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UCFL Warfare Wednesday #3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aias Evander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claudio Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aias Evander!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri throws a right hand that Evander ducks under and follows up with a left that Evander also avoids with ease.
Demaestri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evander.
Nice defenses there by Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demaestri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evander counters with a thumping low kick.
Evander scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Evander.
Demaestri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demaestri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Demaestri.
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
Evander misses the jab.
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evander circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Evander misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Demaestri checks the leg kick.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demaestri cracks Evander with a good jab.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Evander.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Demaestri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evander.
Evander scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Demaestri does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with a looping left.
Demaestri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evander.
Demaestri falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Demaestri throws a right hand that Evander ducks under and follows up with a left that Evander also avoids with ease.
Evander dodges the punch combination from Demaestri.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Evander throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demaestri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evander counters with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evander.
Evander throws a body kick that misses.
Demaestri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Evander avoids them all with ease.
Demaestri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Evander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demaestri.
Evander throws a hook but Demaestri blocks it.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demaestri tries to bum rush Evander with a series of wild strikes but Evander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demaestri misses with a double jab
and Evander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demaestri is breathing heavily.
Demaestri cracks Evander with an open hand slap.
Demaestri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evander lunges at Demaestri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demaestri's hand.
Demaestri misses with a two punch combination.
Demaestri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evander counters with a low kick, right behind Demaestri 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evander thows a body shot but no joy.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evander plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Claudio Demaestri has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evander circles away quickly and effectively.
Demaestri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evander keeps Demaestri at a distance using the push kick.
Evander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demaestri on the side of the head.
Evander lands a nice shot that snaps Demaestri's head back.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Evander avoids them all with ease.
Demaestri swings widly with a right hand
and Evander counters with a good low kick that Demaestri was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aias Evander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Demaestri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
Evander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demaestri moves out of range of the strikes.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Demaestri coming out on top.
Demaestri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evander. Evander obviously looking to wear him down.
Demaestri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evander.
Aias Evander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evander misses with a hook. Demaestri ducked under it nicely.
Demaestri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Evander.
Demaestri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evander counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demaestri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Evander avoids nicely.
Evander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Claudio Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demaestri throws a combination that misses
and Evander counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
Demaestri swinging wildly here.
Evander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demaestri thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Evander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evander.
Evander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evander lands a nice shot to the body.
Evander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Evander.
Demaestri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evander lands a leg kick that knocks Demaestri off balance momentarily.
Demaestri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demaestri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demaestri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evander.
Demaestri looks to land a combination but Evander avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evander lands with a straight right. Demaestri didn't see that one coming.
Demaestri is rocked!
Evander circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Demaestri tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Evander wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aias Evander!
Aias Evander thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BeeJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Leverage - Mister Universe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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39
183 lbs
28 - 20 - 0 |
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38
177 lbs
37 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BeeJay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freeman thinking.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Penn.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Freeman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice cross by Penn.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
BeeJay Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Freeman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freeman misses with a hook.
Penn cracks Freeman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman misses with a leg kick
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn lands with a right hand.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Penn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Freeman.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
BeeJay Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Freeman tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freeman as Penn tries to tie him up.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freeman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penn is defending well.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Freeman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Freeman lands a jab to the head.
Freeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Freeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penn to score with a decent uppercut.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman checks a low kick from Penn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn cracks the inside of Freeman's front leg.
Penn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Penn moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Penn misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Penn.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn slips under a jab.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Freeman misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman scores with a decent looking hook.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Freeman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn cracks Freeman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BeeJay Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freeman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Penn.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Freeman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Penn throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Freeman throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Freeman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freeman throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn lands a jab.
Freeman throws a front kick aimed at Penn's knee but Penn avoids it well.
Freeman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Freeman scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Huey Freeman's cut even more.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Freeman. That snapped Penn's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freeman. That did some damage!
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a jab to the body
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Freeman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BeeJay Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freeman. That did some damage!
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Freeman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Penn blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Penn.
Freeman misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
BeeJay Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Penn.
Freeman is rocked!
The cut above Huey Freeman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Penn defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
Penn scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freeman thinking.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freeman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Penn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Freeman.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn keeps Freeman at a distance using the push kick.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
A low kick from Freeman misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freeman punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
Penn scores with a nice head shot.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Freeman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penn's head backwards.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Freeman.
Freeman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn slips a jab from Freeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BeeJay Penn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Penn staying out of range there.
Freeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freeman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn throws a good cross that connects.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Freeman connects with a crisp jab.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Freeman misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freeman. Freeman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
BeeJay Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Penn cracks Freeman with an uppercut from hell and Freeman crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Penn's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Penn stalls from top position.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.
Penn moves to take his opponent's back.
Penn controlling the position well here. Freeman rolled but Penn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Huey Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn working for a choke but Freeman is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman staying busy and making it hard for Penn to control.
Penn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Freeman trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Freeman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Penn content just to control the position here.
BeeJay Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn tries to control but Freeman wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn wants to control but instead Freeman manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
BeeJay Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BeeJay Penn!
BeeJay Penn gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yung Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Milner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yung Jack!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack drives through with a takedown into Milner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Milner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milner has his feet on Jack's thighs here. He's pushed Jack off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jack screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Milner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Milner thanked CHAOS Clothing (*Laundry Available @ 87.5%*) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Babcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmick has chosen Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - Hungry as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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39
162 lbs
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169 lbs
32 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Gimmick!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock connects with a single shot there.
Babcock scores with a sloppy right hand. Gimmick should have avoided that one.
Gimmick has closed the distance and engaged Babcock in a clinch.
Gimmick tries to work over Babcock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Gimmick fails to land.
Gimmick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gimmick moves away.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gimmick throws a head kick but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock wants to clinch up but Gimmick keeps it at a distance.
Gimmick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Babcock on his heels. He'll look to pass Babcock's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gimmick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock has his foot on Gimmick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gimmick works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock looking for a sweep. Not yet Babcock, not yet.
Gimmick controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Gimmick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Gimmick.
Gimmick rushes Babcock and presses him up against the cage.
Gimmick tries to circle away but Babcock has him pinned against the cage.
Babcock has clasped his hands together around Gimmick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Babcock trying to control the action but Gimmick is working from the bottom.
Gimmick tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick prevents Babcock from moving into mount.
Gimmick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Babcock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gimmick wants to get back to his feet but Babcock drags him back down.
Gimmick can't do much from the bottom here.
Babcock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gimmick defending against the ground and pound.
Babcock is trying to get an arm triangle but Gimmick is defending well.
Gimmick parries the strikes from Babcock easily there. Babcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gimmick to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick tries to buck Babcock off but Babcock is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Gimmick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babcock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Babcock grinds an elbow into Gimmick's temple.
Babcock prevents Gimmick from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Babcock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gimmick regains half guard.
Gimmick is looking for a sweep. Babcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babcock moves nicely into side control.
Gimmick can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gimmick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Gimmick's head but Gimmick avoids it well.
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 Bruce Babcock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Babcock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gimmick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babcock as he avoids it easily.
Babcock throws a chopping leg kick but Gimmick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Gimmick lands but Babcock takes it in his stride.
Gimmick has Babcock up against the cage in a clinch.
Gimmick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gimmick shoots in and drives through. Babcock sprawls well.
Babcock throws a jab when Gimmick was well out of range.
Babcock pushes Gimmick up against the cage in a clinch.
Gimmick tries to pull guard but Babcock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bruce Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Gimmick.
Gimmick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gimmick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babcock as he jumps to the side.
Babcock tries to close the distance and clinch but Gimmick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gimmick looks for the body kick but Babcock saw that one coming.
Gimmick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Gimmick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babcock.
Babcock throws the kick towards the body but Gimmick avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gimmick.
Babcock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babcock wants to clinch.
Gimmick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gimmick misses with a double jab.
Gimmick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babcock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick trying to control but Babcock postures up.
Babcock is pressing down on Gimmick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gimmick is holding on for now.
Bruce Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gimmick is trying to stand up here but Babcock is controlling him well.
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gimmick wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gimmick manages to get to full guard.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimmick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gimmick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock looking to sit in guard and control but Gimmick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Babcock has momentary wrist control but Gimmick slips an elbow through the middle.
Babcock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gimmick defends it easily.
Babcock 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.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Gimmick from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is looking to sweep but instead, Gimmick has passed into half guard.
Gimmick tries to pass to full mount but Babcock defends it.
Gimmick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Babcock trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gimmick manages to pass to mount!
Gimmick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Gimmick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gimmick tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Gimmick moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gimmick.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gimmick decides to pull guard.
Gimmick has control of Babcock's left arm, preventing Babcock from doing any damage.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gimmick trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Gimmick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gimmick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Justin Gimmick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Babcock thuds a left hand into Gimmick's body.
Babcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gimmick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Justin Gimmick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimmick doesn't manage to clinch there - Babcock circles away.
Babcock avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Babcock lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Babcock
and Gimmick counters with a right hand to the body.
Gimmick throws a sloppy head kick and Babcock moves out of range easily.
Babcock tries to sprawl but Gimmick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Babcock is staying active underneath Gimmick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gimmick trying to pass the guard but Babcock defending well.
Gimmick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babcock defending well though.
Gimmick wants to control but Babcock is keeping him busy.
Babcock is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Gimmick sits in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Gimmick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Babcock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gimmick's head.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range.
Gimmick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Babcock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Babcock is looking to clinch.
Gimmick tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babcock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gimmick.
Gimmick misses with a head kick.
Gimmick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Babcock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gimmick is trying desperately to improve position.
Gimmick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babcock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babcock seems to be working for a kimura but Gimmick defends the submission attempt.
Gimmick wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gimmick tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gimmick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gimmick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gimmick!
Justin Gimmick very nearly forgot to thank Red Square Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolland Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan comes to the cage accompanied by Moskau. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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40
130 lbs
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27
146 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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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
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolland Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanovcan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vanovcan wants to control but Pierre is keeping him busy.
Pierre holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Vanovcan'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.
Vanovcan is trying to ground and pound but Pierre uses the momentary lack of control by Vanovcan to regain half guard.
Pierre trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vanovcan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pierre is surviving well by controlling Vanovcan's body position as best he can.
Vanovcan looking to finish Pierre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pierre!
Vanovcan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vanovcan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierre is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanovcan landing strikes from the mount and Pierre is in trouble!
Vanovcan 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.
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Vanovcan maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanovcan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vanovcan looking to control but Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vanovcan is really struggling to control Pierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vanovcan scoring with strikes but Pierre is staying in there.
Vanovcan unloading with bombs!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanovcan has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vanovcan is working for a kimura but Pierre is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanovcan is keen to just control but Pierre is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vanovcan is working away from the top position though.
Pierre tries to roll over but Vanovcan keeps him under control.
Vanovcan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vanovcan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Pierre is staying active underneath Vanovcan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pierre wants to control but Vanovcan is keeping busy.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Vanovcan is controlling well.
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanovcan moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Vanovcan working away.
Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
Pierre regains half guard.
Vanovcan trying to control from half guard but Pierre is working away.
Vanovcan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanovcan moves into the clinch.
Vanovcan letting Pierre take a breather here.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Vanovcan lands an elbow inside that Pierre shrugs off.
Pierre lands a nice uppercut.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vanovcan throws an elbow but misses.
Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierre wants to stall.
Vanovcan lands with a light punch inside.
Vanovcan lands with a right to the head.
Vanovcan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanovcan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre is working for takedown but Vanovcan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre misses with some punches.
Vanovcan tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Vanovcan.
Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanovcan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanovcan lands an elbow just above Pierre 's eye.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanovcan.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Vanovcan misses with a body punch.
Vanovcan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanovcan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justina Vanovcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanovcan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierre circles away.
Vanovcan drives through and clinches with Pierre against the cage.
Pierre lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Nice elbow from Vanovcan.
Pierre is trying to stall.
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Vanovcan.
Pierre is struggling to control the position.
Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Vanovcan.
Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
Vanovcan missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanovcan tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Vanovcan back against the cage.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierre blocks a body shot from Vanovcan.
A head punch on the inside from Vanovcan fails to land.
Vanovcan misses with a body punch.
Vanovcan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vanovcan scores with a knee to the head.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pierre lands a takedown into guard.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Vanovcan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanovcan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Vanovcan wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanovcan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanovcan is aware though and is defending well.
Vanovcan looking to sit in guard and control but Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vanovcan is trying to keep Pierre in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanovcan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vanovcan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Justina Vanovcan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Vanovcan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pierre momentarily.
Pierre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vanovcan on the side of the head.
Vanovcan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
Pierre moves out of range as Vanovcan throws a body kick.
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanovcan.
Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanovcan jabs Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vanovcan wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pierre throws a hook to the side of Vanovcan's head but Vanovcan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolland Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Vanovcan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vanovcan!
Vanovcan tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanovcan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierre misses with an uppercut.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense.
Vanovcan lands a leg kick that knocks Pierre off balance momentarily.
Pierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanovcan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pierre.
Vanovcan delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan misses with a hook to the body
and Pierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanovcan thinking.
Pierre misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanovcan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierre works Vanovcan's body with a nice hook.
Vanovcan throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanovcan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Vanovcan.
Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanovcan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanovcan shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Vanovcan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolland Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan slips a straight right by Pierre.
Pierre slips under a jab from Vanovcan.
Pierre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vanovcan looks to land a body kick but Pierre moved away.
Vanovcan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanovcan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanovcan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanovcan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Justina Vanovcan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pierre tries to buck Vanovcan off but Vanovcan is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justina Vanovcan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
Vanovcan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pierre, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre wants to control but Vanovcan postures up.
Pierre throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rolland Pierre.
I think Vanovcan 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Justina Vanovcan!
After winning the bout, Justina Vanovcan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Calzaghe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
30 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe throws a head kick but Zordick moves out of range.
Calzaghe cracks Zordick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zordick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zordick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zordick is trying to get an arm triangle but Calzaghe is defending well.
Calzaghe tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzaghe throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Zordick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Calzaghe!
Calzaghe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zordick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calzaghe is looking to escape.
BOOM! Zordick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zordick dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe taking shots to the head.
Zordick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Calzaghe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zordick breaks from Calzaghe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zordick trying to control but Calzaghe is having none of it.
Calzaghe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Calzaghe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calzaghe is squirming around, avoiding Zordick's attempts to control the action.
Zordick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Calzaghe is trying to escape the mount but Zordick keeps good control and instead manages to take Calzaghe's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Calzaghe is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kahlua Zordick!
Our winner, Kahlua Zordick, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen Papillon as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Repomies as he connects with a hook.
Dengel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Repomies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dengel.
Dengel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Repomies circles away.
Repomies scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Repomies is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dengel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dengel wants to control but Repomies postures up.
Repomies lands some shots froms side control.
Repomies postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Repomies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dengel keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dengel is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dengel in particular looking to stall.
Dengel is trying to control the action in half guard but Repomies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Repomies moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dengel trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gus Dengel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dengel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Repomies quickly recovers to half guard.
Repomies won't allow Dengel to pass to mount.
Repomies is staying active underneath Dengel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dengel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Repomies haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dengel stalling.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gus Dengel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dengel misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel thows a body shot but no joy.
Dengel tries to clinch but Repomies moves out of range.
Dengel throws a head kick that misses.
Dengel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dengel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Repomies counters with a one-two to the body.
Dengel throws a sloppy head kick and Repomies moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Dengel misses
letting Repomies counter with a right hand.
Repomies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Repomies looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Repomies pushes down on Dengel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Repomies is working for a kimura but Dengel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies looks to land a strike but Dengel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Repomies wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
Repomies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repomies controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dengel wants to sweep but no luck.
Repomies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dengel misses with a body shot.
Dengel looks for a takedown but Repomies sprawls well.
Dengel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Repomies lands a jab to the nose.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dengel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Repomies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Repomies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses.
Dengel is looking to score with low kicks.
Dengel fails with the takedown.
Repomies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dengel has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Repomies! Dengel is out on his feet! Repomies rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dengel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dengel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Repomies!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rauno Repomies made sure he mentioned VIRAL COMBAT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Gus Dengel spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm an older fighter with over 50 career fights ... no excuses I am always looking to win ... hopefully I have a few more fights in me for the fans.'.
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