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Destiny 28: Tennant vs. Yap PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mehbrahtu Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourie Du Preez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehbrahtu Kidane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fourie Du Preez's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mehbrahtu Kidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fourie Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mehbrahtu Kidane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kidane.
A head kick misses from Kidane.
Kidane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kidane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Du Preez.
Kidane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidane misses with a head kick.
Kidane misses with a looping right.
Kidane throws a head kick but Du Preez moves out of range.
Kidane misses with the combination.
Du Preez avoids the head kick by Kidane.
Du Preez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Du Preez manages to avoid it.
Kidane throws a shot from downtown. Du Preez moves away and avoids it.
Kidane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Du Preez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Du Preez advances position into side control!
Du Preez working the ground and pound.
Kidane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Du Preez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kidane prevents Du Preez from moving into mount.
Du Preez wants to control but Kidane is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Du Preez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Du Preez prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidane is trying to buck Du Preez off.
Du Preez scores with punches from side control.
Kidane is not content to let Du Preez control the position.
Du Preez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Du Preez wants to control but Kidane is keeping him busy.
Kidane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Du Preez tries to score with some ground and pound. Kidane controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez is looking to take a break and control but Kidane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Du Preez working the head and body with strikes.
Du Preez in side control, throwing shots but Kidane defends.
Kidane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Du Preez landing strikes.
Du Preez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez is looking to take a break and control but Kidane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kidane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kidane tries to get out of the position.
Du Preez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Du Preez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Du Preez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Kidane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Du Preez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kidane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourie Du Preez dominated that round.
That's time! Kidane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Du Preez gets a double leg takedown into Kidane's guard.
Du Preez stands and throws Kidane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Du Preez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kidane to see if he's OK.
Du Preez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kidane is rocked!
Du Preez working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Kidane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Du Preez lands a strong strike to the head of Kidane. That's dazed him! Du Preez looking to finish here. Kidane is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Du Preez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fourie Du Preez!
In defeat, Mehbrahtu Kidane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eu dei a bunda ontem.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Matta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matta has chosen Velociraptor by SUBSONICA as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zachary Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrico Matta!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matta lands with a right hand.
Matta scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matta.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Matta.
Matta stuffs the takedown.
Matta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matta gets in close and tags Jones with a short punch that almost sends Jones to the mat! Oh Jones is in big trouble! He turns his back on Matta, trying to create some distance but Matta rushes him, striking wildly and Jones goes down! The referee tackles Matta into the cage to end the fight! Matta is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Matta!
A very excited looking Enrico Matta 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Ketrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollow comes into the arena with Right The Lightning blaring out of the sound system. Jack Hollow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakub Ketrzynski's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hollow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jakub Ketrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hollow throws the kick towards the body but Ketrzynski avoids it.
Ketrzynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollow.
Hollow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ketrzynski sprawling to the canvas! Ketrzynski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hollow finish him?!
Ketrzynski is rocked!
It looks like Jakub Ketrzynski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollow plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Ketrzynski to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Ketrzynski just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Hollow!
A relieved looking Jack Hollow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Woko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Batmaaan! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Woko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woko gets a double leg takedown into Wayne's guard.
Woko connects with a couple of short punches.
Woko is in close to Wayne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woko prevents Wayne from getting back to his feet.
Woko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Woko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Woko is in close to Wayne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wayne is rocked!
Woko scoring with some ground and pound.
Wayne is still in real trouble! Can Woko finish him?
Woko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woko postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Wayne's head off the mat! Wayne is out! He's out! Woko jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Woko !
Our winner, Kenji Woko , 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Casacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casacci comes to the cage accompanied by Serpente by SUBSONICA. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leighton Mcdonald enters the cage!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Casacci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leighton Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Casacci obliges.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Casacci has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdonald looks winded!
Casacci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Casacci.
It looks like Leighton Mcdonald has been cut.
Casacci utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcdonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Casacci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Casacci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Casacci lands a nice knee to the body.
Casacci lands a damaging elbow.
Casacci scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Leighton Mcdonald's cut even more.
Casacci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcdonald.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Casacci obliges.
Casacci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Casacci.
Knees in the clinch landing for Casacci.
Casacci scores with a shot to the side of Mcdonald's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casacci lands a nice uppercut.
Mcdonald is rocked!
Casacci has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Mcdonald - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Casacci, and another! Mcdonald is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Max Casacci!
Max Casacci thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazumi Okamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Tualasamony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Tualasamony will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazumi Okamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Odin Tualasamony!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tualasamony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tualasamony is looking to clinch.
Tualasamony looks to clinch
and Okamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Okamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tualasamony tries to clinch but Okamura is having none of it.
Tualasamony has Okamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Tualasamony landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the body.
Okamura is breathing heavily.
Tualasamony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tualasamony scores a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Okamura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tualasamony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Okamura's face.
Tualasamony working Okamura over with knees to the body.
Tualasamony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tualasamony is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tualasamony landing knees to the head.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okamura is defending well for now.
Tualasamony misses with a knee strike.
Tualasamony has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Okamura - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tualasamony, and another! Okamura is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Odin Tualasamony!
Kazumi Okamura spoke after the fight, saying 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi - Tokyo United Fightwear - Zombie Nutrition'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristu Goroyevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu has chosen ТIК - Бiлi Троянk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cristu Goroyevski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristu Goroyevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goroyevski is looking to clinch but Nasimentu is avoiding it.
Goroyevski tries to clinch but Nasimentu moves out of range.
Goroyevski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nasimentu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nasimentu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goroyevski smiles and moves away.
Nasimentu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goroyevski fails to land with a series of punches.
Goroyevski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nasimentu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goroyevski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasimentu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nasimentu stalks Goroyevski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goroyevski's face. Goroyevski staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Goroyevski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goroyevski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goroyevski throws a nice looking combination but Nasimentu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goroyevski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nasimentu.
Goroyevski moves away from the strike by Nasimentu.
A swing and a miss from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu misses with a series of wild punches.
Cristu Goroyevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasimentu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nasimentu throws a nice looking combination but Goroyevski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goroyevski!
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
Nasimentu dodges the punch combination from Goroyevski.
Nasimentu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goroyevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goroyevski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goroyevski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nasimentu's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Cristu Goroyevski has been cut.
Nasimentu forces Goroyevski back against the cage and clinches.
Nasimentu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nasimentu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goroyevski to keep the fight standing.
Cristu Goroyevski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Nasimentu.
Nasimentu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goroyevski smiles and moves away.
Goroyevski throws a right hand that Nasimentu ducks under and follows up with a left that Nasimentu also avoids with ease.
Nasimentu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goroyevski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Nasimentu.
Goroyevski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nasimentu counters by moving into the clinch.
Goroyevski takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nasimentu tries to pull guard but Goroyevski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Goroyevski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Goroyevski is trying to push Nasimentu away but Nasimentu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nasimentu tries to pull guard but Goroyevski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goroyevski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasimentu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goroyevski tries a body shot but Nasimentu blocks it.
Nasimentu jumps guard but Goroyevski stands there with Nasimentu around his waist. Nasimentu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nasimentu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goroyevski's efforts to push away.
Nasimentu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goroyevski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nasimentu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goroyevski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goroyevski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasimentu's elbow.
Nasimentu jumps into guard, dragging Goroyevski to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasimentu looking for a triangle here. Goroyevski is fighting it but it looks tight! Nasimentu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Goroyevski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Valentin Nasimentu!
A less than humble Valentin Nasimentu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Faint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lerry Sancio will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Dan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Sancio tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sancio defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Sancio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sancio breaks the clinch.
Henderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sancio pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sancio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sancio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sancio lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Sancio takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henderson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sancio circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sancio's waist but Sancio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson throwing strikes but Sancio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Henderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Sancio dominates the positioning.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sancio trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sancio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sancio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sancio scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sancio can pounce on him.
Sancio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sancio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sancio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sancio manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Sancio.
Sancio works Henderson 's body with a nice hook.
Sancio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sancio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sancio.
Sloppy strikes from Sancio. Those never looked like landing.
Sancio moves into the clinch successfully.
Sancio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sancio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sancio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sancio lands a left and a right that send Henderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Sancio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Sancio scores with a spinning back kick!
Sancio feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Henderson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lerry Sancio!
After winning the bout, Lerry Sancio 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Bukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Menez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukowski comes to the cage accompanied by Donatan, Gural, Sheller, Kaczor, Ry23, Rafi - Słowiańska krew. Orlando Menez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piotr Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Menez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Bukowski.
Menez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Menez in side control, throwing shots but Bukowski defends.
Bukowski wants to control but Menez postures up.
My spies in Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform me that Menez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bukowski is looking to regain half guard here but Menez keeps moving and retains side control.
Menez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Menez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Menez in side control, throwing shots but Bukowski defends.
Bukowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menez on the ground.
Menez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bukowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Menez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menez throwing strikes but Bukowski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bukowski controls the position.
Menez is trying to buck Bukowski off.
Menez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bukowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menez wants to get back to his feet.
Menez wants to improve his position but Bukowski is controlling well.
Menez tries to kick Bukowski off but Bukowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like Bukowski is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Menez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bukowski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bukowski sprawls well. He's pushed Menez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piotr Bukowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menez.
Menez fails to land the takedown.
Bukowski scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menez shoots for a takedown but Bukowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piotr Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Menez.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Bukowski.
Jab, jab by Bukowski - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Menez is rocked!
Menez misses with a takedown
and Bukowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bukowski finish him?
Bukowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menez looks winded!
Crack! A monster head kick from Bukowski and Menez falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bukowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Piotr Bukowski!
A victorious Piotr Bukowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Orlando Menez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back soon better then ever!! Thanks guys!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yap has chosen The Game as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. David Tennant had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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181 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Yap!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Tennant misses the target.
Tennant fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tennant.
Tennant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yap sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tennant misses with a right hand
and Yap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Yap. Those never looked like landing.
Tennant shoots for a double leg takedown but Yap sprawls well. He's pushed Tennant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Tennant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yap fails to land with a series of punches.
Yap tries to bum rush Tennant with a series of wild strikes but Tennant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tennant throws a hook but Yap avoids it easily.
Tennant lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Yap sprawling to the canvas. Tennant follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Yap hang on?
Yap is rocked!
It looks like Jay Yap has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tennant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yap is still in real trouble! Can Tennant finish him?
Tennant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Tennant.
Yap is trying to stand back up but Tennant is controlling him
Yap wants to control but Tennant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tennant lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Yap quite badly. Yap pulls Tennant in close trying to recover. Tennant postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Yap on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Yap doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tennant!
David Tennant retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking David Tennant rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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