.
Hulk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murt rushes Hulk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murt breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk throws a jab when Murt was well out of range.
Murt moves out of range of the leg kick from Hulk.
Murt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hulk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murt.
Murt lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk is trying to get back to full guard.
Murt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The fighters circling - Hulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murt lands a head kick. Hulk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murt slips a jab from Hulk.
Hulk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murt tries to clinch but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hulk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hulk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murt slips a jab and a cross from Hulk.
Hulk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hulk avoids the head kick by Murt.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murt but Murt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Murt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hulk looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murt's back!
Hulk is punishing Murt with some ground and pound.
Hulk has the hooks in. Murt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Murt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hulk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulk is looking for a choke. Murt gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Murt manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Hulk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murt defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Murt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murt misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Hulk.
Hulk lands with a nice combination. Murt backs away looking to recover.
Hulk swinging wildly here.
Hulk misses with a double jab.
Hulk swats away the attempt to clinch by Murt.
Hulk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murt clinches.
Murt lands an elbow that stopped Hulk in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murt as Hulk tries to tie him up.
Murt landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Hulk to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murt breaks the clinch.
Hulk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murt dives in and grabs Hulk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes down on Murt's head and hops out.
Murt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hulk. Hulk obviously looking to wear him down.
Murt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hulk tests Murt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hulk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hulk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Murt.
The Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt - Murt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Murt tenderised Hulk's leg. Hulk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murt slips a jab and a cross from Hulk.
Murt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hulk but Hulk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murt misses with a head kick.
Hulk jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murt moves away.
Murt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hulk.
Hulk gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murt tries to roll over but Hulk keeps him under control.
Hulk is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk controlling the action here.
Hulk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hulk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hulk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk tries to pass to full mount but Murt defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Hulk dominated that second round.
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!
Hulk avoids the head kick by Murt.
Hulk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murt doesn't manage to clinch there - Hulk circles away.
Hulk lands a two punch combo.
Murt doesn't manage to clinch there - Hulk circles away.
Murt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hulk throws a right and a left that Murt avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hulk. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Hulk does it's job there.
Murt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hulk.
Murt moves into the clinch.
Murt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like The Hulk has been cut.
Hulk misses with a body punch.
Murt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hulk throws a leg kick
and Murt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hulk leaves Murt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hulk is struggling to control the position.
Hulk managing to block the knees to the body from Murt.
Hulk trying to stall but Murt improves his position.
Murt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hulk's defenses.
Hulk wants to get back to striking at distance but Murt won't allow it.
Hulk trying to control the position but instead, Murt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hulk into the cage.
Murt'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murt moves away.
Murt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk misses with a low kick.
Hulk shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Hulk does no damage.
Murt throws a head kick that misses.
Hulk takes a swing at Murt's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murt tries for a takedown but Hulk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Murt.
Hulk misses with a body punch
and Murt counters by moving into the clinch.
Hulk'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.
Murt missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is looking to control Murt's arms but Murt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hulk has his back to the cage.
Murt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hulk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murt avoiding damage.
Hulk looking to stall.
Murt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hulk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murt.
Murt misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk wants to stall.
Murt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hulk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murt as Hulk tries to tie him up.
Murt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murt tries to land a knee to the head but Hulk blocks with his arms.
Murt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hulk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Murt.
I think Murt 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 Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shim Changmin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Kiss - Nowhere to run. A fine choice. Shim Changmin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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197 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gareth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shim Changmin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changmin avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Changmin to counter with a crisp jab.
Changmin swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Changmin with a series of wild strikes but Changmin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Changmin throws a one two combo.
Smith is looking to slow Changmin down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Changmin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gareth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Changmin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but Changmin moves away
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Changmin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Gareth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Changmin tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Changmin trying to control here.
Smith wants to control but Changmin is keeping him busy.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Changmin is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Changmin to his feet.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Changmin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Changmin circles away.
Smith throws a head kick but Changmin moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Changmin moves out of range easily.
Changmin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Changmin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Changmin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to bum rush Changmin with a series of wild strikes but Changmin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Changmin slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Changmin leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Changmin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Changmin pushes him off.
Smith throws a right hand that Changmin ducks under and follows up with a left that Changmin also avoids with ease.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Changmin tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changmin throws a one two combo.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Changmin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch there but Changmin circles away.
Changmin looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Changmin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Changmin 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.
Changmin swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Gareth Smith will probably get the nod.
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.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Changmin.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Changmin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Changmin sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gareth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Changmin counters with a nice uppercut.
Changmin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Changmin counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to clinch but Changmin is having none of it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Changmin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changmin connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Changmin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shim Changmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Changmin blocks the low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Changmin. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Changmin scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changmin scores with a three punch combo!
Changmin stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Changmin. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Changmin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Changmin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Changmin avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changmin misses with the combination.
Changmin throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Shim Changmin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Changmin tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Changmin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Changmin.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Changmin throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Changmin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Changmin pushes him off.
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 Gareth Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Changmin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Changmin shrugs it off.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Changmin misses with a wild combination.
Changmin misses with a wild combination.
Changmin throws a wild hook but Smith just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Changmin gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Smith raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Smith!
After winning the bout, Gareth Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bucky Pluto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wszebor Swiatlovod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
216 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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202 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bucky Pluto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wszebor Swiatlovod!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swiatlovod gets a double leg takedown into Pluto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swiatlovod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swiatlovod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swiatlovod throws a big elbow that misses.
Pluto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swiatlovod with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pluto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pluto tries to get out of the position.
Swiatlovod is in close to Pluto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pluto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Swiatlovod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pluto is keeping the position for now.
Swiatlovod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pluto's head.
Swiatlovod is looking to work some ground and pound but Pluto has wrist control.
Pluto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pluto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Swiatlovod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pluto has momentary wrist control but Swiatlovod slips an elbow through the middle.
Pluto is pulling down on Swiatlovod's head to control his posture.
Pluto wants to sweep but no luck.
Pluto pulls Swiatlovod in close to his closed guard and prevents Swiatlovod from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pluto keeping moving, preventing Swiatlovod from controlling successfully.
Swiatlovod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pluto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swiatlovod on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swiatlovod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swiatlovod throwing strikes but missing.
Pluto has momentary wrist control but Swiatlovod slips an elbow through the middle.
Swiatlovod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swiatlovod is looking to work some ground and pound but Pluto has wrist control.
Pluto trying to keep a closed guard but Swiatlovod is proving a slippery customer.
Pluto has his hands on Swiatlovod's head, controlling the position.
Swiatlovod passes Pluto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swiatlovod throwing shots but Pluto is blocking nicely.
Swiatlovod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pluto's head.
Swiatlovod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pluto's head.
Swiatlovod throwing shots but Pluto is blocking nicely.
Pluto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Swiatlovod is thwarting Pluto's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod working the head and body with strikes.
Swiatlovod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swiatlovod 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.
Pluto wants to control but Swiatlovod is keeping busy.
Pluto is refusing to be controlled, as Swiatlovod sits in half guard.
Pluto is looking to control Swiatlovod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pluto avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Swiatlovod there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pluto trying to hold on to Swiatlovod's head to control him but Swiatlovod postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wszebor Swiatlovod dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Swiatlovod throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pluto counters with a nice body shot.
Pluto lands a really nice looking cross but Swiatlovod seems unphased.
Swiatlovod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pluto's head.
Pluto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swiatlovod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pluto.
Swiatlovod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pluto throws a jab but it's blocked by Swiatlovod.
Pluto lands with a nice body kick.
Swiatlovod rushes Pluto and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiatlovod manages to break the clinch.
Pluto scores with a nice right hand.
Swiatlovod needs to keep his hands up - Pluto had a free shot at his head there.
Swiatlovod throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Pluto to counter with a crisp jab.
Swiatlovod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pluto defends it nicely.
Pluto looks to land a combination but Swiatlovod avoids it well.
Swiatlovod tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pluto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pluto throws a body punch but Swiatlovod moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pluto keeps Swiatlovod at a distance using the push kick.
Swiatlovod throws a combination. Pluto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pluto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pluto tries to work over Swiatlovod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pluto tries to stall but Swiatlovod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swiatlovod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swiatlovod moves away from the strike by Pluto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Pluto.
Swiatlovod tries to clinch up
and Pluto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swiatlovod lands a nice looking body shot.
Swiatlovod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swiatlovod misses with a body punch
and Pluto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pluto with a jab.
Swiatlovod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swiatlovod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pluto, pushing him back against the cage.
Swiatlovod slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pluto looking to stall.
Pluto letting Swiatlovod take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Pluto fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky Pluto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Swiatlovod avoids a kick to the body.
Pluto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Pluto. Beautiful body shot.
Swiatlovod shoots in for a takedown but Pluto shows good takedown defense.
Swiatlovod takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pluto keeps the fight on the outside.
Swiatlovod walks into a left hand.
Swiatlovod slips a jab and a cross from Pluto.
Swiatlovod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pluto counters with a nice body shot.
Swiatlovod lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiatlovod is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Pluto. No joy for Swiatlovod on that attempt.
Swiatlovod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pluto.
Swiatlovod looks for a takedown but Pluto sprawls well.
Bucky Pluto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wszebor Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pluto.
Bucky Pluto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pluto catches Swiatlovod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swiatlovod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pluto is fending him off so far but Swiatlovod persists. Nope, Pluto circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Pluto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pluto scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swiatlovod.
Pluto scores with a jab. Swiatlovod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bucky Pluto is winning the standup battle so far.
Pluto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swiatlovod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swiatlovod stalling in the clinch but Pluto improves position.
Swiatlovod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pluto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Pluto to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto looking to stall.
Pluto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Swiatlovod is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swiatlovod tries to work over Pluto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pluto is looking to break free of the clinch but Swiatlovod has double underhooks.
Pluto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bucky Pluto.
Nice straight punches there by Pluto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pluto.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swiatlovod lands a body shot.
Swiatlovod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pluto tries to avoid it but Swiatlovod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pluto to the ground. Pluto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pluto misses with a hook to the body
and Swiatlovod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky Pluto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pluto 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky Pluto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carnivore Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Interstate Travel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho's entrance music is Deaths gates by Morbid Angel. A fine choice. Interstate Travel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
239 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carnivore Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Interstate Travel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travel shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Travel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Travel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Travel fails with a takedown attempt.
Travel misses with a two punch combination.
Travel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carvalho but Carvalho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carnivore Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Interstate Travel.
Carvalho scores with a body shot.
Travel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Travel.
Carnivore Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travel misses with a double jab.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Carvalho cracks Travel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Travel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carvalho swivels and escapes.
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Carvalho lands a jab to Travel's midsection.
Travel misses with a head kick.
Carvalho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Travel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Travel moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Travel's ribs.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Travel is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carnivore Carvalho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carvalho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travel finds it's way round the side to connect with Carvalho's head.
Travel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho is trying to stand up here but Travel is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvalho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Travel keeps him under control.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Travel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Travel manages to pass to side control.
Carvalho pushes Travel off looking to stand but Travel dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travel works his way into full mount!
Travel misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Travel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carvalho wants to hold on but Travel pushes him away.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
Travel lands a nice shot to the head.
Travel landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho wants to hold on but Travel pushes him away.
Travel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carvalho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Travel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Carvalho tries to hold on but Travel pushes him away.
Travel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Travel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Travel controlling the pace for now.
Carvalho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Travel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carvalho tries to hold on but Travel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Travel prevents Carvalho from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carvalho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Travel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carvalho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Travel wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Interstate Travel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Interstate Travel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Travel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Travel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Travel keeps moving.
Carvalho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Travel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Carvalho is looking to stand back up but Travel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carvalho.
Travel thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Travel throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Travel trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Travel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travel on the ground.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Travel isn't so interested in that idea.
Travel throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Travel won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
Travel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Travel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to keep Travel in close.
Carvalho controlling Travel's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Carnivore Carvalho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Travel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Travel backing up. Travel nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Travel throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Travel counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Travel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Some wild striking there from Travel.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Travel's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
Travel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Travel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a shot to the body.
Carvalho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carvalho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travel throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Travel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
Travel stops Carvalho from standing up.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Travel preventing the sweep.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travel.
Travel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho wants to sweep here but Travel controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travel throws a big elbow that misses.
Travel wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho pushes Travel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Travel shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvalho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Travel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Travel tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Travel's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Travel feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travel was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Carnivore Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carvalho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Travel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Travel has a takedown stuffed.
Travel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Travel counters with a nice body kick.
Travel tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
A shot to the body from Travel misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carnivore Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Travel throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho is looking to wear down Travel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carvalho defends it nicely.
Travel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Travel back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Travel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Travel shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carnivore Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Interstate Travel.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Travel's ribs.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travel tries to move into range but Carvalho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carvalho scores with a three punch combo!
Carvalho throws a body punch but Travel moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Travel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Travel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho connects with a right hand. Travel shakes it off.
Travel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Travel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Travel.
Good exchange - Carvalho coming out on top.
Carvalho jabs Travel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Travel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Carvalho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a slapping body shot.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carvalho lands a jab-cross combination.
Travel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Travel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Travel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Travel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carvalho scores with a nice right hand.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Travel to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Travel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carvalho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Travel misses with a wild body shot.
Travel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Travel misses its intended target.
Carvalho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Carvalho.
Travel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Travel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Carvalho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carvalho.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho tests Travel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Travel avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
A big left from Travel misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carnivore Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carvalho 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carnivore Carvalho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carnivore Carvalho thanked Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Baldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shadow Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Baldridge!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldridge throws an overhand right that lands on Deathgrip's shoulder, as Deathgrip tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deathgrip.
Deathgrip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baldridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baldridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deathgrip moves out of range of the body kick.
Deathgrip tries to clinch up.
Baldridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deathgrip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baldridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathgrip.
Baldridge throws a shot from downtown. Deathgrip moves away and avoids it.
Deathgrip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deathgrip misses with a double jab.
Deathgrip looks to land a combination but Baldridge avoids it well.
Baldridge misses with a straight right.
Baldridge misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deathgrip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldridge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shadow Deathgrip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathgrip misses with a few strikes there.
Deathgrip jabs at Baldridge's body.
Baldridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deathgrip lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deathgrip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baldridge.
Baldridge misses with a body punch
and Deathgrip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deathgrip scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Deathgrip blocks the low kick.
Baldridge throws a poor cross that misses
and Deathgrip counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deathgrip scores with a jab. Baldridge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baldridge is rocked!
Deathgrip lands with a good body shot.
Baldridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deathgrip.
Deathgrip tries to clinch but Baldridge moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip ducks under a wild hook from Baldridge.
Baldridge throws a hook but Deathgrip avoids it easily.
Baldridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Baldridge.
Deathgrip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baldridge.
Deathgrip misses with a low kick as Baldridge jumps back.
Deathgrip misses with a wild body shot.
Deathgrip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Baldridge misses.
Deathgrip ducks under a wild hook from Baldridge.
Baldridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deathgrip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baldridge has time to react.
Baldridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Deathgrip finish him?
Deathgrip darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Baldridge's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Deathgrip before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shadow Deathgrip!
A victorious Shadow Deathgrip thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelli Kuukeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nelli Kuukeri has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nelli Kuukeri seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelli Kuukeri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Hill!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukeri shoots in and gets a takedown into Hill's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kuukeri stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Kuukeri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuukeri is stalling in the full guard.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuukeri 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.
Kuukeri wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill keeping full guard, as Kuukeri tries to pass.
Kuukeri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hill controlling Kuukeri's posture.
Kuukeri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuukeri forces his way into half guard.
Kuukeri trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Kuukeri is looking for a kimura here.
Hill is staying active underneath Kuukeri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill is looking to get back to full guard here but Kuukeri has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Kuukeri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Kuukeri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuukeri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.
Hill gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hill can't escape the position.
Hill is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kuukeri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hill hang on?
Kuukeri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hill is looking to escape.
Kuukeri looking for a guillotine from mount but Hill is having none of it.
Kuukeri lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukeri with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Bobby Hill has been cut.
Kuukeri lands a heavy elbow.
That has opened up Bobby Hill's cut even more.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
Kuukeri working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hill is rocked!
Bobby Hill'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 Bobby Hill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nelli Kuukeri!
Nelli Kuukeri retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazarian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - My Way. Anthony Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Wright!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright looks to clinch
so Kazarian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kazarian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazarian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazarian throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Kazarian slips an elbow through the middle.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazarian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright controls Kazarian momentarily but Kazarian frees himself.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazarian won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Kazarian postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kazarian working some strikes from top position.
Kazarian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
Kazarian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kazarian throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazarian's guard. Nice move by Wright!
Kazarian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Wright hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kazarian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazarian.
Wright punishes Kazarian's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazarian throws a front kick that sends Wright stumbling back into the cage.
Wright lands a slapping body shot.
Wright tries to clinch up
and Kazarian counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright rushes Kazarian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian breaks the clinch.
Kazarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazarian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazarian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazarian somewhat.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazarian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Kazarian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Kazarian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Kazarian has control of the leg.
Wright is looking to control Kazarian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
Wright is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kazarian is staying active.
Kazarian is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright wants to improve his position but Kazarian is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Kazarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Kazarian 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.
Kazarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright wants to sweep here but Kazarian controlling him for the moment.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kazarian wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Kazarian being controlled here momentarily.
Kazarian throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazarian.
Kazarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kazarian postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Wright is trying to control the position but Kazarian postures up.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazarian.
Kazarian throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kazarian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Wright hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kazarian keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazarian looks for a takedown but Wright sprawls well.
Kazarian gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains the clinch.
Kazarian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kazarian is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazarian prevents it.
Kazarian wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wright regains guard immediately.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Kazarian slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazarian postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Kazarian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wright wants to sweep here but Kazarian controlling him for the moment.
Kazarian throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kazarian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazarian is in close to Wright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazarian throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kazarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wright controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Kazarian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kazarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Kazarian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Kazarian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kazarian scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazarian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kazarian is working for a submission of some sort.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazarian is working away from the top position though.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazarian prevents Wright from improving his position.
Kazarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
Kazarian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazarian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kazarian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Kazarian lands a nice shot to the head.
Kazarian tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
Wright can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wright hang on?
Kazarian with a couple of short strikes.
Wright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kazarian avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright is working to get back to half guard.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazarian thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Kazarian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kazarian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tony Kazarian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazarian throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright trying to control the position here.
Kazarian throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazarian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kazarian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Kazarian working some strikes from top position.
Kazarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright pulls Kazarian in close to prevent any damage.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazarian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kazarian postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Kazarian clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright moves to clinch but Kazarian breaks away
and Kazarian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kazarian thows a body shot but no joy.
Kazarian throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Kazarian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kazarian counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazarian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright wants to clinch up but Kazarian keeps it at a distance.
Kazarian swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazarian is looking to wear down Wright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Kazarian on that attempt.
Anthony Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright gets a clinch.
Kazarian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kazarian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kazarian wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazarian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazarian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kazarian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wright pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazarian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazarian circles away.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazarian counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Wright gets a clinch.
Kazarian pulls guard effortlessly.
Wright sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Wright.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazarian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright tries to clinch there but Kazarian circles away.
Kazarian misses with a looping left.
Kazarian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Wright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kazarian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
Kazarian lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Kazarian 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.
Kazarian working some strikes from top position.
Kazarian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazarian postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kazarian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tony Kazarian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazarian. Kazarian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright wants to clinch but Kazarian slips to the side
and Kazarian counters with a left and a right that stings Wright.
Wright closes the distance but Kazarian moves to the side
and Kazarian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright has managed to clinch.
Kazarian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kazarian pulls guard successfully.
Kazarian controlling Wright's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anthony Wright wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kazarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Anthony Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wright leaves Kazarian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright looks to clinch
and Kazarian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright moves to clinch but Kazarian breaks away
and Kazarian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright wants to clinch.
Kazarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright tries to clinch there but Kazarian circles away.
Wright clinches up with Kazarian and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazarian is defending well for now.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kazarian drags the fight down to the ground.
Kazarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wright controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anthony Wright wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wright is looking to clinch but Kazarian is avoiding it.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright punishes Kazarian's body with a nice straight punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazarian manages to avoid it.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anthony Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tony Kazarian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazarian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Kazarian!
Tony Kazarian retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Tony Kazarian 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 Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hitman has chosen All within My Hands as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kung Lao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Lao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky The Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lao misses with a leg kick.
Lao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao digs a good body shot into The Hitman's ribs.
The Hitman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Hitman moves out of range as Lao strikes.
Crunch! Lao slams his shin into The Hitman's torso.
Lao tries to land a front kick but The Hitman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Hitman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lao defends it nicely.
The Hitman moves forwards but Lao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Hitman.
A lazy left from Lao finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao tries to land a front kick but The Hitman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Hitman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lao is fending him off so far but The Hitman persists. Nope, Lao circles away and we're back to standing.
Lao is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Lao.
Lao cracks The Hitman with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Hitman shoots for a takedown but Lao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kung Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky The Hitman.
The Hitman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Hitman somewhat.
Lao throws a jab when The Hitman was well out of range.
Lao throws a head kick but The Hitman moves out of range.
Lao lands with a cross.
The Hitman with a poor takedown
and Lao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao looks to throw the jab but The Hitman is out of range.
Lao misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Hitman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Hitman.
Lao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lao jabs The Hitman right on the nose. The Hitman blinks but takes it well.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lao, right into the meat.
The Hitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lao there.
Lao cracks The Hitman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kung Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao is looking to land body kicks.
Lao scores with a kick to the body.
The Hitman shoots in and drives through. Lao sprawls well.
Lao lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao tried to score with a low kick but The Hitman checks it.
Lao misses with a leg kick.
The Hitman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Hitman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lao avoids it really well and circles away.
Lao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch but The Hitman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lao scores with a nice body kick.
Lao scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a straight right.
Lao throws a head kick that misses.
Lao misses with a left hand
and The Hitman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lao's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Hitman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Hitman scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao is trying to control the position but The Hitman postures up.
The Hitman working some strikes from top position.
Lao is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! The Hitman has his hands clasped together but Lao extends an breaks The Hitman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kung Lao!
Kung Lao retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kung Lao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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