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TRFC74: The Sacrifice PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Apollo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon motions for Apollo to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Apollo misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Apollo.
Vernon lands a jab to the head.
Apollo pushes Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo has Vernon pressed against the cage.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Apollo is trying to stall.
Vernon avoiding damage as Apollo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vernon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo is trying to stall.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vernon.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vernon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo slowing the pace effectively.
Apollo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vernon avoids it.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Vernon lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon prevents Apollo from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Apollo has his back to the cage.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vernon fails to land.
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vernon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bobby Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Apollo.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Apollo tries a quick counter leg kick but Vernon is wise to it.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Vernon moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon gets a clinch.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vernon.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Vernon.
Apollo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon scores with a shot to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vernon controls his hands.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Vernon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Vernon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Vernon pushes Apollo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Vernon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Vernon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries a knee to the head but Vernon blocks it.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vernon to keep the fight standing.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Bobby Vernon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Vernon lands a right hand.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses with an elbow strike.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vernon avoids the damage to the body.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo avoiding damage as Vernon throws knees to the body.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Vernon holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo taking a breather.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo wants a takedown but no success here.
Bobby Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Apollo.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Vernon misses.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apollo can pounce on him.
Vernon lands with a hook. Apollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Vernon shrugs it off though.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Vernon sets himself, and Apollo steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Apollo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Vernon shrugs it off though.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Apollo lands but Vernon takes it in his stride.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo digs a good hook to Vernon's body.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Apollo cracks Vernon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernon, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apollo slips a straight right by Vernon.
Apollo thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Vernon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollo counters with a leg kick.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo has Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Apollo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Apollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vernon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a good, hard body kick but Vernon shrugs it off.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Apollo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo stalling the fight.
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Apollo! Vernon is out on his feet! Apollo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vernon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vernon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Apollo!
A victorious Max Apollo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
35 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heap scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick lands from Asashoryu that sends Heap to the canvas. Heap tries to scramble back to his feet but Asashoryu brings him back down into side control.
Heap is rocked!
It looks like Eildon Heap has been cut.
Asashoryu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Heap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asashoryu plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Heap swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Heap face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Eildon Heap had this to say: 'I'm so handome I'm not surprised this guy was all over me!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Mauck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Jared Mauck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jared Mauck!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mauck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mauck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mauck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mauck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jared Mauck has been cut.
James throws a combination that misses
and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mauck looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a nice looking combination but Mauck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mauck closes the distance and clinches.
James misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James tries to break the clinch but Mauck is controlling the position.
Mauck has clasped his hands together around James's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mauck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
James lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mauck circles away quickly and effectively.
Mauck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a nice looking combination but Mauck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Mauck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mauck counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James is looking to stand up but Mauck isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauck with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauck pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mauck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mauck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mauck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mauck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauck punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Mauck's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James misses with a double jab
and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James pushes Mauck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mauck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mauck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mauck wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Mauck cracks James with a big elbow.
Mauck takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mauck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mauck moves into the clinch.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James is trying to break the clinch but Mauck is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is pressed up against the cage. Mauck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James ducks under a wild hook from Mauck.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mauck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a right hand that Mauck ducks under and follows up with a left that Mauck also avoids with ease.
James throws a combination that misses
and Mauck counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Mauck gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
Mauck dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mauck.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Mauck.
Mauck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mauck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mauck back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mauck wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mauck or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
Mauck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Mauck darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James tries to break free but Mauck pushes him back against the cage.
Mauck jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jared Mauck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James misses with a few strikes there.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jason James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mauck forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mauck can do to turn this around?
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James gets underhooks to prevent Mauck's takedown attempt.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mauck drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James stands up from Mauck's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from James misses.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands with a nice combination. Mauck backs away looking to recover.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mauck throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mauck circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jason James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a combination that misses
and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James tries to escape but Mauck is in control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauck has hold of James's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! James tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mauck cranks the arm and James screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from James, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jared Mauck!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
235 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clasie swinging wildly here.
Clasie swinging wildly here.
Weston misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weston.
Clasie throws the kick towards the body but Weston avoids it.
Weston throws a shot to the body.
Clasie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weston throws an off balance right hand
and Clasie counters by clinching up.
Clasie tries to break free but Weston pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston misses with a punch to the body.
Weston lands a nice shot to the body.
Clasie breaks the clinch.
Weston scores with a body shot.
Marcel Clasie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clasie throws a series of punches but Weston moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie misses with a head kick.
Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Weston.
Weston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clasie ducks under a wild hook from Weston.
Weston looks to land a combination but Clasie avoids it well.
Weston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clasie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clasie.
Weston misses with a right hand
and Clasie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston swings for the body but Clasie moves out of range.
Weston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clasie is out of range and Weston settles back down.
Clasie misses with a head kick.
Weston tries a head kick but it misses.
Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clasie swings widly with a right hand
and Weston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
Weston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clasie looks winded!
Weston misses with a hook. Clasie ducked under it nicely.
Clasie throws a fast counter high kick but Weston manages to duck under it in time.
Clasie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clasie throws a body punch but Weston moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Clasie.
Weston throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Clasie crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Weston!
A less than humble Matt Weston misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monty Brier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
205 lbs
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monty Brier!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brier is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker stays in close to Brier's body and controls the position.
Brier working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brier is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Brier being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker connects with a couple of short punches.
Brier looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brier is looking to reverse the position.
Walker gets to mount! Brier was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Brier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walker prevents Brier from getting the reversal.
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brier looks a forlorn figure.
Walker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker is nestled in close to Brier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brier has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Walker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Walker!
Walker landing strikes.
Walker cracks Brier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walker works to advance to full mount. Brier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Monty Brier has been cut.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Brier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walker controlling from mount.
Brier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Monty Brier's cut even more.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands a heavy elbow.
The cut above Monty Brier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brier is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker controlling from mount.
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.
Monty Brier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Monty Brier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Walker!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Walker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoolah Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Grownstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zoolah Ninja has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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26
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zoolah Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Grownstone!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grownstone jabs at Ninja's body.
Grownstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grownstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grownstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoolah Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Ninja.
Grownstone throws a body kick that misses.
Grownstone's corner calls for a 1-2. Grownstone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grownstone's coach down at Gym 412 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grownstone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grownstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ninja throws a lazy uppercut
and Grownstone counters with a straight right hand.
Grownstone closes the distance and clinches.
Ninja misses with a punch on the inside.
Grownstone working aggressively here.
Grownstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grownstone.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Grownstone throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Grownstone.
Grownstone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grownstone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
Ninja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grownstone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grownstone lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grownstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grownstone working aggressively here.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ninja working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Grownstone.
A short uppercut from Grownstone.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Grownstone lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Grownstone.
Grownstone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Grownstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grownstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grownstone swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja lands an uppercut.
Grownstone lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Grownstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grownstone lands a shoulder strike.
Grownstone lands with a left to the head.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grownstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
Grownstone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grownstone.
Grownstone lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
Ninja is rocked!
Ninja is breathing heavily.
Ninja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grownstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Ninja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grownstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja seems to have got his legs back now.
Grownstone lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Grownstone misses with some punches.
Grownstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
Ninja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ninja misses with a punch on the inside.
Grownstone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grownstone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grownstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grownstone lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Grownstone lands a nice uppercut.
Grownstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grownstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Grownstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
Grownstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Grownstone.
Ninja blocks an uppercut.
Grownstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grownstone.
A nice left hand lands by Grownstone.
Grownstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grownstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninja.
Grownstone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grownstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grownstone.
Grownstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grownstone.
Grownstone scores with a shot to the side of Ninja's head.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Grownstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grownstone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ninja.
A short left from Grownstone.
Grownstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grownstone creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ninja with a big uppercut! Ninja tries to clinch up but Grownstone pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ninja to the mat! Ninja covers up and Grownstone unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Grownstone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grey Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Cuchulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 18 - 0 |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grey Morton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Cuchulain!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuchulain gets tackled into the cage by Morton. Morton maintains the clinch.
Cuchulain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuchulain scores with a one two! Morton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Grey Morton has been cut.
Morton blocks a head kick by Cuchulain.
Decent striking displayed by Cuchulain there.
Cuchulain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morton darts in and clinches Cuchulain up against the cage.
Morton breaks the clinch.
Cuchulain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuchulain connects with a superb combination that knocks Morton out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Cuchulain before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Morton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cu Cuchulain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crock's choice of entrance music: Bogans. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
174 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Crock!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crock off to one side.
Crock looks for a takedown but Bates sprawls well.
Bates digs a good hook to Crock's body.
Bates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crock has closed the distance and engaged Bates in a clinch.
Bates 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.
Bates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crock regains guard immediately.
Bates throws a big elbow that misses.
Crock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Crock has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bates doesn't defend quickly enough and Crock has managed to lock this one up! Can Bates escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Crock on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Crock!
Jackson Crock is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Jackson Crock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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