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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hone Huia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia defending well as Hare loads up on a big left hand.
Huia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hare is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Hare's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huia blocks a head kick by Hare.
Hare looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hare lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control.
Huia trying to control the position but Hare is working away.
Hare is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hare keeps working.
Hare is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Huia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hare keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hare haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huia counters with a two punch combo.
Huia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hare momentarily.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Hare throws a head kick that misses
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Hare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Huia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hare misses with a head kick.
Hare throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.
Hare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huia.
Hare misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huia avoids a kick to the body.
Hare throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia passes into half guard.
Huia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Hare is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Huia seems content to control.
Huia passes to full mount!
Huia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hare is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia looking to control but Hare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huia controlling the pace for now.
Huia moves to the back position.
Huia is persistently looking for the submission but Hare is defending it well.
Huia tries to keep control of the position but Hare is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hare is trying to stand back up.
Huia is trying to control but Hare is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Huia controlling from the full mount.
Huia with good strikes from the mount here!
Huia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huia wants to control the pace but Hare is squirming around nicely.
Hare tries to buck Huia off but he can't manage it.
Huia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Huia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Huia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hare is trying to defend against the choke here but Huia has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Huia Tightens the hold and Hare taps out furiously! Huia displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hone Huia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes into the arena with London Calling blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ranieri's choice of entrance music: Eminem – Kings Never Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Ranieri!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Graves has his takedown stuffed
and Ranieri moves into the clinch.
Ranieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ranieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ranieri connects with a knee to the head.
Ranieri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graves uses from the top position.
Ranieri is trying to keep Graves in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Graves advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ranieri is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Ranieri wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranieri is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ranieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
Graves passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranieri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ranieri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Ranieri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ranieri is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ranieri tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ranieri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ranieri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is thwarting Ranieri's attempts to control the position.
Ranieri is looking to improve his position.
Ranieri actively working from the bottom here.
Ranieri has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Ranieri defends the submission attempt.
Ranieri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ranieri tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Graves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ranieri defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graves stands up from half guard.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ranieri swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graves is defended easily by Ranieri.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ranieri's waist but Ranieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Ranieri leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri trying to control but Graves postures up.
Ranieri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graves's back!
Ranieri biding his time, looking for the opening.
Graves is keeping busy.
Graves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ranieri's guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Ranieri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves tries to stand but Ranieri is controlling from the bottom.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ranieri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graves passes into half guard.
Graves postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ranieri to stand up.
Graves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ranieri was covering up waiting for the punch and Graves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ranieri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranieri is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ranieri trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Ranieri is defending against the submission attempts here by Graves.
Graves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ranieri sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves trying to work for an americana but Ranieri has managed to regain full guard.
Ranieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ranieri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves pushing down on Ranieri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ranieri gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Graves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Graves darts in looking for a takedown but Ranieri gets double underhooks and turns Graves into the ropes.
Graves has a takedown stuffed.
Ranieri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Graves.
Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ranieri quickly recovers to half guard.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ranieri can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranieri is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ranieri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graves jumps into side control!
Ranieri is looking for a sweep.
Graves working away.
Ranieri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ranieri is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ranieri avoid being mounted?
Ranieri actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is working for a kimura but Ranieri is defending it quite comfortably.
Graves 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves drops back looking for a leg! Ranieri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ranieri manages to kick Graves off! Graves jumps back into Ranieri's guard.
Ranieri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri looking for subs off his back but Graves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ranieri wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graves is working for a kimura here but Ranieri manages to reverse the position and he's now in Graves's guard.
Graves is looking for a triangle here but Ranieri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well.
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ranieri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ranieri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves wants to improve his position but Ranieri is controlling well.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ranieri pulls his head out easily.
Ranieri trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Alex Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Ranieri tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ranieri jumps into side control!
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graves is not content to let Ranieri control the position.
That's six 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.
Ranieri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Ranieri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Ranieri keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Graves has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ranieri but great work by Graves.
Graves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ranieri tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Graves easily slips into full mount!
Ranieri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alex Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ranieri tries to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves goes for an armbar but Ranieri turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ranieri.
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Graves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ranieri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graves.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Graves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ranieri's best efforts.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ranieri pulls his head out easily.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ranieri pulls his head out easily.
Ranieri wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranieri is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Graves still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Graves has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graves working away.
Graves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ranieri!
Graves has control of Ranieri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ranieri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ranieri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Joe Ranieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ranieri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Alex Graves!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Alex Graves!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Alex Graves!
Alex Graves wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Alex Graves didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the ring accompanied by Ride Wit Me - Nelly. Coke Montana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Landry misses.
Montana scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Landry's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Montana throws the kick towards the body but Landry avoids it.
Landry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Landry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry moves forwards but Montana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landry throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Landry checks a low kick from Montana.
Landry looks to land a body kick but Montana moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry throws the kick towards the body but Montana avoids it.
It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montana throws a good cross that connects.
Montana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montana tries a quick counter leg kick but Landry is wise to it.
Montana lands a head shot.
Montana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Landry.
Montana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montana throws a front kick that sends Landry stumbling back into the ropes.
Landry is breathing heavily.
Montana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Landry is rocked!
Montana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Landry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry throws a sloppy body shot
and Montana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Landry seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Montana - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana thumps Landry with a low kick.
Landry gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Montana gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana!
A very excited looking Coke Montana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franky Yip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Terror!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yip.
Terror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Terror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Terror slaps away a takedown attempt from Yip, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Terror throws a body punch but Yip moves out of range.
Terror slips under a jab.
Terror takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip misses with a straight left.
Terror feints and as Yip raises his hands in defense, Terror changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Terror defends it easily.
Terror wants to control from the top but Yip keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror is in close to Yip's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Terror wants to control from the top but Yip keeps moving.
Terror in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yip is controlling Terror's posture.
Terror connects with a couple of short punches.
Terror throws a big right hand that misses.
Yip 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.
Yip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Yip manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terror manages to get himself to full guard.
Yip working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terror has momentary wrist control but Yip slips an elbow through the middle.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Terror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Terror keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Terror is trying to control the position but Yip postures up.
Terror pulls Yip in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yip wants to control from the top but Terror keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Terror has his hands on Yip's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terror was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
Terror throws out a counter right but Yip avoids it with no problem.
Yip throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terror tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yip is in Terror's guard.
Terror tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terror is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terror prevents Yip from improving his position.
Yip 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.
Yip manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yip holds on and takes a little breather.
Terror postures up and lands a big shot to Yip's brow.
Yip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yip is pulling down on Terror's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Terror loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terror looking to sit in guard and control but Yip gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yip showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Terror seems keen to control Yip's posture.
Terror keeping full guard, as Yip tries to pass.
Yip scoring with some ground and pound.
Yip chips away with some ground and pound.
Terror keeping full guard, as Yip tries to pass.
Yip is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six 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.
Yip postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yip engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Terror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franky Yip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yip shoots in for a double leg but Terror sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Terror's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Yip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Terror gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terror is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Terror manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yip manages to get himself to full guard.
Terror is looking to work some ground and pound but Yip has wrist control.
Yip controls Terror momentarily but Terror frees himself.
Terror landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yip controls Terror momentarily but Terror frees himself.
Terror pushes down on Yip's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yip tries to get to full guard but Terror has control of the leg.
Terror not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Terror trying to mount his opponent but Yip defends it.
Terror throwing shots but Yip is blocking nicely.
Terror not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Terror wants to take a breather but Yip is having none of it.
Terror lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yip is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Terror scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yip wants to improve his position but Terror is controlling well.
Terror working Yip over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dark Terror will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Terror just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yip.
Yip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terror momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Yip. Those never looked like landing.
Terror throws out a counter right but Yip avoids it with no problem.
Yip moves out of range of the leg kick from Terror.
Yip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip misses with a straight right.
Yip misses with a wild body shot.
Yip misses with a two punch combination.
Terror throws a right hand that Yip ducks under and follows up with a left that Yip also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terror goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Franky Yip has been cut.
Terror moves out of range as Yip strikes.
Terror lands a body shot.
Yip scores with a nice strike.
Terror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terror lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yip. Terror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yip cracks Terror with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terror scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yip in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terror.
Yip dives in for a single leg takedown but Terror sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Terror throws out a counter right but Yip avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Yip misses.
Yip just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yip.
Yip's corner calls for a 1-2. Yip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franky Yip is winning the standup battle so far.
Yip looks to land a right hand but Terror moved out of range.
Terror let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yip on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dark Terror is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terror misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Terror both land. Nice combination.
Yip lands a slapping body shot.
Yip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Terror looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror scores with a jab.
Terror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yip.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Yip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terror takes a swing at Yip's ribcage but misses.
Terror rushes Yip and presses him up against the ropes.
Yip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terror smiles and moves away.
Yip shoots in and drives through. Terror sprawls well.
Yip lands a slapping body shot.
Yip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terror punishes Yip's body with a nice straight punch.
Yip takes a swing at Terror's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terror throws a leg kick that misses.
Yip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Terror's hands.
Yip checks the leg kick.
Yip connects with a single shot there.
Yip lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terror throws a series of punches but Yip avoids them all with ease.
Yip is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Terror.
Terror throws a series of punches but Yip moves out of range.
Terror throws a one two combo.
Yip misses with a wild combination.
Yip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terror is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terror.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Terror moves out of range as Yip strikes.
Yip is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yip looks to score with a jab to the body but Terror is just out of range.
As Yip backs off Terror throws a huge counter combo but Yip manages to avoid it all.
Yip throws a lazy right hand but Terror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Terror - just one landing.
Yip misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yip looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terror swivels and escapes.
Yip fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Terror sprawls well initially but Yip persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Terror felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to control from half guard but Terror is working away.
Yip trying to mount his opponent but Terror defends it.
Terror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yip.
Terror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yip.
Terror is looking to control Yip's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Terror avoid being mounted?
Terror regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yip is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Terror is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yip throws a series of strikes that have Terror backpedaling.
Terror throws a low kick, looking for Yip's leg but Yip calmly moves out of range.
Yip throws a lazy right hand but Terror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Terror.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yip lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Terror misses with a few strikes there.
Terror moves into the clinch.
Terror gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yip.
I was talking to Yip's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yip breaks from the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Terror connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yip momentarily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Terror enables Yip to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Terror manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yip throws a big right hand that misses.
Terror wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yip postures up in Terror's guard and throws a big left but Terror blocks it.
Terror is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yip controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yip wants to control from the top but Terror keeps moving.
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 Franky Yip.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Dark Terror!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Franky Yip!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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282 lbs
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280 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muller moves into the clinch.
Pulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pulu misses with the head strike.
Pulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks a body shot from Pulu.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Pulu in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pulu managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but Pulu blocks with his arms.
Pulu tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Pulu back against the ropes.
Pulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller lands an elbow just above Pulu 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Pulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller prevents a body shot from Pulu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pulu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pulu can turn it around.
Pulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller takes one to the side of the head.
Pulu throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Pulu misses with a two punch combination.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Pulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Pulu throws a head kick that misses.
Muller moves in looking to clinch but Pulu pushes him off.
Pulu throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Muller.
A combination from Pulu does no damage.
Pulu scores with a punch to the head.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Pulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Pulu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulu misses with a head kick.
Muller lands with a nice combination. Pulu backs away looking to recover.
Pulu shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Pulu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pulu misses with a double jab
and Muller counters with a left and a right that stings Pulu.
That has opened up Maki Pulu's cut even more.
Muller throws a body punch but Pulu moves out of range.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Pulu wants to slow Muller down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulu misses the target.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulu manages to avoid it.
Pulu throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Pulu misses with a body shot.
Muller tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pulu misses.
Muller blocks a head kick by Pulu.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller thuds his right hand into Pulu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The cut above Maki Pulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pulu wants to get back to striking at distance but Muller won't allow it.
Pulu breaks from the clinch.
Muller moves away from the strike by Pulu.
Pulu throws a big shot that misses.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulu throws a shot from downtown. Muller moves away and avoids it.
Muller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulu. Pulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Pulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulu throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulu lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Pulu - just one landing.
Pulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Pulu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muller.
Muller leaves Pulu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pulu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulu throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Pulu throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller defending well as Pulu loads up on a big left hand.
Pulu misses with a straight right.
Muller forces Pulu back against the ropes and clinches.
Pulu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maki Pulu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Pulu's ribcage. Pulu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Pulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maki Pulu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
A victorious Nicolas Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ljashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Ljashko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane McLain's chin.
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11 - 4 - 0 |
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262 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane McLain!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljashko moves into range and clinches up with McLain.
A knee to the head by Ljashko.
It looks like Shane McLain has been cut.
McLain tries to circle away but Ljashko has him pinned against the ropes.
I was talking to Ljashko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ljashko lands an uppercut.
McLain is rocked!
McLain breaks from the clinch.
Ljashko throws a right hand that McLain ducks under and follows up with a left that McLain also avoids with ease.
Ljashko clinches up with McLain and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ljashko lands a knee to the body.
McLain tries to break the clinch but Ljashko is controlling the position.
McLain has had enough of the clinch but Ljashko keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Ljashko.
McLain is still on wobbly legs! Can Ljashko finish him?
Ljashko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Ljashko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ljashko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLain looks winded!
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Ljashko cracks McLain with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Ljashko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Strashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford Fanning could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Strashko's chin.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Strashko!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fanning enables Strashko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fanning manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Strashko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strashko has managed to get both his arms back between Fanning's legs - danger averted.
Fanning controlling the position.
Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strashko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strashko is in close to Fanning's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strashko looking to sit in guard and control but Fanning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strashko has a closed guard, preventing Fanning from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning postures up in Strashko's guard and throws a big left but Strashko blocks it.
Fanning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning trying to control but Strashko is working from the bottom.
Fanning throwing strikes from guard but Strashko blocks nicely.
Fanning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strashko is keeping the position for now.
Fanning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strashko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strashko wants to get back to his feet but Fanning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fanning wants to stand and escape but instead Strashko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Strashko wants to stand but Fanning has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fanning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fanning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strashko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fanning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strashko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strashko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strashko won't allow Fanning to sweep him here.
Fanning controls Strashko momentarily but Strashko frees himself.
Fanning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strashko wanted to stand there but Fanning had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strashko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Fanning misses.
Strashko wants to counter the offense by Fanning and move into the clinch position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strashko.
Fanning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fanning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fanning is looking to clinch.
Strashko shoots in for a takedown but Fanning shows good takedown defense.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strashko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fanning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fanning won't allow Strashko to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fanning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strashko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fanning is controlling him.
Fanning postures up in Strashko's guard and throws a big left but Strashko blocks it.
Fanning advances position into side control!
Fanning looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strashko is avoiding damage well.
Fanning sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strashko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fanning takes a swing at Strashko's ribcage but misses.
Fanning keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fanning appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strashko just misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strashko.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Strashko ducks down to avoid it.
Fanning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strashko's sensitive parts.
Strashko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strashko blocks the body kick.
Strashko throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Fanning moves in looking to clinch but Strashko pushes him off.
Fanning gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strashko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fanning keeping moving, preventing Strashko from controlling successfully.
Fanning 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strashko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fanning trying to keep a closed guard but Strashko is proving a slippery customer.
Fanning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strashko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strashko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strashko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strashko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strashko tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanning is retaining full guard.
Fanning looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fanning ducks under a wild hook from Strashko.
Fanning throws a front kick aimed at Strashko's knee but Strashko avoids it well.
Strashko feints a counter leg kick.
Strashko throws a head kick that misses.
Strashko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Fanning does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fanning. That's going to slow Strashko down.
Strashko tries to bum rush Fanning with a series of wild strikes but Fanning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fanning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fanning throws a hook to the side of Strashko's head but Strashko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strashko! But no joy.
Fanning lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fanning takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch! Strashko slams his shin into Fanning's torso.
Strashko checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strashko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strashko avoids the body shot from Fanning.
Strashko loads up on a big right hand but Fanning slips the punch.
Strashko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strashko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fanning throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily.
Fanning looks to land a combination. Strashko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strashko looks for a takedown but Fanning sprawls well.
Sanford Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Strashko.
Strashko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fanning at a distance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fanning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strashko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fanning cracks Strashko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fanning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fanning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strashko.
Strashko tries a head kick but it misses.
Fanning is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strashko.
Strashko shoots for a double leg takedown but Fanning sprawls well. He's pushed Strashko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strashko fails to land with a series of punches.
Fanning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strashko rushes Fanning and presses him up against the ropes.
Strashko blocks an uppercut.
Strashko stalling in the clinch but Fanning improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
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 Sanford Fanning will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fanning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fanning lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strashko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.
Strashko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fanning tries to clinch up.
Fanning walks into a straight right hand from Strashko.
Fanning scores with the left hand. Strashko knows he should have avoided that one.
Fanning closes the distance and pushes Strashko back into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Strashko prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strashko blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Strashko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strashko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fanning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strashko has a closed guard, preventing Fanning from standing up.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Strashko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanford Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is looking to work some ground and pound but Strashko has wrist control.
Fanning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fanning has gone for a leg lock! Strashko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fanning's guard.
Fanning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strashko.
Strashko wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving.
Strashko wants to stand but Fanning has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strashko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fanning.
Strashko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strashko feints and as Fanning raises his hands in defense, Strashko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fanning is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A left hand lands to the body for Fanning.
Fanning lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strashko or not.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fanning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strashko's efforts to push away.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Strashko.
Strashko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fanning.
Strashko is breathing heavily.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Strashko controls the action.
Fanning scores with a shot to the side of Strashko's head.
Strashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strashko can do to turn this around?
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strashko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Strashko.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
Fanning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fanning.
Fanning is leaning against Strashko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Fanning.
Fanning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fanning digs a right hand into Strashko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strashko's gas tank.
Fanning lands a hook that snaps the head of Strashko backwards.
Fanning misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fanning fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fanning - that landed with a thud.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Strashko controls the action.
Sanford Fanning has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
Strashko prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Fanning.
Fanning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strashko blocks an uppercut.
Fanning lands a body shot.
Fanning tries a body shot but Strashko blocks it.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strashko.
Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strashko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strashko blocking some punches.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Strashko controls the action.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
Strashko working aggressively here.
Strashko blocks a body shot from Fanning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fanning fails to land.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strashko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strashko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning tries a body shot but Strashko blocks it.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Strashko.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strashko breaks from the clinch.
Sanford Fanning is winning the standup battle so far.
Fanning clinches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fanning scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strashko is rocked!
Fanning scores with a shot to the side of Strashko's head.
Strashko is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him?
Fanning creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Strashko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Strashko drops to his knees and Fanning pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
After winning the bout, Sanford Fanning thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ivan Strashko stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kuzmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes to the ring accompanied by Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Kuzmenko!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loveladdy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Loveladdy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzmenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a good low kick that Kuzmenko was not able to check.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmenko moves into range and clinches up with Loveladdy.
Kuzmenko has a couple of punches blocked by Loveladdy.
Kuzmenko prevents a body shot from Loveladdy.
Kuzmenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loveladdy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loveladdy blocking some punches.
Kuzmenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loveladdy's efforts to push away.
Kuzmenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loveladdy defending well as Kuzmenko loads up on a big left hand.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
Kuzmenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loveladdy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loveladdy tries to score with a low kick but Kuzmenko moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmenko steps into range and cracks Loveladdy with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Loveladdy flops backwards and Kuzmenko dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Kuzmenko wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
Loveladdy trying to keep a closed guard but Kuzmenko is proving a slippery customer.
Kuzmenko won't allow Loveladdy to get back to his feet.
Loveladdy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loveladdy wants to stand but Kuzmenko is controlling the position.
Loveladdy controls Kuzmenko momentarily but Kuzmenko frees himself.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Kuzmenko from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuzmenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuzmenko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Loveladdy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuzmenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loveladdys head.
Kuzmenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzmenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loveladdy clinches with his opponent.
Kuzmenko misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Loveladdy.
A short left from Kuzmenko.
Loveladdy prevents a body shot from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko lands a left hand.
Loveladdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzmenko controls his hands.
Kuzmenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loveladdy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuzmenko looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
Loveladdy is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Loveladdy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Kuzmenko there.
Loveladdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmenko.
A low kick from Kuzmenko is predictable there
and Loveladdy counters with a nice uppercut.
Loveladdy throws the kick towards the body but Kuzmenko avoids it.
Kuzmenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzmenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuzmenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch.
Kuzmenko misses with a hook
and Loveladdy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzmenko.
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Kuzmenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a straight that turns Kuzmenko's legs to rubber! Loveladdy pushes forward with more strikes and Kuzmenko goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eagle Loveladdy!
Eagle Loveladdy retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Eagle Loveladdy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams closes the distance and clinches.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
Blade cracks Abrams with a nice body shot.
Blade lands with a light punch inside.
Abrams lands a good knee to the midsection. Blade won't want to take too many of those.
Blade presses Abrams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Abrams.
Blade working aggressively here.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Blade back against the ropes.
Blade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
Abrams gets through Blade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abrams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
Abrams lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abrams.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
Abrams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Blade shrugs off.
Abrams gets through Blade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abrams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
Blade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abrams or not.
Abrams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blade looks winded!
Abrams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
It looks like Jake Blade has been cut.
Abrams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abrams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blade can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
Abrams cracks Blade with a nice body shot.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrams controls his hands.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blade.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abrams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade lands with a right to the head.
Blade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Abrams on the inside.
Abrams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abrams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abrams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Blade.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Abrams.
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Blade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Abrams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abrams lands a shot to the body.
Abrams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Blade shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Abrams.
Abrams scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abrams.
Abrams crunches a lovely knee into Blade's ribcage.
Blade prevents a body shot from Abrams.
Abrams pushes Blade back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abrams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abrams.
Blade is rocked!
Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Abrams finish him?
Abrams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abrams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abrams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abrams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abrams digs a right hand underneath Blade's ribcage. Blade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Abrams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abrams.
Blade blocks an elbow strike.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Blade back against the ropes.
Abrams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but Blade blocks it.
Abrams lands with a light punch inside.
Abrams unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Blade! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Abrams is unloading with more strikes now! Blade drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Abrams!
A relieved looking Taite Abrams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Jager might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Afrikanerhart. Laiho has chosen Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Laiho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laiho scores with a shot to the body.
Laiho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laiho dives in and grabs De Jager's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Jager pushes down on Laiho's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that De Jager has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Laiho. That snapped De Jager's head back.
Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Jager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho throws a lazy uppercut
and De Jager counters with a crisp one two that drops Laiho! De Jager thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Laiho to his feet! Laiho is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiho throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Laiho.
Laiho tries for a takedown but De Jager circles away easily
and De Jager counters with a right hand from hell and Laiho is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Bismarck De Jager thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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