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RR25 - Van Winkle vs Zbogdanca PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
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KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong throws a head kick that misses.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zedong.
Zedong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Zedong misses with a kick to the body.
Zedong wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zedong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zedong throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Zedong gets a clinch.
Zedong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zedong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Zedong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zedong swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Zedong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zedong somewhat.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith wants to slow Zedong down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zedong is able to avoid easily.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zedong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Zedong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick but Zedong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zedong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith cracks the inside of Zedong's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Zedong 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.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Zedong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zedong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith managing to control the position.
Zedong stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Zedong tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zedong won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zedong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zedong throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zedong throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for Zedong with that takedown attempt.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mao Zedong.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Zedong is out of range.
Zedong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zedong blocks the body kick.
Zedong wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mao Zedong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zedong shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Zedong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zedong misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Zedong does no damage.
Smith throws a low kick but Zedong avoids it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zedong motions for Smith to come forward. Zedong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zedong lands a front kick.
Zedong doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zedong throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Zedong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zedong tries a head kick but it misses.
Zedong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Zedong as he checks the leg kick.
Zedong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lands a head kick!
Zedong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Zedong's knee but Zedong avoids it well.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Smith tenderised Zedong's leg. Zedong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zedong circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Zedong.
Zedong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sean Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Zedong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Zedong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Zedong's attempts to control the action.
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!
Zedong misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Zedong's attempts to control the action.
Zedong misses with a head shot.
Zedong controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zedong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zedong controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zedong trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zedong tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zedong closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Zedong is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith has Zedong pressed against the ropes, preventing Zedong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zedong is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zedong fails to pull guard.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mao Zedong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a leg kick but Zedong moved away.
Zedong is looking to score with low kicks.
Zedong throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zedong's knee momentarily.
Zedong misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Zedong moves out of range easily.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zedong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zedong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zedong is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Zedong swinging wildly here.
Sean Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a head kick that Zedong semi-blocks.
Zedong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith tries a low kick but Zedong avoids it.
Smith throws a hook but Zedong blocks it.
A solid body kick from Zedong.
Zedong tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Zedong.
Zedong throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Sean Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zedong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Zedong. Those never looked like landing.
Zedong misses with a head kick.
Zedong throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Zedong tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zedong throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Zedong tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith cracks Zedong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zedong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Zedong tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zedong's sensitive parts.
Mao Zedong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Zedong's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zedong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zedong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zedong checks a leg kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zedong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mao Zedong!
Mao Zedong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! 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 Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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184 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Obed Flying Fox!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kajiwara throws a sloppy head kick and Flying Fox moves out of range easily.
Kajiwara closes the distance but Flying Fox moves to the side
and Flying Fox counters with a good low kick that Kajiwara was not able to check.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Flying Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Flying Fox.
Flying Fox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kajiwara sprawls well initially but Flying Fox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kajiwara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flying Fox.
Kajiwara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flying Fox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flying Fox wants to pass the guard but Kajiwara is defending well.
Kajiwara tries to kick Flying Fox off but Flying Fox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flying Fox winds up and cracks Kajiwara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flying Fox stops Kajiwara from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kajiwara is staying active underneath Flying Fox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kajiwara is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox lands strikes from half guard.
Kajiwara is trying to stand.
Flying Fox is trying to control. Kajiwara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flying Fox wants to pass to mount but Kajiwara is defending the position.
Flying Fox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kajiwara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flying Fox.
Kajiwara pushes Flying Fox off looking to stand but Flying Fox dives back in and keeps control.
Flying Fox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flying Fox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flying Fox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kajiwara is trying to control but can't.
Flying Fox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kajiwara is pressing down on Flying Fox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara wants to stand but Flying Fox is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kajiwara has his foot on Flying Fox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flying Fox works his way back into a safe position though.
Flying Fox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flying Fox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kajiwara wants to get back to his feet but Flying Fox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flying Fox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kajiwara's head.
Flying Fox passes into half guard.
Flying Fox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flying Fox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flying Fox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox thows a huge punch but Kajiwara dodges it nicely.
Flying Fox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kajiwara!
Flying Fox goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kajiwara turns into him and now he's in Flying Fox's guard.
Kajiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Flying Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kajiwara wants to get up but he can't break Flying Fox's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Flying Fox pulls Kajiwara in to control the position.
Flying Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flying Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara tries to stand but Flying Fox is controlling from the bottom.
Flying Fox looking for a guillotine here but Kajiwara defends easily.
Kajiwara is sitting in close to Flying Fox's body. Flying Fox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kajiwara is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kajiwara is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Flying Fox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Obed Flying Fox!
A very excited looking Obed Flying Fox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Ritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ollie Ritch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Dawkins.
Dawkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dawkins blocks a head kick by Ritch.
Ritch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawkins.
Dawkins swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Dawkins.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Ritch throws a head kick but Dawkins moves out of range.
Ritch throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins throws a combination. Ritch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ollie Ritch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritch throws a head kick that misses.
Ritch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ritch's half guard.
Dawkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ritch sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins prevents Ritch from improving his position.
Ritch is positioning himself well to prevent Dawkins advancing to mount.
Dawkins is keen to just control but Ritch is a slippery customer.
Ritch has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ritch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins prevents Ritch from getting back to his feet.
Dawkins postures up in Ritch's guard and throws a big left but Ritch blocks it.
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.
Dawkins stopping the sweep attempt from Ritch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Ritch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawkins is looking for a triangle but Ritch pushes his legs off easily.
Dawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins pulls Ritch in close to his closed guard and prevents Ritch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ritch is now in half guard.
Dawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawkins trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ritch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dawkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ritch has managed to get both his arms back between Dawkins's legs - danger averted.
Ritch postures up in Dawkins's guard and throws a big left but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins has Ritch pulled in close to control his posture.
Ritch wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
Dawkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Ritch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dawkins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ritch is looking to defend but Dawkins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ritch! Dawkins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ritch taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Dawkins!
Jack Dawkins made sure to mention his sponsor, Mango Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jockson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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211 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rampage Jockson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jockson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Jockson moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jockson as he jumps to the side.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott shoots in but Jockson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott takes a swing at Jockson's ribcage but misses.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jockson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jockson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jockson jabs at Scott's body.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Jockson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scott enables Jockson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jockson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jockson tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
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.
Jockson looking to pass the guard.
Jockson pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Jockson has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jockson lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott trying to hold on to Jockson's head to control him but Jockson postures up.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Jockson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jockson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
Jockson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jockson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Jockson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jockson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jockson's back!
Scott misses with an elbow to the head.
Jockson turns into Scott and is now in his guard.
Jockson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jockson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Jockson defends easily.
Scott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jockson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott has control of Jockson's left arm, preventing Jockson from doing any damage.
Jockson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jockson defends it easily.
Jockson pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jockson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jockson.
Jockson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Jockson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jockson throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Jockson only half commits.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Jockson moved out of range nicely.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott fails with the takedown.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Jockson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with a hook. Jockson ducked under it nicely.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Jockson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott misses with a body punch
and Jockson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jockson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jockson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jockson.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jockson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson jabs at Scott's body.
Jockson misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott is fighting to break Jockson's control of his arms but Jockson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jockson controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Rampage Jockson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Jockson is retaining full guard.
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!
Jockson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Scott lands a couple of digs.
Jockson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage Jockson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jockson was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Jockson shows good takedown defense.
Jockson just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Jockson counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott is looking to wear down Jockson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jockson defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jockson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott takes a swing at Jockson's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jockson misses its intended target.
Jockson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scott's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jockson throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Jockson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rampage Jockson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jockson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott shoots and misses
and Jockson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jockson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Jockson loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott misses with a combination
and Jockson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jockson avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jockson was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Jockson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Jockson counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Jockson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott misses with a combination
and Jockson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Jockson avoids the body shot from Scott.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jockson lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
and Jockson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jockson slips under a jab.
Rampage Jockson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Jockson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott throws the left hand but Jockson avoids the punch easily.
Jockson cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jockson tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rampage Jockson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jockson 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.
Scott tries for a takedown but Jockson circles away easily
enabling Jockson to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Michael Scott.
Well Jockson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Jockson!
After winning the bout, Rampage Jockson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbyszko Zbogdanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Winkle's entrance music is Ice Ice Baby. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zbyszko Zbogdanca!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zbogdanca.
Van Winkle throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Zbyszko Zbogdanca has been cut.
Van Winkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zbogdanca. That did some damage!
Zbogdanca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Winkle connects with a leg kick. Zbogdanca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Winkle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zbogdanca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Winkle thuds his right hand into Zbogdanca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Winkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zbogdanca misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbogdanca avoids the body shot from Van Winkle.
Zbogdanca moves forwards but Van Winkle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Winkle lands a two punch combo.
Van Winkle throws out a leg kick but Zbogdanca moves out of range and Van Winkle only half commits.
Van Winkle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zbogdanca misses with a body shot.
Van Winkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zbogdanca.
Van Winkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Van Winkle tenderised Zbogdanca's leg. Zbogdanca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Winkle misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbogdanca shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Winkle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zbogdanca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robert Van Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zbyszko Zbogdanca.
Van Winkle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Winkle tests Zbogdanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zbogdanca jabs at Van Winkle's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Winkle, right into the meat.
Van Winkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Winkle.
A punch combination from Van Winkle misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbogdanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Winkle.
Zbogdanca slips a jab and a cross from Van Winkle.
Horrible takedown by Zbogdanca or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Winkle which made him look bad.
Van Winkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zbogdanca misses with a combination
and Van Winkle counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Winkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Winkle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zbogdanca if he has to take too many more of those.
Zbogdanca looks winded!
Zbogdanca missing with a left hand there. Van Winkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is looking to slow Zbogdanca down with leg kicks.
Zbogdanca gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Winkle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zbogdanca off and has taken his back!
Zbogdanca grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Winkle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zbogdanca to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zbogdanca is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Van Winkle off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Zbogdanca as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Van Winkle!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Winkle lands punches and elbows.
Van Winkle lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Van Winkle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zbyszko Zbogdanca's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zbogdanca blocks a head kick by Van Winkle.
Zbogdanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Winkle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zbogdanca missing with a left hand there. Van Winkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zbyszko Zbogdanca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zbogdanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Winkle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle slips under a jab.
Zbogdanca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zbogdanca fails with the takedown
and Van Winkle counters with a thumping low kick.
Zbogdanca is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbogdanca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Winkle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Winkle jabs at Zbogdanca's body.
Van Winkle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zbogdanca will feel that in the morning.
Van Winkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Van Winkle tenderised Zbogdanca's leg. Zbogdanca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Winkle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Van Winkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Van Winkle tenderised Zbogdanca's leg. Zbogdanca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Winkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zbogdanca backwards.
Van Winkle lands with a light punch inside.
Van Winkle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Winkle controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Winkle lands a shoulder strike.
Van Winkle lands an elbow inside that Zbogdanca shrugs off.
Zbogdanca fails to pull guard.
Zbogdanca tries to pull guard but Van Winkle won't allow it.
Robert Van Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zbyszko Zbogdanca.
Zbogdanca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Winkle smiles and moves away.
Van Winkle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zbogdanca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zbogdanca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Winkle.
Zbogdanca walks into a left hand.
Van Winkle connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Zbyszko Zbogdanca's cut even more.
Zbogdanca misses with a few strikes there.
Van Winkle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Van Winkle lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Winkle digs a right hand underneath Zbogdanca's ribcage. Zbogdanca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Winkle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The cut above Zbyszko Zbogdanca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zbyszko Zbogdanca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zbogdanca takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zbyszko Zbogdanca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Van Winkle!
Robert Van Winkle retains his light heavyweight title!
Robert Van Winkle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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