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TMG 10: Polk x Powerslave PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kupal Kupalogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Raymore Ardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ardona has chosen Wanted dead or alive as his entrance music. Mirko Raymore Ardona is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kupal Kupalogs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Raymore Ardona!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kupalogs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ardona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ardona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kupalogs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ardona some visible discomfort.
Kupalogs trying to control the action but Ardona is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kupalogs working away.
Kupalogs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kupalogs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ardona's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kupalogs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ardona to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kupalogs scoring with punches from side control.
Ardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kupalogs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kupalogs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kupalogs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupalogs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ardona dodges the ground and pound from Kupalogs.
You can see the frustration on Ardona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kupalogs working the ground and pound.
Kupalogs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kupalogs advances nicely into full mount.
Kupalogs unloading with bombs!
Kupalogs lands a couple of good shots and Ardona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ardona staying busy and making it hard for Kupalogs to control.
Kupalogs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kupalogs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kupalogs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kupalogs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kupalogs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kupalogs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ardona is not content to let Kupalogs control the position.
Ardona wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardona is refusing to be controlled, as Kupalogs sits in half guard.
Kupalogs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kupalogs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ardona defending well though.
Ardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kupalogs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kupalogs throwing shots but Ardona is blocking nicely.
Kupalogs tries to pass to full mount but Ardona defends it.
Kupalogs trying to control from half guard but Ardona is working away.
Ardona kicks Kupalogs off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kupalogs.
Kupalogs taking a breather here.
Kupalogs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kupalogs trying to control the action but Ardona is working from the bottom.
Ardona is being controlled here.
Kupalogs wants to control but Ardona is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ardona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kupalogs laying and praying for a moment but Ardona takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kupalogs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kupalogs wants to free his trapped foot but Ardona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kupalogs is keen to just control but Ardona is a slippery customer.
Kupalogs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ardona trying to control from the bottom.
Ardona is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kupalogs working over Ardona with some ground and pound. Ardona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kupalogs is keen to just control but Ardona is a slippery customer.
Ardona is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kupal Kupalogs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kupalogs dives in and grabs Ardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ardona pushes down on Kupalogs's head and hops out.
Kupalogs shoots in for a double leg but Ardona sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ardona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ardona wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kupal Kupalogs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kupalogs has a takedown stuffed.
Ardona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ardona wants it to stay on the feet.
Kupalogs shoots in for a takedown but Ardona shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Kupalogs with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupalogs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ardona swivels and escapes.
Ardona slaps away a takedown attempt from Kupalogs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kupalogs shoots for a takedown but Ardona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mirko Raymore Ardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kupalogs looking to score a takedown here. Ardona is defending well but Kupalogs drives through and ends up in Ardona's guard.
Kupalogs won't allow Ardona to get back to his feet.
Ardona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs being controlled here momentarily.
Kupalogs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kupalogs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ardona is adopting a defensive guard.
Kupalogs wants to control from the top but Ardona keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kupalogs won't allow Ardona to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kupalogs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs shoots in for a takedown but Ardona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kupalogs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kupalogs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ardona can do to turn this around?
Kupalogs shoots in but no luck this time.
Kupalogs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ardona is fending him off so far but Kupalogs persists. Nope, Ardona circles away and we're back to standing.
Kupalogs shoots in but Ardona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kupalogs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kupalogs shoots in but no luck this time.
Ardona leaves Kupalogs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kupalogs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kupal Kupalogs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Ardona as Kupalogs shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Ardona as Kupalogs shoots in.
Kupalogs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kupal Kupalogs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kupalogs looks for a takedown but Ardona sprawls well.
Ardona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kupalogs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kupalogs shoots for a double leg takedown but Ardona sprawls well. He's pushed Kupalogs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupalogs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ardona circles away.
Kupalogs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ardona counters with a three punch combo that has Kupalogs backing up. Kupalogs nods at Ardona to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kupalogs shoots in for a double leg but Ardona sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kupalogs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kupalogs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kupalogs shoots in and drives through. Ardona sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ardona avoids it really well and circles away.
Ardona stuffs the takedown attempt from Kupalogs. Kupalogs gets slowly back to his feet.
Kupalogs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ardona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kupalogs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ardona pinned against the cage. Ardona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs shoots in looking for a takedown but Ardona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kupalogs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Ardona as Kupalogs shoots in.
Kupalogs fails to land the takedown.
Kupalogs dives in and grabs Ardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ardona pushes down on Kupalogs's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kupalogs or perhaps it was just good defense by Ardona which made him look bad.
Kupalogs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kupalogs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ardona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kupalogs somewhat.
Ardona leaves Kupalogs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mirko Raymore Ardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kupalogs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ardona defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Raymore Ardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kupalogs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kupal Kupalogs!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucious Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Penguin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucious Vorenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin looking to score a takedown here. Vorenus is defending well but Penguin drives through and ends up in Vorenus's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Penguin trying to control but Vorenus is working from the bottom.
Penguin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vorenus has momentary wrist control but Penguin slips an elbow through the middle.
Vorenus is trying to control the position but Penguin postures up.
Penguin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vorenus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penguin, into his guard.
Penguin trying to keep a closed guard but Vorenus is proving a slippery customer.
Penguin keeping moving, preventing Vorenus from controlling successfully.
Penguin working a defensive guard here.
Penguin has his foot on Vorenus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vorenus works his way back into a safe position though.
Penguin working for a triangle but Vorenus defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vorenus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penguin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penguin managing to control the position.
Vorenus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penguin is keeping the position for now.
Vorenus is working hard here to advance position.
Vorenus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorenus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vorenus wants to pass the guard but Penguin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vorenus tries to free his leg and advance position but Penguin is retaining full guard.
Penguin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penguin trying to control the position.
Penguin can't keep his opponent in guard - Vorenus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vorenus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vorenus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penguin defends it well.
Penguin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penguin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus forces his way into half guard.
Penguin gets back to full guard.
Vorenus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penguin seems keen to control Vorenus's posture.
Vorenus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penguin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penguin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorenus is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus postures up.
Vorenus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Penguin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penguin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vorenus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorenus wants to sweep here but Penguin controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penguin wants to control from the top but Vorenus keeps moving.
Vorenus looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorenus, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vorenus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penguin's guard.
Penguin pulls Vorenus in close to prevent any damage.
Penguin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Penguin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penguin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vorenus.
It looks like Darth Penguin has been cut.
Vorenus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penguin's waist but Penguin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vorenus off to one side.
Vorenus keeps the fight on the outside.
Vorenus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penguin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vorenus is out of range.
Penguin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Penguin is trying to get an arm triangle but Vorenus is defending well.
Penguin lands a nice forearm strike.
Penguin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vorenus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penguin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Penguin is looking to clinch but Vorenus is avoiding it.
Lucious Vorenus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorenus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vorenus misses with a two punch combination.
Penguin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucious Vorenus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penguin slaps away a takedown attempt from Vorenus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penguin tries to clinch up.
Penguin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vorenus.
Vorenus throws a one two combo.
Penguin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin uses his free foot to push down on Vorenus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vorenus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vorenus is looking to get to half guard.
Penguin trying to control but Vorenus is having none of it.
Penguin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Penguin controlling from the full mount.
Penguin unloading with bombs!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus is in a horrible position here. Penguin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vorenus is squirming around, avoiding Penguin's attempts to control the action.
Penguin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vorenus has worked his arm free - good work by Vorenus!
Vorenus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Penguin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Penguin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vorenus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Penguin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Penguin wants to control but Vorenus is keeping him busy.
Vorenus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vorenus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penguin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vorenus tries to roll over but Penguin keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penguin tries to stand and escape but Vorenus is controlling the position.
Penguin is looking for a kimura here.
Darth Penguin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penguin wants to pass to mount but Vorenus is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vorenus is looking for a sweep. Penguin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penguin is working for a kimura but Vorenus is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Penguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darth Penguin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Penguin avoids the body shot from Vorenus.
Vorenus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Penguin wants to clinch.
Vorenus misses with a takedown attempt - Penguin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucious Vorenus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Vorenus misses.
Vorenus throws a combination. Penguin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vorenus did well to prevent Penguin getting side control.
Vorenus tries to roll over but Penguin keeps him under control.
Penguin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penguin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Penguin raining down shots from the mount!
Vorenus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penguin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vorenus's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vorenus is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penguin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Penguin wants to clinch.
Vorenus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorenus misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Vorenus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vorenus keeps the fight on the outside.
Penguin moves into the clinch.
Penguin manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penguin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penguin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penguin is looking for a kimura but Vorenus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penguin to get the leverage.
Penguin trying to control from half guard but Vorenus is working away.
Penguin drops an elbow to the side of Vorenus's head.
Vorenus is pressing down on Penguin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penguin preventing the sweep.
Penguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorenus is keeping the position for now.
Penguin has gone for a leg lock! Vorenus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penguin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus stopping the sweep attempt from Penguin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penguin is trying to control the position but Vorenus postures up.
Vorenus wants to control from the top but Penguin keeps moving.
Penguin trying to keep a closed guard but Vorenus is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vorenus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penguin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucious Vorenus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darth Penguin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penguin is trying to control the position but Vorenus postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Penguin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penguin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Penguin!
Darth Penguin gave a mention to L.A. Elite Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brynden Tully has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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174 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brynden Tully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tully.
Hoshino throws a jab when Tully was well out of range.
Tully fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Tully.
Tully moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Tully darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tully sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tully cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tully defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Tully sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Tully moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Sloppy strikes from Tully. Those never looked like landing.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Tully is out of range.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoshino tests Tully's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino takes a swing at Tully's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
and Tully counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tully counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tully moves out of range of the strikes.
Tully keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tully. Tully circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tully lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Tully takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tully.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tully.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Tully misses with a looping right.
Tully takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Tully.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Tully uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
It looks like Brynden Tully has been cut.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Tully moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino takes a swing at Tully's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino throws a hook but Tully blocks it.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tully.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Tully is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino cracks Tully with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tully is rocked!
Tully leaves his chin hanging out and Hoshino seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tully crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kantaro Hoshino!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Stugatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Macarenco Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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31
279 lbs
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300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Stugatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Macarenco Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stugatz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stugatz wants it to stay on the feet.
Macarenco Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Macarenco Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Stugatz counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Macarenco Jr badly! Stugatz follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Macarenco Jr out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Stugatz finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paulo Stugatz!
Our winner, Paulo Stugatz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Lin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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32
285 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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290 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macarenco cracks a nice hook into Lin's ribs.
Lin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macarenco.
Macarenco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Macarenco misses with an uppercut.
Lin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macarenco.
Macarenco throws a shot from downtown. Lin moves away and avoids it.
Macarenco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Macarenco misses.
Macarenco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lin.
A slow jab from Macarenco misses its intended target.
Lin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macarenco.
Macarenco misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macarenco throws out the jab.
Macarenco throws a body punch but Lin moves out of range.
Lin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macarenco.
Lin slips under a jab.
Macarenco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lin.
Lin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macarenco swings for the body but Lin moves out of range.
Donk. Macarenco catches Lin right on the button with a cross.
Lin slips under a jab from Macarenco.
Macarenco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Macarenco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lin is just out of range.
Lin moves out of range of the strikes.
Macarenco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macarenco misses the shot to the body.
Macarenco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Lin.
Macarenco misses with an uppercut
and Lin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macarenco won't be happy with that.
Lin in side control, throwing shots but Macarenco defends.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macarenco dodges the ground and pound from Lin.
Lin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Macarenco! Lin senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Macarenco out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Lin!
Roger Lin got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Pegeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weerasak Prechantakul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Pegeant has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Pegeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Weerasak Prechantakul!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prechantakul doesn't manage to clinch there - Pegeant circles away.
Pegeant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prechantakul moves into the clinch successfully.
Pegeant is trying to drag Prechantakul to the mat but Prechantakul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Prechantakul displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pegeant up against the cage.
Prechantakul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pegeant to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Prechantakul - that landed with a thud.
Pegeant has clasped his hands together around Prechantakul's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pegeant is trying to get an arm triangle but Prechantakul is defending well.
Prechantakul wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Prechantakul wants to control but Pegeant postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegeant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prechantakul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pegeant goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prechantakul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pegeant's guard! Nice work there by Prechantakul!
Pegeant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pegeant has a closed guard, preventing Prechantakul from standing up.
Prechantakul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prechantakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pegeant is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prechantakul throws a big elbow that misses.
Prechantakul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pegeant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prechantakul is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prechantakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pegeant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pegeant looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Prechantakul is defending well. Pegeant quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Prechantakul has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pegeant celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Pegeant!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Texas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
290 lbs
33 - 17 - 0 |
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23
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexis Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Texas.
Texas moves away from the strike by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Texas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuraba somewhat.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and Texas counters with a left to the body.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Texas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Texas scores with a hook.
It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Texas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sakuraba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Texas.
Texas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Texas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Texas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Texas lands a big head kick that sends Sakuraba tumbling to the mat! Texas takes a step backwards and waves Sakuraba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sakuraba is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Texas.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Texas finish him?
Sakuraba drops his hands momentarily and Texas needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sakuraba just on the top of the head. Sakuraba drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sakuraba - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexis Texas!
Our winner, Alexis Texas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jorvee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreh Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco has chosen No Mercy as his entrance music. Andreh Francisco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Jorvee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andreh Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorvee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Francisco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jorvee advances position into side control!
Jorvee cracks Francisco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Francisco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jorvee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Francisco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jorvee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jorvee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jorvee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Francisco's head.
Nice strikes from Jorvee there.
Jorvee is looking for a kimura but Francisco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorvee to get the leverage.
Jorvee thows a huge punch but Francisco dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorvee lands with a punch from half guard.
Francisco manages to get to full guard.
Francisco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorvee wants to pass the guard but Francisco is keeping the position.
Jorvee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Francisco's head.
Jorvee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorvee postures up and lands a big shot to Francisco's brow.
Francisco working for a triangle but Jorvee defends it easily.
Jorvee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jorvee works over Francisco with some ground and pound from guard.
Jorvee is in close to Francisco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorvee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorvee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Francisco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Francisco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Francisco!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jorvee tries to buck Francisco off but Francisco is having none of it.
Francisco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francisco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorvee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jorvee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jorvee manages to get back to half guard.
Francisco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jorvee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francisco.
Jorvee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jorvee tries to get out of the position.
Jorvee gets back to full guard.
Jorvee looking for a guillotine here but Francisco defends easily.
Francisco wants to pass the guard but Jorvee is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorvee wants to improve his position but instead Francisco has moved into half guard.
Jorvee actively working from the bottom here.
Francisco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Francisco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorvee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorvee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jorvee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jorvee is looking for a triangle here but Francisco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jorvee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Francisco's best efforts.
Jorvee is staying active underneath Francisco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorvee is trying to get back to full guard.
Francisco throwing shots but Jorvee is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorvee is looking to improve his position.
Francisco wants to take a breather but Jorvee is having none of it.
Jorvee is looking to improve his position.
Jorvee is working hard here to advance position.
Jorvee gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorvee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jorvee avoids the attempt from Francisco to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorvee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Francisco's face.
Jorvee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jorvee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Francisco that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jorvee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Francisco feints a jab promting Jorvee to slip. Francisco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jorvee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Francisco is rocked!
Jorvee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Francisco is still in real trouble! Can Jorvee finish him?
Jorvee lands a nice forearm strike.
Jorvee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Francisco some visible discomfort.
Jorvee lands a strong strike to the head of Francisco. That's dazed him! Jorvee looking to finish here. Francisco is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jorvee lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jorvee!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Powerslave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Powerslave acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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23
205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Polk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Powerslave!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powerslave.
Polk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Polk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powerslave checks it well.
Powerslave blocks a head kick by Polk.
Polk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good leg kick by Polk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polk scores with a punch to the head.
Powerslave waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polk.
Polk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powerslave's head.
Powerslave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powerslave checks a leg kick.
Powerslave lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Powerslave. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powerslave.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Polk throws a leg kick but Powerslave sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polk throws a front kick aimed at Powerslave's knee but Powerslave avoids it well.
Powerslave lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powerslave attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Polk slips a jab from Powerslave.
Polk tries to work over Powerslave's front leg with a kick but Powerslave checks it.
Powerslave takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polk throws out a leg kick but Powerslave moves out of range and Polk only half commits.
Polk looks to land a right hand but Powerslave moved out of range.
Joe Polk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powerslave takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powerslave swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Polk counters with a good low kick that Powerslave was not able to check.
Powerslave misses with an uppercut. Polk saw that one coming.
Polk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Polk lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polk thumps Powerslave with a low kick.
Powerslave throws a chopping leg kick but Polk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powerslave lands with an overhand left.
Polk takes a swing at Powerslave's ribcage but misses.
Polk tries to score with a low kick but Powerslave moves his leg out of the way.
Powerslave has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polk.
Powerslave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polk misses with a low kick.
Polk motions for Powerslave to come forward. Polk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powerslave thows a body shot but no joy.
Powerslave pushes Polk away with a front kick.
Polk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Polk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Polk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powerslave's sensitive parts.
Powerslave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polk.
Polk misses with a hook.
Polk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polk scores with a head kick. Powerslave tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Powerslave.
Polk tried to score with a low kick but Powerslave checks it.
A low kick from Polk is predictable there
and Powerslave counters with a nice low kick that buckles Polk's knee momentarily.
Polk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powerslave checks a leg kick.
Polk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polk throws a chopping leg kick but Powerslave manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk misses with a low kick.
Powerslave connects with a solid leg kick.
Powerslave tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powerslave takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powerslave chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polk can pounce on him.
Polk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powerslave.
Powerslave avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Polk tries to work over Powerslave's front leg with a kick but Powerslave checks it.
Powerslave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powerslave throws a hook but Polk blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powerslave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powerslave checks a leg kick nicely.
Polk throws a sloppy head kick and Powerslave moves out of range easily.
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 Joe Polk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Powerslave throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powerslave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Powerslave just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Powerslave as he checks the leg kick.
Polk moves away from the strike by Powerslave.
Polk connects with a leg kick. Powerslave looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powerslave avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Powerslave's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powerslave gets tackled into the cage by Polk. Polk maintains the clinch.
Polk trying to land knees to the body.
Powerslave avoids a wild elbow strike from Polk.
Polk lands a nice knee to the body.
Powerslave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powerslave.
Powerslave tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Polk as he checks the leg kick.
Powerslave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Powerslave checks a leg kick.
Polk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polk misses with a low kick.
Polk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Powerslave.
Polk misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Polk.
Polk ducks under a wild hook from Powerslave.
A good leg kick by Polk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Polk misses.
Polk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joe Polk is winning the standup battle so far.
Powerslave connects with a looping right hand.
Powerslave misses with a wild combination.
Polk ducks under a wild hook from Powerslave.
Powerslave takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powerslave attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Polk throws a leg kick but Powerslave moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Powerslave misses.
Polk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polk slips a straight right by Powerslave.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk is looking to chop away at Powerslave's legs.
Powerslave tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polk throws a low kick but Powerslave moves out of range easily.
Polk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powerslave lands a right hand.
Powerslave blocks an elbow strike.
Powerslave takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Eddie Powerslave has been cut.
Powerslave lands with a right to the head.
Powerslave misses with the head strike.
Polk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Powerslave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powerslave takes a swing at Polk's ribcage but misses.
Powerslave lands with a nice combination. Polk backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polk throws a jab but it's blocked by Powerslave.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk misses with a hook. Powerslave ducked under it nicely.
Powerslave tries a low kick but Polk avoids it.
Polk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Powerslave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Powerslave misses with a hook.
Polk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powerslave has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powerslave wants to slow Polk down by chopping away at his legs.
Powerslave scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powerslave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powerslave sizes up Polk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powerslave attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Powerslave.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Polk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Powerslave'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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polk.
Polk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powerslaves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Powerslave checks the leg kick nicely there.
Powerslave lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powerslave checks the leg kick nicely there.
Powerslave lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polk lands a leg kick that knocks Powerslave off balance momentarily.
Polk lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powerslave's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Polk.
A jab from Powerslave misses.
Polk connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerslave throws out a loose jab but Polk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powerslave checks a leg kick.
Polk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Polk finds it's way through Powerslave's defenses.
Powerslave tries to land a leg kick but Polk saw it coming and moves away.
Powerslave with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Polk as he connects with a hook.
Polk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Polk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powerslave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polk has managed to clinch.
Powerslave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Polk tenderised Powerslave's leg. Powerslave is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave tries to bum rush Polk with a series of wild strikes but Polk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polk cracks Powerslave with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polk feints and then cracks Powerslave's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powerslave down.
A combination from Powerslave does no damage.
Polk connects with a right hand. Powerslave shakes it off.
Powerslave tests Polk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powerslave throws a shot from downtown. Polk moves away and avoids it.
Polk throws the left hand but Powerslave avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Polk.
A jab from Powerslave misses.
Polk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Polk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polk misses with a low kick.
Powerslave avoids the head kick by Polk.
Polk moves out of range as Powerslave strikes.
Powerslave lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Powerslave misses.
Powerslave listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Powerslave finds it's way through Polk's defenses.
Polk checks the leg kick.
Powerslave tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polk, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk dodges the punch combination from Powerslave.
Polk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powerslave manages to avoid it.
Powerslave misses with a low kick.
Polk throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Polk.
Powerslave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powerslave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polk tries a low kick but Powerslave avoids it.
Powerslave throws a leg kick but Polk sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powerslave throws a leg kick
and Polk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Powerslave misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Polk clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Powerslave's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Polk misses with a low kick.
Powerslave scores with a nice right hand.
Polk tried to score with a low kick but Powerslave checks it.
Powerslave takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powerslave moves away from the strike by Polk.
Polk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powerslave throws a jab but it's blocked by Polk.
Powerslave throws a leg kick but Polk moved away.
Polk throws a head kick that misses.
Polk slips a jab from Powerslave.
Powerslave listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Powerslave 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.
Polk ducks under a wild hook from Powerslave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerslave walks into a stiff left hand from Polk.
Polk slips under a jab.
Polk thumps Powerslave with a low kick.
Polk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powerslave counters with a three punch combo that has Polk backing up. Polk nods at Powerslave to acknowledge the strikes.
Powerslave takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powerslave checks a leg kick.
Polk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Powerslave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polk misses with a leg kick.
Polk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Polk is looking to score with low kicks.
Powerslave looks to land a right hand but Polk moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Polk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Polk tenderised Powerslave's leg. Powerslave is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powerslave finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Polk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powerslave is out of range.
Polk misses with a hook.
Polk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powerslave is looking to land body kicks.
Powerslave takes a kick to the side of the head.
Powerslave throws a series of punches but Polk moves out of range.
Polk ducks under a wild hook from Powerslave.
Polk throws out a leg kick but Powerslave moves out of range and Polk only half commits.
A good leg kick by Polk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Polk, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Polk.
An inside leg kick lands from Polk.
Powerslave is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Polk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Powerslave.
Polk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powerslave has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powerslave wants to land a leg kick but Polk is out of range.
Powerslave on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Powerslave takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Polk misses with a low kick as Powerslave jumps back.
Powerslave throws a sloppy head kick and Polk moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Powerslave's knee momentarily.
Polk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powerslave.
Powerslave has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powerslave's sensitive parts.
Polk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powerslave looks to throw the jab but Polk is out of range.
Polk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powerslave pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polk throws a chopping leg kick but Powerslave manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powerslave has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Polk had his way with Eddie Powerslave in that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Powerslave's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Polk moves away from the strike by Powerslave.
Polk defending well as Powerslave loads up on a big left hand.
Powerslave avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Polk blocks a leg kick.
Powerslave waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polk.
Powerslave fails to land with a series of punches.
Polk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powerslave in his tracks.
Polk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powerslave's sensitive parts.
Polk throws a head kick but Powerslave moves out of range.
Powerslave stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Polk.
Polk throws a leg kick but Powerslave sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polk tries to clinch but Powerslave moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerslave on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Polk looks to land a right hand but Powerslave moved out of range.
Powerslave throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powerslave stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Polk.
Powerslave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powerslave chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polk can pounce on him.
Polk checks a leg kick nicely.
Powerslave scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Polk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Polk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk defending well as Powerslave loads up on a big left hand.
Polk throws a leg kick
and Powerslave counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powerslave lands a nice shot to the body.
Polk thumps Powerslave with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Polk, right into the meat.
Polk throws a leg kick but Powerslave checks it.
Polk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polk tries a low kick but Powerslave avoids it.
Polk lands a head kick. Powerslave smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Powerslave pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powerslave misses with a head kick.
Polk throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Polk.
Powerslave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powerslave.
Polk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powerslave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powerslave blocks a leg kick.
Polk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powerslave.
Polk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polk just misses with a punch to the body.
Powerslave scores with a nice head shot.
Powerslave scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk slips a jab from Powerslave.
Polk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Powerslave.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polk tries to land a leg kick but Powerslave saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Polk misses.
Polk misses with a hook.
Polk tries to clinch but Powerslave is having none of it.
Powerslave lands with a right hand.
Powerslave swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Polk.
Eddie Powerslave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powerslave misses with an uppercut
and Polk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Powerslave's knee momentarily.
Polk tries a low kick but Powerslave avoids it.
Polk blocks a 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 Joe Polk.
Well Polk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Polk!
Joe Polk retains his light heavyweight title!
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