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NEX Hilo 35: 4th of July PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhamma has chosen Power Of Soul as his entrance music. Yogi Dhamma has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batroc throws a hook but Dhamma blocks it.
Batroc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Batroc.
Dhamma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Batroc.
Batroc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhamma is just out of range.
Batroc throws a low kick but Dhamma moves out of range easily.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batroc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Dhamma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dhamma feints the counter takedown.
Dhamma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batroc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dhamma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses the shot to the body.
Dhamma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batroc is looking to score with low kicks.
Batroc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dhamma's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc scores with a jab to the head.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick and Dhamma moves out of range easily.
Dhamma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batroc defends it well.
Dhamma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dhamma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Batroc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dhamma trying to control the position but Batroc is working away.
Dhamma working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma tries for a kimura but Batroc is defending well.
Dhamma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhamma is staying tight to Batroc's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is trying to ground and pound but Batroc uses the momentary lack of control by Dhamma to regain half guard.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Batroc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Batroc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhamma is working away from the top position though.
Dhamma wants to control but Batroc is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Batroc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batroc defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dhamma is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batroc with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but Batroc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batroc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Batroc.
Dhamma drops his hands momentarily and Batroc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batroc looks to land a combination but Dhamma avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batroc misses with a series of wild punches.
Dhamma tries to land a front kick but Batroc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dhamma.
Dhamma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Batroc's head coaches at LOD: Stockton Cardio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batroc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Batroc as he checks the leg kick.
Batroc jabs Dhamma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Batroc catches Dhamma right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses with a looping left.
Dhamma throws a front kick aimed at Batroc's knee but Batroc avoids it well.
Batroc throws a big counter combination but Dhamma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Batroc misses its intended target.
Batroc blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Georges Batroc is winning the standup battle so far.
Dhamma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batroc throws a shot from downtown. Dhamma moves away and avoids it.
Dhamma with the counter takedown but Batroc avoids it easily.
Dhamma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dhamma moves out of range of the body kick from Batroc.
Batroc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batroc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
Dhamma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batroc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhamma can do to turn this around?
Batroc lands with a nice body punch.
Batroc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batroc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dhamma eats them both and turns towards Batroc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batroc connects with an inside leg kick.
Batroc checks a low kick from Dhamma.
Georges Batroc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma looks to score with a jab to the body but Batroc is just out of range.
It appears Batroc was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch combination from Batroc misses.
Dhamma moves forwards but Batroc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batroc moves out of range of the strikes.
Dhamma tries to land a front kick but Batroc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc misses the shot to the body.
Dhamma blocks a leg kick.
Dhamma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batroc defends it well.
Batroc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dhamma.
Dhamma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dhamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batroc throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Batroc misses the target.
Batroc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dhamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batroc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc digs a good hook to Dhamma's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhamma. Batroc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batroc blocks the body kick.
Dhamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batroc.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dhamma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dhamma blocks a low kick nicely.
Batroc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Batroc.
Dhamma blocks a leg kick.
Dhamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhamma.
Batroc misses with a body kick.
Batroc checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Batroc - just one landing.
Batroc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batroc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Batroc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhamma lands a lovely overhand right.
Dhamma moves out of range of the body kick from Batroc.
A head kick misses from Batroc.
Dhamma feints the counter takedown.
Batroc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhamma moves away.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batroc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dhamma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dhamma throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batroc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice combination there by Batroc.
Dhamma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dhamma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Batroc finds it's way round the side to connect with Dhamma's head.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Batroc.
Good standup being displayed there by Batroc as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Dhamma as he checks the leg kick.
Dhamma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batroc is out of range.
Dhamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batroc.
Dhamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batroc.
Dhamma misses with a takedown
and Batroc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma throws out a loose jab but Batroc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhamma tries to land a front kick but Batroc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc blocks a jab.
Dhamma thows a body kick. Batroc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Batroc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Batroc misses.
Batroc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Georges Batroc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Dhamma blocks the leg kick.
Batroc does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Dhamma tries to counter it with a takedown but Batroc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Batroc tenderised Dhamma's leg. Dhamma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batroc blocks the body kick.
Batroc half committed to a counter leg kick.
Batroc throws a hook to the side of Dhamma's head but Dhamma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a hook to the side of Dhamma's head but Dhamma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Batroc.
Dhamma tries to land a body kick
and Batroc counters with a good low kick that Dhamma was not able to check.
Batroc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhamma manages to avoid it.
Batroc throws out a loose jab but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batroc lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dhamma.
Batroc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dhamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batroc pinned against the cage. Batroc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Batroc was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batroc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dhamma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dhamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhamma.
Batroc throws a big counter combination but Dhamma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Batroc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dhamma's hands.
Dhamma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dhamma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batroc throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Dhamma tries to counter it with a takedown but Batroc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batroc with a jab.
Batroc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dhamma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dhamma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batroc manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhamma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dhamma's head.
Batroc scores with a shot to the body.
Batroc with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Batroc coming out on top.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Batroc throws a series of strikes that have Dhamma backpedaling.
Georges Batroc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dhamma is rocked!
Dhamma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batroc is out of range and Dhamma settles back down.
Dhamma is still on wobbly legs! Can Batroc finish him?
Batroc checks a leg kick.
It looked like Batroc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dhamma.
Dhamma seems to have recovered his senses.
Batroc throws a nice looking combination but Dhamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Batroc. No joy for Dhamma on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Batroc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Georges Batroc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.
Batroc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhamma circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Batroc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batroc, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Batroc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ueki Boku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueki Boku has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ueki Boku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mack Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Daddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boku doesn't seem phased though.
Boku fails with the takedown
and Daddy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boku is rocked!
Boku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daddy counters with a big left hand that crumples Boku! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mack Daddy!
During a confident post fight interview, Mack Daddy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uthe Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes to the cage accompanied by 2cztery7 - Rozpoznaj. Takamatsu has chosen Dogs of War as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uthe Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matsui Takamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas lands a right hook to the body.
Takamatsu scores with a body shot.
Haas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamatsu. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takamatsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haas misses with an uppercut. Takamatsu saw that one coming.
Takamatsu loads up on a big right hand but Haas slips the punch.
Haas cracks Takamatsu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takamatsu throws out a loose jab but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takamatsu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haas thinking.
Matsui Takamatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamatsu cracks Haas with an open hand slap.
Takamatsu scores with a body shot.
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!
Takamatsu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takamatsu blocks a jab.
Haas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Haas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot
and Haas counters with a straight right hand.
Takamatsu sizes up Haas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haas checks a leg kick.
Haas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takamatsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Haas tenderised Takamatsu's leg. Takamatsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Takamatsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Haas misses the target.
Haas misses with a kick to the body.
Haas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takamatsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takamatsu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Haas blocks a head kick by Takamatsu.
A head kick misses from Takamatsu.
Haas slips under a jab.
Takamatsu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamatsu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haas checks it well.
Takamatsu moves out of range of the leg kick from Haas.
Takamatsu throws a leg kick that misses.
Haas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takamatsu.
Haas throwing a counter right hand but Takamatsu manages to avoid it.
Haas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Takamatsu backs away, Haas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takamatsu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takamatsu wants to land a leg kick but Haas is out of range.
Takamatsu misses with a low kick as Haas jumps back.
Haas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takamatsu's head.
Haas lands a jab to the nose.
Haas swings for the body but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Takamatsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamatsu.
Takamatsu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haas misses with an uppercut. Takamatsu saw that one coming.
Haas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takamatsu looks to land a body kick but Haas moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas throws a low kick, looking for Takamatsu's leg but Takamatsu calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takamatsu! But no joy.
Haas misses with a body punch
and Takamatsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Haas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takamatsu's head backwards.
Haas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takamatsu misses with a straight right.
Haas scores with a sloppy right hand. Takamatsu should have avoided that one.
Takamatsu missing with a left hand there. Haas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takamatsu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haas feints and then cracks Takamatsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takamatsu down.
Haas thumps Takamatsu with a low kick.
Takamatsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takamatsu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takamatsu misses with a hook
and Haas counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haas throws a leg kick
and Takamatsu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haas misses with a kick to the body.
Haas misses with a shot to the body
and Takamatsu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haas checks a leg kick nicely.
Haas misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Haas.
Haas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takamatsu throws out a counter right but Haas avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haas, as that shot connected.
Haas lands with a hook. Takamatsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haas missing with a left hand there. Takamatsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takamatsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haas slips a straight right by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu throws a hook to the side of Haas's head but Haas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haas throws a body punch but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Takamatsu throws a hook but Haas blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamatsu scores with a jab to the body.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamatsu moves away.
Takamatsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it.
Takamatsu throws a low kick but Haas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uthe Haas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takamatsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haas takes a swing at Takamatsu's ribcage but misses.
Takamatsu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haas misses with a looping right.
Haas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Takamatsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takamatsu avoids it.
Haas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takamatsu misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Haas finds it's target.
Takamatsu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haas moves out of range as Takamatsu strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Haas. That snapped Takamatsu's head back.
Takamatsu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas throws a body kick that misses.
Whack! Haas lands a heavy head kick that drops Takamatsu. The ref tackles Haas to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Takamatsu was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Uthe Haas!
After the fight, Uthe Haas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Matsui Takamatsu spoke after the fight, saying '“Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.” *I KEEP moving* emotes a forehead SLAP'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Reymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rex Reymond was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Reymond!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Reymond or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans, which made it look bad.
Reymond is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reymond's guard.
Reymond is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.
Reymond working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reymond can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Reymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stops Reymond from standing up.
Evans stands up over Reymond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans prevents Reymond from getting back to his feet.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
Reymond has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reymond for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control from the top but Reymond keeps moving.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reymond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans 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.
Evans wants to control from the top but Reymond keeps moving.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reymond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Reymond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reymond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reymond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reymond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reymond shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Reymond finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reymond throws a strike but Evans avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Evans has his hands on Reymond's head, controlling the position.
Reymond wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reymond is defending well. Evans quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reymond has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Evans celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somal Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Somal Lee!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bear gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bear jumps guard.
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Lee with a nice head shot there.
Bear pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Bear looking to control.
Bear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bear manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee passes Bear's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee prevents Bear from improving his position.
Bear is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Bear slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is posturing up here but Bear has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Bear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Bear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Rocket Man. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tane Huia!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankowski drops his hands momentarily and Huia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Morys Bankowski has been cut.
Huia slips a jab and a cross from Bankowski.
Bankowski throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Bankowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bankowski. That snapped Huia's head back.
Bankowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bankowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bankowski is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Huia.
Bankowski pushes Huia up against the cage in a clinch.
Bankowski blocks an uppercut.
Huia lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huia lands a left hand.
Huia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bankowski tries to break the clinch but Huia is controlling the position.
Huia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bankowski backwards.
A short right from Huia.
Oh Bankowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huia misses with some punches.
Bankowski seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bankowski's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huia.
Bankowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bankowski blocks an uppercut.
Huia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia has Bankowski pressed against the cage.
Huia scores with a shoulder strike.
Huia effectively controlling the action here.
Bankowski is trying to force a seperation but Huia has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
Bankowski is trying to break free.
Huia misses with a body punch.
Huia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Bankowski.
Bankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Bankowski.
Bankowski is trying to force a seperation but Huia has the dominant position.
Huia swings wildly with an uppercut but Bankowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huia.
Bankowski takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia throws a punch but it's blocked by Bankowski.
Huia has Bankowski pressed against the cage, preventing Bankowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Huia.
Huia misses with some punches.
Bankowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Huia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
Huia keeps control of Bankowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huia misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
Huia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Huia - that landed with a thud.
Huia taking a breather.
Huia lands with a short shot to the head.
Huia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Huia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
Huia scores with a shot to the side of Bankowski's head.
Huia tries to stall but Bankowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tane Huia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morys Bankowski'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.
OH! Bankowski has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Huia smells blood and charges in for the finish! Huia unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Bankowski sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tane Huia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jason Sturd Jr enters the cage!
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23
197 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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22
199 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flash Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Gordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sturd Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Gordon tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Gordon moved away.
Gordon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Gordon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gordon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gordon. That one must have hurt.
We've been informed that Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Gordon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sturd Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at Tosen's Home For Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Sturd Jr 's knee.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturd Jr.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sturd Jr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gordon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Sturd Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturd Jr tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sturd Jr somewhat.
Flash Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Good leg kick by Gordon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gordon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gordon tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Gordon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sturd Jr - just one landing.
Sturd Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sturd Jr.
Jab from Gordon.
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturd Jr jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Sturd Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sturd Jr can't get the takedown.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gordon wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Sturd Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Gordon lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturd Jr off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Gordon.
Gordon lands a jab to the head.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sturd Jr can do to turn this around?
Gordon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a combination that misses
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Flash Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flash Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Gordon pushes Sturd Jr away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gordon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves away
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
It looks like Flash Gordon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon forces Sturd Jr back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Sturd Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sturd Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gordon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sturd Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sturd Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sturd Jr thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gordon trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sturd Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gordon - the referee stops the clock and Sturd Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gordon. Sturd Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturd Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gordon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The cut above Jason Sturd Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Gordon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Gordon is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon tries to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturd Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Gordon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gordon scores with a nice strike.
Sturd Jr 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 kick lands to the mid section there for Gordon.
Flash Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon connects with a looping right hand.
Gordon throws a good cross that connects.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.
Sturd Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with a head shot. Gordon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Sturd Jr throws an elbow that misses. Gordon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturd Jr's guard. Nice move by Gordon!
Sturd Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position here.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gordon.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gordon backing away here, and Sturd Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturd Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sturd Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Jab by Gordon.
Sturd Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gordon, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Gordon!
After winning the bout, Flash Gordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov has chosen Siberia - Cold winter night whispers as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Lance Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bishop off to one side.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bishop is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bishop! Kuznetsov lets Bishop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bishop is rocked!
Bishop is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is stalking Bishop. Bishop circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kuznetsov, and it's lights out! Bishop really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Kuznetsov!
Ivan Kuznetsov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sorry Stu, but it is my time now! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luatua comes into the arena with Puff Daddy feat Jimmy Page - Come with me blaring out of the sound system. Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. Tetsuya Shiroo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroo misses with a body shot.
Luatua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luatua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shiroo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luatua misses with some punches.
Luatua swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiroo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiroo tries to work over Luatua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiroo can't find room to land a body shot as Luatua controls the action.
Shiroo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo scores with a shot to the side of Luatua's head.
Shiroo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luatua misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luatua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiroo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luatua throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiroo.
Shiroo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luatua working aggressively here.
Shiroo manages to break the clinch.
Shiroo 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.
Shiroo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shiroo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luatua tries to land a front kick but Shiroo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shiroo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shiroo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiroo lands a nice looking body shot.
Luatua misses with a straight left.
Luatua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luatua stuns Shiroo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luatua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luatua throws a body punch but Shiroo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo throws a shot to the body.
Shiroo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luatua misses with a series of wild punches.
Luatua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luatua lands with a nice body punch.
Shiroo misses with a body kick.
Luatua tries to land a front kick but Shiroo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luatua lands a leg kick that knocks Shiroo off balance momentarily.
Shiroo fakes the leg kick and cracks Luatua in the body.
Shiroo digs a good body shot into Luatua's ribs.
Shiroo misses with a body shot.
Shiroo with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shiroo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Luatua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shiroo tries to land a front kick but Luatua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luatua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Luatua misses.
Luatua lands a nice shot to the body.
Luatua misses with a wild combination.
Shiroo throws a solid leg kick but Luatua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shiroo.
Robbie Luatua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luatua scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shiroo, right into the meat.
Luatua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiroo.
Shiroo throws a leg kick
and Shiroo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroo lands with a straight right. Luatua didn't see that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luatua checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Luatua does no damage.
Luatua misses with a straight left.
Luatua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiroo slips a jab and a cross from Luatua.
Luatua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiroo throws a body punch but Luatua moves out of range.
Luatua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiroo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Luatua.
Luatua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiroo manages to avoid it.
Shiroo clobbers Luatua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luatua misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Shiroo.
Luatua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Shiroo does it's job there.
Shiroo lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuya Shiroo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo'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.
Shiroo tries to work over Luatua's front leg with a kick but Luatua checks it.
Luatua throws the left hand but Shiroo avoids the punch easily.
Shiroo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Shiroo as he checks the leg kick.
Shiroo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luatua throws a head kick that misses.
Shiroo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
Shiroo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luatua thuds his right hand into Shiroo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luatua throws a sloppy body shot
and Shiroo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shiroo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shiroo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luatua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luatua misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Shiroo.
Shiroo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luatua was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiroo.
Donk. Luatua catches Shiroo right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Tetsuya Shiroo's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luatua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shiroo checks it well.
Luatua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiroo.
Shiroo throws a counter combo.
Luatua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shiroo counters with a straight right hand.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiroo scores with a hook.
Luatua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Luatua misses with a shot to the body
and Shiroo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shiroo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Shiroo.
Both fighters circling a little - Shiroo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shiroo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shiroo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Luatua backs off Shiroo throws a huge counter combo but Luatua manages to avoid it all.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shiroo.
Shiroo scores with a body shot.
Luatua will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiroo scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Shiroo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Luatua misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiroo! But no joy.
Luatua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shiroo.
Shiroo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shiroo.
Crunch! Shiroo slams his shin into Luatua's torso.
Shiroo with a jab.
Luatua misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Shiroo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shiroo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luatua under the eye.
Shiroo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luatua throws a jab when Shiroo was well out of range.
Luatua misses with a double jab.
Shiroo is looking to clinch.
Shiroo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Luatua blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo lands a jab.
Shiroo staying out of range there.
Luatua avoids the head kick by Shiroo.
Shiroo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiroo blocks a jab.
Luatua scores with a nice right hand.
Shiroo misses with a body shot.
Shiroo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luatua moves in looking to clinch but Shiroo pushes him off.
A nice side step and Shiroo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luatua throws a body punch but Shiroo moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shiroo. That's going to slow Luatua down.
Luatua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiroo scores with a kick to the body.
Luatua throws a hook but Shiroo avoids it easily.
Shiroo scores with a jab to the head.
Luatua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Shiroo does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Shiroo.
Shiroo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luatua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luatua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luatua misses with a hook.
Luatua throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Shiroo lands but Luatua takes it in his stride.
Luatua just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Luatua misses.
Shiroo fakes the leg kick and cracks Luatua in the body.
Decent striking displayed by Shiroo there.
Shiroo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiroo scores with a jab. Luatua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiroo throws a leg kick which misses Luatua's front leg but catches the back leg as Luatua tries to avoid it.
Shiroo blocks the body kick.
Luatua takes a swing at Shiroo's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luatua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shiroo - the referee stops the clock and Luatua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shiroo. Luatua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo'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. This is the final round!
Luatua 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.
Luatua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shiroo is looking to chop away at Luatua's legs.
Shiroo takes a kick to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Shiroo. Beautiful body shot.
Shiroo feints and then cracks Luatua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luatua down.
Shiroo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luatua throws a right hand that misses
and Shiroo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luatua.
Shiroo slows down the pace here.
Luatua tries to circle away but Shiroo has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luatua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo lands a right hand.
Shiroo misses with a body punch.
Luatua swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luatua tries a body shot but Shiroo blocks it.
Luatua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiroo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luatua blocking some punches.
Luatua blocks an uppercut.
Luatua misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Shiroo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luatua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiroo.
Shiroo tries to stall but Luatua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shiroo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shiroo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiroo stalling the fight.
Shiroo blocks an uppercut.
Shiroo tries to throw a body punch but Luatua avoids it by throwing Shiroo back against the cage.
Shiroo lands a right hand.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroo lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Luatua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Luatua fails to land.
Luatua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiroo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luatua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Luatua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robbie Luatua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Luatua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shiroo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The cut above Tetsuya Shiroo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luatua drops his hands momentarily and Shiroo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luatua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Shiroo.
Shiroo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luatua doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo cracks Luatua with an open hand slap.
Luatua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luatua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shiroo.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luatua.
Shiroo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Shiroo does no damage.
Luatua throws a sloppy body shot
and Shiroo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shiroo scores with a punch to the head.
Luatua wants to slow Shiroo down by chopping away at his legs.
Luatua checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Luatua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luatua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shiroo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shiroo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luatua takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Shiroo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shiroo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
An out of breath Tetsuya Shiroo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Bilancia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Avery might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godspeed - Throwdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donato Bilancia!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery throws a head kick that misses
and Bilancia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bilancia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bilancia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bilancia looking to sit in guard and control but Avery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Avery controls from within his opponent's guard.
Avery wants to control from the top but Bilancia keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilancia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilancia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Avery frees his head nicely. Oh but Bilancia has switched to an armbar! Avery is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Donato Bilancia!
Donato Bilancia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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pop
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