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KAMIKAZE 19: Submission PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - This Is England. Andy Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Johnson's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Smith shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Jab from Smith.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith slips a jab from Johnson.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ben Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Johnson.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson continues to hold on tight.
Smith looking to control.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Smith ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eustace Elpidius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyric Saar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Elpidius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gladiator - Hans Zimmer. Cyric Saar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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136 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eustace Elpidius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cyric Saar!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elpidius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saar.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Elpidius misses with a lunging right hand
and Saar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elpidius's knee momentarily.
Elpidius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saar was well out of range. Poor timing from Elpidius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saar! But no joy.
Elpidius works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elpidius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elpidius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Saar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elpidius 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius misses with a double jab
and Saar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saar drops back looking for a leg! Elpidius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elpidius manages to kick Saar off! Saar jumps back into Elpidius's guard.
Elpidius wants to get back to his feet but Saar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elpidius keeping full guard, as Saar tries to pass.
Saar drops back looking for a leg! Elpidius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elpidius manages to kick Saar off! Saar jumps back into Elpidius's guard.
Saar stops Elpidius from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elpidius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saar trying to control the position from guard on top but Elpidius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elpidius wants to stand up but Saar is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar flicks out a counter leg kick but Elpidius steps away.
Elpidius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saar.
Saar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elpidius defends it well.
Elpidius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Elpidius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saar feints the counter takedown.
Saar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elpidius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elpidius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elpidius!
Elpidius throws a lazy uppercut
and Saar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elpidius.
Elpidius throws a series of strikes that have Saar backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saar misses with a takedown attempt
and Elpidius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elpidius.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elpidius misses with a combination
and Saar counters with an outside leg kick.
Elpidius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elpidius wants it to stay on the feet.
Elpidius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius throws a series of punches but Saar avoids them all with ease.
Saar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elpidius misses with a low kick.
Elpidius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elpidius just misses with a punch to the body.
Saar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elpidius is looking to wear down Saar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar with the counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it easily.
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
Saar defending well as Elpidius loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius throws a leg kick but Saar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Elpidius misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elpidius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saar counters with a low kick, right behind Elpidius 's knee.
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Elpidius misses with a wild combination.
Elpidius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Elpidius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saar can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Elpidius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elpidius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius looks to land a combination but Saar avoids it well.
Saar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elpidius fails to land with a series of punches.
Elpidius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elpidius tests Saar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saar checks the leg kick.
Elpidius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elpidius defends it well.
Elpidius throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Elpidius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius scores with a decent looking hook.
Saar walks into a left hand.
Saar blocks a low kick nicely.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elpidius.
Saar feints a counter leg kick.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Elpidius throws a body shot but no joy.
And Saar responds with a good body kick, but Elpidius manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elpidius.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar feints the counter takedown.
Saar staying out of range there.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Elpidius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saar counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius pushes Saar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saar has hold of Elpidius's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Elpidius tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Saar cranks the arm and Elpidius screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Elpidius, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cyric Saar!
An out of breath Cyric Saar 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Irrozios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irrozios comes to the cage accompanied by L'Algérino - Hasni. Suzuki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Harvester of Sorrow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Irrozios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuya Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrozios rushes Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Irrozios manages to get underhooks.
Irrozios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suzuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suzuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Irrozios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Irrozios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrozios looks to land a right hand but Suzuki moved out of range.
Suzuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irrozios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrozios connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Irrozios.
Irrozios shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki working for a triangle but Irrozios defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suzuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irrozios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irrozios manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrozios throwing strikes but missing.
Irrozios is looking to stand up but Suzuki won't let him.
Suzuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suzuki has his foot on Irrozios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Irrozios works his way back into a safe position though.
Irrozios throws a big right hand that misses.
Irrozios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suzuki on the ground.
Suzuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irrozios defends well.
Suzuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrozios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irrozios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suzuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irrozios has managed to get both his arms back between Suzuki's legs - danger averted.
Suzuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irrozios has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irrozios gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrozios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irrozios stands up from Suzuki's guard - Irrozios perhaps looking for a knockout.
Irrozios lands a glancing blow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki is rocked!
It looks like Tetsuya Suzuki has been cut.
Suzuki walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Irrozios swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Irrozios!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasilij Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ossas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Toto - Africa. Raskolnikov has chosen Pharaoh - ИДОЛ as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wasilij Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov tries to clinch up but Ossas circles away and keeps his distance.
Ossas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raskolnikov under the eye.
Raskolnikov tries to clinch but Ossas moves out of range.
Ossas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raskolnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ossas lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Raskolnikov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ossas and Raskolnikov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ossas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kei Noguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales comes into the arena with Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelson Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kei Noguchi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrales throws a hook but Noguchi avoids it easily.
Corrales drops Noguchi with a left and a right! Oh, Noguchi is hurt - Corrales dives into side control looking to finish!
Noguchi is rocked!
It looks like Kei Noguchi has been cut.
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.
Corrales wants to stand but Noguchi is controlling his arm.
Noguchi regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrales has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Noguchi works to full guard.
Corrales gets to his feet - Noguchi follows without any prompting.
Noguchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noguchi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corrales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corrales wants to get back to his feet.
Corrales tries to kick Noguchi off in order to stand up. Noguchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Noguchi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Corrales is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Noguchi yanks on the arm and Corrales is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Noguchi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kei Noguchi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
223 lbs
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259 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Fritz Haarmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haarmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haarmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a head shot. Haarmann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith stands up over Haarmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith distracts Haarmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haarmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Haarmann in his guard.
Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Smith in his guard.
Haarmann looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haarmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Haarmann in his guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Haarmann controlling him for the moment.
Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Smith in his guard.
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haarmann has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haarmann is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith passes Haarmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haarmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is nestled in close to Haarmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haarmann is rocked!
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Haarmann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haarmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Haarmann keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haarmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Haarmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith feints and then cracks Haarmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haarmann down.
Smith throws the left hand but Haarmann avoids the punch easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haarmann to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haarmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haarmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Haarmann uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith with the ground and pound but Haarmann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Haarmann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haarmann's guard.
Haarmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith advances to half guard.
Haarmann wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is working for a kimura but Haarmann is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haarmann defending well though.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is pressing down on Haarmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haarmann is holding on for now.
Haarmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is working for a kimura but Haarmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Haarmann is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haarmann defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Haarmann is defending well.
Haarmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haarmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haarmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Haarmann avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Haarmann in the body.
Smith throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Haarmann stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Smith follows into mount!
Haarmann is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Haarmann and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Fritz Haarmann had this to say: 'Zum Teufel!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jochem Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jochem Vermeer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
158 lbs
26 - 21 - 1 |
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28
154 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jochem Vermeer!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Bishop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Vermeer is defending the position.
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but Vermeer defends the submission attempt.
Bishop passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer is looking to get back to his feet here but Bishop is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vermeer's back.
Vermeer wants to control his opponent's hands but Bishop gets his hands free.
Bishop is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vermeer taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bishop.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Bishop!
A relieved looking Arthur Bishop 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Diggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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213 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni slips a straight right by Diggs.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ciprianni. Ciprianni obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs misses the jab.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciprianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Ciprianni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprianni gets through Diggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni stalling the fight.
Diggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Ciprianni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprianni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprianni works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni lands a left hand.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ciprianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Ciprianni lands an uppercut.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ciprianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni gets underhooks to prevent Diggs's takedown attempt.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries for a takedown but Diggs manages to get underhooks.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Ciprianni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprianni stalling against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni tries to pull guard but Diggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Ciprianni drops back down to his feet.
Robert Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
Ciprianni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ciprianni lands a left hand.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs is struggling to control the position.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Ciprianni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni presses Diggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ciprianni.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ciprianni scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Ciprianni's leg but Ciprianni calmly moves out of range.
Ciprianni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robert Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a nice kick to the body.
Diggs moves to clinch but Ciprianni breaks away
and Ciprianni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Diggs misses
and Ciprianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggs defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. Diggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Ciprianni counters with an outside leg kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciprianni. That did some damage!
Ciprianni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggs throws a right hand that Ciprianni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciprianni also avoids with ease.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Ciprianni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ciprianni connects with a crisp jab.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and Ciprianni counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and Ciprianni counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Diggs. No joy for Ciprianni on that attempt.
Diggs misses with the body kick
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Ciprianni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diggs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciprianni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ciprianni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ciprianni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggs, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diggs is trying to control Ciprianni's posture but Ciprianni avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni moves into full mount!
Ciprianni goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diggs turns into him and now he's in Ciprianni's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diggs passes into half guard.
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggs pulls his head out easily.
Ciprianni is not content to let Diggs control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggs pulls his head out easily.
Ciprianni wants to get back to full guard but Diggs has mounted him!
Diggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ciprianni looks a forlorn figure.
Ciprianni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs has Ciprianni pulled in close to control his posture.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diggs misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ciprianni! But no joy.
Diggs moves out of range as Ciprianni strikes.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Ciprianni tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ciprianni slips under a jab from Diggs.
Diggs wants to clinch
and Ciprianni counters with a good low kick that Diggs was not able to check.
Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs needs to keep his hands up - Ciprianni had a free shot at his head there.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciprianni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ciprianni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Ciprianni slips a jab from Diggs.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the head.
Ciprianni cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggs.
Robert Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Ciprianni moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprianni cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Ciprianni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs walks into a jab.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Diggs. Beautiful body shot.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciprianni can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ciprianni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diggs's knee momentarily.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciprianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
Diggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ciprianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ciprianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ciprianni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huberto Arnaboldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Hardman (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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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huberto Arnaboldi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnaboldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arnaboldi scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
Arnaboldi stalks Hardman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardman's face. Hardman staggers backwards, shaken.
Arnaboldi connects with a leg kick. Hardman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Arnaboldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardman doesn't seem phased though.
Hardman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body
and Arnaboldi counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Arnaboldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Arnaboldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardman connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Huberto Arnaboldi has been cut.
Arnaboldi misses with a straight right.
Arnaboldi throws a series of strikes that have Hardman backpedaling.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Arnaboldi moved out of range.
Arnaboldi wants to slow Hardman down by chopping away at his legs.
Hardman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arnaboldi 's calf.
Hardman slips under a jab from Arnaboldi .
Hardman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnaboldi doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaboldi blocks a head kick by Hardman.
Arnaboldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnaboldi stuns Hardman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arnaboldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardman.
Arnaboldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnaboldi scores with a leg kick.
Hardman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arnaboldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnaboldi closes the distance and pushes Hardman back into the cage.
Arnaboldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Arnaboldi avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnaboldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hardman.
Arnaboldi blocks an uppercut.
Arnaboldi gets through Hardman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arnaboldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnaboldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arnaboldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Arnaboldi pushes Hardman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman tries to work over Arnaboldi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arnaboldi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Arnaboldi prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
Arnaboldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnaboldi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Hardman.
Hardman gets through Arnaboldi 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Arnaboldi .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaboldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman looks winded!
Hardman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnaboldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi lands a left hand.
Hardman cracks Arnaboldi with a nice body shot.
Arnaboldi lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnaboldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnaboldi breaks from the clinch.
Arnaboldi cracks Hardman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hardman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Arnaboldi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hardman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huberto Arnaboldi !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manjuelez comes to the cage accompanied by el Jarabe Tapatio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Watson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manjuelez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manjuelez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
Manjuelez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Watson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watson.
Watson throws a leg kick but Manjuelez moved away.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromManjuelez.
Manjuelez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Manjuelez's shoulder, as Manjuelez tries to avoid the shot.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manjuelez is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manjuelez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manjuelez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manjuelez's sensitive parts.
Manjuelez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manjuelez. Manjuelez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watson has Manjuelez up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson keeps control of Manjuelez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson lands a hook that snaps the head of Manjuelez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Watson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Watson.
Manjuelez is rocked!
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Manjuelez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manjuelezs head.
Watson misses with some punches.
Manjuelez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manjuelez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez blocks an uppercut.
Watson working aggressively here.
Manjuelez is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Watson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manjuelez seems to have got his legs back now.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manjuelez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson manages to break the clinch.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Manjuelez down.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manjuelez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manjuelez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manjuelez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manjuelez throws a combination that misses
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manjuelez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Manjuelez's belly button to the back.
Manjuelez walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Watson! Manjuelez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Watson!
John Watson is the new light heavyweight champion!
John Watson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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