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Destiny 98: Animal Factory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JunJun Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JunJun Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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189 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Villegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JunJun Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones 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.
Villegas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Villegas has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabio Villegas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon DeLaurier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hades Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLaurier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing DeLaurier from controlling successfully.
DeLaurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeLaurier wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
DeLaurier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeLaurier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Destroyer for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLaurier postures up in Destroyer's guard and throws a big left but Destroyer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier stands and throws Destroyer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeLaurier wants to control for a moment but Destroyer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Destroyer trying to control here.
DeLaurier seems to be looking for submissions.
DeLaurier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
DeLaurier works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeLaurier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DeLaurier is in the full mount, landing strikes.
DeLaurier lands a big shot there that rocks Destroyer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeLaurier is landing with some decent strikes but Destroyer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
DeLaurier thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLaurier trying to control but Destroyer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeLaurier misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
DeLaurier lands a nice shot to the head.
DeLaurier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeLaurier lands a heavy elbow.
DeLaurier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeLaurier looking to ground and pound but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLaurier trying to control but Destroyer is having none of it.
Destroyer tries to lock up and control but DeLaurier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeLaurier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Destroyer wants to hold on but DeLaurier pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeLaurier throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLaurier looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeLaurier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Destroyer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon DeLaurier dominated that round.
That's time! DeLaurier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeLaurier fails with the takedown
and Destroyer counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeLaurier won't be happy with that.
DeLaurier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DeLaurier tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Destroyer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and DeLaurier reverses the position - he's now on top in Destroyer's guard.
DeLaurier throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLaurier trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
DeLaurier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeLaurier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Destroyer can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier throwing strikes from guard but Destroyer blocks nicely.
DeLaurier trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
DeLaurier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeLaurier trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLaurier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeLaurier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeLaurier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeLaurier pushing down on Destroyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeLaurier trying to control from half guard but Destroyer is working away.
DeLaurier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeLaurier trying to control from half guard but Destroyer is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeLaurier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destroyer.
And Destroyer tries to counter it with a takedown but DeLaurier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeLaurier. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Destroyer tries to counter it with a takedown but DeLaurier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A right-left combo lands from DeLaurier.
Destroyer is rocked!
DeLaurier lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon DeLaurier!
Leon DeLaurier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jordan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Henderson catches Li right on the button with a cross.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Li misses with a body shot.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson works over Li's head and body with a nice combination.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Li shakes it off.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson's head.
Henderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a hook.
A big left from Li misses.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li misses with a straight right.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Li takes one to the side of the head.
Li checks a leg kick.
And Li tries to counter it with a takedown but Henderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Li misses the jab.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Li backs away looking to recover.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Li there.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Henderson.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Li stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson cracks Li with a good jab.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.
Li slips a jab from Henderson.
Li looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Li changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Li. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henderson throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a hook to the body
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Jordan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wai Man Li.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Li - that will leave a mark!
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crunch! Li slams his shin into Henderson's torso.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Li.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li misses with a head kick.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Li.
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Li.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Li tries to counter it with a takedown but Henderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Li back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Henderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Li blocks a jab.
Li is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henderson with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Li was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li punching from the bottom - just letting Henderson know he's still in a fight.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson is trying to keep Li in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henderson.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson tries to sprawl but Li drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Li slows the pace down in half guard.
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Li wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well.
Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Li sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wai Man Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Li swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jordan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Li dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Li throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Li is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Henderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Henderson tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Li.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Li's head back.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Li is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Li is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Henderson is defending well though. Li let's go of the attempt for now.
Henderson trying to control the action but Li just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to break free.
Li lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I really don't envy Henderson right now.
Henderson trying to control the hands but Li breaks the grip.
Li is trying to stick to Henderson's back but Henderson is turning into Li. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Li's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Henderson.
Wai Man Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Li looking to control.
Henderson trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Li is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Li is proving hard to escape from.
Henderson postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Li is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wai Man Li.
I think Li has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wai Man Li!
In his post fight interview, Wai Man Li started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootmans comes into the arena with Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see blaring out of the sound system. Wyatt has chosen ''Broken Out In Love'' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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213 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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erick Rootmans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wyatt or perhaps it was just good defense by Rootmans, which made it look bad.
Rootmans stuffs the takedown.
Rootmans fails to land with a series of punches.
Rootmans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rootmans drops Wyatt with a beautiful combination! Wyatt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rootmans is looking for the KO!
It looks like John Wyatt has been cut.
Rootmans looks to land a combination but Wyatt avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rootmans's corner calls for a 1-2. Rootmans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wyatt is rocked!
Rootmans lands a brutal uppercut that launches Wyatt off his feet! Wyatt tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erick Rootmans!
After the fight, Erick Rootmans 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia's entrance music is 2Pac – Only Fear Of Death. A fine choice. Johnny Garcia 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Jabber shows good takedown defense.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Jabber avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia jabs Jabber right on the nose. Jabber blinks but takes it well.
Jabber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jabber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Jabber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jabber rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Jabber manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
We've been hearing reports that Garcia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jabber as Garcia shoots in.
Jabber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Jabber avoids nicely.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Jabber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabber tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jabber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jabber finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jabber.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Jabber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Jabber.
Jabber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Jabber stuffs the takedown.
Jabber 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.
Jabber blocks the body kick.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jabber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jabber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jabber sprawls and moves away.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Jabber.
Jabber slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jabber pinned against the cage. Jabber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jabber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jabber misses with a low kick.
Jabber throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Jabber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Garcia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Jabber is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Jabber dodges it nicely.
Garcia trying to control the action but Jabber is working from the bottom.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Jabber defends the submission attempt.
Jabber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jabber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jabber wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jabber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jabber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jabber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Jabber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Jabber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jabber throws a one two combo.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Jabber tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jabber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Jabber counters with a solid body kick.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Jabber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Jabber scores with a four punch combination!
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!
A combination from Jabber does no damage.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Jabber, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Jabber against the cage but Jabber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Jabber finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jabber moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Garcia! Jabber continues to tee off on Garcia, landing with a left and a right! Jabber connects with a right hand that leaves Garcia sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jabber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Jabber!
Our winner, Jim Jabber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dav Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Breathe by The Prodigy. On his way into the cage it seems that Nathan Hayway has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nathan Hayway seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dav Rolling!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayway wants to clinch.
Rolling misses with a head kick.
Rolling misses with a looping left.
Hayway scores with a leg kick.
Hayway avoids the head kick by Rolling.
Rolling throws a hook to the side of Hayway's head but Hayway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayway misses with a lunging right hand
and Rolling counters with a head kick. That will keep Hayway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rolling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rolling checks a leg kick.
Rolling avoids the body shot from Hayway.
Hayway backing away here, and Rolling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rolling avoids a kick to the body.
Nathan Hayway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolling moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway ducks right into an uppercut from Rolling.
Rolling lands a nice hook to Hayway's body. Hayway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rolling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hayway tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayway lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Hayway.
Hayway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rolling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rolling wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolling throws a looping overhand right but Hayway ducks down to avoid it.
Rolling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Hayway.
Rolling slips under a jab.
Rolling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolling sizes up Hayway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hayway misses with a body kick.
Rolling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Rolling.
Hayway throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolling! But no joy.
Hayway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayway misses with a hook
and Rolling counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayway dives in and scores a takedown into Rolling's guard.
Hayway passes into half guard.
Rolling wants to improve his position but Hayway is controlling well.
Hayway is pressing down on Rolling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolling is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway wants to work for an arm triangle but Rolling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hayway trying to control the action but Rolling is working from the bottom.
Hayway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rolling sees it coming and defends easily.
Hayway wants to control but Rolling is keeping him busy.
Well, if Hayway is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hayway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rolling trying to hold on to Hayway's head to control him but Hayway postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rolling scores with a jab.
Hayway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolling misses with a straight left.
Rolling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayway on the side of the head.
Rolling is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hayway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hayway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dav Rolling will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rolling with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rolling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rolling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rolling throws the left hand but Hayway avoids the punch easily.
Hayway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rolling just manages to avoid it.
Hayway drops his hands momentarily and Rolling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rolling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rolling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayway moves away.
Hayway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayway needs to keep his hands up - Rolling had a free shot at his head there.
Hayway motions for Rolling to come forward. Hayway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rolling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayway shoots in looking for a takedown. Rolling tries to sprawl out of it but Hayway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rolling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway shoots and misses
and Hayway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolling looks to land a right hand but Hayway moved out of range.
Rolling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hayway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Hayway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rolling, as that shot connected.
Rolling slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Hayway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolling throws a head kick but Hayway moves out of range.
Dav Rolling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolling throws a head kick but Hayway moves out of range.
Hayway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hayway misses with a leg kick
enabling Rolling to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayway avoids the head kick by Rolling.
Hayway sizes up Rolling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolling.
Rolling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hayway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolling.
Rolling connects with an inside leg kick.
Rolling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Rolling.
Rolling throws the left hand but Hayway avoids the punch easily.
Hayway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hayway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rolling avoids the head kick by Hayway.
Rolling throws a head kick but Hayway moves out of range.
Hayway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayway 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.
Rolling misses with an uppercut.
Rolling throws the left hand but Hayway avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling lands a glancing blow to the side of Hayway's head.
Hayway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rolling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hayway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rolling defends it nicely.
Hayway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hayway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rolling.
A bone on bone clash there as Rolling blocks the leg kick.
Hayway with a poor takedown
and Rolling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolling cracks Hayway with a good jab.
Hayway doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolling circles away.
Hayway throws a leg kick but Rolling moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolling throws a low kick but Hayway moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Rolling.
Hayway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rolling is out of range and Hayway settles back down.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses.
Rolling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rolling connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayway.
Rolling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rolling cracks the inside of Hayway's front leg.
Rolling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayway.
Dav Rolling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayway takes one to the side of the head.
Hayway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hayway avoids the head kick by Rolling.
As Rolling backs away, Hayway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dav Rolling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rolling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayway blocks a jab.
Rolling misses with a low kick.
Rolling misses with a body shot.
Rolling lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Rolling.
Hayway throws a low kick, looking for Rolling's leg but Rolling calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Rolling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rolling cracks Hayway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Hayway.
Hayway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rolling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayway is in Rolling's guard.
Hayway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolling is looking for a sweep. Hayway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolling keeps trying to improve his position.
Hayway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rolling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolling does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayway trying to advance position but Rolling counters by regaining guard.
Rolling controlling Hayway's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayway trying to control but Rolling is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayway.
Hayway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rolling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayway scrambles back to his feet.
Hayway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rolling's waist but Rolling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayway off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolling! But no joy.
Rolling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayway.
Nathan Hayway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Hayway.
Hayway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rolling appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rolling.
Rolling checks a low kick from Hayway.
Hayway moves into range and clinches up with Rolling.
Hayway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rolling lands with a left to the head.
Rolling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dav Rolling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway has a couple of punches blocked by Rolling.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rolling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway trying to control the position but instead, Rolling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayway into the cage.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolling avoids the damage to the body.
Hayway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rolling has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayway swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rolling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dav Rolling.
I've got Rolling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dav Rolling!
An out of breath Dav Rolling 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonatan Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chouncheun kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is พิณบรรเลง. Jonatan Jose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
147 lbs
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145 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonatan Jose!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chouncheun scores with a kick to the body.
Chouncheun tried to score with a low kick but Jose checks it.
Jose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chouncheun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jose.
Jose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chouncheun is looking to slow Jose down with leg kicks.
Chouncheun jabs at Jose's body.
Chouncheun lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chouncheun lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jose misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chouncheun avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chouncheun as he avoids it easily.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonatan Jose.
Chouncheun throws the kick towards the body but Jose avoids it.
Jose moves out of range as Chouncheun throws a body kick.
Chouncheun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jose takes a step back to recover.
Chouncheun tries to land a front kick but Jose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chouncheun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Jose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chouncheun finds it's way through Jose's defenses.
Jose has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chouncheun scores with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chouncheun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose throws a looping overhand right but Chouncheun ducks down to avoid it.
Jose darts in looking for a takedown but Chouncheun gets double underhooks and turns Jose into the cage.
Jose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chouncheun counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chouncheun scores with a head kick. Jose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chouncheun lands a front kick.
Chouncheun is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good shot there by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun connects with a solid leg kick.
Chouncheun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Chouncheun catches Jose right on the button with a cross.
Jose shoots in looking for a takedown but Chouncheun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Chouncheun is predictable there
and Jose counters with a shoot takedown. Chouncheun fights it but they end up in guard.
Chouncheun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jose manages to get himself to full guard.
Jose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chouncheun defends it easily.
Jose looking for a guillotine here but Chouncheun defends easily.
Chouncheun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chouncheun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chouncheun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chouncheun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chouncheun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jose throws a big shot that misses.
Chouncheun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chouncheun was covering up waiting for the punch and Jose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chouncheun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chouncheun's head.
Jose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jose 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.
Jose looking to sit in guard and control but Chouncheun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose 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.
Chouncheun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jose's head.
Jose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chouncheun stays in close to Jose's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jose has an active guard here but Chouncheun has managed to pass into half guard.
Chouncheun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chouncheun passes to full mount!
Chouncheun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose is trying desperately to improve position.
Chouncheun controlling from mount.
Jose is looking to get to half guard.
Jose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chouncheun controlling the position easily from mount.
Jose is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chouncheun controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chouncheun scores with a head kick.
Jose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chouncheun as he avoids it easily.
Chouncheun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jose throws a right hand that Chouncheun ducks under and follows up with a left that Chouncheun also avoids with ease.
Chouncheun is looking to slow Jose down with leg kicks.
Chouncheun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chouncheun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jose can do to turn this around?
Chouncheun scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chouncheun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jose! But no joy.
Chouncheun lands with a nice body punch.
Jose 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.
Jab, jab by Chouncheun - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chouncheun throws a wild body kick that Jose sees coming a mile off.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chouncheun thumps Jose with a low kick.
Chouncheun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jose walks into a jab.
Jose takes a swing at Chouncheun's ribcage but misses.
Chouncheun is looking to counter punch.
Chouncheun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chouncheun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chouncheun throws a hook to the side of Jose's head but Jose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun tests Jose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chouncheun scoring well with a low kick there.
Chouncheun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose.
Jose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chouncheun can pounce on him.
Jonatan Jose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chouncheun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chouncheun moves out of range of the strikes.
Chouncheun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chouncheun scores with a jab to the head.
Chouncheun's corner calls for a 1-2. Chouncheun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jose is rocked!
Jose gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Chouncheun gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
A relieved looking Timpurhkhum Chouncheun 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Monterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatherer comes to the cage accompanied by Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Monterrey!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatherer throws an overhand right that lands on Monterrey's shoulder, as Monterrey tries to avoid the shot.
Gatherer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like John Monterrey has been cut.
Gatherer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nelson Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Gatherer works Monterrey's body with a nice hook.
Monterrey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatherer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatherer throws out a leg kick but Monterrey moves out of range and Gatherer only half commits.
Gatherer throws a body kick that misses.
Monterrey misses with a wild body shot.
Gatherer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monterrey.
Gatherer cracks Monterrey with an open hand slap.
Gatherer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatherer lands a big head kick that sends Monterrey tumbling to the mat! Gatherer takes a step backwards and waves Monterrey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatherer lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Monterrey up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gatherer from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Monterrey's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Gatherer!
Hunter Gatherer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shikou Endou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akbar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, New Slaves. Endou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing in the name of - Rage Against The Machine. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shikou Endou!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar has managed to clinch.
Endou can't break the clinch.
Endou manages to pull guard.
Akbar postures up.
Akbar stopping the sweep attempt from Endou.
Akbar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akbar scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Endou working a defensive guard but Akbar passes into half guard.
Endou wants to control the action here but instead Akbar manages to pass to full mount!
Endou gets back to half guard.
Akbar trying to control from half guard but Endou is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Endou is trying to control but Akbar passes into side control!
Akbar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akbar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endou manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Endou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Akbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akbar throwing strikes but missing.
Akbar stopping the sweep attempt from Endou.
Endou keeps trying to improve his position.
Endou working a defensive guard here.
Endou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akbar advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endou gets back to full guard.
Endou working a defensive guard here.
Endou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akbar has passed into half guard!
Endou gets full guard.
Endou wants to control position but Akbar is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Endou here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hunter Akbar!
A very excited looking Hunter Akbar 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.
In defeat, Shikou Endou stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Killstreak Clothing'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandersson lands with a straight right. Tasapaksu didn't see that one coming.
Tasapaksu wants to slow Alexandersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexandersson with a hook.
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
Alexandersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tasapaksu doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Tasapaksu's head but Tasapaksu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tasapaksu takes one on the button.
Tasapaksu moves out of range as Alexandersson strikes.
Tasapaksu throws a chopping leg kick but Alexandersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tasapaksu.
Alexandersson cracks Tasapaksu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alexandersson drops Tasapaksu with a huge uppercut! Tasapaksu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Alexandersson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
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