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NEX Hilo 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlin Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuuichi Toda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlin Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryuuichi Toda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toda has a takedown stuffed.
Junior gets the takedown into side control.
Junior misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Junior seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Junior tries for a kimura but Toda is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Toda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Junior trying to control the action but Toda is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toda is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toda keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Toda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior 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.
Junior has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Toda misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Toda with that takedown attempt.
Orlin Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuuichi Toda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Toda tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Toda.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toda can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toda looking for a sweep. Not yet Toda, not yet.
Junior being controlled here momentarily.
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior won't allow Toda to sweep him here.
Toda wants to stand up but Junior is controlling him.
Toda pulls Junior in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toda looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Toda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toda connects with a single shot there.
Junior gets a double leg takedown into Toda's guard.
Junior is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Toda pulls Junior in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Junior is controlling him.
Toda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Junior escapes and throws Toda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Toda wants to get back to his feet.
Junior throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Toda can't do much from the bottom here.
Toda tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Toda wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlin Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Junior tries to score with a low kick but Toda moves his leg out of the way.
Toda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior walks into a straight right hand from Toda.
A head kick misses from Junior.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Toda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Junior shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toda's guard.
Toda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junior is fighting to break Toda's control of his arms but Toda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Junior won't allow Toda to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda is still trying to improve position.
Toda is controlling Junior's posture.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Toda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toda is trying to get back to his feet.
Toda is looking for a sweep.
Junior throws a strike aimed at the side of Toda's head but Toda avoids it well.
Junior has control of an arm but Toda manages to advance to Junior's back!
Junior tries to break free.
Junior tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Toda controlling his opponent.
Junior wants to hold on but Toda pushes him away.
Toda controlling the pace for now.
Toda working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toda controlling from mount.
Toda avoids the attempt from Junior to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Orlin Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Toda controlling from mount.
Toda is continuing to stall.
Toda breaks from Junior's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Toda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Toda has a good base and remains in mount.
Junior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Toda.
Toda controlling from mount.
Junior tries to hold on but Toda postures up.
Junior takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Toda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Toda content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuuichi Toda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Toda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toda.
Junior avoids the head kick by Toda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toda is defended easily by Junior.
Toda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Toda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Toda shoots in.
Orlin Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuuichi Toda.
Toda throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Toda lands a nice shot that snaps Junior's head back.
Junior drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior gets to his feet. Toda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toda to the ground. Junior is now in Toda's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Toda.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Toda is looking to stand back up but Junior counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Toda.
Toda is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior prevents Toda from standing back up.
Toda wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Toda pushes Junior off looking to stand but Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Toda tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Toda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Junior wants to take a breather but Toda is having none of it.
Toda is looking to improve his position.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Toda is defending well.
Toda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Toda is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to take a breather but Toda is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryuuichi Toda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior avoids the body shot from Toda.
Toda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Toda is looking for a sweep.
Toda wants to get back to his feet but Junior drags him back down.
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toda is holding Junior down, trying to stall.
Toda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Junior presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Toda wants to control but Junior is having none of it.
Toda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toda can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Junior manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toda to take his back!
Toda wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlin Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlin Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Power by Kayne West. Tommy Titan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Titan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Titan's brow.
Titan lands with a short shot to the head.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Titan won't allow it.
Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Titan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martin tries to clinch there but Titan circles away.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Titan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Titan prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Titan has double underhooks.
Martin tries to pull guard but Titan holds him up against the cage and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Titan lands a shoulder strike.
Titan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the cage.
Titan prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Titan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Titan.
Titan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
A right hook to the body lands for Titan.
Titan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Titan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Titan.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Titan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Titan as Martin shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan drops Martin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martin looks back up at him and smiles so Titan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Martin is rocked!
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!
Martin walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Titan! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Titan!
Michael Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'Das Some Bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Taslim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taslim's choice of entrance music: La Coka Nostra - "Mind Your Business". These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Taslim!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taslim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Folayang's waist but Folayang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taslim off to one side.
Taslim throws a right and a left that Folayang avoids nicely.
Folayang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taslim has time to react.
Taslim shoots in but Folayang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taslim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Folayang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Folayang regains half guard, as Taslim was trying to land strikes.
Taslim is pressing down on Folayang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Folayang is holding on for now.
Taslim thows a huge punch but Folayang dodges it nicely.
Taslim throwing shots but Folayang is blocking nicely.
Taslim works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taslim punching from mount but Folayang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Taslim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taslim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Folayang is working to get back to half guard.
Folayang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taslim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taslim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Folayang is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taslim thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Taslim throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Taslim scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Folayang?
Taslim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Folayang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taslim raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taslim raining down shots from the mount!
A big strike lands for Taslim! That's really hurt Folayang and he's turned his back - Taslim keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Taslim jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Taslim!
A very excited looking John Taslim 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.
Edward Folayang was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry to all my fans. I let you down.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor Speed is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Speed!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kong sprawls well. Kong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Speed gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Speed looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Kong with a hook.
Kong lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Speed falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Kong!
King Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Dunham had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeshi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunham.
Fujiwara cracks Dunham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fujiwara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fujiwara throws a push kick but Dunham slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Dunham misses its target.
Fujiwara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara lands a body shot.
Fujiwara lands a leg kick that knocks Dunham off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fujiwara. That's going to slow Dunham down.
Dunham throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham checks a leg kick.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunham is just out of range.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Dunham throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dunham.
Fujiwara wants to counter the offense by Dunham and move into the clinch position.
Takeshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Fujiwara does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunham has been working on his balance at Last Dragon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a leg kick that knocks Dunham off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Fujiwara. No joy for Dunham on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara tried to score with a low kick but Dunham checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dunham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunham throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Dunham.
Fujiwara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunham's sensitive parts.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Dunham.
Fujiwara looks to land a body kick but Dunham moved away.
Fujiwara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunham throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
Dunham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fujiwara can pounce on him.
Dunham takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunham's calf.
Fujiwara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Dunham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara lands with a straight right. Dunham didn't see that one coming.
Dunham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Dunham.
Dunham throws a big shot that misses.
Fujiwara wants to counter the offense by Dunham and move into the clinch position.
Fujiwara is looking to slow Dunham down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Fujiwara slams his shin into Dunham's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham.
Dunham throws a jab when Fujiwara was well out of range.
Dunham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunham throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunham moves out of range as Fujiwara throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujiwara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fujiwara scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Dunham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunham looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Dunham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunham blocks the leg kick.
Dunham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunham just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Dunham.
Dunham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunham throws a jab when Fujiwara was well out of range.
A jab from Dunham misses.
Fujiwara wants to counter with a clinch but Dunham pushes him away.
Dunham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Dunham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunham misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara tries to score with a low kick but Dunham moves his leg out of the way.
Dunham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujiwara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunham's sensitive parts.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fujiwara was covering up waiting for the punch and Dunham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujiwara is on top in guard.
Dunham has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fujiwara should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dunham has tightened it up now! Fujiwara should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter Dunham!
Walter Dunham very nearly forgot to thank Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sword of the Stranger - Mukoh Hadan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sergei Bautin Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryu Musashi's chin.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Bautin Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautin Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bautin Iii lands with a right hand.
It looks like Ryu Musashi has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Bautin Iii misses with a wild combination.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Bautin Iii misses with a straight right.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bautin Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bautin Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi moves out of range as Bautin Iii strikes.
Bautin Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Musashi scores with a jab.
Musashi lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautin Iii ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Bautin Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Musashi misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Bautin Iii's belly button to the back.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautin Iii defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Bautin Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bautin Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautin Iii works the jab nicely.
Bautin Iii forces Musashi back against the cage and clinches.
Bautin Iii working aggressively here.
Bautin Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bautin Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Bautin Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Bautin Iii breaks the clinch.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Bautin Iii - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bautin Iii misses with a double jab.
Bautin Iii cracks Musashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Musashi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bautin Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Musashi looks to move away, Bautin Iii throws a big counter combo bu Musashi just gets out of the way.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi stuns Bautin Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bautin Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautin Iii.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Bautin Iii off balance momentarily.
Bautin Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bautin Iii.
Bautin Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Musashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Musashi wants to stand but Bautin Iii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bautin Iii is on top in guard.
Musashi controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bautin Iii tries to stand but Musashi is controlling from the bottom.
Bautin Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bautin Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Musashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bautin Iii wants to get back to his feet but Musashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi wants to stand but Bautin Iii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Musashi being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Musashi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bautin Iii looking to control but Musashi passes into half guard.
Musashi wants to stand up but Bautin Iii is controlling the position.
Bautin Iii is trying to maintain the position but Musashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Musashi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bautin Iii.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautin Iii trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Musashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Musashi blocks a jab.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautin Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bautin Iii throws a series of punches but Musashi moves out of range.
Bautin Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Bautin Iii moved out of range.
Bautin Iii tries to bum rush Musashi with a series of wild strikes but Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Bautin Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautin Iii looks to clinch
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Bautin Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Musashi thumps Bautin Iii with a low kick.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautin Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautin Iii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bautin Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bautin Iii.
Bautin Iii has Musashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Bautin Iii tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bautin Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Bautin Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Bautin Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Bautin Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bautin Iii controls the action.
Bautin Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bautin Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Bautin Iii tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Bautin Iii back against the cage.
Musashi is trying to stall.
Musashi stalls.
Bautin Iii tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Bautin Iii back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi.
Bautin Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bautin Iii catches Musashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Bautin Iii does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Bautin Iii.
Bautin Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bautin Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bautin Iii misses the shot to the body.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Musashi duly obliges.
Bautin Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bautin Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bautin Iii loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Bautin Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Bautin Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Musashi feints and then cracks Bautin Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bautin Iii down.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Bautin Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautin Iii loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi tests Bautin Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bautin Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bautin Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bautin Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bautin Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bautin Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Musashi throws a jab when Bautin Iii was well out of range.
Musashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bautin Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautin Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Bautin Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bautin Iii slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bautin Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautin Iii throws out the jab.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bautin Iii is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Musashi walks into a left hand.
Musashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bautin Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bautin Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bautin Iii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bautin Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Bautin Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Bautin Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bautin Iii slips a jab from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryu Musashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bautin Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Bautin Iii's leg. Bautin Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bautin Iii jabs Musashi right on the nose. Musashi blinks but takes it well.
Bautin Iii misses with a looping left.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bautin Iii tries to bum rush Musashi with a series of wild strikes but Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bautin Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautin Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bautin Iii misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautin Iii misses the target.
Bautin Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Bautin Iii moved out of range.
Bautin Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bautin Iii walks into a jab.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi swings for the body but Bautin Iii moves out of range.
Musashi cracks Bautin Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bautin Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Bautin Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi misses with a low kick as Bautin Iii jumps back.
Bautin Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bautin Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bautin Iii's sensitive parts.
Bautin Iii's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Musashi tries to work over Bautin Iii's front leg with a kick but Bautin Iii checks it.
Musashi throws a low kick but Bautin Iii avoids it.
Bautin Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Bautin Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bautin Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Musashi throws a low kick but Bautin Iii avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bautin Iii misses.
Bautin Iii slips under a jab.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bautin Iii blocks a leg kick.
Bautin Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bautin Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautin Iii blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Bautin Iii.
A big left from Bautin Iii misses.
Musashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bautin Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Bautin Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bautin Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi misses with a body shot
and Bautin Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Musashi.
Bautin Iii throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautin Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bautin Iii throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bautin Iii.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bautin Iii. That did some damage!
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Bautin Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bautin Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bautin Iii misses its intended target.
Bautin Iii throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergei Bautin Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bautin Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Musashi slips under a jab from Bautin Iii.
Musashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bautin Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bautin Iii. That did some damage!
Musashi scores with a head kick.
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bautin Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Musashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bautin Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bautin Iii throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Musashi cracks the inside of Bautin Iii's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Musashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Musashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. Taw DawTang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Butler as DawTang shoots in.
Butler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Last Dragon MMA in the buildup to the fight.
DawTang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butler has closed the distance and engaged DawTang in a clinch.
DawTang has picked Butler up - he's going for a ride! DawTang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Butler is looking to improve his position.
DawTang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butler has managed to free his arm - good work.
DawTang is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler is staying active underneath DawTang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DawTang wants to pass to mount but Butler is defending the position.
DawTang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butler tries to get to full guard but DawTang has control of the leg.
DawTang trying to advance position but Butler counters by regaining guard.
DawTang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Butler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DawTang, into his guard.
DawTang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Noble Intentions. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DawTang is keeping the position for now.
DawTang keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
DawTang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DawTang wants to control but Butler passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DawTang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DawTang is positioning himself well to prevent Butler advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DawTang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DawTang.
Butler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DawTang pulls Butler in close to prevent any damage.
DawTang trying to control the position.
DawTang is looking for a triangle but Butler pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DawTang is trying to control the position but Butler postures up.
DawTang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butler manages to get himself to full guard.
DawTang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Butler keeping moving, preventing DawTang from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DawTang passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taw DawTang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DawTang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butler defends well and DawTang ends up having to push Butler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DawTang moves away.
Butler swings for the body but DawTang moves out of range.
DawTang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butler misses with a body shot.
DawTang with the counter takedown but Butler avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Butler cracks a nice hook into DawTang's ribs.
Butler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricky Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler throws a left and a right that both miss
and DawTang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DawTang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DawTang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butler won't allow DawTang to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DawTang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DawTang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butler is just riding it out for now. DawTang eventually gives up the hold.
DawTang trying to pass the guard but Butler defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DawTang trying to work for an americana but Butler has managed to regain full guard.
DawTang wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
DawTang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butler looking for a sweep. Not yet Butler, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DawTang trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DawTang shoots for a takedown but Butler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricky Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taw DawTang.
Butler rushes DawTang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Butler works on DawTang's body with a couple of short punches.
Butler tries to work over DawTang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler lands a left hand that snaps the head of DawTang backwards.
Butler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DawTang wants a takedown but no success here.
DawTang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Butler lands an uppercut.
DawTang is breathing heavily.
DawTang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DawTang tries to pull guard but Butler holds him up against the cage and eventually DawTang drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Butler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DawTang prevents a body shot from Butler.
Butler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DawTang tries for a takedown but Butler manages to get underhooks.
Butler lands a left hand that snaps the head of DawTang backwards.
A hook to the body from Butler.
Butler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Butler.
Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DawTang can do to turn this around?
Butler pushes DawTang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler struggles to land a body shot inside as DawTang controls his hands.
Butler tries to throw a body punch but DawTang avoids it by throwing Butler back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butler.
Butler lands a body punch.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Butler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Butler. DawTang does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for DawTang with that takedown attempt.
Butler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DawTang.
Butler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butler clinches.
DawTang wants a takedown.
DawTang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taw DawTang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Butler just misses with a elbow thrown towards DawTang's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler lands with a left to the head.
Butler stalling the fight.
DawTang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butler to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Butler.
Butler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DawTang avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Butler.
Butler tries a body shot but DawTang blocks it.
DawTang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Butler.
Ricky Butler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DawTang backwards.
Butler pushes DawTang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DawTang is trying to pull guard but Butler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Butler is working DawTang over against the cage.
Butler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DawTangs head.
Butler pushes DawTang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Butler tries a body shot but DawTang blocks it.
Butler lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Butler on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Butler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DawTang tries to pull guard but Butler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Butler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler misses with an elbow strike.
Butler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DawTang or not.
Butler presses DawTang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Butler.
A left hand lands to the body for Butler.
Butler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DawTang takes a shot to the head.
Butler presses DawTang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butler lands a body shot in the clinch.
DawTang tries to pull guard but Butler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DawTang is defending well for now.
DawTang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butler just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler lands a hook that snaps the head of DawTang backwards.
Butler stalls.
Butler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Butler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Butler lands a body shot.
Butler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DawTang or not.
Butler misses with a punch to the body.
DawTang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Butler avoiding damage.
Butler lands a nice shot to the body.
Butler lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butler.
Butler lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DawTang is trying to drag Butler to the mat but Butler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Butler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler lands a hook to the side of the head.
DawTang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butler smiles and moves away.
DawTang closes the distance and clinches up with Butler, looking for a takedown. DawTang pushes Butler against the cage but Butler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricky Butler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butler rushes DawTang and presses him up against the cage.
Butler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DawTang's elbow.
Butler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butler stalling the fight.
Butler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DawTangs head.
DawTang is rocked!
Butler tries to throw a body punch but DawTang avoids it by throwing Butler back against the cage.
DawTang jumps guard but Butler stands there with DawTang around his waist. DawTang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DawTang is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Butler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Butler 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Butler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Bo Lo has been cut.
Dick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lo looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
Dick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lo throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely.
Dick cracks Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Dick throws a series of punches but Lo moves out of range.
Dick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lo misses with a kick to the body.
Dick connects with a body shot that sends Lo's belly button to the back.
Dick looks for the body kick but Lo saw that one coming.
Lo throws a head kick but Dick moves out of range.
Lo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dick blocks a head kick by Lo.
Dick forces Lo back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Dick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick dips a shoulder and cracks Lo with a mighty uppercut! Lo falls back against the cage and Dick unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dick screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wendel Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Authority Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wendel Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Authority Zelditeez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelditeez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zelditeez looking to pass the guard.
Zelditeez postures up.
Clark seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zelditeez looking to pass the guard.
Clark is trying to control the position but Zelditeez postures up.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark has his hands on Zelditeez's head, controlling the position.
Zelditeez trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez fails with the takedown
and Clark counters with an inside leg kick.
Zelditeez shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooooh!!! Clark has knocked Zelditeez down with a huge combo! Clark steps away and waves a wobbly Zelditeez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zelditeez is rocked!
It looks like Authority Zelditeez has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
Zelditeez is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Zelditeez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wendel Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Authority Zelditeez.
Zelditeez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clark counters with a big left hand that crumples Zelditeez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wendel Clark!
Wendel Clark retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Wendel Clark 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.
The defeated Authority Zelditeez had this to say: 'My hats off to Clark! great fighter! too well rounded but I want to earn a rematch and get my title back still!'.
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