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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackmore has chosen 16th century greensleeves as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumerod wants to clinch up but Blackmore keeps it at a distance.
Sumerod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackmore throws a series of punches but Sumerod moves out of range.
Sumerod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a shot from downtown. Sumerod moves away and avoids it.
Sumerod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blackmore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sumerods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Blackmore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sumerod fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Blackmore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sumerod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackmore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sumerod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sumerod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Sumerod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sumerod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sumerod shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackmore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sumerod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aidan Sumerod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Blackmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore lands a two punch combo.
Sumerod is looking to clinch.
Sumerod is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blackmore.
Sumerod is rocked!
Sumerod goes for a double leg but Blackmore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackmore continues to drive forward.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackmore throws a looping overhand right but Sumerod ducks down to avoid it.
Blackmore misses the shot to the body.
Sumerod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sumerod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackmore lands an overhand right.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Blackmore! Sumerod is backing up but he can't get away as Blackmore lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sumerod and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ritchie Blackmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Ritchie Blackmore 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. Schilling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Schilling is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clark enables Schilling to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schilling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schilling wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark trying to control the position.
Clark 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clark holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilling keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling passes into half guard.
Schilling working Clark over with strikes.
Schilling trying to work for an americana but Clark has managed to regain full guard.
Schilling throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schilling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Schilling's legs - danger averted.
Schilling is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Schilling looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Clark has picked Schilling up and slammed him! Schilling can't keep hold of the triangle and Clark manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling regains half guard.
Schilling gets back to full guard.
Schilling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Clark doesn't defend quickly enough and Schilling has managed to lock this one up! Can Clark escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schilling on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Schilling!
After winning the bout, Joe Schilling 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jabber tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayway throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayway.
Jabber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jabber scores with a one two! Hayway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayway moves out of range as Jabber strikes.
Hayway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hayway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hayway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jabber avoids the head kick by Hayway.
Hayway throws a head kick but Jabber moves out of range.
Hayway tries to work over Jabber's front leg with a kick but Jabber checks it.
Jabber scores with a head kick.
A combination from Jabber does no damage.
Hayway misses with a low kick.
Hayway tests Jabber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway wants to clinch.
Jabber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jabber keeps the fight on the outside.
Jabber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jim Jabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayway digs a good hook to Jabber's body.
Jabber jabs Hayway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hayway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Jabber as he checks the leg kick.
Jabber moves out of range as Hayway strikes.
Hayway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jabber.
Hayway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jabber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jabber's calf.
Hayway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jabber is out of range and Hayway settles back down.
Jabber unleashes a big counter combination but Hayway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hayway avoids the head kick by Jabber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Jabber.
Jim Jabber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway misses with a wild body shot.
Hayway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabber manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jabber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jabber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jabber cracks Hayway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jabber darts in trying to clinch
so Hayway counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hayway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabber is keeping the position for now.
Hayway pushing down on Jabber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hayway is looking for a kimura but Jabber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayway to get the leverage.
Jabber is refusing to be controlled, as Hayway sits in half guard.
Hayway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabber tries to roll over but Hayway keeps him under control.
Hayway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jabber is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayway.
Hayway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jabber moves into full guard.
Hayway tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabber is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayway drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jabber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hayway has Jabber in his guard.
Hayway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jabber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Nathan Hayway will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jabber blocks a jab.
Jabber lands a lovely overhand right.
Hayway misses with a takedown attempt - Jabber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jabber misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Jabber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jabber looks to land a right hand but Hayway moved out of range.
Hayway misses the shot to the body.
Jabber with a nice cross.
Jabber with a nice cross.
Jabber jabs at Hayway's body.
Jabber misses with a looping right.
Jabber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayway.
Hayway moves out of range as Jabber strikes.
Hayway just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayway cracks Jabber with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jabber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Hayway as he checks the leg kick.
Jabber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jabber cracks Hayway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayway clinches up with Jabber and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayway keeps control of Jabber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabber is trying to push Hayway away but Hayway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hayway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jabber has had enough of the clinch but Hayway keeps him there for the moment.
Hayway prevents Jabber from breaking the clinch.
Jabber tries to circle away but Hayway has him pinned against the cage.
Hayway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayway is leaning against Jabber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jabber wants to break free but Hayway has control.
Jabber is trying to break the clinch but Hayway has him pressed against the cage.
Jabber wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayway won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hayway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hayway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hayway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
Hayway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jabber is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabber is defending well for now.
Jabber is trying to push Hayway away but Hayway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hayway leaning against his opponent.
Hayway trying to land knees to the body.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Jabber blocks it.
Hayway lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
Hayway has Jabber pressed against the cage, preventing Jabber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayway has a couple of punches blocked by Jabber.
Hayway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jabber's efforts to push away.
Hayway trying to land knees to the body.
Jabber is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayway has double underhooks.
Jabber working hard to break the clinch.
Jabber blocks an uppercut.
Hayway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabber wants to break free but Hayway has control.
Jabber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabber throws a right hand that misses
and Hayway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jabber looks to land a left hand but Hayway moved out of range nicely.
Hayway shoots in but Jabber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayway. That's going to slow Jabber down.
Hayway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jabber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayway is in Jabber's guard.
Jabber 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.
Hayway wants to control from the top but Jabber keeps moving.
Hayway stopping the sweep attempt from Jabber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway trying to control but Jabber is working from the bottom.
Hayway pushes down on Jabber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jabber wants to get back to full guard.
Hayway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayway.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hayway in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Hayway dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hayway slips under a jab.
Jim Jabber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jabber throws a body kick that misses
and Hayway counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabber wants to improve his position but Hayway is controlling well.
Hayway is trying to work for a kimura but Jabber is defending well.
Hayway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabber can do to turn this around?
Hayway is looking to take a break and control but Jabber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayway is thwarting Jabber's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayway is looking to pass Jabber's guard but actually Jabber recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jabber keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
Nathan Hayway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hayway misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hayway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayway.
Hayway throws a low kick, looking for Jabber's leg but Jabber calmly moves out of range.
Hayway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jabber.
Jabber misses with a head kick.
Jabber scores with a jab.
Jabber moves into the clinch.
Jim Jabber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayway has Jabber pressed against the cage, preventing Jabber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayway working aggressively here.
Hayway blocks an elbow strike.
Hayway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hayway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jabber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hayway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jabber misses with a left hand
and Hayway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jabber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabber misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hayway.
Jabber blocks the body kick.
Jabber lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabber misses the target.
Jabber throws a shot from downtown. Hayway moves away and avoids it.
Jabber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayway.
Jabber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jabber forces Hayway back against the cage and clinches.
Jabber is trying to break the clinch but Hayway is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jabber breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabber pushes Hayway away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayway.
A big left from Jabber misses.
Hayway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jabber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayway misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Hayway.
Hayway shoots in but no luck this time.
Jabber missing with a left hand there. Hayway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jabber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jabber throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hayway to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayway. Jabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nathan Hayway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Jabber misses.
Hayway is looking to clinch but Jabber is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Hayway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Hayway!
Nathan Hayway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Christian Evansen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Evansen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evansen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belmont smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belmont throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evansen throws a right hand that misses
and Belmont counters with a left and a right that stings Evansen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belmont.
Evansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belmont connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evansen scrambles back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evansen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Belmont defending well as Evansen loads up on a big left hand.
Belmont jabs Evansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Evansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evansen 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 solid leg kick lands there for Belmont.
Belmont has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evansen.
Evansen lands a head kick!
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evansen fails with the takedown.
Belmont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen misses with a head kick.
Belmont throws a leg kick
and Evansen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belmont throws a body punch but Evansen moves out of range.
Belmont scores with a nice head shot.
Augustus Belmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmont missing with a left hand there. Evansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belmont backing away here, and Evansen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Belmont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Evansen lands a right hook to the body.
Belmont looks to throw the jab but Evansen is out of range.
Evansen throws out a counter right but Belmont avoids it with no problem.
Evansen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Belmont counters with a good, hard body kick but Evansen shrugs it off.
Evansen drops his hands momentarily and Belmont takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Evansen misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Evansen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belmont has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belmont and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belmont misses with a body shot.
Evansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmont is just out of range.
Belmont connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont swings for the body but Evansen moves out of range.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Belmont fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belmont throws out a loose jab but Evansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evansen tries to clinch but Belmont is having none of it.
Belmont throws a leg kick but Evansen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belmont digs a good body shot into Evansen's ribs.
Evansen slips a jab and a cross from Belmont.
Evansen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evansen showed some decent athleticism there.
Belmont tries to kick Evansen off in order to stand up. Evansen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Belmont's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Evansen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Evansen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Evansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Belmont sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Evansen is looking to take a break and control but Belmont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmont stops Evansen from passing to mount.
Evansen is working to tighten his grip on Belmont's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Belmont has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Evansen is really squeezing tight and eventually Belmont passes out! Evansen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Evansen!
Christian Evansen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mestre Bimba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimba has chosen Quadras by Mestre Bimba as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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34
270 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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29
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mestre Bimba!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bimba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bimba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raban circles away quickly and effectively.
Raban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bimba.
Raban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bimba manages to avoid it.
Jab by Bimba.
Bimba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bimba blocks a jab.
Bimba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raban is fending him off so far but Bimba persists. Nope, Raban circles away and we're back to standing.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Bimba lands but Raban takes it in his stride.
Bimba stuffs the takedown attempt from Raban. Raban gets slowly back to his feet.
Bimba gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bimba tries to stand but can't do so whilst Raban controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban is looking to improve his position.
Bimba stands up from half guard.
Bimba moves into the clinch.
Bimba lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Raban.
Raban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bimba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bimba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban wants to take the fight to the mat but Bimba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Raban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bimba scores with a shoulder strike.
Bimba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raban struggles to land a body shot inside as Bimba controls his hands.
Bimba cracks Raban with a nice body shot.
Raban lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bimba backwards.
Bimba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raban throws a punch but it's blocked by Bimba.
Raban takes a shot to the head.
Raban tries for a takedown but Bimba manages to get underhooks.
Raban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bimba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bimba lands a damaging elbow.
Raban pushes Bimba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bimba blocking some punches.
Raban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bimba throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bimba throws an elbow that misses.
Bimba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raban blocks it with crossed arms.
Raban is trying to maintain a safe position but Bimba gets an underhook and turns Raban into the cage.
Raban trying to stall but Bimba improves his position.
Bimba throws an elbow but it misses.
Bimba pushes off an throws an elbow but Raban leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bimba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bimba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raban lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bimba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bimba pushes Raban off but Raban dives into side control.
Raban wants to control but Bimba is keeping him busy.
Bimba tries to escape but Raban is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bimba wants to get back to his feet but Raban is dominant here and he's now got Bimba's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bimba is trying to get back to his feet but Raban has full control of the position and if anything, Bimba has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bimba fending off the submission attempt from Raban.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bimba wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mestre Bimba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raban takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bimba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raban stalling against the cage.
Raban can't find room to land a body shot as Bimba controls the action.
Raban blocks the elbow strike.
Bimba missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bimba - that landed with a thud.
Bimba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bimba misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bimba throws an elbow but it misses.
Raban drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bimba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban blocks a body shot from Bimba.
Bimba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bimba prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Raban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bimba as Raban tries to tie him up.
Bimba missing with knees to the body.
Bimba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raban's defenses.
James Raban's cut is getting worse.
Bimba prevents a body shot from Raban.
Bimba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bimba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bimba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raban's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bimba throws an elbow but misses.
Raban tries to work over Bimba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bimba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Raban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bimba up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Raban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bimbas head.
Mestre Bimba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bimba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raban's brow.
Bimba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bimba misses with a knee strike.
Bimba tries to work over Raban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bimba as Raban tries to tie him up.
Bimba pushes off an throws an elbow but Raban leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raban avoids the elbow strike from Bimba, against the cage.
Raban stalling the fight.
Raban is working for takedown but Bimba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raban scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bimba missing with knees to the body.
Raban looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Raban - that landed with a thud.
Bimba tries to throw a body punch but Raban avoids it by throwing Bimba back against the cage.
Raban throws a punch but it's blocked by Bimba.
Bimba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Bimba.
Raban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bimba.
Bimba tries to work over Raban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raban tries a body shot but Bimba blocks it.
Raban lands a right hand.
Raban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bimba lands an elbow that stopped Raban in his tracks for a moment.
Raban tries to score a body lock takedown but Bimba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bimba lands an elbow just above Raban 's eye.
James Raban's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raban.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bimba.
Raban holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raban is trying to drag Bimba to the mat but Bimba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bimba cracks Raban with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bimba lands an elbow that stopped Raban in his tracks for a moment.
Bimba missing with knees to the body.
Bimba scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeez, James Raban's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bimba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bimba lands an elbow just above Raban 's eye.
Bimba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Raban's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mestre Bimba!
After winning the bout, Mestre Bimba 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Man's choice of entrance music: Method Man - Meth vs. Chef feat. Raekwon The Chef. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
208 lbs
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34
210 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man walks into a straight right hand from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaarlandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaarlandt is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Gaarlandt lands a head shot.
Man misses with an uppercut. Gaarlandt saw that one coming.
Gaarlandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Gaarlandt misses with the head strike.
Gaarlandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaarlandt misses with a body kick.
Gaarlandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaarlandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaarlandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaarlandt walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Man connects with a leg kick. Gaarlandt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaarlandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Man avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man tries a low kick but Gaarlandt avoids it.
A big left from Man misses.
Gaarlandt connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaarlandt misses the target.
Gaarlandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaarlandt looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Gaarlandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Gaarlandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man connects with a single shot there.
A head kick by Gaarlandt misses
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man thows a body kick. Gaarlandt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Gaarlandt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaarlandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaarlandt looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gaarlandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Gaarlandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaarlandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Gaarlandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaarlandt throws out the jab.
Gaarlandt throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Gaarlandt avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaarlandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaarlandt tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaarlandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Man misses.
Man gets a clinch.
Gaarlandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaarlandt's face.
A nice left hand lands by Gaarlandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaarlandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaarlandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Gaarlandt scores with a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Gaarlandt
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Gaarlandt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gaarlandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man throws a body punch but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Gaarlandt scores with a nice body kick.
Gaarlandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaarlandt backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gaarlandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaarlandt is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Gaarlandt counters with a straight right hand.
Man misses with an uppercut. Gaarlandt saw that one coming.
Gaarlandt slips a straight right by Man.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Gaarlandt misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaarlandt throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Gaarlandt throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaarlandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaarlandt scores with a kick to the body.
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Gaarlandt blocks the low kick.
Gaarlandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gaarlandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaarlandt misses with a body kick.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaarlandt. That snapped Man's head back.
Gaarlandt gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch.
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch.
Man moves out of range as Gaarlandt throws a body kick.
Method Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt pushes Man away with a front kick.
Man clinches up with Gaarlandt and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt misses with the head strike.
Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaarlandt's face.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaarlandt is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man tries a body shot but Gaarlandt blocks it.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick that misses.
Gaarlandt defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Gaarlandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Man drives through and clinches with Gaarlandt against the cage.
Gaarlandt throws a head punch that misses.
Method Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man is pushing Gaarlandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man tries to counter with a clinch but Gaarlandt shakes him off and moves away.
Gaarlandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Gaarlandt throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaarlandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gaarlandt throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Gaarlandt 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.
Man throws a fast counter high kick but Gaarlandt manages to duck under it in time.
Man missing with a left hand there. Gaarlandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaarlandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaarlandt throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaarlandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man cracks the inside of Gaarlandt's front leg.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gaarlandt tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gaarlandt.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaarlandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaarlandt tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt lands with a right hand.
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body.
Gaarlandt throws a leg kick
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Gaarlandt down.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Gaarlandt dodges the punch combination from Man.
Gaarlandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaarlandt throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Gaarlandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaarlandt throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Man.
Gaarlandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 Ricardo Gaarlandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gaarlandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Gaarlandt misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt misses with a body kick.
Gaarlandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Gaarlandt misses.
Gaarlandt throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a big counter head kick but Gaarlandt avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Gaarlandt finds it's target.
Gaarlandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaarlandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Gaarlandt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaarlandt slips under a jab from Man.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaarlandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Gaarlandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaarlandt throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
A solid body kick from Man.
Gaarlandt moves away from the strike by Man.
Gaarlandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Gaarlandt's side.
Good work by Gaarlandt as he checks the leg kick.
Gaarlandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaarlandt misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Gaarlandt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man misses with a hook. Gaarlandt ducked under it nicely.
Gaarlandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaarlandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaarlandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Gaarlandt.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gaarlandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gaarlandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gaarlandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Gaarlandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaarlandt ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man looks to throw the jab but Gaarlandt is out of range.
Gaarlandt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaarlandt takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Gaarlandt looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Gaarlandt throws a front kick that sends Man stumbling back into the cage.
Gaarlandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Gaarlandt is out of range.
Gaarlandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaarlandt throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Gaarlandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Man in the body.
Man clinches up against the cage.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Gaarlandt avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaarlandt backwards.
Gaarlandt gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with some punches.
Gaarlandt misses with some punches.
Man lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Gaarlandt blocks with his arms.
Gaarlandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaarlandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaarlandt blocks an uppercut.
Man misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Gaarlandt.
Man stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
Man rushes Gaarlandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Gaarlandt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Method Man.
I think Man 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Gaarlandt!
A victorious Ricardo Gaarlandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Method Man was interviewed post fight and said 'Patty cake patty cake hey the Method Man
Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan
Peanut butter, cuz I'm not butter
In fact I snap back like a rubber
band!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Michel Basquiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better comes to the cage accompanied by Mother by Danzig. Basquiat has chosen Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dog ft. Pharrell Williams as his entrance music. 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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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Michel Basquiat!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basquiat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Basquiat misses its intended target.
Better tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basquiat is able to avoid easily.
Better bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basquiat misses with a right hand
and Better counters with a low kick, right behind Basquiat 's knee.
Better wants to land a leg kick but Basquiat is out of range.
We've been informed that Basquiat 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.
Better scores with a nice right hand.
Basquiat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Basquiat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Better has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Better and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Better will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by Better - just one landing.
Basquiat tries to clinch up
and Better cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Basquiat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Better.
Basquiat tries to clinch but Better moves out of range.
Better looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Better connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Better lands a leg kick that knocks Basquiat off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basquiat drops his hands momentarily and Better takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Basquiat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basquiat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Better, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Basquiat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Better's brow.
Basquiat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Basquiat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Better blocks the elbow strike.
Better missing with knees to the body.
Basquiat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Better trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Better.
Better cracks Basquiat with a nice body shot.
Better breaks from the clinch.
Basquiat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Basquiat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Better throws a lazy right hand but Basquiat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Basquiat only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Basquiat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Basquiat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Better counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basquiat misses with a low kick.
Basquiat misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basquiat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Basquiat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basquiat lands an elbow just above Better 's eye.
Basquiat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Basquiat avoiding damage as Better throws knees to the body.
Better tries to land knees in the clinch but Basquiat avoids the damage to the body.
Better blocks the elbow strike.
Basquiat lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Evan Better has been cut.
Basquiat avoiding damage as Better throws knees to the body.
Basquiat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Basquiat misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Basquiat.
Basquiat tries to throw a body punch but Better avoids it by throwing Basquiat back against the cage.
Basquiat pushes Better back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Better breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basquiat tests Better's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Basquiat throws a lazy right hand but Better sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Basquiat slips a jab from Better.
Better feints and then cracks Basquiat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basquiat down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better takes one to the side of the head.
Basquiat checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basquiat! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Better.
Basquiat throws a jab but it's blocked by Better.
A clash of legs there as Better blocks the low kick.
A jab from Better finds it's way through Basquiat's defenses.
Basquiat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Better sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basquiat misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Better finds it's target.
Basquiat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Better is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basquiat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Better throws a hook to the side of Basquiat's head but Basquiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Basquiat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Michel Basquiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basquiat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Basquiat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Better.
Basquiat replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Better blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Better fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better dives in and grabs Basquiat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basquiat pushes down on Better's head and hops out.
Better loads up on a big right hand but Basquiat slips the punch.
Basquiat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Basquiat looks to score with a jab to the body but Better is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Better.
Better misses with a low kick.
A cross from Basquiat lands.
Basquiat tries to clinch but Better moves out of range.
Better is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Basquiat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Basquiat thows a leg kick but Better checks it
enabling Better to counter with a crisp jab.
Better takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Better on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Basquiat. Basquiat obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Better misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Better misses the shot to the body.
And Basquiat responds with a good body kick, but Better manages to step out the way in time.
Basquiat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Better lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Better slips under a jab from Basquiat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Better swings for the body but Basquiat moves out of range.
Basquiat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Better stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Basquiat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basquiat misses with a hook. Better ducked under it nicely.
Better walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Basquiat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Basquiat lands a glancing blow to the side of Better's head.
The fighters circling - Better throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Better throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Better misses with the combination.
Basquiat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Basquiat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Basquiat misses with a leg kick.
Basquiat misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Basquiat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basquiat wants to clinch up but Better keeps it at a distance.
Basquiat throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better tried to score with a low kick but Basquiat checks it.
Better missing with a left hand there. Basquiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Better has been working on his balance at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Basquiat.
Basquiat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Better throws a shot to the body.
Basquiat darts in and clinches Better up against the cage.
Basquiat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Better blocks an elbow strike from Basquiat.
Better lands an uppercut.
Better blocks a body shot from Basquiat.
Better pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evan Better is winning the standup battle so far.
Basquiat throws a looping overhand right but Better ducks down to avoid it.
Better throws a hook to the side of Basquiat's head but Basquiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Better wants to land a leg kick but Basquiat is out of range.
Basquiat misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Basquiat misses its intended target.
Better slips a jab from Basquiat.
Better feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Better throws the left hand but Basquiat avoids the punch easily.
Better checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better misses with a wild body shot.
Basquiat scores with the left hand. Better knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Better uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Basquiat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Better cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Better.
Better connects with a solid leg kick.
Basquiat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Basquiat.
Better wants to slow Basquiat down by chopping away at his legs.
Basquiat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Basquiat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Better blocking some punches.
Basquiat swings wildly with an uppercut but Better uses good head movement to avoid it.
Better breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Better looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basquiat misses with an uppercut
and Better counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better slips under a jab.
Better lands a leg kick that knocks Basquiat off balance momentarily.
Basquiat takes one to the side of the head.
Basquiat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Basquiat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Basquiat misses with an uppercut.
Better misses with a hook. Basquiat ducked under it nicely.
Basquiat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Basquiat leaves Better with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Basquiat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Better walks into a straight right hand from Basquiat.
Better attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Better misses with an uppercut.
Better pivots, looking for a leg kick but Basquiat is out of range and Better settles back down.
Basquiat tries to land a body kick
and Better counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Better throws a head punch that misses.
Basquiat misses with a punch on the inside.
Basquiat has a couple of punches blocked by Better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better misses with a knee to the head.
Basquiat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basquiat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basquiat.
Basquiat throws a punch but it's blocked by Better.
Basquiat throws a punch but it's blocked by Better.
Basquiat tries a body shot but Better blocks it.
Better blocks an uppercut.
Better trying to land knees to the body.
Better gets control of Basquiat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Better will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Basquiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Better working a defensive guard here.
Basquiat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Better is keeping the position for now.
Better lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Michel Basquiat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Basquiat feints and then cracks Better's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Better down.
A big right from Basquiat misses.
Basquiat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Better tries to counter by clinching up but Basquiat breaks away and moves out of range.
Basquiat lands with a nice body punch.
Better misses with an uppercut
and Basquiat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Basquiat misses with a low kick.
Basquiat misses with a left hand
and Better counters with a nice low kick that buckles Basquiat's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Basquiat misses the target.
As Basquiat backs away, Better returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Better connects with a leg kick. Basquiat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice takedown defense from Basquiat. No joy for Better on that attempt.
Basquiat tries to clinch but Better moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Better bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Better tries to score with some ground and pound. Basquiat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Basquiat is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Basquiat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Better has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Basquiat is trying to control Better's posture but Better avoids it.
Better works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Basquiat tries to buck Better off but Better is having none of it.
Better throwing strikes but Basquiat manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Better tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Basquiat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Basquiat trying to control the position but Better is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basquiat throws a strike aimed at the side of Better's head but Better avoids it well.
Better is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Basquiat off and has taken his back!
Basquiat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Basquiat tries to roll but Better sticks to his back.
Better is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Basquiat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Better throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better is landing with strikes from the back.
Basquiat is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Better is punishing Basquiat with some ground and pound.
Basquiat rolls, trying to escape but Better keeps control of the position.
Basquiat has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Better.
Basquiat covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Better is hanging on to Basquiat's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basquiat covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Better struggling to keep hold of the position.
Basquiat covering up well under a series of strikes from Better.
Better punches Basquiat on the ear.
Better is looking to control Basquiat but Basquiat is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Basquiat wants to escape the position.
Basquiat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Better.
Better controlling well, preventing Basquiat from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Better showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Better has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Better!
Evan Better 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewart Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher. Hunter has chosen Hair of the Dog/ Nazareth as his entrance music. The key to victory for Carlos Batistuta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stewart Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta lands a head kick. Hunter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batistuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Stewart Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batistuta darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Batistuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Batistuta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Batistuta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Batistuta swings around for an armbar but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batistuta's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batistuta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter is in close to Batistuta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batistuta's head.
Hunter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Batistuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Batistuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batistuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batistuta looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hunter is defending well. Batistuta quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hunter has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Batistuta celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Batistuta!
After winning the bout, Carlos Batistuta 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akesson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Swedish National Anthem. Bruno has chosen Preliator as his entrance music. 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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265 lbs
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giordano Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick there by Bruno.
Bruno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Akesson's head coaches at The House of Tito that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akesson throws a series of punches but Bruno moves out of range.
Akesson looks for the body kick but Bruno saw that one coming.
Bruno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akesson takes a step back to recover.
We've been informed that Bruno 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.
Bruno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruno shoots in for a takedown but Akesson shows good takedown defense.
Jimmie Akesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akesson missing with a left hand there. Bruno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruno feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akesson. Bruno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruno is looking to score with low kicks.
Akesson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bruno!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno tries a head kick but it misses.
Akesson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno throws a hook to the side of Akesson's head but Akesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akesson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akesson ducks under a wild hook from Bruno.
It looked like Akesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bruno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akesson thuds his right hand into Bruno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bruno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruno ducks under a wild hook from Akesson.
Akesson gets tackled into the cage by Bruno. Bruno maintains the clinch.
Akesson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akesson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bruno's efforts to push away.
Bruno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bruno crunches a lovely knee into Akesson's ribcage.
Bruno scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akesson blocking some punches.
Bruno lands an elbow that stopped Akesson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jimmie Akesson has been cut.
Bruno tries to land knees in the clinch but Akesson avoids the damage to the body.
Bruno swings wildly with an uppercut but Akesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akesson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bruno is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Akesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akesson throws a front kick aimed at Bruno's knee but Bruno avoids it well.
Akesson missing with a left hand there. Bruno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruno tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Akesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Akesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akesson misses the jab.
A punch combination from Bruno misses.
Bruno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bruno avoids the body shot from Akesson.
Some bone on bone action there as Akesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akesson misses with a looping left.
Akesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akesson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bruno wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson slips under a jab from Bruno.
Bruno throws a hook to the side of Akesson's head but Akesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akesson throwing a counter right hand but Bruno manages to avoid it.
Bruno cracks the inside of Akesson's front leg.
Akesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akesson throws a series of strikes that have Bruno backpedaling.
Akesson throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Akesson. Those never looked like landing.
Akesson throws a right and a left that Bruno avoids nicely.
Akesson scores with a jab to the head.
Akesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akesson dodges the punch combination from Bruno.
Nice defenses there by Akesson.
Bruno with a jab.
Bruno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akesson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giordano Bruno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmie Akesson's cut.
That's time! Akesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akesson throws a leg kick but Bruno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bruno throws a big counter head kick but Akesson avoids it with no problem.
Akesson scores with a one two! Bruno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bruno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Akesson. Those never looked like landing.
Bruno scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akesson. Bruno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruno slips a straight right by Akesson.
Bruno appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruno lands the left hand.
Akesson misses the shot to the body.
Akesson moves away from the strike by Bruno.
A right-left combo lands from Akesson.
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!
Bruno lands a glancing blow to the side of Akesson's head.
A punch combination from Akesson misses.
Bruno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimmie Akesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruno.
Jab, jab by Akesson - just one landing.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akesson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno throws a head kick that misses.
Akesson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruno throws a big counter head kick but Akesson avoids it with no problem.
Bruno lands a big head kick that sends Akesson tumbling to the mat! Bruno takes a step backwards and waves Akesson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Akesson is rocked!
Akesson blocks a head kick by Bruno.
Oh Akesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bruno throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Akesson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giordano Bruno!
Giordano Bruno is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Giordano Bruno said 'Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.
Jimmie Akesson was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck it! I will go on the bender.....'.
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