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UNFC69: Nicolosi Vs Bomb PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Machado slips under a jab from Dick.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Dick.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dick misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Dick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick cracks Machado with an open hand slap.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dick goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dick but great work by Machado.
Machado tries to advance to mount but Dick denies him.
The strikes coming from Machado are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado working the ground and pound but Dick is defending the strikes.
Machado landing a few strikes.
Machado tries to advance to mount but Dick denies him.
Dick is trying to improve his position.
Dick dodges the ground and pound from Machado.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick is looking for a sweep.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looks up at the clock and then as Dick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Machado smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dick is looking to reverse the position.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dick's legs.
Machado tries to advance to mount but Dick instead regains half guard.
Machado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dick!
Dick tries to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
Dick is in a horrible position here. Machado smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Machado.
Machado with the ground and pound from mount.
Dick wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Machado cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Machado working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a big shot there that rocks Dick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machado with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dick sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dick working to try and regain half guard.
Dick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado working over Dick with some ground and pound. Dick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Machado will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machado defending well as Dick loads up on a big left hand.
Machado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado with the counter takedown but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
Dick misses with a two punch combination.
Machado with the counter takedown but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dick shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Machado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dick won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado with the counter takedown but Dick avoids it easily.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dick defends it well.
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Machado connects with a decent elbow.
Dick is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dick keeps working.
Dick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Machado lands some shots froms side control.
Dick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Machado connects with a decent elbow.
Dick is looking to reverse the position.
Machado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick is bucking up trying to escape but Machado cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dick is bucking up trying to escape but Machado cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dick gets back to half guard.
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 Editiny Dick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Dick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
Dick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Dick throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Dick.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick scores with a three punch combo!
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machado.
Dick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado working some strikes from top position.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Machado trying to control the pace.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick has hold of Machado's hands but Machado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dick manages to get to full guard.
Machado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado lands a couple of digs.
Dick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Machado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Dick is retaining full guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Machado lands a couple of digs.
Dick is looking for a triangle but Machado pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodrigo Machado.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodrigo Machado!
The defeated Editiny Dick had this to say: 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, has a surprise for me on bed'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class MT
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Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liquid Gold!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Gold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Datsik's hands.
It looks like Duke Datsik has been cut.
Datsik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold feints a counter leg kick.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Datsik misses its target.
Gold scores with the left hand. Datsik knows he should have avoided that one.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
Gold 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.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Gold throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Datsik misses with a straight left.
Datsik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Datsik scrambles back to his feet.
Gold throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Gold scores with a jab to the head.
Datsik connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Datsik has time to react.
Duke Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a combination
and Gold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Datsik - just one landing.
Datsik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Datsik tries a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Gold flicks out a counter leg kick but Datsik steps away.
Datsik throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
Datsik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gold to the ground. Datsik is now in Gold's guard.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is looking to sweep but instead, Datsik has passed into half guard.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datsik.
Gold is staying active underneath Datsik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Datsik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Datsik prevents Gold from improving his position.
Gold is looking to control Datsik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gold avoid being mounted?
Datsik is trying to work for a kimura but Gold is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Datsik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Datsik passes to side control.
Gold can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Gold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Datsik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Datsik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gold wants to control but Datsik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Datsik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Datsik thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Datsik looks to land a strike but Gold avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Datsik looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liquid Gold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke Datsik's cut.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gold throws out a powerful jab.
Datsik slips under a jab from Gold.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold blocks a head kick by Datsik.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Datsik throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold misses with a left hand
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Datsik.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Gold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Datsik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Datsik throws a solid leg kick but Gold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Datsik.
Datsik clinches with his opponent.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold prevents Datsik from breaking the clinch.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Gold.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsik controls his hands.
Datsik slows down the pace here.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Datsik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold is pressing down on Datsik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gold is trying to keep Datsik in close.
Gold is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Datsik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Datsik is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Datsik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Datsik is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
Datsik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Datsik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
Datsik trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
Datsik jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Datsik.
Liquid Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik needs to keep his hands up - Gold had a free shot at his head there.
Datsik cracks Gold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik tries to move into range but Gold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Datsik lands a big head kick that sends Gold tumbling to the mat! Datsik takes a step backwards and waves Gold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gold is rocked!
It looks like Liquid Gold has been cut.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gold is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
Gold drops Datsik with a right and a left! Gold comes rushing in but Datsik regains his composure and manages to keep Gold in guard.
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liquid Gold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Datsik ducks down to avoid it.
Duke Datsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.
Datsik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.
Datsik takes one to the chin there.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gold blocks the leg kick.
Gold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Datsik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Gold tries to sprawl but Datsik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold taking some punishment here, with Datsik in his half guard.
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Datsik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Datsik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsik is keen to just control but Gold is a slippery customer.
Datsik is really struggling to control Gold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Datsik with the ground and pound but Gold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Datsik is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold misses with a hook.
Datsik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duke Datsik's cut is getting worse.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Datsik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Datsik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
Gold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Datsik connects with an inside leg kick.
Datsik lands a big head kick that sends Gold tumbling to the mat! Datsik takes a step backwards and waves Gold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Gold.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gold.
Datsik tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Datsik tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik is looking to control Gold's arms but Gold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Datsik has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gold has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duke Datsik!
After winning the bout, Duke Datsik 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 Rocco LeBaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Merel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco LeBaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Merel!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBaron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merel at a distance.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Merel 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.
LeBaron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. LeBaron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBaron, as that shot connected.
LeBaron throws a lazy uppercut
and Merel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBaron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Merel. That did some damage!
LeBaron throws a half hearted mid kick.
LeBaron looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel takes a swing at LeBaron's ribcage but misses.
Merel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Merel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBaron looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
LeBaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBaron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Merel jabs LeBaron right on the nose. LeBaron blinks but takes it well.
LeBaron thumps Merel with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
LeBaron throws a low kick, looking for Merel's leg but Merel calmly moves out of range.
LeBaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBaron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocco LeBaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBaron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Merel.
LeBaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBaron avoids the body shot from Merel.
LeBaron throws a leg kick that misses.
LeBaron throws a sloppy head kick
and LeBaron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LeBaron throws a body kick that misses
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBaron looks to clinch
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBaron throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
LeBaron pushes Merel away with a front kick.
LeBaron wants to clinch up but Merel keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBaron.
Left hook, right uppercut from Merel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBaron throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Merel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeBaron thinking.
LeBaron closes the distance but Merel moves to the side
and LeBaron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBaron misses the shot to the body.
LeBaron is looking to land body kicks.
LeBaron tries to clinch up
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBaron missing with a left hand there. Merel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LeBaron slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
LeBaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LeBaron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merel.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBaron.
Merel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel connects with the punch.
LeBaron tries to land a front kick but Merel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Merel throws out a counter right but LeBaron avoids it with no problem.
Merel lands with a hook. LeBaron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. LeBaron moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from LeBaron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LeBaron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Merel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
LeBaron throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBaron misses the body punch
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
LeBaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from LeBaron misses.
LeBaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBaron defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
LeBaron has Merel up against the cage in a clinch.
Merel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBaron misses with some punches.
I was talking to LeBaron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
LeBaron throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from LeBaron as the two fighters clinch.
LeBaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBaron.
LeBaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBaron throws a head punch that misses.
LeBaron misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Rocco LeBaron will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Merel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Merel catches LeBaron right on the button with a cross.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBaron.
LeBaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBaron.
Merel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeBaron with a body shot.
LeBaron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Merel misses the jab.
Merel missing with a left hand there. LeBaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBaron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeBaron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBaron scores with a nice body kick.
LeBaron is looking to wear down Merel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBaron throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by LeBaron.
LeBaron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LeBaron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LeBaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBaron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Merel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
LeBaron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow.
Merel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merel blocking some punches.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
LeBaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
LeBaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBaron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBaron lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from LeBaron - that landed with a thud.
Merel misses with a body punch.
LeBaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeBaron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeBaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBaron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBaron throws a head punch that misses.
Merel is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBaron finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
A head punch on the inside from LeBaron fails to land.
LeBaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBaron has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
LeBaron misses with some punches.
LeBaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBaron misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Merel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
LeBaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBaron has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LeBaron.
LeBaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
LeBaron has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
Merel working aggressively here.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
LeBaron misses with some punches.
Merel blocking some punches.
LeBaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBaron misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
LeBaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBaron.
Merel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel blocking some punches.
Merel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
LeBaron blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from LeBaron fails to land.
Merel taking a breather.
LeBaron misses with some punches.
LeBaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBaron has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
LeBaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBaron working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBaron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel can't find room to land a body shot as LeBaron controls the action.
LeBaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBaron.
Merel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBaron misses with the head strike.
LeBaron misses with some punches.
Merel seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBaron.
Merel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBaron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeBaron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by LeBaron.
Merel lands a right hand.
Merel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeBaron as Merel tries to tie him up.
Merel misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel blocks an uppercut.
Merel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LeBaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel digs a right hand into LeBaron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBaron's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBaron misses with a body punch.
LeBaron tries to throw a body punch but Merel avoids it by throwing LeBaron back against the cage.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Merel misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Merel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
LeBaron creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Merel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Merel drops to his knees and LeBaron pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco LeBaron!
Rocco LeBaron was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Projekti Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Pahlm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pahlm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Peace Love & Pitbulls - Dog Church . Johan Pahlm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Projekti Mies's chin.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Projekti Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Pahlm!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies shoots in looking for a takedown. Pahlm tries to sprawl out of it but Mies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pahlm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mies throws a shot from downtown. Pahlm moves away and avoids it.
Pahlm scores with a jab. Mies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pahlm throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
Mies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pahlm.
Pahlm wants to counter with a clinch but Mies pushes him away.
Mies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mies lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Pahlm. No joy for Mies on that attempt.
Mies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pahlm.
Pahlm jabs Mies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pahlm misses with a jab to the body
and Mies counters with a one-two to the body.
Mies shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mies showed some decent athleticism there.
Pahlm has one foot on Mies's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pahlm misses with a hook
and Mies counters with a nice leg kick.
Pahlm misses with a straight right.
Pahlm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pahlm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mies. Pahlm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pahlm throws a head kick that half lands.
Mies gets the takedown into side control.
Pahlm bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mies slips a jab and a cross from Pahlm.
Mies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mies misses with a series of wild punches.
Mies throws a series of strikes that have Pahlm backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Pahlm misses.
Some wild striking there from Mies.
Pahlm ducks under a wild hook from Mies.
A slow jab from Mies misses its intended target.
Mies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pahlm's head backwards.
Pahlm thuds a left hand into Mies's body.
Pahlm misses with an uppercut. Mies saw that one coming.
Mies looks for a takedown but Pahlm sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Projekti Mies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Pahlm misses.
Pahlm slips under a jab.
Pahlm swings for the body but Mies moves out of range.
Pahlm tries a low kick but Mies avoids it.
Pahlm walks into a straight right hand from Mies.
Mies really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm missing with a left hand there. Mies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooh!!! Pahlm has knocked Mies down with a huge combo! Pahlm steps away and waves a wobbly Mies back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mies is rocked!
Mies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pahlm.
Oh Mies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pahlm cracks Mies with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mies falls to his knees and Pahlm 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 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Pahlm!
Johan Pahlm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. On his way into the cage it seems that Viktor Tsoi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Viktor Tsoi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Tsoi's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tsoi - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tsoi. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Tsoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Tsoi saw that one coming.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Tsoi finds it's target.
Dave Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Tsoi blocks the low kick.
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Tsoi stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsoi.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Tsoi 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.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Tsoi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Tsoi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsoi's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Tsoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsoi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Tsoi shrugs it off though.
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!
Tsoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Tsoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries a low kick but Tsoi avoids it.
Nice shot by Tsoi.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsoi is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsoi's calf.
Johnson works over Tsoi's head and body with a nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Tsoi dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Tsoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoi connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
A lazy body kick from Tsoi
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Tsoi there.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Tsoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Tsoi jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsoi has time to react.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Tsoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Tsoi lands a front kick.
Tsoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tsoi. That one must have hurt.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Johnson.
Tsoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsoi throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsoi.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsoi takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson tries to move into range but Tsoi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tsoi has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Tsoi 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.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoi lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tsoi takes a step back to recover.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Tsoi moved away.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
As Johnson backs away, Tsoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick but Tsoi moves out of range.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsoi thinks about countering with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsoi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tsoi.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tsoi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush Tsoi with a series of wild strikes but Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Tsoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson stalks Tsoi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsoi's face. Tsoi staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tsoi takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Tsoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson slips a jab from Tsoi.
A low kick from Tsoi misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsoi tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Tsoi.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Tsoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tsoi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tsoi throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into range.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Tsoi takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsoi scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsoi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
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 Viktor Tsoi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Tsoi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Tsoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsoi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Tsoi thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsoi scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Tsoi settles back down.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Tsoi's head back.
Tsoi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Tsoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsoi lands the left hand.
Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice cross by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Tsoi lands with a cross.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Tsoi moved away.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Tsoi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Tsoi is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tsoi - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tsoi. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tsoi misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi lands an overhand right.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Tsoi avoids a kick to the body.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Tsoi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Johnson.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsoi doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Tsoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Tsoi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Tsoi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Tsoi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsoi scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Dave Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsoi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!
Viktor Tsoi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Nada has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nada leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nada looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Nada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman 's head backwards.
Hoffman shoots in but Nada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab lands there for Nada.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada throws a right and a left that Hoffman avoids nicely.
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Hoffman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nada throws a leg kick which misses Hoffman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoffman tries to avoid it.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nada defends it nicely.
Nada is looking for a counter combo.
Frank Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman .
Hoffman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffman showed some decent athleticism there.
Nada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nada gets back to full guard.
Nada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Nada 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Nada in his guard.
Nada 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.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Nada stands and throws Hoffman 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hoffman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hoffman struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nada off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman tightening his grip on Nada, looking for the choke.
Hoffman is trying to stick to Nada's back but Nada is turning into Hoffman . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoffman 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nada tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffman is retaining full guard.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Hoffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoffman working for a triangle but Nada defends it easily.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nada defends well.
Nada wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Nada is pushing down on Hoffman 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoffman is fighting to maintain full guard but Nada has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nada trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nada misses with a low kick as Hoffman jumps back.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada clinches.
Hoffman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada throws a left that rocks Hoffman and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nada dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hoffman regain composure!
Hoffman is rocked!
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!
Nada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoffman is still in real trouble! Can Nada finish him?
Nada is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Nada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoffman !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hoffman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
Nada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hoffman seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nada working for a submission but Hoffman is keeping him at bay.
Hoffman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Nada has wrist control.
Nada has control of Hoffman 's left arm, preventing Hoffman from doing any damage.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing strikes but missing.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffman .
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nada!
Albert Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nada trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Nada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman , who protects the arm well.
Nada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoffman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoffman tries to bench press Nada off him but Nada keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
Nada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoffman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman is looking to regain half guard here but Nada keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoffman looking for a sweep but Nada has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hoffman wants to hold on but Nada pushes him away.
Nada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nada controlling the pace for now.
Nada prevents Hoffman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nada dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nada has managed to clinch.
Nada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman pulls Nada into guard.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nada drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Nada off! Nada jumps back into Hoffman 's guard.
Nada trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoffman 's guard.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoffman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nada is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
Nada seems to be working for a kimura but Hoffman defends the submission attempt.
Nada wants to free his trapped foot but Hoffman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
Nada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nada is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hoffman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Nada jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hoffman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoffman and Nada has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nada working away.
Nada swings around for an armbar but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nada's guard.
Nada is pulling down on Hoffman 's head to control his posture.
Nada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nada is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoffman throwing strikes but Nada manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hoffman is trying to control Nada's posture but Nada avoids it.
Hoffman stops Nada from passing to mount.
Nada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoffman is looking to regain half guard here but Nada keeps moving and retains side control.
Nada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman , who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Nada trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.
Nada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoffman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffman is looking to regain half guard here but Nada keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Nada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Nada!
Frank Nada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rude Moogle (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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275 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Big Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rude Moogle!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Baby ducks under a wild hook from Moogle.
It looked like Big Baby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moogle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moogle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moogle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Moogle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Big Baby throws a series of punches but Moogle avoids them all with ease.
Moogle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moogle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Big Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moogle moves away.
Big Baby slips a jab and a cross from Moogle.
Big Baby thumps Moogle with a low kick.
Moogle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Big Baby can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moogle looks to land a left hand but Big Baby moved out of range nicely.
Moogle staying out of range there.
Big Baby connects with a jab.
Big Baby misses with a body punch
and Moogle counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like John Big Baby has been cut.
Big Baby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Baby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rude Moogle has been cut.
Moogle throws a lazy uppercut
and Big Baby counters with a left hand that sends Moogle to the canvas!
Moogle is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Big Baby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moogle is still in real trouble! Can Big Baby finish him?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moogle holds on and takes a little breather.
Moogle seems to have recovered his senses.
Big Baby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big Baby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Big Baby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moogle pulls Big Baby in close to his closed guard and prevents Big Baby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Big Baby drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Big Baby as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Moogle screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Big Baby! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Big Baby!
John Big Baby tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Gaarlandt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas William's chin.
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234 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas William!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on William if he has to take too many more of those.
William looking to score a takedown here. Gaarlandt is defending well but William drives through and ends up in Gaarlandt's guard.
William in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaarlandt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
William wants to control from the top but Gaarlandt keeps moving.
Gaarlandt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
William looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaarlandt has his feet on William's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ricardo Gaarlandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaarlandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
William shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaarlandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricardo Gaarlandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas William.
Gaarlandt scores with a jab. William acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gaarlandt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaarlandt cracks William with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from William.
William looks winded!
William looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaarlandt is fending him off so far but William persists. Nope, Gaarlandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaarlandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt scores with a leg kick.
Gaarlandt lands a big head kick that sends William tumbling to the mat! Gaarlandt takes a step backwards and waves William back to his feet - he wants the finish!
William is rocked!
William gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gaarlandt gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! William is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Gaarlandt!
A relieved looking Ricardo Gaarlandt 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paskalev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger. This should be fireworks!
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25
153 lbs
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157 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnost Paskalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thumbhisbum checks a low kick from Paskalev.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paskalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Paskalev misses the jab.
Thumbhisbum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thumbhisbum throws a low kick, looking for Paskalev's leg but Paskalev calmly moves out of range.
Thumbhisbum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paskalev.
Paskalev blocks a jab.
Paskalev tries to counter with a takedown but Thumbhisbum is quick to defend against it.
Thumbhisbum lands with a good body shot.
Paskalev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum stuffs the takedown attempt from Paskalev. Paskalev gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Thumbhisbum misses.
Nice sprawl there from Thumbhisbum as Paskalev shoots in.
Thumbhisbum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnost Paskalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to move into range but Thumbhisbum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thumbhisbum throws a lazy right hand but Paskalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paskalev staying out of range there.
Paskalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paskalev feinted with a counter takedown.
Paskalev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thumbhisbum momentarily.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thumbhisbum swings for the body but Paskalev moves out of range.
Paskalev misses with the body kick
and Thumbhisbum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paskalev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thumbhisbum avoids it really well and circles away.
Thumbhisbum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paskalev at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thumbhisbum misses its intended target.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook but Paskalev avoids it easily.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paskalev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thumbhisbum throws a shot from downtown. Paskalev moves away and avoids it.
Thumbhisbum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Thumbhisbum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paskalev. Paskalev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick but Paskalev moves out of range.
Thumbhisbum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paskalev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thumbhisbum sprawls well. Thumbhisbum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paskalev gets slowly back to his feet.
Paskalev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum lands a slapping body shot.
Paskalev blocks the body kick.
Paskalev throws a leg kick
and Thumbhisbum counters with a stiff right hand.
Paskalev lands a nice shot to the body.
Paskalev misses with a body kick.
Thumbhisbum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paskalev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thumbhisbum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thumbhisbum lands a head shot.
Thumbhisbum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thumbhisbum misses with a right hand
and Paskalev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thumbhisbum!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paskalev tries to move to mount but Thumbhisbum blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev is looking to take a break and control but Thumbhisbum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paskalev working away.
Paskalev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thumbhisbum is avoiding damage well.
Thumbhisbum has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thumbhisbum is trying to improve his position.
Paskalev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumbhisbum keeps working.
We've been hearing that Paskalev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paskalev working away.
Thumbhisbum tries to bench press Paskalev off him but Paskalev keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thumbhisbum checks a low kick from Paskalev.
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild combination.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paskalev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thumbhisbum misses with a straight right.
Paskalev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paskalev staying out of range there.
Paskalev tries to counter with a takedown but Thumbhisbum is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Paskalev misses its intended target.
A big left from Thumbhisbum misses.
Paskalev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paskalev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev throws a leg kick but Thumbhisbum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paskalev misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thumbhisbum! But no joy.
Paskalev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paskalev connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thumbhisbum tries a head kick but it misses.
Thumbhisbum throws a jab when Paskalev was well out of range.
Paskalev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paskalev dives in for a single leg takedown but Thumbhisbum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thumbhisbum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thumbhisbum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thumbhisbum won't be happy with that.
Paskalev in the domination position with Thumbhisbum hanging on.
Thumbhisbum is looking to regain half guard here but Paskalev keeps moving and retains side control.
Thumbhisbum wants to control but Paskalev postures up.
Thumbhisbum prevents Paskalev from improving position.
Paskalev trying to control the position but Thumbhisbum is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thumbhisbum is trying to improve his position.
Paskalev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thumbhisbum!
Paskalev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thumbhisbum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnost Paskalev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thumbhisbum tries to hold on but Paskalev pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paskalev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumbhisbum is looking to escape.
Paskalev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paskalev controlling his opponent.
Paskalev avoids the attempt from Thumbhisbum to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Paskalev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paskalev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paskalev landing strikes from the mount and Thumbhisbum is in trouble!
Paskalev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paskalev unloads with some shots from mount but Thumbhisbum bucks and avoids them well.
Paskalev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paskalev landing punches.
Paskalev landing strikes from the mount and Thumbhisbum is in trouble!
Thumbhisbum is squirming around, avoiding Paskalev's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev cracks Thumbhisbum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paskalev trying to control but Thumbhisbum is having none of it.
Paskalev controlling his opponent.
Thumbhisbum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paskalev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Paskalev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paskalev lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thumbhisbum wants to control but Paskalev is having none of it.
Thumbhisbum is bucking up trying to escape but Paskalev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnost Paskalev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paskalev connects with a solid leg kick.
Thumbhisbum lands a lovely overhand right.
Thumbhisbum moves away from the strike by Paskalev.
Paskalev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thumbhisbum! But no joy.
Paskalev misses with a leg kick
and Thumbhisbum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Thumbhisbum. Those never looked like landing.
Paskalev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paskalev connects with a nice looking jab.
Paskalev checks a low kick from Thumbhisbum.
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown but Thumbhisbum shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paskalev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thumbhisbum.
Paskalev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thumbhisbum.
Paskalev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paskalev swings for the body but Thumbhisbum moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paskalev.
No luck for Paskalev with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnost Paskalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thumbhisbum throws a right hand that misses
and Paskalev counters with a shoot takedown. Thumbhisbum fights it but they end up in guard.
Thumbhisbum has control of Paskalev's left arm, preventing Paskalev from doing any damage.
Paskalev content to stall in guard here.
Thumbhisbum wants to stand up but Paskalev is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum controlling the position.
Thumbhisbum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumbhisbum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paskalev's guard.
Paskalev working for a triangle but Thumbhisbum defends it easily.
Paskalev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumbhisbum forces his way into half guard.
Paskalev is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum not doing much here.
Paskalev tries to get to full guard but Thumbhisbum has control of the leg.
Paskalev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thumbhisbum is trying to control the action in half guard but Paskalev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paskalev is looking for a sweep. Thumbhisbum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thumbhisbum trying to control the action but Paskalev is working from the bottom.
Thumbhisbum stalling.
Thumbhisbum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paskalev defending well though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thumbhisbum lands a head kick. Paskalev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thumbhisbum loads up on a big right hand but Paskalev slips the punch.
Thumbhisbum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thumbhisbum cracks Paskalev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thumbhisbum misses with an uppercut. Paskalev saw that one coming.
Paskalev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thumbhisbum counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Thumbhisbum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thumbhisbum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
A victorious Benjamin Thumbhisbum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Arnost Paskalev spoke after the fight, saying 'Honey Badger needs sleep now'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi comes to the cage accompanied by A Fistful Of Dollars by Ennio Morricone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
282 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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259 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Nicolosi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from A Bomb.
Nice body kick there by A Bomb.
We've been informed that A Bomb 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.
A Bomb throws a leg kick
and Nicolosi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A Bomb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Frank Nicolosi has been cut.
A Bomb misses with a low kick as Nicolosi jumps back.
Nicolosi half committed to a counter leg kick.
A Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
A Bomb takes a swing at Nicolosi's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Nicolosi misses.
A Bomb connects with a jab.
Nicolosi slips under a jab from A Bomb.
Nicolosi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A Bomb throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolosi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Bomb lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolosi throws a shot to the body.
Nicolosi throws a leg kick
enabling A Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
A Bomb throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi misses the body punch
and A Bomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolosi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. A Bomb doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Nicolosi's head coaches at Do you even lift BRO? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from A Bomb.
Nicolosi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolosi moves out of range of the body kick.
A Bomb pushes Nicolosi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolosi misses with a body punch.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi.
A Bomb lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Bomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Bomb misses with a body punch.
A Bomb prevents a body shot from Nicolosi.
A Bomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolosi takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb has Nicolosi pressed against the cage.
A Bomb being controlled against the cage.
Nicolosi breaks from the clinch.
A Bomb scores with a leg kick.
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!
Nicolosi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A Bomb misses with a straight left.
A Bomb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicolosi is out of range.
Nicolosi lands a head kick!
A Bomb throws a head kick that Nicolosi semi-blocks.
A Bomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolosi manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from A Bomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi staying out of range there.
A Bomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A Bomb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A Bomb throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolosi's shoulder, as Nicolosi tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolosi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicolosi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calm Like A Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb avoids the head kick by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi avoids the head kick by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a head kick but Nicolosi moves out of range.
Nicolosi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nicolosi moves away from the strike by A Bomb.
Nicolosi thinks about countering with a head kick.
A Bomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicolosi. Nicolosi obviously looking to wear him down.
A Bomb 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 Bomb throws a wild body kick that Nicolosi sees coming a mile off.
A Bomb throws a leg kick but Nicolosi sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolosi scores with a punch to the head.
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from A Bomb misses
enabling Nicolosi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolosi throws a chopping leg kick but A Bomb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from A Bomb finds it's target.
A Bomb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicolosi counters with a left to the body.
Nicolosi slips a straight right by A Bomb.
Nicolosi throws a body punch but A Bomb moves out of range.
A Bomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi misses with a leg kick
and A Bomb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolosi. That's going to slow A Bomb down.
A Bomb moves into the clinch.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Nicolosi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nicolosi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from A Bomb.
A Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolosi moves away.
A Bomb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A Bomb lands with a straight right. Nicolosi didn't see that one coming.
Nicolosi avoids the body shot from A Bomb.
A Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolosi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calm Like A Bomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolosi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for A Bomb. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nicolosi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by A Bomb.
It seemed like A Bomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolosi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicolosi.
Nicolosi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Bomb moves away.
Nicolosi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicolosi misses with a low kick.
Nicolosi swings for the body but A Bomb moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolosi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicolosi moves out of range of the leg kick from A Bomb.
A Bomb lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicolosi's head.
Nicolosi misses with a lunging right hand
and A Bomb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nicolosi misses with a kick to the body.
A Bomb appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A Bomb misses with a body shot.
A Bomb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolosi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolosi misses the jab.
A Bomb throws a hook to the side of Nicolosi's head but Nicolosi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolosi thinks about countering with a body kick.
A Bomb tests Nicolosi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolosi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb has Nicolosi up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolosi manages to break the clinch.
Nicolosi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nicolosi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by A Bomb.
A Bomb scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A Bomb connects with an inside leg kick.
A Bomb lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolosi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicolosi throws a sloppy head kick and A Bomb moves out of range easily.
A Bomb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from A Bomb misses.
A Bomb lands with a kick to the ribs.
A Bomb takes a swing at Nicolosi's ribcage but misses.
A Bomb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nicolosi if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicolosi walks forward, straight into a front kick from A Bomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb lands a leg kick that knocks Nicolosi off balance momentarily.
A Bomb lands with a nice body kick.
A Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolosi moves out of range easily.
A Bomb throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A Bomb scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from A Bomb.
Nicolosi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A Bomb rushes Nicolosi and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for A Bomb.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi takes a shot to the head.
A Bomb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from A Bomb misses.
And Nicolosi counters with a quick kick to the body but A Bomb blocks it.
A Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb with a nice cross.
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!
Nicolosi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A Bomb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A Bomb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A Bomb lands with a nice body kick.
A Bomb looks to land a combination but Nicolosi avoids it well.
A Bomb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicolosi momentarily.
A Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicolosi at a distance.
Nicolosi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nicolosi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Are you kidding me?! A Bomb ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nicolosi clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb is the new heavyweight champion!
Calm Like A Bomb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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