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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Tono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Pappas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Tono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Pappas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tono.
Tono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tono lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pappas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Takeshi Tono has been cut.
Tono throws a hook but Pappas avoids it easily.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tono shoots for a takedown but Pappas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tono shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Pappas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tono with the ground and pound but Pappas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pappas keeping full guard, as Tono tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tono throws a big right hand that misses.
Pappas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pappas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tono is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tono is keen to just control but Pappas is a slippery customer.
Pappas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tono.
Tono is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tono is thwarting Pappas's attempts to control the position.
Tono is working for a kimura but Pappas is defending it quite comfortably.
Tono is looking for a kimura but Pappas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tono to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tono wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Tono winds up and cracks Pappas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tono throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tono stalling away here and it's allowed Pappas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tono trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Tono thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Tono is pushing down on Pappas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pappas is fighting to maintain full guard but Tono has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Tono there.
Tono is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pappas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tono is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pappas as he works his way to full guard.
Tono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tono tries to score with some ground and pound. Pappas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Tono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Tono's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pappas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tono sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tono is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Tono.
A punch lands to the side of Tono 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pappas lands a jab-cross combination.
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Tono there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Pappas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tono changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pappas misses with a wild combination.
Gus Pappas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pappas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tono moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappas lands with an overhand left.
Pappas misses with a wild combination.
Tono feinted with a counter takedown.
Tono dodges the punch combination from Pappas.
Tono misses with a double jab
and Pappas counters with a one-two to the body.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Tono avoids them all with ease.
Tono avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Tono avoids them all with ease.
Pappas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tono closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tono is trying to get an arm triangle but Pappas is defending well.
Tono has hold of Pappas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pappas seems comfortable defending it but Tono has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pappas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pappas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tono couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Tono!
Takeshi Tono really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Bear Nutrition 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sami Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster has chosen Raekwon - Guillotine(Swordz) as his entrance music. Sami Orgun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kirk Lancaster's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sami Orgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirk Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orgun looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orgun throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Orgun thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Orgun tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.
Orgun trying to control but Lancaster postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Orgun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster winds up and cracks Orgun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orgun is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.
Orgun wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancaster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lancaster is looking for a kimura but Orgun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lancaster to get the leverage.
Lancaster working Orgun over with strikes.
Lancaster is looking to advance position but Orgun won't allow it.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orgun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lancaster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orgun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lancaster's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orgun throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orgun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lancaster is aware though and is defending well.
Orgun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancaster manages to get himself to full guard.
Orgun advances position into side control!
Lancaster holds on to Orgun's head and controls the position momentarily.
Orgun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orgun tries to advance position but instead Lancaster slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orgun passes Lancaster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orgun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orgun wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster gets full guard.
Lancaster looking for a guillotine here but Orgun defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orgun throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster with the counter takedown but Orgun avoids it easily.
Orgun wants to clinch.
Lancaster with the counter takedown but Orgun avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orgun. Orgun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orgun throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Orgun should have avoided that one.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Orgun moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orgun lands a nice looking body kick.
Orgun tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Sami Orgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orgun tries to land a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a single leg into guard. Orgun didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster lands a couple of digs.
Orgun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orgun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirk Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Orgun keeps him under control.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Orgun's head to control him but Orgun postures up.
Lancaster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Orgun has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun uses his free foot to push down on Lancaster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lancaster.
Orgun looking to finish with strikes here!
Orgun misses with a head shot.
Lancaster regains half guard.
Lancaster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lancaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orgun pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orgun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orgun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orgun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster wants to control but Orgun is keeping busy.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Orgun keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orgun tries to pass to full mount but Lancaster defends it.
Lancaster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Orgun keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orgun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster won't allow Orgun to pass to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orgun is looking to clinch.
Orgun misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orgun misses with a body kick.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orgun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster moves out of range as Orgun throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lancaster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A lazy body kick from Orgun
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orgun avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Orgun looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Orgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orgun throws a body kick that misses.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Orgun.
Orgun pushes Lancaster away with a front kick.
Orgun tries to clinch but Lancaster moves away
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Orgun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orgun.
Lancaster moves out of range as Orgun throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orgun misses with a kick to the body
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orgun!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orgun to see if he's OK.
Lancaster controlling the position from side mount.
Lancaster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
Orgun takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lancaster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Orgun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Orgun is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster working the head with strikes.
Orgun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Orgun is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orgun, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with punches from side control.
Lancaster moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lancaster lands a nice forearm strike.
Lancaster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Orgun tries to improve position but can't.
Lancaster lands a nice forearm strike.
Lancaster is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orgun's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orgun is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orgun to see if he's OK.
Orgun is looking to reverse the position.
Orgun is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lancaster in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kirk Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orgun tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster landing strikes.
Orgun seems a little lost for a moment, as Lancaster dominates the positioning.
Lancaster grinds an elbow into Orgun's temple.
Orgun seems a little lost for a moment, as Lancaster dominates the positioning.
Orgun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun tries to get to full guard but Lancaster has control of the leg.
Orgun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lancaster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orgun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into half guard.
Orgun is in trouble now - Lancaster has advanced to mount!
Lancaster content just to control the position here.
Lancaster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Orgun looks a forlorn figure.
Lancaster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sami Orgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster working the ground and pound effectively.
Orgun is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lancaster 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Lancaster!
Kirk Lancaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammie Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sammie Gee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammie Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Groper!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee misses with a low kick.
Gee misses with a few strikes there.
Gee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Groper's head.
Sammie Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gee stuns Groper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gee tries to bum rush Groper with a series of wild strikes but Groper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gee digs a good hook to Groper's body.
Gee thuds a left hand into Groper's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gee lands a nice shot to the body.
Gee lands a head shot.
Groper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee cracks Groper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gee lands a nice shot to the body.
Gee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Groper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gee throws a series of punches but Groper avoids them all with ease.
Gee misses with a few strikes there.
Gee scores with a body shot.
Gee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Groper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gee with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gee cracks Groper with a good jab.
Gee swings for the body but Groper moves out of range.
Gee connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Groper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gee jabs Groper right on the nose. Groper blinks but takes it well.
Groper fails with a takedown attempt.
Gee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Groper. Groper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gee cracks Groper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gee lands with an overhand left.
Groper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gee's guard.
Groper drops back looking for a leg! Gee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gee manages to kick Groper off! Groper jumps back into Gee's guard.
Groper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Groper seems to have locked his on tight now - Gee screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Groper, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Groper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pip Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Pinto 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pip Pop!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
Pop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinto throws a hook but Pop avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Pop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Pip Pop has been cut.
Pop shoots and misses
and Pop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pop tries to land a leg kick but Pinto saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinto misses the target.
Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pop.
Pinto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pinto stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinto scores with a shot to the body.
Pinto lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto misses with a hook.
Arthur Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pop avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Pop's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinto.
Pinto misses with a double jab.
Pinto throws the left hand but Pop avoids the punch easily.
Pop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinto as he avoids it easily.
Arthur Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
Pop avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Pop wants to counter with a clinch but Pinto pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Pinto catches Pop right on the button with a cross.
Pop ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Pop tries to clinch up.
Pinto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pop at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pop wants to counter the offense by Pinto and move into the clinch position.
Pop takes a jab right on the kisser.
That has opened up Pip Pop's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto cracks Pop with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pinto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pop to stand back up!
Pop is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Pinto moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Pop! Pinto continues to tee off on Pop, landing with a left and a right! Pinto connects with a right hand that leaves Pop sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Pinto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obelix De Gaul (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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19
255 lbs
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22
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obelix De Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Gaul misses with a body shot.
De Gaul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Gaul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
De Gaul avoids the body shot from Law.
De Gaul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Gaul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Gaul misses with a body kick.
De Gaul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Law lands a slapping body shot.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Gaul checks it well.
Law has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Saboteur's Playground in the buildup to the fight.
Law scores with a jab to the body.
Law lands with a slapping head kick.
De Gaul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law lands a leg kick that knocks De Gaul off balance momentarily.
De Gaul misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Gaul throws a body shot but no joy.
De Gaul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law throws a head kick that De Gaul semi-blocks.
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Law as he connects with a hook.
De Gaul connects with an inside leg kick.
De Gaul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Law rather than just go for the knockout.
Law walks into a straight right hand from De Gaul.
Law throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Gaul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
De Gaul throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Gaul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from De Gaul misses
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
De Gaul blocks a jab.
Law misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Gaul misses with a double jab.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Law connects with a jab.
A big right from De Gaul misses.
De Gaul throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Law is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Gaul.
De Gaul throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
De Gaul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Gaul moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Law misses.
Law throws a solid leg kick but De Gaul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Law.
De Gaul misses with a body kick.
De Gaul just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Gaul has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Gaul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Gaul's elbow.
Law misses with some punches.
De Gaul can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
A short left from De Gaul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Gaul.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by De Gaul.
Law missing with knees to the body.
Law working aggressively here.
De Gaul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Law missing with knees to the body.
Law tries to throw a body punch but De Gaul avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law misses with the head strike.
De Gaul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Gaul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
A right hand to the body from De Gaul.
Law is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gaul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Gaul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Gaul gets a clinch.
De Gaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Gaul.
De Gaul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Gaul is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Gaul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
De Gaul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from De Gaul - that landed with a thud.
De Gaul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
De Gaul scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Gaul lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from De Gaul.
De Gaul lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obelix De Gaul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obelix De Gaul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Gaul connects with a nice looking jab.
Law checks a leg kick.
Law has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Gaul.
Law lands a head kick!
De Gaul misses with a wild body shot.
De Gaul misses with a wild body shot.
De Gaul jabs Law to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Gaul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Gaul tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Gaul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Gaul digs a right hand into Law's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Law's gas tank.
De Gaul lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from De Gaul.
De Gaul lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Gaul scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Gaul blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Gaul.
De Gaul lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from De Gaul.
De Gaul lands with a light punch inside.
De Gaul lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Gaul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Gaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A short right from De Gaul.
De Gaul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Gaul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from De Gaul.
Obelix De Gaul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Gaul drops Law onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Law is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Law is rocked!
De Gaul creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Law with a big uppercut! Law tries to clinch up but De Gaul pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Law to the mat! Law covers up and De Gaul unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Obelix De Gaul!
After winning the bout, Obelix De Gaul 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demar Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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29
157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demar Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Jon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jon loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jon is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jon blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Jon.
Jon working hard to break the clinch.
Jon misses with a body punch.
Jon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones keeps control of Jon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jon throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Jon manages to avoid it.
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jon misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jon.
Jones works Jon's body with a nice hook.
Jon misses with a straight right.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jon manages to circle out of the way.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Jon.
Jon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones keeps control of Jon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones has Jon pressed against the cage, preventing Jon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jon tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jon tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jon is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jon swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A jab from Jon misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jon. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jon throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jon throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jon misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jon.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jon looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones moves out of range as Jon strikes.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jon scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jon throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jon misses with a hook.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duncan Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones avoids the body shot from Jon.
Jon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jon misses with a body shot.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jon.
Jon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jon throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan Jon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Jon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demar Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jon.
Demar Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jon tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon blocking some punches.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Jon.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jon.
Jones has Jon pressed against the cage, preventing Jon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Jones gets through Jon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jon can't break the clinch.
Jon breaks the clinch.
Jon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duncan Jon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jon throws out a powerful jab.
Jones slips a jab from Jon.
Jon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones lands a jab.
Jon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jon misses the shot to the body.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jon misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones forces Jon back against the cage and clinches.
Jon digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Jon controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones blocks a body shot from Jon.
Jon is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jon misses with a looping right.
Jon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jon lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a big shot that misses.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jon backs up against the cage.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jon.
Jon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jon misses.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jon.
Jon throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick from Jones lands but Jon takes it in his stride.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Jon.
A punch combination from Jon misses.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
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 Demar Jones 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.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Jon pushes him off.
Jon throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jon.
Jon misses with a looping left.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Jon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones is rocked!
Jon is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Jones hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duncan Jon!
Duncan Jon is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Best Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Best Man will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
185 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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29
200 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phat Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Best Man!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk slips a jab and a cross from Man.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Funk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
Funk throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Funk gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Funk has double underhooks.
Funk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Man looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funk as Man tries to tie him up.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Funk trying to land knees to the body.
Funk misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Funk trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Funk.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funk throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Funk's head coaches at Noble Intentions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funk clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Funk trying to land knees to the body.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funk looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Funk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Funk trying to land knees to the body.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Funk gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Funk misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Funk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man looking to stall.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk stalling against the cage.
Funk effectively controlling the action here.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Funk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
The referee calls for Funk to work.
Man wants to break free but Funk has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Funk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funk tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk effectively controlling the action here.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Funk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Funk.
It looks like Best Man has been cut.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Man is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Funk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phat Funk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man tries to break the clinch but Funk is controlling the position.
Funk drops Man with a big knee straight up the middle! Man is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Funk finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Funk! Man is out on his feet! Funk rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Man is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Man is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Funk!
An out of breath Phat Funk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evad Atsituab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evad Atsituab!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Atsituab has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atsituab stuffs the takedown.
Belcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atsituab counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Belcher is trying to work for a sweep but Atsituab has mounted him!
Belcher working to try and regain half guard.
Belcher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atsituab wants to take a breather but Belcher is having none of it.
Belcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atsituab scores with a couple of nice shots.
Atsituab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atsituab scores with a couple of nice shots.
Atsituab lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Atsituab there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher trying to control here.
Belcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atsituab slips a nice elbow through Belcher's hands, connecting with Belcher's forehead.
Belcher actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher actively working from the bottom here.
Atsituab throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belcher to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsituab slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atsituab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atsituab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belcher is looking for a triangle but Atsituab pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atsituab.
Atsituab working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belcher's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atsituab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atsituab.
Atsituab scoring with some ground and pound.
Atsituab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atsituab trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Belcher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Atsituab as Belcher shoots in.
Atsituab drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atsituab trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atsituab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atsituab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher is trying to control the position but Atsituab postures up.
Belcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belcher has momentary wrist control but Atsituab slips an elbow through the middle.
Belcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atsituab defends it easily.
Belcher has momentary wrist control but Atsituab slips an elbow through the middle.
Atsituab connects with a couple of short punches.
Atsituab trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Belcher working for submissions but it's allowed Atsituab to get to half guard.
Atsituab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belcher keeps working.
Belcher is looking to control Atsituab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belcher avoid being mounted?
Atsituab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atsituab drops an elbow to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atsituab scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Atsituab there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atsituab is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Atsituab connects with a nice short shot to Belcher's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evad Atsituab 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.
Atsituab fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belcher to the ground. Atsituab is now in Belcher's guard.
Atsituab lands a couple of digs.
Atsituab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atsituab wants to pass the guard but Belcher is keeping the position.
Belcher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atsituab stacks Belcher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atsituab!
Atsituab lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belcher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atsituab's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belcher actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsituab wants to free his trapped foot but Belcher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atsituab controlling the pace.
Atsituab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsituab working Belcher over with strikes.
Belcher trying to control but Atsituab postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsituab working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Belcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atsituab working over Belcher with some ground and pound. Belcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belcher is trying to maintain the position but Atsituab is very close to passing his half guard.
Belcher taking some punishment here, with Atsituab in his half guard.
Belcher wants to control the action here but instead Atsituab manages to pass to full mount!
Belcher is trying to escape the mount.
Evad Atsituab has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atsituab working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is in a horrible position here. Atsituab smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Atsituab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Atsituab unloading with bombs!
Belcher is rocked!
Atsituab postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Belcher bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Atsituab and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evad Atsituab!
A very excited looking Evad Atsituab made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
141 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
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142 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki Jr!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullit has his takedown stuffed
and Malaki Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gullit misses with a double jab
and Malaki Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gullit really felt that one!
Gullit misses with a series of wild punches.
Malaki Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malaki Jr works Gullit's body with a nice hook.
Ruud Gullit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaki Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Gullit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Yancy Malaki Jr has been cut.
Malaki Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gullit gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Malaki Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Gullit!
Ruud Gullit retains his bantamweight title!
Ruud Gullit really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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