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Pacio Fight Night 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Malysz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Malysz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malysz gets a takedown into half guard.
Malysz is thwarting Garnett's attempts to control the position.
Garnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Garnett pushes Malysz off and gets back to his feet.
Malysz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garnett bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Malysz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malysz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garnett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malysz is in Garnett's guard.
Garnett has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malysz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Garnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malysz avoids it.
Malysz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Garnett kicks Malysz off and gets to his feet.
Malysz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malysz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malysz is trying to control. Garnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garnett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malysz is thwarting Garnett's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett tries to get to full guard but Malysz has control of the leg.
Malysz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garnett is trying to maintain the position but Malysz is very close to passing his half guard.
Garnett is looking to improve his position.
Malysz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett is trying to control but can't.
Malysz trying to control the action but Garnett is working from the bottom.
Garnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malysz pulls his head out easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malysz tries a head kick but it misses.
Malysz scores with a takedown into Garnett's guard.
Garnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Malysz is pushing down on Garnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Malysz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garnett won't allow Malysz to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malysz working over Garnett with some ground and pound. Garnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malysz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malysz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malysz.
Garnett wants to get back to full guard.
Garnett is looking to control Malysz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garnett avoid being mounted?
Garnett has one foot on Malysz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Garnett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malysz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garnett feints the counter takedown.
Malysz gets a takedown into half guard.
Garnett manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Malysz throws a series of punches but Garnett avoids them all with ease.
Garnett gets caught flat footed, as Malysz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garnett is trying to control the position but Malysz postures up.
Garnett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett controls Malysz momentarily but Malysz frees himself.
Garnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malysz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garnett's guard.
Garnett trying to hold on to Malysz's head to control him but Malysz postures up.
Garnett is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malysz!
Garnett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malysz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garnett has his feet on Malysz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Malysz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garnett pushes Malysz off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malysz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garnett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garnett throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garnett enables Malysz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garnett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garnett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malysz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garnett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Malysz shoots in and gets a takedown into Garnett's guard.
Garnett manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Malysz tries to circle away but Garnett has him pinned against the cage.
Malysz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garnett regains guard.
Garnett has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Malysz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Garnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Malysz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garnett's guard.
Garnett manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Garnett pulls Malysz into guard.
Garnett looking to control.
Malysz stands up and waves to Garnett to follow him.
Malysz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garnett manages to avoid it.
Garnett keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malysz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garnett with the counter takedown but Malysz avoids it easily.
Adam Malysz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malysz throws out a leg kick but Garnett moves out of range and Malysz only half commits.
Garnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malysz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garnett feints the counter takedown.
Garnett avoids the head kick by Malysz.
Garnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Malysz.
Garnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malysz gets a takedown into half guard.
Garnett kicks Malysz off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garnett enables Malysz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garnett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garnett wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malysz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malysz moves in looking to clinch but Garnett pushes him off.
Garnett feints the counter takedown.
Malysz misses with a kick to the body.
Josh Garnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Malysz does no damage.
Malysz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garnett's guard.
Garnett has his feet on Malysz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malysz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garnett with the counter takedown but Malysz avoids it easily.
Malysz tried to score with a low kick but Garnett checks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malysz.
Garnett explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Malysz tries a head kick but it misses.
Garnett tries to sprawl but Malysz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garnett makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malysz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garnett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malysz defends it well.
Malysz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garnett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Malysz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Malysz.
Garnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adam Malysz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malysz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Garnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garnett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Garnett!
Josh Garnett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Ilmarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asko Ilmarinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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27
245 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Asko Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Ilmarinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
It looks like Asko Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ilmarinen crashing down! Ilmarinen tries to stagger back to his feet but Silva just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ilmarinen asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dariusas Machnacius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dariusas Machnacius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dariusas Machnacius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takumi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machnacius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeshi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Takeshi gets underhooks to prevent Machnacius's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
A jab from Takeshi finds it's way through Machnacius's defenses.
Machnacius shoots and misses
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dariusas Machnacius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machnacius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machnacius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeshi counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machnacius is looking to clinch.
Machnacius fails with the takedown
and Takeshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machnacius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machnacius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machnacius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takeshi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takeshi connects with a right hand. Machnacius shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Takeshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Takeshi.
Machnacius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takeshi works Machnacius's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takeshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machnacius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takeshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machnacius is rocked!
Dariusas Machnacius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machnacius has his takedown stuffed
and Takeshi rattles Machnacius with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Machnacius tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Takeshi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Machnacius stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oldaghar Khara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runar Styrjoeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Khusugtun Batzorig Chinggis khaan . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oldaghar Khara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Runar Styrjoeld!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styrjoeld lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Khara.
Khara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Styrjoeld.
Khara ducks under a wild hook from Styrjoeld.
Styrjoeld lands a right hook to the body.
Styrjoeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khara.
Khara lands a nice shot to the body.
Styrjoeld clobbers Khara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khara looks to land a left hand but Styrjoeld moved out of range nicely.
Styrjoeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Styrjoeld misses with a straight left.
Khara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khara blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Styrjoeld 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Runar Styrjoeld has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Styrjoeld.
Khara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khara lands a damaging elbow.
Styrjoeld is trying to push Khara away but Khara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khara.
Styrjoeld swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Styrjoeld tries to throw a body punch but Khara avoids it by throwing Styrjoeld back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Khara.
Styrjoeld looks winded!
Khara pushes Styrjoeld against the cage and as Styrjoeld bounces back, Khara cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Khara follows up with more strikes but Styrjoeld was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oldaghar Khara!
Oldaghar Khara was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Katov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
6 - 18 - 1 |
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Katov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson clinches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Felix Katov has been cut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katov backwards.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katov is keeping busy.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Katov uses from the top position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Katov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Johnson wanted to stand there but Katov had control of the position.
Katov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Katov keeps moving.
Katov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Katov working a defensive guard here.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson wants to stand but Katov has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the position but Katov is working away.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson wants to control but Katov is keeping him busy.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Katov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Katov is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson staying calm.
Johnson tries to stand but Katov is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Katov's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Katov sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Katov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katov clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Katov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Katov looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katov trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Katov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katov is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Katov is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katov trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Katov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Katov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Katov wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Katov is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Katov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Katov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Katov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katov not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Katov has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Katov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Johnson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Katov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Katov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Katov fails to land.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Katov from controlling successfully.
Johnson is pulling down on Katov's head to control his posture.
Katov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katov can do to turn this around?
Katov is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Katov is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Katov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Katov and Johnson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Katov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Katov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Katov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Katov is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Katov's guard.
Katov is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
Katov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katov wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dwayne Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katov is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Katov is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Katov seems to have recovered his senses.
Further stalling from Johnson.
Katov tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Felix Katov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kania Cup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kania Cup could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Blake's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kania Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Blake!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blake is working for a kimura but Cup is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blake connects with a nice short shot to Cup's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Blake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake working the head and body with strikes.
Blake prevents Cup from standing back up.
Cup trying to control from the bottom.
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Cup is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cup looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.
Cup gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
Cup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blake cracks Cup with a solid left hand.
It looks like Kania Cup has been cut.
Cup trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cup is looking to stand up but Blake isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cup defends it well.
Cup trying to control here.
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Cup is trying to stand.
Blake seems to be looking for submissions.
Cup moves into full guard.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blake tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blake looking for subs from the bottom but Cup mounts him!
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kania Cup's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cup swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Blake catches Cup with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cup is looking for a counter combo.
Blake clinches up with Cup and pushes him back against the cage.
Cup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cup has Blake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kania Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cup is rocked!
Cup stalling in the clinch but Blake improves position.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cup is looking for a takedown.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake pushes Cup back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cup trying to control the position but instead, Blake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cup into the cage.
Blake drops Cup onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cup is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kania Cup's cut is getting worse.
Cup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blake mutters something to Cup before pushing him back against the cage. As Cup comes back towards him, Blake unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Cup clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Blake!
In his post fight interview, David Blake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jam Lasica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam Lasica has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jam Lasica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasica throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lasica is in Johnson's guard.
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lasica doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Lasica escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Johnson!
John Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Elkoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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42
202 lbs
26 - 21 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartek Elkoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkoski closes the distance and clinches.
Saidov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elkoski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saidov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elkoski is defending well.
Saidov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elkoski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saidov is controlling him.
Saidov is stalling in the full guard.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet but Saidov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov is standing up over Elkoski. Elkoski looks to escape but Saidov dives into side control.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet but Saidov is dominant here and he's now got Elkoski's back!
Elkoski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Saidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Saidov is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Elkoski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Elkoski is trying to stand back up.
Saidov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saidov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Elkoski.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saidov controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Saidov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but Saidov has full control of the position and if anything, Elkoski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saidov misses with a wild combination.
Ismail Saidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkoski.
Elkoski tries to counter with a takedown but Saidov is quick to defend against it.
Saidov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elkoski lands with a kick to the temple. Saidov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Elkoski misses.
Elkoski moves into range and clinches up with Saidov.
Saidov has Elkoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elkoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elkoski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saidov's brow.
Elkoski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saidov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saidov manages to end up in side control.
Elkoski is looking to get back to his feet here but Saidov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Elkoski's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saidov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elkoski's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but Saidov has full control of the position and if anything, Elkoski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Elkoski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkoski trying to get back to his feet but Saidov is in full control for now.
Saidov biding his time, controlling Elkoski.
That's two 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.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saidov controlling the positon.
We've been informed that Saidov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Saidov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Elkoski trying to get back to his feet but Saidov is in full control for now.
Saidov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elkoski's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ismail Saidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The adventures of Saidov the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but Saidov has full control of the position and if anything, Elkoski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Elkoski throws a head kick that misses.
Elkoski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saidov blocks a head kick by Elkoski.
Elkoski is looking to clinch but Saidov is avoiding it.
Elkoski cracks Saidov with an open hand slap.
Saidov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elkoski back to the cage. Saidov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Bartek Elkoski has been cut.
Saidov misses with a low kick.
Saidov drops Elkoski with a right and a left! Saidov comes rushing in but Elkoski regains his composure and manages to keep Saidov in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkoski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saidov dives into side control.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet.
Saidov taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkoski is pushing Saidov's head away, looking to escape. Saidov manages to hold on to the position though.
Saidov takes a little break here. Elkoski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Elkoski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elkoski misses the shot to the body.
Saidov lands a left and a right that sends Elkoski crashing to the canvas! Saidov dives into mount looking to finish!
Saidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Elkoski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elkoski is trying to stand.
Saidov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet.
Saidov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elkoski tries to buck Saidov off but he can't manage it.
Bartek Elkoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Elkoski is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Saidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saidov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Saidov!
After the fight, Ismail Saidov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekis has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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22 - 11 - 2 |
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210 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou shoots for a double leg takedown but Rekis sprawls well. He's pushed Mutou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rekis misses.
Mutou looks for a takedown but Rekis sprawls well.
Mutou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
Rekis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mutou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but Rekis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rekis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rekis shoots in but no luck this time.
Rekis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mutou circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou swings for the body but Rekis moves out of range.
Mutou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rekis tries to avoid it but Mutou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rekis to the ground. Rekis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rekis throws a sloppy body shot
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard.
Mutou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rekis.
Mutou pulls Rekis in close to his closed guard and prevents Rekis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rekis throwing strikes but missing.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard.
Rekis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou won't allow Rekis to sweep him here.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rekis wants to get back to his feet but Mutou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mutou trying to control but Rekis is working from the bottom.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rekis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rekis connects with a couple of short punches.
Rekis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rekis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rekis stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Rekis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rekis wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving.
Rekis looking to sit in guard and control but Mutou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Rekis keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rekis as he jumps to the side.
Rekis darts in looking for a takedown but Mutou gets double underhooks and turns Rekis into the cage.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rekis.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou loads up on a big right hand but Rekis slips the punch.
Rekis needs to keep his hands up - Mutou had a free shot at his head there.
Rekis moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Mutou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rekis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou wants to control but Rekis is keeping him busy.
Rekis dodges the ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou cracks Rekis with a big right hand but Rekis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Rekis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mutou's best efforts.
Mutou prevents Rekis from improving his position.
Rekis wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rekis defending well though.
Rekis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rekis regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou postures up in Rekis's guard and throws a big left but Rekis blocks it.
Rekis is adopting a defensive guard.
Rekis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou 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.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rekis can do to turn this around?
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rekis trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Rekis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rekis is keeping the position for now.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Rekis's brow.
Rekis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutou trying to control but Rekis is working from the bottom.
Rekis controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
Mutou throws a strike but Rekis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Rekis working some strikes from top position.
Rekis throws a big right hand that misses.
Rekis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rekis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mutou is proving hard to escape from.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mutou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rekis quickly recovers to half guard.
Mutou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rekis is trying to get back to full guard.
Rekis is trying to control but can't.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutou stops Rekis from getting back to his feet.
Rekis taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou is trying to control. Rekis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rekis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mutou working over Rekis with some ground and pound. Rekis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rekis has hold of Mutou's hands but Mutou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mutou drops an elbow to the side of Rekis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rekis's head.
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rekis trying to control from the bottom.
Rekis has hold of Mutou's hands but Mutou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mutou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rekis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mutou is looking to advance position but Rekis won't allow it.
Rekis tries to get to full guard but Mutou has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou working over Rekis with some ground and pound. Rekis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutou throwing shots but Rekis is blocking nicely.
Rekis is looking to improve his position.
Rekis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mutou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rekis trying to control from the bottom.
Mutou wants to control but Rekis is keeping him busy.
Mutou slips a nice elbow through Rekis's hands, connecting with Rekis's forehead.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rekis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rekis taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Mutou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mutou lands a nice short elbow.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard.
Rekis is rocked!
Mutou working Rekis over with strikes.
Rekis is still in real trouble! Can Mutou finish him?
Mutou lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rekis quite badly. Rekis pulls Mutou in close trying to recover. Mutou postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rekis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rekis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou retains his light heavyweight title!
Keiji Mutou very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, John Rekis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dormier throws a body kick that misses.
Dormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dormier.
Molotov with the counter takedown but Dormier avoids it easily.
Dormier looks to throw the jab but Molotov is out of range.
Dormier forces Molotov back against the cage and clinches.
Molotov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dormier some visible discomfort.
Molotov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dormier tries to improve position but can't.
Dormier is working hard here to advance position.
Dormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molotov on the ground.
Molotov scores with punches from side control.
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dormier some visible discomfort.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov tries for a kimura but Dormier is defending well.
Dormier tries to buck Molotov off but Molotov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov working the head and body with strikes.
Dormier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dormier is trying to improve his position.
Dormier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dormier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dormier is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov cracks Dormier with a big right hand but Dormier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Dormier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molotov cracks Dormier with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Molotov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Dormier is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Molotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Molotov!
Andrei Molotov is the new middleweight champion!
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