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{R.W} FightLeague S1 Week 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mykka Hoivunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Pearce (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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265 lbs
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276 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mykka Hoivunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearce throws a body punch but Hoivunen moves out of range.
Pearce shoots in for a double leg but Hoivunen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pearce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoivunen moves away.
Pearce misses the jab.
Hoivunen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pearce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoivunen.
Hoivunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoivunen is looking for a sweep.
Pearce cracks Hoivunen with a big elbow.
Mykka Hoivunen's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearce is chipping away with strikes.
Mykka Hoivunen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mykka Hoivunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Pearce!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Zahradnicek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Declan Zahradnicek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahradnicek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zahradnicek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ramirez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zahradnicek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zahradnicek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Zahradnicek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zahradnicek winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zahradnicek connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zahradnicek drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahradnicek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zahradnicek working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zahradnicek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zahradnicek lands strikes from half guard.
Zahradnicek drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Zahradnicek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahradnicek working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramirez wants to control but Zahradnicek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek working the head and body with strikes.
Zahradnicek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Zahradnicek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramirez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zahradnicek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zahradnicek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zahradnicek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zahradnicek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zahradnicek is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ramirez as he works his way to full guard.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zahradnicek is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Zahradnicek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramirez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zahradnicek, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez has gone for a leg lock! Zahradnicek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramirez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Zahradnicek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zahradnicek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Zahradnicek's guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zahradnicek is keeping the position for now.
Declan Zahradnicek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zahradnicek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramirez has Zahradnicek in his guard.
Zahradnicek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zahradnicek throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Zahradnicek postures up.
Zahradnicek is in close to Ramirez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahradnicek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zahradnicek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zahradnicek postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramirez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zahradnicek stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramirez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zahradnicek's best efforts.
Zahradnicek passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ramirez wants to control but Zahradnicek is having none of it.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zahradnicek lands a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BOOM! Zahradnicek connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zahradnicek avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez is bucking up trying to escape but Zahradnicek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zahradnicek working Ramirez over with strikes here.
Zahradnicek lands a heavy elbow.
Zahradnicek dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek lands a heavy elbow.
Ramirez wants to control but Zahradnicek is having none of it.
Zahradnicek breaks from Ramirez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ramirez is rocked!
Zahradnicek looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ramirez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Zahradnicek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KC Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by Renegade by Jay-Z & Eminem. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KC Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Paul!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Paul feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cooper sprawling to the canvas! Cooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Paul finish him?!
It looks like KC Cooper has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Paul drops Cooper with a beautiful combination! Cooper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paul is looking for the KO!
Cooper is rocked!
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooper counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul lands a nice hook to Cooper's body. Cooper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Paul moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Cooper! Paul continues to tee off on Cooper, landing with a left and a right! Paul connects with a right hand that leaves Cooper sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Paul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Paul!
Justin Paul got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall McSweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auto Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auto Bot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall McSweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Auto Bot!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McSweeney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McSweeney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bot shoots in for a takedown but McSweeney shows good takedown defense.
McSweeney scores with a leg kick.
McSweeney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSweeney.
McSweeney has managed to clinch.
McSweeney tries to throw a body punch but Bot avoids it by throwing McSweeney back against the cage.
McSweeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bot looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSweeney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McSweeney lands a nice shot to the body.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McSweeney lands a hook that snaps the head of Bot backwards.
McSweeney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot misses with the combination.
McSweeney moves into the clinch.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bot won't want to take too many of those.
McSweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSweeney closes the distance and pushes Bot back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney working Bot over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bot's face.
McSweeney breaks the clinch.
Randall McSweeney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from McSweeney tenderised Bot's leg. Bot is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McSweeney avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randall McSweeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSweeney.
McSweeney moves into the clinch.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Bot's ribcage.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSweeney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Bot letting McSweeney take a breather here.
McSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bot shoots in but McSweeney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McSweeney scores with a head kick.
McSweeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bot is trying to pull guard but McSweeney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Randall McSweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auto Bot.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bot takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSweeney controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney keeps control of Bot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McSweeney leaning against his opponent.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSweeney is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bot takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSweeney thumps Bot with a low kick.
McSweeney connects with a leg kick. Bot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McSweeney scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall McSweeney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McSweeney scoring well with a low kick there.
McSweeney pushes Bot up against the cage in a clinch.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bot takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
McSweeney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bot's elbow.
McSweeney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by McSweeney.
Bot tries to keep at a distance but McSweeney has taken the fight into the clinch.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McSweeney working Bot over with knees to the body.
Bot is breathing heavily.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bot's face.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
Bot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney landing knees to the head.
Bot takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Auto Bot has been cut.
McSweeney landing knees to the head.
McSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSweeney moves into the clinch.
Bot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Bot's ribcage.
McSweeney is leaning against Bot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bot's face.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSweeney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
Bot blocks a body shot from McSweeney.
McSweeney blocks an uppercut.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bot won't want to take too many of those.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bot takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for McSweeney to work.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bot's elbow.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Randall McSweeney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSweeney landing knees to the head.
McSweeney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSweeney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bot's sensitive parts.
McSweeney gets a clinch.
Bot tries to score a body lock takedown but McSweeney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randall McSweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auto Bot.
Bot takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bot prevents a body shot from McSweeney.
McSweeney is stalling here.
McSweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bot can do to turn this around?
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, McSweeney scores with a nice short uppercut.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Bot's ribcage.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney tries a body shot but Bot blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall McSweeney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Auto Bot's cut.
That's time! McSweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bot shoots in but no luck this time.
McSweeney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bot takes a kick to the side of the head.
McSweeney throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - McSweeney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McSweeney throws a nice outside leg kick.
McSweeney scores with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for McSweeney.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McSweeney, right into the meat.
McSweeney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSweeney scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McSweeney.
Good leg kick by McSweeney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney rushes Bot and presses him up against the cage.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from McSweeney.
McSweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bot closes this distance looking for a takedown but McSweeney circles away.
Auto Bot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSweeney is looking to slow Bot down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSweeney has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSweeney obliges.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney taking a breather.
McSweeney scores with a knee to the head.
Bot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bot is trying to pull guard but McSweeney has him pressed against the cage.
Randall McSweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auto Bot.
Bot takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSweeney breaks from the clinch.
McSweeney cracks the inside of Bot's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from McSweeney as Bot shoots in.
McSweeney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bot.
McSweeney clinches with his opponent.
Randall McSweeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McSweeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, McSweeney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bot has McSweeney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McSweeney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
Bot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McSweeney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for McSweeney to work.
McSweeney working Bot over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bot gets tackled into the cage by McSweeney. McSweeney maintains the clinch.
Bot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bot is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney stalling in the clinch.
Bot tries to stall but McSweeney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSweeney is struggling to control the position.
Auto Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSweeney breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McSweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSweeney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall McSweeney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Sword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
280 lbs
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285 lbs
0 - 8 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjell Sword!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mac!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sword misses with a looping right.
Sword thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Mac lands a leg kick that knocks Sword off balance momentarily.
Mac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sword misses with a straight right.
Mac throws a body kick that misses.
Eric Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Sword moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac throws the left hand but Sword avoids the punch easily.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sword counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sword.
Sword throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sword has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sword missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sword is stalling in the full guard.
Sword postures up in Mac's guard and throws a big left but Mac blocks it.
Sword missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sword throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sword postures up.
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sword controls the pace.
Mac can't keep his opponent in guard - Sword advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sword looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sword is nestled in close to Mac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sword. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sword winds up and cracks Mac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Sword seems content to control.
Mac is looking for a sweep. Sword is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sword thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sword thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sword 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.
Sword seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mac looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac is in trouble now - Sword has advanced to mount!
Sword lands a nice shot to the head.
Sword looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sword is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mac goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sword!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kjell Sword!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Poppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
235 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maxwell Hickman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Poppy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hickman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hickman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poppy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hickman somewhat.
Poppy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickman.
Poppy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hickman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poppy wants to free his trapped foot but Hickman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poppy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hickman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hickman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poppy is working for a kimura but Hickman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hickman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hickman wants to control but Poppy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poppy is working for a kimura but Hickman is defending it quite comfortably.
Poppy is trying to work for a kimura but Hickman is defending well.
Poppy is trying to control the action in half guard but Hickman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman striking from the bottom.
Poppy is trying to control the action in half guard but Hickman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hickman tries to get to full guard but Poppy has control of the leg.
Poppy controlling the action here.
Hickman tries to roll over but Poppy keeps him under control.
Hickman is staying active underneath Poppy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hickman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Poppy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Poppy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hickman is out of range and Poppy settles back down.
Hickman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poppy.
Poppy misses with a looping left.
Nick Poppy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickman tries to clinch but Poppy moves out of range.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poppy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Hickman blocks the low kick.
Hickman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poppy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hickman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hickman's guard now, I'm sure.
Hickman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poppy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Poppy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is looking to stand up but Poppy isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hickman is on top in guard.
Poppy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hickman!
Poppy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hickman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hickman and Poppy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Poppy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poppy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poppy misses with a low kick.
Poppy throws a hook but Hickman avoids it easily.
Hickman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poppy was covering up waiting for the punch and Hickman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hickman is looking to stand up but Poppy won't let him.
Hickman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poppy can't do much from the bottom here.
Poppy is looking to reverse the position.
Hickman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poppy keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hickman.
Hickman trying to control the position but Poppy is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppy sneaks back into half guard.
Poppy wants to improve his position but Hickman is controlling well.
Hickman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poppy keeps working.
Hickman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poppy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hickman wants to pass to mount but Poppy is defending the position.
Hickman wants to control but Poppy is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hickman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poppy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hickman is nestled in close to Poppy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poppy actively working from the bottom here.
Poppy trying to hold on to Hickman's head to control him but Hickman postures up.
Hickman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Poppy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickman pulls his head out easily.
Hickman wants to control but Poppy is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hickman wants to control but Poppy is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Poppy manages to get to full guard.
Poppy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hickman's guard.
Hickman is trying to keep Poppy in close.
Hickman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poppy manages to get himself to full guard.
Poppy is trying to control the position but Hickman postures up.
Hickman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hickman trying to control but Poppy is working from the bottom.
Hickman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Maxwell Hickman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hickman shoots and misses
and Poppy counters with an inside leg kick.
Hickman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Poppy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hickman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poppy takes a swing at Hickman's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Hickman.
Nice sprawl there from Poppy as Hickman shoots in.
Poppy throws a low kick, looking for Hickman's leg but Hickman calmly moves out of range.
Poppy misses with a leg kick.
Hickman shoots in for a double leg but Poppy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickman shoots in for a takedown but Poppy shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickman checks a low kick from Poppy.
Hickman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hickman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hickman tries to clinch up but Poppy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hickman fails to land the takedown.
Poppy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hickman blocks a low kick nicely.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Hickman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hickman is looking to clinch.
Hickman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hickman tries to clinch up but Poppy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hickman blocks a low kick nicely.
Poppy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hickman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poppy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poppy.
Poppy prevents Hickman from getting back to his feet.
Poppy trying to control but Hickman is working from the bottom.
Poppy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poppy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poppy is working for a guillotine from mount but Hickman frees his head quite easily.
Hickman tries to lock up and control but Poppy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman tries to reverse the position but Poppy maintains control.
Poppy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hickman is in real trouble.
Poppy controlling well, preventing Hickman from escaping the position.
Poppy tightening his grip on Hickman, looking for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hickman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is trying to escape the mount.
Poppy mounts Hickman! Really nice guard pass there!
Poppy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hickman is desperately trying to improve his position but Poppy has a good base and remains in mount.
Poppy looking to control but Hickman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poppy moves to the back.
Poppy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman trying to control the hands but Poppy breaks the grip.
Nick Poppy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hickman has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hickman is trying to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poppy is not going to allow Hickman to sit and survive in this position.
Poppy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Poppy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poppy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Poppy! Nick Poppy retains his heavyweight title!
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