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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kerron Kangal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoru Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kerron Kangal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Satoru Takada!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kangal wants to get back to striking at distance but Takada won't allow it.
Takada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kerron Kangal has been cut.
Takada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kangal trying to land knees to the body.
Takada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kangal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takada after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takada managing to block the knees to the body from Kangal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takada is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerron Kangal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada lands a damaging elbow.
Takada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takada misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Takada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takada.
Takada rushes Kangal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kangal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takada just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Takada - just one landing.
Kangal closes the distance and clinches.
Kangal is working for takedown but Takada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kangal dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
Takada lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Takada.
Kangal avoids the elbow strike from Takada, against the cage.
Takada stops a takedown attempt from Kangal.
Takada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kangal.
Takada stalling against the cage.
Kangal decides to pull guard.
Takada stands up and waves to Kangal to follow him.
Kangal avoids the body shot from Takada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangal rushes Takada and presses him up against the cage.
Takada breaks the clinch.
Kangal takes one to the side of the head.
Takada throws a low kick but Kangal avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kangal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takada breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoru Takada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kerron Kangal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kangal shoots in and drives through. Takada sprawls well.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kangal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kangal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takada has him pressed against the cage.
Takada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takada breaks the clinch.
Takada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Takada. No joy for Kangal on that attempt.
Takada wants to counter the offense by Kangal and move into the clinch position.
Takada with a hook.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kangal is rocked!
We've been informed that Takada has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takada throws the left hand but Kangal avoids the punch easily.
Kangal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kangal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takada lands an elbow that stopped Kangal in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Kangal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Takada.
Kangal seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands a nice elbow.
Takada breaks the clinch.
Takada lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takada throws a right hand that Kangal ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangal also avoids with ease.
Kangal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takada tests Kangal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.
Kangal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takada.
A jab from Takada does it's job there.
Takada scores with a nice head shot.
Takada with a hook.
Kangal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangal clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Takada.
Satoru Takada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangal tries to pull guard but Takada won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerron Kangal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kangal's defenses.
Takada lands a nice elbow.
Takada manages to break the clinch.
Kangal closes the distance and pushes Takada back into the cage.
Kangal avoids the elbow strike from Takada, against the cage.
Takada stalling in the clinch.
Takada lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoru Takada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kerron Kangal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Takada gets tackled into the cage by Kangal. Kangal maintains the clinch.
Takada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kangal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takada throws a right hand that Kangal ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangal also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takada.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Kangal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takada sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangal.
Takada cracks Kangal with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Takada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kangal ducks right into an uppercut from Takada.
Takada tries to keep at a distance but Kangal has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takada throws an elbow but misses.
Kangal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kangal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takada walks away with a smile on his face. Kangal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada tries to clinch but Kangal is having none of it.
Kangal moves into the clinch.
Takada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kangal blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands a damaging elbow.
Takada presses Kangal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kangal decides to pull guard.
Kangal controls Takada momentarily but Takada frees himself.
Takada gets to his feet. Kangal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Takada gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takada.
Takada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada dips to his left and cracks Kangal with an uppercut!
Kangal closes the distance and pushes Takada back into the cage.
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takada is leaning against Kangal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takada is struggling to control the position.
Takada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoru Takada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Tompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Tompkins!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin lands a big head kick that sends Tompkins tumbling to the mat! Chin takes a step backwards and waves Tompkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tompkins is rocked!
It looks like Chris Tompkins has been cut.
Chin misses with a wild combination.
Tompkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tompkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Chin finish him?
Tompkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Chin tries to sprawl out of it but Tompkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tompkins is just out of range.
Chin closes the distance looking for a takedown. Tompkins stuffs it but Chin still has hold of him. Chin picks Tompkins up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Chin slams Tompkins to the floor and that's really hurt Tompkins - he doesn't know where he is! Chin throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Chin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Heaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allen Heaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp gets a double leg takedown into Heaton's guard.
Kopp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but Heaton defending well.
Heaton is pressing down on Kopp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kopp pushing down on Heaton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kopp wants to pass to mount but Heaton is defending the position.
Kopp 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.
Kopp works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kopp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heaton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kopp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kopp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Heaton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kopp's guard! Nice work there by Heaton!
Heaton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heaton wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp looking to control.
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heaton.
Heaton wanted to stand there but Kopp had control of the position.
Heaton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heaton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kopp has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaton wants to stand but Kopp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Heaton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kopp is looking to cinch up a triangle. Heaton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kopp's body to avoid the submission. Kopp has instead reached around Heaton's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kopp arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Kopp!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Kopp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jao Saoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szinja Qoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qoki has chosen Japaaaan as his entrance music. Jao Saoul has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jao Saoul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Szinja Qoki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saoul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Saoul.
Saoul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Saoul lands a two punch combo.
Qoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Saoul has Qoki up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saoul stalling the fight.
Saoul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saoul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saoul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saoul presses Qoki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Qoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saoul lands with a right to the head.
Come on Saoul - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Saoul.
A shot in the inside from Saoul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qoki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saoul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saoul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qoki backwards.
Qoki tries to pull guard but Saoul won't allow it.
Jao Saoul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szinja Qoki.
Saoul misses with a punch on the inside.
Saoul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saoul lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Saoul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Qoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qoki looks winded!
Saoul lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saoul.
Saoul gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Saoul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saoul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Qoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saoul manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saoul lands a body shot.
Saoul slows down the pace here.
Saoul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qoki backwards.
Qoki takes a shot to the head.
Qoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saoul smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saoul is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jao Saoul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saoul scores with a body shot.
Saoul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qoki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saoul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saoul clinches.
Saoul avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saoul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Saoul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saoul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Saoul does it's job there.
Jao Saoul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saoul moves into the clinch.
Qoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saoul is trying to stall.
Qoki tries to pull guard but Saoul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saoul lands a nice uppercut.
Qoki is breathing heavily.
Saoul lands with a left to the head.
Saoul trying to stall but Qoki improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saoul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saoul just leaning against Qoki, taking a breather.
Saoul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Qoki.
A short uppercut from Saoul.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saoul.
Saoul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qoki can do to turn this around?
Qoki pulls guard effortlessly.
Saoul has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Qoki is proving hard to escape from.
Qoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saoul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saoul wanted to stand there but Qoki had control of the position.
Saoul gets to his feet. Qoki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saoul rushes Qoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saoul walks away with a smile on his face. Qoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jao Saoul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szinja Qoki.
Oooooh!!! Saoul has knocked Qoki down with a huge combo! Saoul steps away and waves a wobbly Qoki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Qoki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saoul throws a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saoul is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saoul stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qoki tries to pull guard but Saoul holds him up against the cage and eventually Qoki drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Saoul scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saoul lands a body shot.
Saoul stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saoul smiles and moves away.
Saoul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Qoki at a distance.
Saoul moves into the clinch.
Qoki tries to pull guard but Saoul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Saoul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saoul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jao Saoul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saoul pushes Qoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saoul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qoki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Saoul dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saoul forces Qoki back against the cage and clinches.
Qoki blocks a body shot from Saoul.
Saoul stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saoul lands with a light punch inside.
Qoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saoul pushes Qoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saoul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saoul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Saoul.
Saoul misses with a body punch.
Saoul just leaning against Qoki, taking a breather.
Qoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qoki has Saoul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saoul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qoki tries to pull guard but Saoul holds him up against the cage and eventually Qoki drops back down to his feet.
Saoul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saoul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saoul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Qoki.
Saoul pushes Qoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Saoul.
Saoul lands with a right to the head.
Saoul lands a hook that snaps the head of Qoki backwards.
Saoul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saoul stalling in the clinch but Qoki improves position.
Saoul avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saoul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Saoul for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Saoul stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jao Saoul.
Saoul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Saoul.
Saoul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Qoki's hands.
Qoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Saoul finish him?
Qoki walks straight into a right hand from Saoul - that's dropped him! Saoul jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Qoki from any more punishment! Qoki complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jao Saoul!
Szinja Qoki was interviewed post fight and said 'Not this time!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetri Rayven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetri Rayven acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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151 lbs
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148 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demetri Rayven!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung moves into the clinch successfully.
Rayven is trying to maintain a safe position but Yung gets an underhook and turns Rayven into the cage.
Yung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rayven stalls.
Yung leaning against his opponent.
Yung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yung seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yung gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yung is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Yung.
Yung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rayven is looking to break free of the clinch but Yung has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yung - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rayven misses with a body punch.
Yung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yung rushes Rayven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rayven uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung looking for a guillotine here but Rayven defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung working for a triangle but Rayven defends it easily.
Yung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rayven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yung is tightening it up a little... Rayven has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rayven reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rayven taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Yung!
David Yung 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihisa Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey Freeman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yoshihisa Matsui'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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshihisa Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsui slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsui thuds his shin into the meat of Freeman's side.
Matsui moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Matsui landing knees to the head.
Matsui prevents the takedown attempt.
Matsui definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsui avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yoshihisa Matsui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Freeman is trying to pull guard but Matsui turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matsui lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Matsui.
Matsui stalling in the clinch.
Matsui unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matsui lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsui gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Matsui gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsui holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matsui takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matsui slows down the pace here.
Matsui lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
Freeman managing to block the knees to the body from Matsui.
Matsui with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsui creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Matsui is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsui has Freeman pushed against the cage.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Matsui forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui lands an elbow inside that Freeman shrugs off.
Matsui is pressed up against the cage. Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsui down to the mat. Matsui avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoshihisa Matsui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsui darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
Matsui gets underhooks to prevent Freeman's takedown attempt.
Matsui lands an elbow inside that Freeman shrugs off.
Matsui gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsui creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihisa Matsui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matsui rushes Freeman and presses him up against the cage.
Freeman wants to take the fight to the mat but Matsui manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matsui effectively controlling the action here.
Matsui lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsui lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsui lands an elbow just above Freeman 's eye.
Freeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsui after a bit of a struggle.
Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsui avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yoshihisa Matsui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Matsui.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freeman wants to take the fight to the mat but Matsui manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matsui gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freeman is rocked!
Matsui stalling in the clinch.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsui finish him?
Freeman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matsui smiles and moves away.
Matsui forces Freeman back against the cage and clinches.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Freeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsui after a bit of a struggle.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Freeman is working for takedown but Matsui is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsui lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsui working Freeman over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
Knees to the body from Matsui.
Freeman takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsui unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yoshihisa Matsui has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsui lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsui stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsui lands an elbow that stopped Freeman in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matsui has Freeman pushed against the cage.
Freeman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsui creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsui stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsui stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihisa Matsui dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsui as he avoids it easily.
A head kick by Matsui misses
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsui's guard.
Freeman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Freeman looking to isolate an arm here. Matsui doesn't see it coming and as Freeman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huey Freeman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deair Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Longson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deair Shaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Longson's chin.
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130 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deair Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Longson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Longson. Longson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longson throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Longson throws a solid leg kick but Shaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Longson.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Longson.
Longson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Longson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaw throws the kick towards the body but Longson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Longson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Longson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shaw.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw is not content to let Longson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw tries to bench press Longson off him but Longson keeps the position.
Shaw is not content to let Longson control the position.
Longson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Longson advances to mount.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Longson has control of Shaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Longson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Longson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Longson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.
Longson raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Longson thowing shots but they're missing.
Longson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shaw turns into him and now he's in Longson's guard.
Longson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longson trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Longson is working for a submission of some sort.
Longson trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longson prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Longson throwing shots but Shaw is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Longson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Longson fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Longson to the mat! Longson manages to get full guard.
Longson pushes a forearm under Shaw's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shaw is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Longson!
Brandon Longson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Nobody can go to the ground with me, when my striking improves the champ needs to watch out.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Falconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlad Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko Falconi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Falconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zlad Masters!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Falconi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Falconi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Falconi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Masters eats them both and turns towards Falconi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Zlad Masters has been cut.
Falconi digs a good hook to Masters's body.
Falconi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Marko Falconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Falconi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falconi tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falconi throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters shoots for a double leg takedown but Falconi sprawls well. He's pushed Masters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marko Falconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlad Masters.
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!
Falconi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Falconi misses with a two punch combination.
Falconi looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up with Falconi, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes Falconi against the cage but Falconi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Falconi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falconi avoids it really well and circles away.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
Masters looks winded!
Falconi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconi throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falconi misses with a series of wild punches.
Falconi throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters is looking for the big counter here.
Falconi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falconi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masters counters with a shoot takedown. Falconi fights it but they end up in guard.
Falconi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Masters presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Falconi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters goes for a takedown attempt but Falconi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Falconi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masters fails with the takedown.
Falconi works the jab nicely.
Falconi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falconi throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Masters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Falconi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falconi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a shoot takedown. Falconi fights it but they end up in guard.
Masters passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falconi pushes Masters off looking to stand but Masters dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying for a kimura here. Falconi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Masters wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zlad Masters!
A determined Zlad Masters didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Hard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcin Piechocki 's chin.
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210 lbs
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210 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 Hilo, Marcin Piechocki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Hard!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechocki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard swivels and escapes.
Hard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Piechocki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Piechocki closes the distance and clinches up with Hard, looking for a takedown. Piechocki pushes Hard against the cage but Hard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Piechocki backs off Hard throws a huge counter combo but Piechocki manages to avoid it all.
Nice combo by Hard! Oh, that's hurt him - Piechocki falls to the canvas and Hard follows him into side control.
Piechocki is rocked!
It looks like Marcin Piechocki has been cut.
Hard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh Piechocki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd goes nuts as Hard knocks Piechocki out cold with a massive hammerfist! Hard Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcin Hard!
Marcin Hard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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