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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Move kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Darwin France is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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153 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Cruz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
France advances to half guard.
France is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
France is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
France seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
France is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz is looking to control France's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
France 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.
France is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
France 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.
France is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to roll over but France keeps him under control.
France 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.
France is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz is looking to control France's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
France is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
France seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. France is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz .
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz , not yet.
Cruz is pulling down on France's head. It's preventing any offense from France, at least for the moment.
France is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
France drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and France jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
France slips nicely into half guard.
France is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France prevents Cruz from improving his position.
France is working for a submission of some sort.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
France is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz trying to control but France postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
France drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
France postures up.
France pushes down on Cruz 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
France is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent France from advancing to side control.
Cruz wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
France is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
France 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.
France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the position well.
France is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but France has control of the leg.
Cruz trying to hold on to France's head to control him but France postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by France.
France is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
France seems to be looking for submissions.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
France is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
France is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
France is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
France wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz wants to improve his position but France is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz trying to control but France postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
France is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
France is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
France is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by France.
France wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz , who protects the arm well.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
France trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
France is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
France is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
Darwin France has got the better of the ground game so far.
France prevents Cruz from improving his position.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
France prevents Cruz from improving his position.
France is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
France is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
France is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
France is thwarting Cruz 's attempts to control the position.
France 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.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
France is thwarting Cruz 's attempts to control the position.
France seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
France is looking for a kimura here.
France is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
France prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is pressing down on France's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France passes Cruz 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
France is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
France is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
France seems to be looking for submissions.
Diego Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
France takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz tries to roll over but France keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin France comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well France 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Darwin France!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Darwin France!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Darwin France!
Darwin France wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Darwin France 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walking Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by All of the Lights. Stick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by carino brutal. 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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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walking Stick!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stick misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stick misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with a two punch combo.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stick.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stick misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with a nice body kick.
Stick misses with an uppercut
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
Stick throws a right hand that misses
and Michaels counters with an outside leg kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stick has eaten all the pies!
Michaels throws a right and a left that Stick avoids nicely.
Stick throws an off balance right hand
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stick misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with a crisp one two that drops Stick! Michaels thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stick to his feet! Stick is in big trouble!
Stick is rocked!
Stick misses with a hook
and Michaels counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Stick has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Michaels!
After winning the bout, Chris Michaels 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. Hazzard has chosen Warrior's Dance as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up but Hazzard circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazzard clinches up against the cage.
Hazzard tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Hazzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith has Hazzard pressed against the cage, preventing Hazzard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hazzard lands an elbow inside.
Hazzard breaks from the clinch.
Hazzard misses with a combination
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith prevents Hazzard from breaking the clinch.
Hazzard breaks from the clinch.
Hazzard closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Smith.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hazzard up against the cage.
Hazzard looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Hazzard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hazzard breaks from the clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hazzard moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Hazzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazzard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazzard scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazzard wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazzard rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Hazzard tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith prevents Hazzard from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hazzard prevents a body shot from Smith.
Hazzard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hazzard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazzard tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Hazzard avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hazzard.
Hazzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazzard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hazzard misses with a double jab.
Hazzard clinches.
Hazzard tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hazzard's efforts to push away.
Hazzard crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazzard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Hazzard is rocked!
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hazzard is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Hazzard's head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hazzard with a big uppercut! Hazzard tries to clinch up but Smith pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hazzard to the mat! Hazzard covers up and Smith unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trevor Smith!
Trevor Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Collumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floynny Pacweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Collumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floynny Pacweather Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collumbo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacweather Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Collumbo didn't expect that.
Collumbo controls Pacweather Jr momentarily but Pacweather Jr frees himself.
Collumbo has his foot on Pacweather Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pacweather Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacweather Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Pacweather Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Floynny Pacweather Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Collumbo wants to clinch.
Collumbo moves in looking to clinch but Pacweather Jr pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Collumbo. No joy for Pacweather Jr on that attempt.
Pacweather Jr with a poor takedown
and Collumbo counters by clinching up.
Collumbo trying to stall but Pacweather Jr improves his position.
Collumbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collumbo pushes Pacweather Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collumbo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacweather Jr is keeping busy.
Pacweather Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franco Collumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floynny Pacweather Jr.
Collumbo working aggressively here.
Collumbo stalling in the clinch but Pacweather Jr improves position.
Collumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Collumbo tries to land a knee to the head but Pacweather Jr blocks with his arms.
Collumbo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Collumbo.
Pacweather Jr misses the shot to the body.
Collumbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacweather Jr.
Collumbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacweather Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collumbo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacweather Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pacweather Jr.
Pacweather Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collumbo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collumbo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pacweather Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collumbo controls Pacweather Jr momentarily but Pacweather Jr frees himself.
Collumbo is pulling down on Pacweather Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Pacweather Jr, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collumbo wants to sweep here but Pacweather Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floynny Pacweather Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacweather Jr shoots and misses
and Collumbo moves into the clinch.
Pacweather Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pacweather Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Collumbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pacweather Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collumbo has him pressed against the cage.
Collumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collumbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Pacweather Jr backwards.
Collumbo tries a knee to the head but Pacweather Jr blocks it.
Pacweather Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pacweather Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collumbo has his foot on Pacweather Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pacweather Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacweather Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Floynny Pacweather Jr.
Pacweather Jr lands a front kick.
Collumbo tries to clinch there but Pacweather Jr circles away.
Pacweather Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Collumbo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacweather Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franco Collumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floynny Pacweather Jr.
Collumbo tries to clinch
and Pacweather Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collumbo won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Collumbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collumbo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Floynny Pacweather Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Floynny Pacweather Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pacweather Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
so Pacweather Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pacweather Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Collumbo keeping moving, preventing Pacweather Jr from controlling successfully.
Collumbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Floynny Pacweather Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Collumbo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collumbo looking to throw knees to the head but Pacweather Jr is blocking nicely.
Collumbo wants to stall.
Collumbo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacweather Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacweather Jr blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pacweather Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collumbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacweather Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Collumbo counters by clinching up.
Pacweather Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Collumbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacweather Jr is breathing heavily.
Pacweather Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collumbo counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collumbo looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Collumbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floynny Pacweather Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Collumbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacweather Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collumbo sprawls well initially but Pacweather Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pacweather Jr controlling the action here.
Collumbo is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pacweather Jr controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Floynny Pacweather Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pacweather Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacweather Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collumbo pinned against the cage. Collumbo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacweather Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacweather Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collumbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Collumbo. No joy for Pacweather Jr on that attempt.
Franco Collumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floynny Pacweather Jr.
Collumbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collumbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacweather Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacweather Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Collumbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pacweather Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collumbo wants to clinch.
Pacweather Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Pacweather Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Collumbo which made him look bad.
Collumbo clinches.
Collumbo tries a knee to the head but Pacweather Jr blocks it.
Pacweather Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Collumbo.
Pacweather Jr blocks an elbow strike from Collumbo.
A short right from Collumbo.
Collumbo looking to stall.
Collumbo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Collumbo is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Collumbo slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Collumbo.
Collumbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collumbo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Collumbo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collumbo stalling in the clinch but Pacweather Jr improves position.
Pacweather Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collumbo prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collumbo stalling in the clinch but Pacweather Jr improves position.
Collumbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collumbo stalling.
Collumbo pushes off an throws an elbow but Pacweather Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Collumbo looking to slow down the pace here.
Collumbo lands an elbow inside that Pacweather Jr shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacweather Jr letting Collumbo take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Collumbo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacweather Jr 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Floynny Pacweather Jr!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Floynny Pacweather Jr!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Floynny Pacweather Jr!
Floynny Pacweather Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Numazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caol Uno acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Numazawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caol Uno!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Numazawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Numazawa fails with the takedown
and Uno counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uno.
Uno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Numazawa.
Uno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uno scores with a punch to the head.
Uno scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numazawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uno counters with a one-two to the body.
Uno throws a good cross that connects.
Numazawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Uno to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numazawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uno connects with a looping right hand.
Numazawa looks to clinch
and Numazawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Numazawa tries for a takedown but Uno circles away easily
and Uno counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Numazawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numazawa is breathing heavily.
Uno catches Numazawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Numazawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uno counters with a left to the body.
Uno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Numazawa on the side of the head.
Caol Uno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uno cracks Numazawa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Numazawa falls to his knees and Uno doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caol Uno!
A victorious Caol Uno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shim Changmin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (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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197 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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shim Changmin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto throws an off balance right hand
and Changmin counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katsumoto. Changmin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsumoto moves away from the strike by Changmin.
Changmin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Changmin moves away.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Changmin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Changmin slips a jab and a cross from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsumoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Changmin tries to avoid it but Katsumoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Changmin to the ground. Changmin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Changmin.
Changmin moves out of range as Katsumoto strikes.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but Changmin moves away
and Changmin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up.
Katsumoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Katsumoto connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Changmin.
Katsumoto looks to clinch
and Changmin counters with a nice body shot.
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Changmin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Changmin pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
A combination from Changmin does no damage.
Katsumoto shoots for a takedown but Changmin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shim Changmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Katsumoto.
Katsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Katsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Changmin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsumoto closes the distance and clinches up with Changmin, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes Changmin against the cage but Changmin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changmin lands a jab to the head.
Saku Katsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsumoto throws a combination that misses
and Changmin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Katsumoto thinking.
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Changmin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Changmin pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
A combination from Katsumoto does no damage.
Katsumoto looks to clinch
enabling Changmin to counter with a crisp jab.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Changmin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsumoto.
Shim Changmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changmin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Changmin throws a hook but Katsumoto blocks it.
Changmin throws a right and a left that Katsumoto avoids nicely.
Changmin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Changmin counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsumoto throws a lazy body kick
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shim Changmin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Katsumoto throws a nice looking combination but Changmin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Changmin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katsumoto momentarily.
Katsumoto tries to clinch there but Changmin circles away.
Katsumoto lands with a kick to the temple. Changmin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Katsumoto is looking to slow Changmin down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto wants to clinch
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Katsumoto.
Shim Changmin is winning the standup battle so far.
Changmin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katsumoto throws a body punch but Changmin moves out of range.
Katsumoto tries for a takedown but Changmin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Changmin.
Katsumoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Changmin shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto slips a jab from Changmin.
Katsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Changmin was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shim Changmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with a hook. Changmin ducked under it nicely.
Changmin moves away from the strike by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Changmin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katsumoto scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changmins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Katsumoto digs a good body shot into Changmin's ribs.
Changmin slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown
and Changmin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto misses with the combination.
Katsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Changmin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katsumoto looks to land a combination but Changmin avoids it well.
Katsumoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katsumoto misses with a shot to the body
and Changmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsumoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Changmin pinned against the cage. Changmin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Changmin scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saku Katsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Changmin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Changmin throws a big shot that misses.
Katsumoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Katsumoto misses.
Katsumoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Changmin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Katsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Changmin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katsumoto on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Katsumoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Katsumoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Katsumoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Changmin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Changmin kicks Katsumoto off and gets to his feet.
Changmin cracks Katsumoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Changmin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Katsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Changmin.
Changmin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katsumoto in his tracks.
Katsumoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Changmin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Changmin pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
Katsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Changmin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katsumoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Katsumoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Katsumoto defending well as Changmin loads up on a big left hand.
Katsumoto tries for a takedown but Changmin circles away easily
and Changmin counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shim Changmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with a hook to the body
and Changmin counters with a nice body shot.
Changmin misses with a double jab.
Katsumoto misses with a two punch combination.
Katsumoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Changmin throws a series of punches but Katsumoto avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Katsumoto does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saku Katsumoto.
I think Katsumoto 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Saku Katsumoto!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Saku Katsumoto!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Saku Katsumoto wins by majority decision!
A very excited looking Saku Katsumoto 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judas Theurophoroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Theurophoroi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Step Closer. . .to the Title Shot!. Hungus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
181 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Judas Theurophoroi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theurophoroi throws a lazy right hand but Hungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theurophoroi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Theurophoroi throws a hook but Hungus blocks it.
Hungus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Theurophoroi at a distance.
Hungus shoots for a takedown but Theurophoroi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theurophoroi misses with a leg kick
and Hungus counters with a one-two to the body.
Theurophoroi throws a body punch but Hungus moves out of range.
Theurophoroi misses with an uppercut
so Hungus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Theurophoroi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hungus tries to free his leg and advance position but Theurophoroi is retaining full guard.
Hungus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hungus stands up over Theurophoroi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hungus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hungus won't allow Theurophoroi to get back to his feet.
Theurophoroi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Theurophoroi tries to get out of the position.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus throws a big elbow that misses.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi 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.
Hungus is stalling in the full guard.
Theurophoroi keeping moving, preventing Hungus from controlling successfully.
Hungus throwing strikes from guard but Theurophoroi blocks nicely.
Hungus throwing strikes but missing.
Hungus throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hungus wants to pass the guard but Theurophoroi is keeping the position.
Hungus is in close to Theurophoroi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theurophoroi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Theurophoroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus stopping the sweep attempt from Theurophoroi.
Hungus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hungus throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hungus trying to control but Theurophoroi is working from the bottom.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hungus looking to sit in guard and control but Theurophoroi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hungus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theurophoroi is aware though and is defending well.
Hungus looking for a guillotine here but Theurophoroi defends easily.
Hungus has his foot on Theurophoroi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theurophoroi works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theurophoroi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hungus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theurophoroi has managed to get both his arms back between Hungus's legs - danger averted.
Hungus has a closed guard, preventing Theurophoroi from standing up.
Theurophoroi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Theurophoroi'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hungus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown but Theurophoroi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theurophoroi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hungus. Hungus gets slowly back to his feet.
Hungus shoots in and gets a takedown into Theurophoroi's guard.
Hungus prevents Theurophoroi from getting back to his feet.
Hungus throwing strikes but missing.
Theurophoroi wants to stand and escape but Hungus is having none of it.
Hungus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karl Hungus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hungus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theurophoroi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
Hungus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hungus preventing the sweep.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Theurophoroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus is looking to pass into half guard but Theurophoroi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Theurophoroi is in guard.
Theurophoroi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hungus looking for a guillotine here but Theurophoroi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hungus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hungus controls Theurophoroi momentarily but Theurophoroi frees himself.
Hungus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theurophoroi defends it easily.
Theurophoroi wants to stand but Hungus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi stands up from Hungus's guard - Theurophoroi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theurophoroi.
Hungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theurophoroi manages to avoid it.
Hungus ducks under a wild hook from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hungus lands a slapping body shot.
Hungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theurophoroi.
Hungus closes the distance and clinches up with Theurophoroi, looking for a takedown. Hungus pushes Theurophoroi against the cage but Theurophoroi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus moves out of range as Theurophoroi throws a body kick.
Hungus throws a right and a left that Theurophoroi avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi darts in and clinches Hungus up against the cage.
Hungus takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Karl Hungus has been cut.
Hungus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Theurophoroi walks away with a smile on his face. Hungus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theurophoroi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hungus.
Theurophoroi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hungus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hungus misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theurophoroi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hungus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theurophoroi avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hungus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Hungus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Theurophoroi. No joy for Hungus on that attempt.
Theurophoroi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theurophoroi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hungus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Theurophoroi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hungus fails with a takedown attempt.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hungus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Theurophoroi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hungus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Theurophoroi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi misses with a straight right.
Hungus fails with the takedown.
Hungus keeps the fight on the outside.
Hungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Theurophoroi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theurophoroi misses with a straight right.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theurophoroi but Theurophoroi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Judas Theurophoroi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theurophoroi throws out a leg kick but Hungus moves out of range and Theurophoroi only half commits.
Theurophoroi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Judas Theurophoroi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hungus looks for a takedown but Theurophoroi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi throws a head kick but Hungus moves out of range.
Hungus slips under a jab.
Theurophoroi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hungus.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theurophoroi looks to land a left hand but Hungus moved out of range nicely.
Theurophoroi misses with a low kick as Hungus jumps back.
Theurophoroi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Theurophoroi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hungus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theurophoroi doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungus punishes Theurophoroi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Theurophoroi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hungus. Hungus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Theurophoroi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theurophoroi throws a looping overhand right but Hungus ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theurophoroi. Hungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judas Theurophoroi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theurophoroi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Theurophoroi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hungus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hungus moves out of range as Theurophoroi strikes.
Hungus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Theurophoroi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hungus is out of range.
Theurophoroi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hungus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hungus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theurophoroi is fending him off so far but Hungus persists. Nope, Theurophoroi circles away and we're back to standing.
Theurophoroi misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hungus ducks under a wild hook from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hungus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Theurophoroi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theurophoroi but Theurophoroi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Hungus blocks the low kick.
Hungus misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Theurophoroi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Hungus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hungus shoots in for a takedown but Theurophoroi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theurophoroi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Theurophoroi throws a body punch but Hungus moves out of range.
Hungus checks a low kick from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi throws a wild body kick that Hungus sees coming a mile off.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Theurophoroi misses its intended target.
Hungus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theurophoroi clinches up against the cage.
Theurophoroi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hungus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theurophoroi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hungus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus fails to pull guard.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus pulls Theurophoroi into guard.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Theurophoroi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Theurophoroi tries to stand but Hungus is controlling from the bottom.
Hungus is looking for a triangle but Theurophoroi pushes his legs off easily.
Theurophoroi is looking to stand up but Hungus won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hungus, up you get!
Theurophoroi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hungus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hungus won't allow Theurophoroi to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hungus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Theurophoroi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Theurophoroi looking for a sweep. Not yet Theurophoroi, not yet.
Hungus looking to sit in guard and control but Theurophoroi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Theurophoroi stands up and waves to Hungus to follow him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hungus shoots in for a double leg but Theurophoroi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hungus dives in and grabs Theurophoroi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theurophoroi pushes down on Hungus's head and hops out.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theurophoroi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hungus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theurophoroi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theurophoroi but Theurophoroi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Theurophoroi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hungus counters with a single leg into guard. Theurophoroi didn't expect that.
Theurophoroi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hungus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theurophoroi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hungus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hungus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of 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!
Theurophoroi trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Judas Theurophoroi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Hungus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Theurophoroi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theurophoroi with a hook.
Theurophoroi moves in looking to clinch but Hungus pushes him off.
Hungus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theurophoroi stuffs the takedown.
Hungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theurophoroi.
Hungus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hungus ducks under a wild hook from Theurophoroi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theurophoroi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Theurophoroi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
Hungus throws an elbow that misses. Theurophoroi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hungus's guard. Nice move by Theurophoroi!
Hungus working for a triangle but Theurophoroi defends it easily.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theurophoroi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi stands up and waves to Hungus to follow him.
An inside leg kick lands from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi 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.
Theurophoroi throws a big shot that misses.
Hungus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Theurophoroi rather than just go for the knockout.
Theurophoroi lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hungus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theurophoroi swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus tries for a takedown but Theurophoroi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theurophoroi as he avoids it easily.
Hungus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Theurophoroi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hungus scores with a jab to the body.
Theurophoroi gets caught napping as Hungus dives in and scores a takedown. Theurophoroi manages to retain guard.
Hungus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus pushing down on Theurophoroi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Theurophoroi is looking to escape.
Theurophoroi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hungus.
Hungus drops an elbow to the side of Theurophoroi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi is not content to let Hungus control the position.
Hungus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theurophoroi is just riding it out for now. Hungus eventually gives up the hold.
Theurophoroi looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hungus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Hungus.
I think Hungus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Karl Hungus!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Karl Hungus!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Karl Hungus!
Karl Hungus wins by unanimous decision!
Karl Hungus is the new welterweight champion!
Karl Hungus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Neeson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damien Penn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Neeson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Penn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neeson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neeson is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Neeson advancing to mount.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Neeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Neeson is controlling well.
Neeson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neeson is working away from the top position though.
Neeson passes to side control.
Neeson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Neeson isn't that keen on the idea.
Neeson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Penn tries to hold on but Neeson pushes him away.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Neeson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Neeson maintains control.
Neeson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Neeson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neeson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neeson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neeson wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Neeson landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neeson with good strikes from the mount here!
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to control but Neeson is having none of it.
Neeson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Penn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neeson wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neeson lands a nice short elbow.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Neeson's back. He's all about the action.
Neeson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neeson is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Neeson there.
Penn wants to control but Neeson is keeping busy.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neeson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neeson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Neeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Neeson.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neeson is working away from the top position though.
Neeson controlling the action here.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neeson scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn wants to improve his position but Neeson is controlling well.
Neeson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Neeson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neeson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liam Neeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neeson misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neeson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Neeson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Neeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neeson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neeson misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Neeson fights it but they end up in guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neeson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Neeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Neeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien Penn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Neeson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neeson shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neeson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Neeson shows good takedown defense.
Neeson fails to land the takedown.
Neeson drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neeson defends it easily.
Neeson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Neeson passes into half guard.
Neeson is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control but Neeson manages to pass to mount!
Penn regains half guard.
Neeson working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Neeson postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
Penn has his foot on Neeson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neeson works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neeson tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Neeson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damien Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neeson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Neeson tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neeson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neeson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neeson lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn 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.
Neeson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neeson trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson wants to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to control but Neeson is keeping him busy.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Neeson is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Penn works his way to his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Neeson right now.
Penn is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Neeson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Penn! Damien Penn retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Damien Penn 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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