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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verne Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chase is better than the Catch by Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Verne Robinson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brodie Grundy's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodie Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Verne Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy lands a head shot.
Grundy misses with a leg kick
and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Grundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson prevents Grundy from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Grundy avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Grundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson defending well as Grundy loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grundy's head backwards.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
A jab from Grundy misses.
Robinson tries to counter with a clinch but Grundy shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Grundy scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson jumps guard and drags Grundy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grundy is one step ahead there.
Grundy wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grundy wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grundy has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grundy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grundy cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grundy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Grundy tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy thows a leg kick but Robinson checks it
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Grundy jabs at Robinson's body.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verne Robinson.
Grundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson slips under a jab from Grundy.
Grundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grundy looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Robinson wants to counter with a clinch but Grundy pushes him away.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Robinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grundy but Grundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Grundy misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Grundy won't allow it.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grundy throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Grundy sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brodie Grundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Grundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grundy, pushing him back against the cage.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Grundy gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grundy throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Robinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson wants to counter the offense by Grundy and move into the clinch position.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grundy, right into the meat.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Grundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Grundy moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Robinson.
Grundy scores with a nice strike.
Grundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Grundy misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grundy pinned against the cage. Grundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
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!
Robinson 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.
Grundy throws a combination that misses
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grundy's guard.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Grundy trying to control here.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson is pressing down on Grundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grundy is holding on for now.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grundy controlling the position for now.
Robinson trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Grundy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy 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!
Robinson tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a straight left.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Grundy lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grundy is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Grundy circles away and we're back to standing.
Grundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson moves into full mount! Grundy won't be happy about that!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Grundy is squirming around nicely.
Grundy has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Robinson is persistently looking for the submission but Grundy is defending it well.
Well, with Robinson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Grundy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Grundy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
Verne Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to stand back up.
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Robinson is controlling the position but Grundy somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Grundy is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
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.
Grundy won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Robinson shoots in.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verne Robinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grundy lands an overhand right.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundy lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Verne Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brodie Grundy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grundy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Aqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smile Like You Mean It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Aqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiles is just out of range.
Smiles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smiles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smiles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smiles moves into the clinch successfully.
Aqua takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aqua.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aqua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aqua managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Aqua looking to stall.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Aqua blocks with his arms.
Aqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Aqua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smiles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
Aqua is breathing heavily.
Smiles crunches a lovely knee into Aqua's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Smiles.
Smiles lands a nice knee to the body.
Smiles is struggling to control the position.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Smiles crunches a lovely knee into Aqua's ribcage.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aqua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aqua's face.
Smiles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiles blocks a body shot from Aqua.
Smiles tries to stall but Aqua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles landing knees to the body.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
Aqua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aqua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Aqua blocks it.
Smiles scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiles landing knees to the head.
Aqua is rocked!
Smiles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Aqua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiles scores with a knee to the head.
Smiles working Aqua over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smiles.
Smiles lands a big knee! That's hurt Aqua! Oh, he's all over the place! Smiles lands another knee that sends Aqua to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big J Smiles!
After the fight, Big J Smiles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiyama Akagono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by Midnite in Tokyo. Thomas Hawk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fujiyama Akagono's chin.
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujiyama Akagono!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akagono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akagono on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akagono pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Akagono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akagono told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Akagono looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hawk blocks an elbow strike.
Hawk lands a takedown into guard.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Akagono keeps moving.
Akagono has momentary wrist control but Hawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Akagono looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Hawk passes Akagono's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawk 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Akagono is defending well.
Hawk trying to control from half guard but Akagono is working away.
Hawk winds up and cracks Akagono with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Akagono is having none of it.
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. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Akagono's temple.
Hawk is nestled in close to Akagono, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akagono wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.
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. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Akagono's temple.
Hawk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawk is trying to control. Akagono wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Akagono's temple.
Hawk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Akagono is rocked!
Akagono looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akagono keeps working.
Hawk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawk passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk working the ground and pound effectively.
Akagono is still in real trouble! Can Hawk finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk breaks from Akagono's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akagono is looking to escape.
Akagono seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk looking to finish Akagono with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akagono!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Hawk! Akagono is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mimms Dragonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Ka Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong has chosen ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Ego Trippin as his entrance music. Mimms Dragonian 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mimms Dragonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Ka Bong!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Dragonian.
Bong lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Bong.
Dragonian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like El Ka Bong has been cut.
Bong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bong jumps guard.
Dragonian throwing strikes from guard but Bong blocks nicely.
Dragonian stopping the sweep attempt from Bong.
Dragonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragonian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong controls Dragonian momentarily but Dragonian frees himself.
Bong working a defensive guard but Dragonian passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonian is looking for submissions but instead, Bong has regained full guard.
Dragonian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dragonian drops back looking for a leg! Bong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bong manages to kick Dragonian off! Dragonian jumps back into Bong's guard.
Dragonian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dragonian forces his way into half guard.
Dragonian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bong keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bong wants to control but Dragonian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dragonian prevents Bong from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.
Bong has his foot on Dragonian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dragonian works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonian preventing the sweep.
Dragonian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bong controlling Dragonian's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bong tries to keep at a distance but Dragonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dragonian lands a damaging elbow.
Bong cracks Dragonian with a nice body shot.
Dragonian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dragonian is defending well for now.
Dragonian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dragonian keeps control of the position as Bong tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonian lands strikes to the head.
Dragonian throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
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!
Dragonian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bong is defending well though. Dragonian let's go of the attempt for now.
Bong tries to roll but Dragonian sticks to his back.
Bong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dragonian tries to pass to full mount but Bong defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mimms Dragonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on El Ka Bong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bong throws a head kick but Dragonian moves out of range.
Dragonian rushes Bong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bong is trying to break free.
Dragonian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bong up against the cage.
Dragonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dragonian taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragonian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dragonian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dragonian.
A head punch on the inside from Bong fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragonian lands an elbow inside that Bong shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Dragonian.
Bong is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up El Ka Bong's cut even more.
Dragonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dragonian.
Dragonian lands an elbow that stopped Bong in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above El Ka Bong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dragonian stalling in the clinch.
Dragonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragonian gets through Bong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
El Ka Bong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dragonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at El Ka Bong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mimms Dragonian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nada (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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perälä moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perälä stuns Nada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Perälä counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nada loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch.
Nada misses with the combination.
Perälä takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perälä tries for a takedown but Nada circles away easily
and Nada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nada avoids the body shot from Perälä.
Nada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taisto Perälä seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perälä scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä takes a swing at Nada's ribcage but misses.
Perälä scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nada is rocked!
Perälä moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nada is still on wobbly legs! Can Perälä finish him?
Perälä cracks Nada with a hook to the temple - Nada is on wobbly legs here! Perälä swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nada falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Perälä wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taisto Perälä!
A relieved looking Taisto Perälä thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krauser Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel. Gotch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Medieval War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krauser Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch misses with a looping left.
Gotch slips a jab from Bezoink.
Bezoink wants to clinch.
Gotch feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
Bezoink with a jab.
Gotch avoids the body shot from Bezoink.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezoink stuns Gotch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bezoink, as that shot connected.
Bezoink thuds his right hand into Gotch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Gotch moves out of range.
Bezoink does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bezoink uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gotch has time to react.
Bezoink looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bezoink closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gotch scores with a shot to the side of Bezoink's head.
Gotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Gotch to work.
Bezoink swings wildly with an uppercut but Gotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gotch slows down the pace here.
Gotch breaks from the clinch.
Bezoink throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gotch on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bezoink.
Gotch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Bezoink there.
Gotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotch feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezoink lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gotch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gotch defending well as Bezoink loads up on a big left hand.
Bezoink lands a high kick!
Gotch misses with an uppercut.
Bezoink misses with an uppercut. Gotch saw that one coming.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Bezoink scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch keeps the fight on the outside.
Gotch throws a big counter head kick but Bezoink avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Bezoink has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bezoink cracks Gotch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bezoink misses with a looping right.
Gotch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bezoink wants to clinch up but Gotch keeps it at a distance.
Bezoink digs a good body shot into Gotch's ribs.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bezoink throws a right hand that Gotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotch also avoids with ease.
Bezoink gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gotch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
Gotch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bezoink controls Gotch momentarily but Gotch frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink working for a triangle but Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Bezoink keeps moving.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch postures up in Bezoink's guard and throws a big left but Bezoink blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezoink wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Bezoink bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotch's guard.
Gotch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bezoink manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bezoink tries to clinch there but Gotch circles away.
Gotch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gotch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bezoink tries to avoid it but Gotch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bezoink to the ground. Bezoink escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bezoink, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gotch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bezoink escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bezoink scores with a nice strike.
Bezoink scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Gotch avoids it well.
Gotch takes one to the chin there.
Bezoink scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Bezoink has knocked Gotch down with a huge combo! Bezoink steps away and waves a wobbly Gotch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gotch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Gotch moves out of range easily.
Gotch is still on wobbly legs! Can Bezoink finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bezoink bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bezoink throws a hook but Gotch blocks it.
A good leg kick by Bezoink.
Bezoink takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Bezoink. No joy for Gotch on that attempt.
Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krauser Gotch.
Bezoink scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gotch doesn't seem bothered though.
Gotch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bezoink connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gotch scrambles back to his feet.
Gotch walks into a jab.
Bezoink lands a big right hand that sends Gotch crashing to the mat! Bezoink stays standing though and waves Gotch back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Gotch is having none of it.
Bezoink cracks Gotch on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gotch falls backwards against the cage. Bezoink follows up with more strikes that drop Gotch to his knees. Bezoink keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gotch! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernie Bezoink!
A victorious Ernie Bezoink thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Krauser Gotch was interviewed post fight and said 'Das ist nicht su gut. Gut zu wissen. Gut zu wissen. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Cricket could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Alcatraz's chin.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz shoots in for a takedown but Cricket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alcatraz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alcatraz lands a nice hook to Cricket's body. Cricket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cricket has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Alcatraz blocks the leg kick.
Alcatraz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cricket is fending him off so far but Alcatraz persists. Nope, Cricket circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Alcatraz.
Alcatraz cracks Cricket with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alcatraz avoids a kick to the body.
Cricket on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz misses with a wild body shot.
Alcatraz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Cricket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcatraz throws an off balance right hand
and Cricket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alcatraz fails with the takedown
and Cricket counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rick Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Alcatraz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cricket's guard.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but Cricket keeps moving.
Alcatraz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alcatraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cricket works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cricket is trying to control the position but Alcatraz postures up.
Cricket wants to sweep but no luck.
Cricket avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cricket is trying to control the position but Alcatraz postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alcatraz stands up over Cricket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alcatraz is looking to work some ground and pound but Cricket has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alcatraz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alcatraz shoots in for a takedown but Cricket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alcatraz catches Cricket with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcatraz throws a body punch but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alcatraz is looking to clinch but Cricket is avoiding it.
Alcatraz shoots in and bounces Cricket off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket pulls Alcatraz in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cricket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcatraz throwing strikes from guard but Cricket blocks nicely.
Alcatraz throws an elbow that misses. Cricket uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alcatraz's guard. Nice move by Cricket!
Cricket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alcatraz on the ground.
Alcatraz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cricket's guard.
Alcatraz is fighting to break Cricket's control of his arms but Cricket is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cricket is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alcatraz, into his guard.
Alcatraz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alcatraz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cricket is aware though and is defending well.
Alcatraz is trying to keep Cricket in close.
Alcatraz working for a triangle but Cricket defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Alcatraz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alcatraz throws out a loose jab but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Alcatraz misses.
It looked like Cricket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cricket takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cricket. Alcatraz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcatraz throws an overhand right that lands on Cricket's shoulder, as Cricket tries to avoid the shot.
Alcatraz clinches.
Alcatraz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
Alcatraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcatraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcatraz's elbow.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcatraz's elbow.
Alcatraz has Cricket pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alcatraz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cricket tumbling to the mat - Alcatraz dives into Cricket's guard.
Cricket controls Alcatraz momentarily but Alcatraz frees himself.
Alcatraz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cricket is keeping the position for now.
Cricket trying to keep a closed guard but Alcatraz is proving a slippery customer.
Alcatraz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cricket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alcatraz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alcatraz.
Cricket has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cricket is trying to control the position but Alcatraz postures up.
Alcatraz trying to control but Cricket is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cricket throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cricket tries to work over Alcatraz's front leg with a kick but Alcatraz checks it.
Alcatraz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket motions for Alcatraz to come forward. Cricket throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alcatraz throws a lazy right hand but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcatraz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cricket.
Alcatraz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cricket under the eye.
Alcatraz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cricket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rick Cricket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcatraz fails with the takedown.
Rick Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Alcatraz.
Cricket misses with a wild combination.
Alcatraz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cricket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz jabs Cricket to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alcatraz throws a jab when Cricket was well out of range.
Alcatraz scores with a body shot.
Alcatraz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cricket.
Alcatraz goes for a double leg but Cricket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cricket continues to drive forward.
Alcatraz gets tackled into the cage by Cricket. Cricket maintains the clinch.
Alcatraz tries to pull guard but Cricket won't allow it.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket tries to work over Alcatraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcatraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcatraz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cricket is trying to keep an underhook but Alcatraz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cricket moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Alcatraz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alcatraz missing with a left hand there. Cricket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cricket wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cricket.
Cricket walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cricket. No joy for Alcatraz on that attempt.
Alcatraz tries for a takedown but Cricket circles away easily
and Cricket counters with a nice body kick.
Cricket takes a swing at Alcatraz's ribcage but misses.
Alcatraz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cricket lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Cricket.
Cricket tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alcatraz manages to circle out of the way.
Alcatraz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a hook but Cricket blocks it.
Alcatraz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcatraz missing with a left hand there. Cricket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Cricket was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cricket tries to bum rush Alcatraz with a series of wild strikes but Alcatraz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cricket lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alcatraz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cricket counters with a left and a right that stings Alcatraz.
A big left from Alcatraz misses.
Cricket moves forwards but Alcatraz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Alcatraz with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Cricket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alcatraz.
Rick Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Alcatraz.
Alcatraz swings widly with a right hand
and Cricket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rick Cricket is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket jabs Alcatraz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randy Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcatraz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cricket counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alcatraz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket drives through and clinches with Alcatraz against the cage.
Cricket is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rick Cricket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcatraz jumps guard but Cricket turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cricket.
A left hand lands to the body for Cricket.
Cricket throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cricket lands with a short shot to the head.
Alcatraz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cricket to keep the fight standing.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Cricket.
Cricket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cricket lands an elbow that stopped Alcatraz in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket lands a nice shot to the body.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Alcatraz is rocked!
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
Alcatraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Cricket finish him?
Cricket lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
Cricket lands a big right hand! Alcatraz is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Cricket!
Rick Cricket made sure to mention his sponsor, The Empire Clothing and Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paskalev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger. Alex Alvarez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskalev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Paskalev swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Paskalev misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paskalev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alvarez seems keen to control Paskalev's posture.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev postures up.
Paskalev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paskalev is looking to advance position but Alvarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alvarez fails to move to back control.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to control but Paskalev wriggling away.
Paskalev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Paskalev is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paskalev tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez prevents Paskalev from getting the reversal.
Paskalev holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alvarez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez with a couple of short strikes.
Paskalev is trying to escape the mount.
Paskalev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Paskalev keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Paskalev turns into him and now he's in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paskalev trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paskalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paskalev has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Paskalev advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to advance to mount but Alvarez denies him.
Paskalev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paskalev off and has taken his back!
Alvarez working for a choke but Paskalev is defending well.
Alvarez looking to break Paskalev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Paskalev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alvarez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alvarez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Paskalev is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Alvarez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Paskalev taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Alvarez!
Alex Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Arnost Paskalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Honey Badger needs sleep now'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into the arena with Styles Of Beyound-Nine Thou blaring out of the sound system. Wayde West could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie MacArthur's chin.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayde West!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur works West's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
MacArthur misses with a lunging right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from MacArthur misses.
It appears West was looking to counter with a kick there.
Eddie MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacArthur misses with a left hand
and MacArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West avoids the body shot from MacArthur.
West appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur throws a hook but West blocks it.
West is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacArthur misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a big counter combination but MacArthur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and West counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from MacArthur misses
and West counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
MacArthur misses with a body shot
and West counters with a head kick.
MacArthur takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur.
MacArthur throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
West blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
West blocks a head kick by MacArthur.
West slips under a jab.
MacArthur 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.
MacArthur misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
West is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from MacArthur is predictable there
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur is rocked!
West moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
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!
MacArthur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a good low kick that MacArthur was not able to check.
MacArthur seems to have recovered his senses.
MacArthur works the jab nicely.
MacArthur throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
MacArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacArthur avoids it.
MacArthur throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur throws a leg kick
and West counters with a big right hand! Oh MacArthur is in trouble here! West follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayde West!
Wayde West retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Wayde West thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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