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RR 18 - High Tides PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osaki Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Mcracken has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Mcracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osaki Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mcracken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcracken lands a big shot there that rocks Kenji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcracken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kenji manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcracken in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcracken lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenji down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcracken goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kenji rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcracken's guard! Nice work there by Kenji!
Mcracken wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcracken wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenji throwing strikes but missing.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenji wants to stand but Mcracken is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji trying to control but Mcracken is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Osaki Kenji.
Kenji throws a right and a left that Mcracken avoids nicely.
Mcracken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcracken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenji tries to avoid it but Mcracken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenji to the ground. Kenji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcracken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcracken.
Mcracken scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kenji to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji pushes Mcracken away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcracken gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mcracken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken working away.
Kenji is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcracken asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kenji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kenji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kenji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcracken scores with punches from side control.
Mcracken working the body and head with strikes.
Kenji can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcracken trying to control the position but Kenji is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcracken lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcracken cracks Kenji with a big right hand but Kenji just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcracken lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcracken lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenji down.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenji is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcracken is working Kenji over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mcracken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mcracken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kenji takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenji is not content to let Mcracken control the position.
Mcracken prevents Kenji from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcracken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenji pinned against the ropes. Kenji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcracken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcracken lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Kenji keeps moving.
Mcracken distracts Kenji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcracken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenji is retaining full guard.
Kenji working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken trying to control but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Kenji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenji trying to keep a closed guard but Mcracken is proving a slippery customer.
Mcracken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcracken trying to control but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Mcracken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcracken has time to react.
Mcracken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kenji gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcracken throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcracken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenji is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kenji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcracken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Kenji keeps moving.
Kenji manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kenji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcracken.
Mcracken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kenji working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mcracken has passed into half guard!
Mcracken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken works his way into side control.
Mcracken 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.
Mcracken is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenji is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcracken working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcracken wants to control but Kenji is keeping him busy.
Mcracken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenji is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken dominated that second round.
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!
Kenji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcracken manages to avoid it.
Mcracken shoots in and drives through. Kenji sprawls well.
Mcracken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenji.
Kenji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcracken's half guard.
Mcracken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcracken.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken has control of Kenji's left arm, preventing Kenji from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Osaki Kenji wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenji!
Kenji darts in and clinches Mcracken up against the ropes.
Kenji has a couple of punches blocked by Mcracken.
Kenji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Phil Mcracken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenji can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenji taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kenji sneaks back into half guard.
Mcracken seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Kenji wants to get back to full guard.
Kenji is trying to maintain the position but Mcracken is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcracken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kenji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcracken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcracken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji trying to control from the bottom.
Mcracken wants to pass the guard but Kenji is defending well.
Kenji trying to control here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Osaki Kenji hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcracken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcracken is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji is trying to maintain the position but Mcracken is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcracken drops an elbow to the side of Kenji's head.
Osaki Kenji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcracken is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcracken pulls his head out easily.
Kenji is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcracken works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenji is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Mcracken.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcracken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mcracken!
Phil Mcracken took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Takai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Obed Flying Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Takai!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flying Fox works the jab nicely.
Takai is looking to clinch.
Takai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flying Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flying Fox throws a head kick but Takai moves out of range.
Takai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flying Fox.
Takai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flying Fox counters with a series of strikes. Takai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takai gets caught napping as Flying Fox dives in and scores a takedown. Takai manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takai is trying to control the position but Flying Fox postures up.
Flying Fox trying to control but Takai is working from the bottom.
Takai working a defensive guard here.
Takai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox advances to half guard.
Flying Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flying Fox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takai wants to get back to full guard.
Takai wants to control but Flying Fox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flying Fox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flying Fox is trying to control. Takai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flying Fox working the head and body with strikes.
Flying Fox prevents Takai from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flying Fox lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flying Fox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox 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.
Takai wants to improve his position but Flying Fox is controlling well.
Takai looks gassed!
Well, if Flying Fox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Flying Fox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flying Fox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flying Fox.
Flying Fox wants to take a breather but Takai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flying Fox is keen to just control but Takai is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Flying Fox there.
Flying Fox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Flying Fox connects with a nice short shot to Takai's temple.
Takai is rocked!
Takai is refusing to be controlled, as Flying Fox sits in half guard.
Flying Fox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Takai is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flying Fox is nestled in close to Takai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flying Fox wants to work for an arm triangle but Takai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takai wants to get back to full guard.
Flying Fox slows the pace down in half guard.
Takai taking some punishment here, with Flying Fox in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flying Fox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takai is still in real trouble! Can Flying Fox finish him?
Well, if Flying Fox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obed Flying Fox 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.
Flying Fox moves into range and clinches up with Takai.
Takai seems to have recovered his senses.
Takai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takai avoids the elbow strike from Flying Fox, against the ropes.
Takai takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ryo Takai has been cut.
Flying Fox lands an elbow that stopped Takai in his tracks for a moment.
Flying Fox lands a damaging elbow.
Takai avoiding damage as Flying Fox throws knees to the body.
Takai tries to break free but Flying Fox pushes him back against the ropes.
Takai has hold of one of Flying Fox's legs. Flying Fox is fighting the takedown attempt but Takai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Flying Fox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takai has passed into half guard!
Flying Fox wants to improve his position but Takai is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox is refusing to be controlled, as Takai sits in half guard.
Flying Fox has his hands clasped together around Takai's back. He's all about the action.
Flying Fox trying to control but Takai postures up.
Takai trying to pass the guard but Flying Fox defending well.
Flying Fox trying to control but Takai postures up.
Obed Flying Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Obed Flying Fox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Flying Fox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takai did well to prevent Flying Fox getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox working Takai over with strikes.
Takai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flying Fox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flying Fox has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takai defend it? Flying Fox steps over the head and cranks it - Takai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Flying Fox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Obed Flying Fox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McArthur comes to the ring accompanied by Breathing. Jose Aldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin McArthur's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
McArthur with a hook.
McArthur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
McArthur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McArthur misses with a few strikes there.
McArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Aldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aldo tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McArthur misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
A cross from McArthur lands.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
McArthur is looking to clinch.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
McArthur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur wants to stall.
McArthur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McArthur is trying to stall.
McArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but McArthur is controlling him.
McArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo has McArthur pressed against the ropes, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McArthur closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the ropes.
Aldo is trying to stall.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but McArthur is controlling him.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but McArthur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo prevents McArthur from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aldo.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but McArthur won't allow it.
McArthur breaks from the clinch.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McArthur lands a two punch combo.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McArthur but McArthur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McArthur drives through and clinches with Aldo against the ropes.
Aldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McArthur is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McArthur is defending well for now.
McArthur working hard to break the clinch.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McArthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. McArthur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aldo stalling in the clinch.
Aldo wants to break free but McArthur has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McArthur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McArthur thuds his right hand into Aldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McArthur has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.
McArthur is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the ropes.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. McArthur sprawls well.
Kevin McArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McArthur lands a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McArthur!
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Kevin McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by McArthur.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but McArthur circles away.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
McArthur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aldo back to the ropes. McArthur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but McArthur shows good takedown defense.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McArthur duly obliges.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur misses with a double jab.
McArthur is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aldo tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldo.
Aldo misses with the combination.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldo has time to react.
McArthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aldo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McArthur 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.
McArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
McArthur moves into the clinch successfully.
McArthur is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aldo is keeping busy.
McArthur tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the ropes.
McArthur tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Aldo tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo throws a right and a left that McArthur avoids nicely.
McArthur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo lands an elbow inside.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McArthur lands a jab.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
Aldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur moves into the clinch.
McArthur effectively controlling the action here.
McArthur looking to slow down the pace here.
McArthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
McArthur taking a breather.
Aldo is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McArthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo lands an elbow that stopped McArthur in his tracks for a moment.
Aldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Aldo.
The referee calls for Aldo to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur can't break the clinch.
Jose Aldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aldo has McArthur pressed against the ropes, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo is looking to control McArthur's arms but McArthur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aldo has his back to the ropes.
Aldo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aldo wants to break free but McArthur has control.
McArthur is looking to break free of the clinch but Aldo has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aldo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Aldo.
McArthur breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from McArthur.
McArthur forces Aldo back against the ropes and clinches.
McArthur is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from McArthur.
Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur wants to clinch.
McArthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McArthur connects with a right hand. Aldo shakes it off.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aldo throws a one two combo.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McArthur misses with a few strikes there.
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
McArthur looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kevin McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo 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.
Aldo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McArthur lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McArthur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
McArthur closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has McArthur pressed against the ropes, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but McArthur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McArthur tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McArthur.
Aldo tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McArthur clinches.
Aldo working McArthur over with knees to the body.
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo instigates a clinch.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for McArthur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
Aldo tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McArthur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
McArthur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aldo wants to clinch.
McArthur misses with a series of wild punches.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo is trying desperately to land a takedown but McArthur is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aldo.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
McArthur feints a jab promting Aldo to slip. McArthur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McArthur throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo.
A right-left combo lands from McArthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin McArthur.
I think McArthur 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 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McArthur!
Our winner, Kevin McArthur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Ushijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buffalo Ushijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kid Beast!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ushijima moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Ushijima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ushijima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ushijima tries to bum rush Beast with a series of wild strikes but Beast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Ushijima. No joy for Beast on that attempt.
Beast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ushijima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ushijima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ushijima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Beast trying to control but Ushijima is working from the bottom.
Beast postures up in Ushijima's guard and throws a big left but Ushijima blocks it.
Ushijima tries to strike from the bottom.
Ushijima 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.
Ushijima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.
Beast is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Ushijima is keeping the position.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Ushijima blocks nicely.
Beast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ushijima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast preventing the sweep.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beast drops back looking for a leg! Ushijima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ushijima manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Ushijima's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushijima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ushijima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ushijima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ushijima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ushijima is keeping the position for now.
Ushijima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Ushijima blocks nicely.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Ushijima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ushijima being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Beast has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ushijima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Ushijima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ushijima keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beast has eaten all the pies!
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Beast drops back looking for a leg! Ushijima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ushijima manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Ushijima's guard.
Beast pushing down on Ushijima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast slows the pace down in half guard.
Ushijima trying to control but Beast postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Beast dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ushijima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kid Beast has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast throws a right hand that Ushijima ducks under and follows up with a left that Ushijima also avoids with ease.
Beast shoots for a takedown but Ushijima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ushijima lands a left and a right that sends Beast crashing to the canvas! Ushijima dives into mount looking to finish!
Beast is rocked!
Ushijima lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Beast! Ushijima sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Beast and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buffalo Ushijima!
Buffalo Ushijima took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Condemned for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Senca Caliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshi Yoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senca Caliot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senca Caliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshi Yoshino!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caliot throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshino moves out of range easily.
Caliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Caliot misses with a head kick.
Yoshino has managed to clinch.
Yoshino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Caliot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Caliot is pressed up against the ropes. Yoshino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Caliot down to the mat. Caliot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoshino misses with a straight right.
Yoshino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caliot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yoshino in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Caliot is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenshi Yoshino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Pilpipka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronek Simson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilpipka comes to the ring accompanied by Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now . Bronek Simson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damian Pilpipka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronek Simson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simson checks a leg kick.
Pilpipka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simson momentarily.
Pilpipka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simson under the eye.
Pilpipka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pilpipka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pilpipka connects with a single shot there.
Simson throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simson.
Pilpipka manages to get back to half guard.
Simson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pilpipka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simson.
Pilpipka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simson pulls his head out easily.
Pilpipka moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilpipka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simson defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pilpipka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simson wants to control from the top but Pilpipka keeps moving.
Pilpipka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pilpipka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilpipka is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pilpipka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simson uses it to pass to side control.
Pilpipka is looking for a sweep.
Simson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pilpipka tries to improve position but can't.
Simson tries for a kimura but Pilpipka is defending well.
Pilpipka manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilpipka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pilpipka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pilpipka wants to sweep but no luck.
Pilpipka looking for a guillotine here but Simson defends easily.
Pilpipka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pilpipka is looking for a triangle but Simson pushes his legs off easily.
Pilpipka looking for subs off his back but Simson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simson stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pilpipka gets caught napping as Simson dives in and scores a takedown. Pilpipka manages to retain guard.
Simson wants to control from the top but Pilpipka keeps moving.
Pilpipka is looking for a triangle but Simson pushes his legs off easily.
Simson is looking to stand up but Pilpipka won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pilpipka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simson!
Pilpipka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Pilpipka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simson is keen to just control but Pilpipka is a slippery customer.
Pilpipka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pilpipka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simson.
Pilpipka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pilpipka looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Simson is defending well. Pilpipka quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Simson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pilpipka celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Pilpipka!
Our winner, Damian Pilpipka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Heloise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the ring accompanied by Mudhoney - Judgement, Rage, Retribution and Thyme. Heloise is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark . Victor Armstrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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286 lbs
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275 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dustin Heloise!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Heloise tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Heloise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heloise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heloise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Armstrongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Victor Armstrong has been cut.
Heloise stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Heloise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Victor Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heloise tries a low kick but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Heloise sprawls well.
Heloise lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heloise throws a shot to the body.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Heloise lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heloise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armstrong in his tracks.
Heloise throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Armstrong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heloise's jab looks to have found its range, popping Armstrong under the eye.
Victor Armstrong's cut is getting worse.
Heloise scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heloise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heloise fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong.
Heloise cracks Armstrong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Armstrong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heloise finish him?
Armstrong is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heloise ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Armstrong out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Heloise!
Dustin Heloise decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thorstein Horgmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorstein Horgmo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thorstein Horgmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horgmo throws a head kick that misses.
Horgmo drives through with a takedown into Sanders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanders working for a triangle but Horgmo defends it easily.
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horgmo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horgmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders is nestled in close to Horgmo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Horgmo dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horgmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Horgmo dodges it nicely.
Sanders is nestled in close to Horgmo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horgmo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanders is nestled in close to Horgmo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Horgmo is rocked!
Horgmo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanders on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horgmo has hold of Sanders's hands but Sanders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Horgmo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Horgmo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sanders jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Sanders!
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