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UNFC55: Alvarez Vs Kraken PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fransino Tirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Nogueira (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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fransino Tirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tirta throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a lovely overhand right.
Tirta shoots in but Nogueira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tirta closes the distance and clinches up with Nogueira, looking for a takedown. Tirta pushes Nogueira against the cage but Nogueira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira throws a counter combo.
Tirta dives in for a single leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nogueira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransino Tirta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tirta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Nogueira loads up on a big right hand but Tirta slips the punch.
Tirta shoots in for a double leg but Nogueira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tirta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nogueira sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tirta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tirta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tirta gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira throws a head kick that Tirta semi-blocks.
Tirta is rocked!
It looks like Fransino Tirta has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira leaves Tirta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tirta or perhaps it was just good defense by Nogueira, which made it look bad.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body shot.
Nogueira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nogueira enables Tirta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nogueira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tirta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tirta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tirta is one step ahead there.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirta wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tirta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tirta trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nogueira scores with a one two! Tirta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but Tirta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tirta goes for a double leg but Nogueira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nogueira continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tirta dives in and grabs Nogueira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes down on Tirta's head and hops out.
Nogueira misses with a low kick.
Tirta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Tirta.
Tirta darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets double underhooks and turns Tirta into the cage.
Nogueira lands a big uppercut and Tirta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tirta looks OK. Nogueira waves Tirta back to his feet!
Oh Tirta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Nogueira moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Tirta! Nogueira continues to tee off on Tirta, landing with a left and a right! Nogueira connects with a right hand that leaves Tirta sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Nogueira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette misses with a right hand
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paquette throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Paquette checks a leg kick.
Paquette sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Paquette blocks a jab.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym, DOW in the buildup to the fight.
Paquette misses with the combination.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Paquette.
Paquette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a hook but Paquette avoids it easily.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Paquette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paquette is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paquette lands with an overhand left.
Paquette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paquette lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paquette throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paquette.
Paquette throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.
McGuire looks for a takedown but Paquette sprawls well.
Paquette throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Paquette 's knee.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Paquette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire moves out of range as Paquette strikes.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Paquette's front leg but catches the back leg as Paquette tries to avoid it.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Paquette.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Paquette misses with a hook.
McGuire jabs at Paquette's body.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Paquette moves his leg out of the way.
Paquette wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
Paquette swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paquette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paquette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paquette pulls McGuire in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
Paquette wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Paquette is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquette wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paquette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paquette wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paquette controlling McGuire's posture.
Paquette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Paquette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paquette misses with a body shot.
Paquette falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuire.
Paquette trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paquette into the cage.
Paquette is pushing McGuire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Paquette struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boyd McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paquette throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Paquette with a hook.
Paquette swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Paquette's shoulder, as Paquette tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paquette.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Paquette's knee but Paquette avoids it well.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
enabling Paquette to counter with a crisp jab.
Paquette lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Odell Paquette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire swings for the body but Paquette moves out of range.
Paquette now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paquette manages to circle out of the way.
Paquette scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paquette misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Paquette sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paquette's sensitive parts.
McGuire lands a head kick!
Paquette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuire feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire slips a jab from Paquette.
Paquette steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paquette's sensitive parts.
Paquette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paquette unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paquette might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paquette counters with a stiff right hand.
Paquette looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Paquette.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
Paquette lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Paquette finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paquette checks a leg kick.
Paquette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paquette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Paquette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire 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.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Paquette's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paquette might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
Paquette is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paquette trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Paquette wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
Paquette is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
Paquette is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGuire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Paquette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Paquette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Paquette does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boyd McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire looks for a takedown but Paquette sprawls well.
McGuire cracks Paquette with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paquette unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Paquette's head but Paquette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire tries to clinch but Paquette is having none of it.
Paquette misses with a hook.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette misses the shot to the body.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paquette.
Paquette 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.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Paquette to counter with a crisp jab.
Paquette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Paquette throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Paquette cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paquette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
Paquette controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire 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.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Paquette controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
Boyd McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette is trying to hold McGuire in close to prevent damage but McGuire has managed to pass into half guard.
Paquette is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
McGuire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paquette is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paquette trying to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paquette defending well though.
McGuire is thwarting Paquette's attempts to control the position.
Paquette has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette won't allow McGuire to pass to mount.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
McGuire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGuire working over Paquette with some ground and pound. Paquette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boyd McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paquette is trying to control but can't.
McGuire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paquette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire.
McGuire wants to work for an arm triangle but Paquette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
Paquette trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paquette on the side of the head.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Paquette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paquette lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Paquette misses.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire thumps Paquette with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd McGuire!
A victorious Boyd McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Bashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Machete 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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Bashman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Machete!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashman dodges the punch combination from Machete.
Bashman rushes Machete and presses him up against the cage.
Machete takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Don Machete has been cut.
Bashman lands an elbow just above Machete 's eye.
Machete is trying to break the clinch but Bashman has him pressed against the cage.
Bashman lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bashman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bashman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bashman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bashman pushes Machete back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machete wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bashman can't find room to land a body shot as Machete controls the action.
Bashman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machete or not.
Machete takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Don Machete's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Bashman as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machete is looking to break free of the clinch but Bashman has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bashman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machete takes an elbow to the temple.
Machete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bashman.
Bashman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bashman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Don Machete's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don Machete's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Bashman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Madhaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Madhaki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Madhaki scores with a nice body kick.
Alcatraz throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Madhaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alcatraz throws a poor cross that misses
and Madhaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Alcatraz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madhaki is fending him off so far but Alcatraz persists. Nope, Madhaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcatraz missing with a left hand there. Madhaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcatraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Josh Madhaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcatraz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcatraz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madhaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Alcatraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcatraz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madhaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madhaki manages to avoid it.
Alcatraz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madhaki tries to avoid it but Alcatraz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madhaki to the ground. Madhaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Madhaki thinks about the counter body kick.
Madhaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alcatraz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alcatraz shoots in and drives through. Madhaki sprawls well.
Madhaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alcatraz is looking to take a break and control but Madhaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madhaki tries to bench press Alcatraz off him but Alcatraz keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Madhaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alcatraz.
Madhaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madhaki parries the strikes from Alcatraz easily there. Alcatraz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Madhaki to escape.
Alcatraz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alcatraz with the ground and pound but Madhaki regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcatraz trying to control from half guard but Madhaki is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madhaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Alcatraz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Madhaki won't allow Alcatraz to pass to mount.
Madhaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madhaki keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Alcatraz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alcatraz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madhaki swivels and escapes.
Alcatraz shoots in for a takedown but Madhaki shows good takedown defense.
Madhaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madhaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Alcatraz lands.
Madhaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcatraz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madhaki.
Alcatraz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcatraz working aggressively here.
Madhaki misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Madhaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Madhaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alcatraz moves to clinch but Madhaki breaks away
and Madhaki counters with a nice body shot.
Alcatraz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Madhakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alcatraz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madhaki looks to throw the jab but Alcatraz is out of range.
Alcatraz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alcatraz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madhaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madhaki loads up on a big right hand but Alcatraz slips the punch.
Madhaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcatraz shoots in looking for a takedown but Madhaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alcatraz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Alcatraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madhaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcatraz.
Madhaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Alcatraz is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madhaki clobbers Alcatraz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alcatraz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Madhaki as he jumps to the side.
Madhaki lands with a straight right. Alcatraz didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Randy Alcatraz has been cut.
Alcatraz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madhaki swivels and escapes.
Alcatraz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Madhaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alcatraz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Madhaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Madhaki.
Alcatraz blocks an uppercut.
Madhaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madhaki wants to break free but Alcatraz has control.
Madhaki leaning against his opponent.
Alcatraz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alcatraz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madhaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Madhaki taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alcatraz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Madhaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alcatraz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madhaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madhaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing Madhaki from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz pulls Madhaki in close to prevent any damage.
Alcatraz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alcatraz pulls Madhaki in close to prevent any damage.
Alcatraz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madhaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Madhaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Alcatraz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Madhaki scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcatraz is defended easily by Madhaki.
Josh Madhaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madhaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madhaki misses with a low kick.
Alcatraz is looking to clinch.
Madhaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madhaki looks to throw the jab but Alcatraz is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Madhaki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madhaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Madhaki cracks the inside of Alcatraz's front leg.
Alcatraz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madhaki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Madhaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcatraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Madhaki.
Madhaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alcatraz's calf.
Alcatraz avoids a kick to the body.
Alcatraz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Madhaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alcatraz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Madhaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alcatraz moves forwards but Madhaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcatraz with a poor takedown
and Madhaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madhaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alcatraz misses with a left hand
and Madhaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Josh Madhaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Madhaki - that will leave a mark!
Madhaki lands a body shot.
Alcatraz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madhaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madhaki scores with a hook to the body. Alcatraz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Alcatraz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alcatraz is rocked!
Alcatraz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Alcatraz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Madhaki tenderised Alcatraz's leg. Alcatraz is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Madhaki. Beautiful body shot.
Alcatraz bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Madhaki comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Alcatraz falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Alcatraz was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Madhaki!
A very excited looking Josh Madhaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver misses with a hook.
Floyd wants to land a leg kick but Silver is out of range.
Floyd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silver connects with a body shot that sends Floyd's belly button to the back.
Floyd connects with an inside leg kick.
Floyd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silver's head.
It looks like Johnny Silver has been cut.
Floyd tries to work over Silver's front leg with a kick but Silver checks it.
Floyd throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Floyd can pounce on him.
Silver jabs Floyd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Floyd throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it.
Floyd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Floyds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd lands a nice looking body shot.
Floyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd throws a push kick but Silver slaps the foot to one side.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Floyd.
Silver lands a nice hook to Floyd's body. Floyd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silver scores with a jab. Floyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Floyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Floyd cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
Silver misses with a body shot
and Floyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Floyd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Floyd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
Silver throws a leg kick but Floyd checks it.
Floyd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Floyd.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Floyd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Floyd misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver looks to land a left hand but Floyd moved out of range nicely.
Floyd is looking for a counter combo.
Floyd slips under a jab.
Floyd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Floyd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Floyd misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver checks a low kick from Floyd.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver 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.
Floyd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Floyd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Floyd tried to score with a low kick but Silver checks it.
Floyd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Floyd throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it.
Silver takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Floyd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silver connects with the punch.
Silver connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Floyd.
Decent striking displayed by Silver there.
Floyd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Floyd finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Silver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Floyd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Floyd is rocked!
Silver drops Floyd with a huge uppercut! Floyd drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silver is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Silver!
Johnny Silver 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Cross Furia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross Furia has chosen Vivaldi's Winter as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kasvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Cross Furia!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Cross Furia.
It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
Cross Furia throws a jab when Kasvi was well out of range.
Kasvi slips a straight right by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasvi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasvi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasvi misses the shot to the body.
Kasvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cross Furia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasvi moves away.
Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasvi throws a jab when Cross Furia was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cross Furia.
Kasvi throws a hook to the side of Cross Furia's head but Cross Furia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross Furia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross Furia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasvi has time to react.
Kasvi misses with a body punch
and Cross Furia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasvi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross Furia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasvi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cross Furia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasvi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross Furia throws a looping overhand right but Kasvi ducks down to avoid it.
Cross Furia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasvi scores with a sloppy right hand. Cross Furia should have avoided that one.
Cross Furia scores with a jab. Kasvi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross Furia stuns Kasvi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cross Furia blocks a jab.
It seemed like Cross Furia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasvi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kasvi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross Furia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Cross Furia.
Kasvi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross Furia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jyrki Kasvi's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasvi blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Cross Furia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kasvi misses the shot to the body.
Kasvi avoids the body shot from Cross Furia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasvi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross Furia moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross Furia misses.
Cross Furia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kasvi backs up against the cage.
Kasvi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross Furia manages to avoid it.
Kasvi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasvi misses with a wild combination.
Kasvi lands with a straight right. Cross Furia didn't see that one coming.
Cross Furia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross Furia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasvi manages to avoid it.
Kasvi slips a jab and a cross from Cross Furia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasvi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Kasvi dodges the punch combination from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia throws a looping overhand right but Kasvi ducks down to avoid it.
Cross Furia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasvi takes a swing at Cross Furia's ribcage but misses.
Kasvi misses with an uppercut.
Cross Furia throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kasvi.
Cross Furia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Cross Furia finds it's target.
A big right from Cross Furia misses.
Kasvi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasvi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cross Furia throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasvi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross Furia lands a nice shot that snaps Kasvi's head back.
Cross Furia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasvi walks into a straight right hand from Cross Furia.
Jyrki Kasvi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cross Furia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasvi.
Cross Furia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasvi connects with a looping right hand.
Cross Furia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cross Furia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kasvi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kasvi defending well as Cross Furia loads up on a big left hand.
Cross Furia lands with a right hand.
Cross Furia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross Furia misses with a straight right.
Kasvi connects with a body shot.
Kasvi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasvi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross Furia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cross Furia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasvi.
Kasvi missing with a left hand there. Cross Furia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasvi slips under a jab from Cross Furia.
Dante Cross Furia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cross Furia misses with a hook.
Kasvi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cross Furia. Cross Furia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cross Furia throws a hook to the side of Kasvi's head but Kasvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasvi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasvi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross Furia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross Furia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasvi misses with a looping left.
Cross Furia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cross Furia misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kasvi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasvi slips a jab and a cross from Cross Furia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Cross Furia misses.
Kasvi throwing a counter right hand but Cross Furia manages to avoid it.
Cross Furia digs a good body shot into Kasvi's ribs.
Kasvi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross Furia misses the target.
Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross Furia.
Kasvi slips a straight right by Cross Furia.
Kasvi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cross Furia misses with a hook
letting Kasvi counter with a right hand.
Cross Furia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cross Furia throws a lazy right hand but Kasvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasvi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasvi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross Furia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasvi throws out the jab.
Cross Furia moves out of range as Kasvi strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kasvi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kasvi defending well as Cross Furia loads up on a big left hand.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasvi looks to throw the jab but Cross Furia is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasvi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasvi moves away from the strike by Cross Furia.
Kasvi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cross Furia throws a hook but Kasvi blocks it.
Cross Furia throws the left hand but Kasvi avoids the punch easily.
Kasvi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasvi works Cross Furia's body with a nice hook.
Cross Furia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasvi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kasvi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cross Furia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasvi.
Kasvi looks to throw the jab but Cross Furia is out of range.
Cross Furia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasvi throws an overhand right that lands on Cross Furia's shoulder, as Cross Furia tries to avoid the shot.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Kasvi misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross Furia walks into a jab.
Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross Furia.
The fighters circling - Cross Furia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross Furia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross Furia defending well as Kasvi loads up on a big left hand.
Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross Furia.
Kasvi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cross Furia swings for the body but Kasvi moves out of range.
Cross Furia blocks a jab.
Cross Furia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cross Furia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasvi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Cross Furia ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi.
A jab from Kasvi misses.
Kasvi throws out a loose jab but Cross Furia uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cross Furia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasvi moves out of range as Cross Furia strikes.
It looked like Kasvi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Cross Furia misses.
Cross Furia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross Furia.
Kasvi lands with a good body shot.
Cross Furia throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasvi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross Furia is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Kasvi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cross Furia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cross Furia lands a jab to the nose.
Cross Furia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cross Furia is rocked!
Kasvi cracks Cross Furia with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cross Furia falls to his knees and Kasvi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Kasvi!
Jyrki Kasvi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, VG Beloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beloff avoids a punch combination nicely.
As OConnell looks to move away, Beloff throws a big counter combo bu OConnell just gets out of the way.
Beloff moves out of range as OConnell strikes.
Beloff needs to keep his hands up - OConnell had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Beloff.
A nice combination there by Beloff.
Beloff misses with an uppercut. OConnell saw that one coming.
Beloff fails to land with a series of punches.
Beloff throws a combination that misses
and OConnell counters with a two punch combo.
Oooooh!!! OConnell has knocked Beloff down with a huge combo! OConnell steps away and waves a wobbly Beloff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beloff tries to clinch up but OConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OConnell drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Beloff right on the button. Beloff goes down! OConnell follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! OConnell gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AG Pennypacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennypacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur throws out the jab.
MacArthur misses with a series of wild punches.
Pennypacker is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacArthur misses with a shot to the body
and Pennypacker counters with a leg kick.
Pennypacker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker looks to throw the jab but MacArthur is out of range.
Pennypacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Pennypacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacArthur.
Pennypacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennypacker feints and then cracks MacArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacArthur down.
MacArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Pennypacker's shoulder, as Pennypacker tries to avoid the shot.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pennypacker at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacArthur throws a sloppy body shot
and Pennypacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur misses the shot to the body.
Pennypacker throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacArthur avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker cracks MacArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pennypacker throws a hook to the side of MacArthur's head but MacArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur throws a head kick but Pennypacker moves out of range.
Pennypacker lands a head shot.
MacArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacArthur misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pennypacker, as that shot connected.
MacArthur is rocked!
Pennypacker fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked MacArthur out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). AG Pennypacker!
A relieved looking AG Pennypacker 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 Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by St. Anger. Cortland Cartwright has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 Hilo, Cortland Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cartwright napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartwright tries to bench press ONeil off him but ONeil keeps the position.
Cartwright is not content to let ONeil control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright looking for a sweep but ONeil has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cartwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but not successfully.
Cartwright tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright turns into ONeil and is now in his guard.
ONeil has his hands on Cartwright's head, controlling the position.
ONeil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but ONeil is keeping the position.
ONeil wants to stand and escape but Cartwright is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ONeil wants to stand and escape but Cartwright is having none of it.
ONeil working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but ONeil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ONeil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has an active guard here but ONeil has managed to pass into half guard.
Cartwright is looking to control ONeil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. ONeil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ONeil is controlling the pace.
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.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but ONeil has control of the leg.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ONeil pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright tries to regain full guard. Instead though, ONeil has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ONeil manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cartwright to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
ONeil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright tries to clinch but ONeil moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cartwright enables ONeil to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cartwright manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ONeil is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ONeil has passed into half guard!
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ONeil pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright tries to roll over but ONeil keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to regain full guard. Instead though, ONeil has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but ONeil maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil controlling the position easily from mount.
Cartwright wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but ONeil breaks the grip.
ONeil controlling the position well here. Cartwright rolled but ONeil kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Cartwright right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cartwright looking very determined here, making life difficult for ONeil.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
ONeil avoiding Cartwright 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil has the hooks in. Cartwright is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
ONeil looking to break Cartwright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cartwright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise ONeil will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cartwright trying to control but not successfully.
Cartwright is really stuck here.
ONeil avoiding Cartwright 's attempts to control his hands.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by ONeil.
Cartwright tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil biding his time, looking for the opening.
ONeil keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free.
Cartwright is keeping busy.
ONeil has the hooks in. Cartwright is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright avoids the strikes from ONeil.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
ONeil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cartwright is out of range and ONeil settles back down.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
ONeil connects with a body shot.
Shaq ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from ONeil misses.
ONeil stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ONeil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
ONeil scores with a jab to the body.
ONeil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
ONeil throws a leg kick which misses Cartwright's front leg but catches the back leg as Cartwright tries to avoid it.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright moves forwards but ONeil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and ONeil counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! ONeil thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!
Cartwright is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cartwright up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs ONeil from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cartwright's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaq ONeil!
In defeat, Cortland Cartwright stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was a worth adversary. I will get better and come again.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Giorgio By Moroder. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken looks to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kraken!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kraken struggling a bit here.
Kraken is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraken keeps working.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kraken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Kraken is working from the bottom.
Kraken tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Kraken is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraken is looking to escape.
Alvarez throws some wild stikes that Kraken manages to avoid easily.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraken is looking to escape.
Alvarez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Kraken is having none of it.
Kraken is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken controls the position.
Alvarez is landing with some decent strikes but Kraken is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kraken blocking the ground and pound.
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
Kraken is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alvarez looking to control but Kraken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez trying to control but Kraken is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Kraken keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kraken is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvarez with shots to the head and body - Kraken looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez unloads with some shots from mount but Kraken bucks and avoids them well.
Kraken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kraken tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alvarez prevents Kraken from getting the reversal.
Alvarez looking to control but Kraken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraken is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control here but Kraken has managed to regain half guard.
Kraken trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez works Kraken's body with a nice hook.
Kraken shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alvarez eats them both and turns towards Kraken to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Alex Alvarez has been cut.
Kraken misses with a straight left.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kraken.
Alvarez takes one to the chin there.
Kraken tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Kraken shakes it off.
Alvarez is looking to chop away at Kraken's legs.
Alvarez works Kraken's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kraken's head backwards.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraken can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Kraken looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Kraken saw that one coming.
Alvarez moves out of range as Kraken strikes.
Kraken drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez is looking to wear down Kraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraken throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
A little jabbing left from Kraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez throws a hook but Kraken blocks it.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a swing at Kraken's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kraken! But no joy.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Kraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kraken's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Kraken is having none of it.
Kraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Kraken saw that one coming.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraken checks a leg kick.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alex Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraken swivels and escapes.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraken is just out of range.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kraken counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Kraken moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Kraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraken looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Kraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kraken is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kraken manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez trying to control but Kraken is working from the bottom.
Kraken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alvarez's cut.
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.
Kraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez works Kraken's body with a nice hook.
Kraken throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at AD 5 Star Spar Bar inform us that Kraken has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraken wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to move into half guard but instead Kraken has managed to sweep!
Kraken wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Kraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Kraken wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez has Kraken pulled in close to control his posture.
Kraken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraken makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraken won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Kraken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Kraken from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraken is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Kraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stuns Kraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez clobbers Kraken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kraken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kraken's guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez throws a strike but Kraken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Kraken controlling him for the moment.
Kraken sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Kraken wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Kraken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez is pressing down on Kraken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kraken trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to hit a switch here but Kraken passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there!
Alvarez tries to hold on but Kraken postures up.
Kraken landing strikes from the mount and Alvarez is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex Alvarez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alex Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Kraken misses
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Kraken moves out of range.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Kraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez jabs Kraken right on the nose. Kraken blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Kraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraken scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Kraken saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez swings for the body but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Kraken ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Kraken as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez backing away here, and Kraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kraken wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kraken lands a body shot.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Kraken.
Kraken drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
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!
Kraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Kraken responds with a good body kick, but Alvarez manages to step out the way in time.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Kraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Alvarez is looking to score with low kicks.
Kraken throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Kraken seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraken.
Despite the aggression on Kraken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kraken. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Kraken throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Kraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kraken wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Kraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez tests Kraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alex Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Kraken misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kraken is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Kraken circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Kraken sprawls well.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Kraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez swings for the body but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kraken.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alvarez had his way with Jack Kraken in that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Kraken shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Kraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kraken continues to drive forward.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Kraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraken wants it to stay on the feet.
Kraken is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Kraken feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKraken.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Jack Kraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Kraken sprawls well.
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kraken's elbow.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kraken is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kraken lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kraken on the inside.
Kraken lands with a right to the head.
Kraken working aggressively here.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraken is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kraken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Kraken.
Kraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Kraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kraken.
Kraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Jack Kraken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Kraken.
Kraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kraken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraken prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Kraken misses with a body punch.
Kraken stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Kraken's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kraken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kraken has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Kraken.
Kraken is putting a hurting on Alvarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kraken is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraken throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jack Kraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken landing a few strikes.
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!
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Kraken is putting a hurting on Alvarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kraken is putting a hurting on Alvarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Alvarez gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alvarez!
Alex Alvarez retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Alex Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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