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MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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144 lbs
22 - 74 - 0 |
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144 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
22 - 74 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Burningrom's guard.
Burningrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azhiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burningrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Azhiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Azhiev drops back looking for a leg! Burningrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burningrom manages to kick Azhiev off! Azhiev jumps back into Burningrom's guard.
Burningrom wants to sweep here but Azhiev controlling him for the moment.
Burningrom has his feet on Azhiev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Burningrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azhiev dives in and grabs Burningrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burningrom pushes down on Azhiev's head and hops out.
Burningrom with the counter takedown but Azhiev avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burningrom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azhiev is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burningrom has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Azhiev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Burningrom yanks on the arm and Azhiev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Burningrom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nero Burningrom!
Anzhor Azhiev spoke after the fight, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kutsoo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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132 lbs
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104 lbs
32 - 22 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
Kutsoo looking to score a takedown here. Rad is defending well but Kutsoo drives through and ends up in Rad's guard.
Kutsoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kutsoo, into his guard.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.
Rad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kutsoo is proving hard to escape from.
Rad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kutsoo tries to get to full guard but Rad has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rad gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown
and Kutsoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed
and Rad counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutsoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad connects with a nice looking jab.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kutsoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kutsoo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rad did well to prevent Kutsoo getting side control.
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!
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura here.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rad defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad makes his way to full guard, as Kutsoo worked for a kimura.
Rad keeping full guard, as Kutsoo tries to pass.
Kutsoo won't allow Rad to sweep him here.
Rad has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kutsoo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rad clobbers Kutsoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Rad.
Kutsoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rad's guard.
Kutsoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rad!
Kutsoo is being controlled here.
Rad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rad throws a series of punches but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rad sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutsoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarni Kutsoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Kutsoo 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Rad shows good takedown defense.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutsoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rad counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kutsoo shoots in for a double leg but Rad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rad leaves Kutsoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kutsoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rad misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutsoo.
A head kick from Rad lands but Kutsoo takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Kutsoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rad but Rad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kutsoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kutsoo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Kutsoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rad to the mat! Rad manages to get full guard.
Rad is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo won't allow Rad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rad has escaped and now he's on top!
Rad wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutsoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rad wants to stand but Kutsoo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kutsoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters circling a little - Rad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutsoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kutsoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rad counters with a series of strikes. Kutsoo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutsoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
Rad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rad swivels and escapes.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Kutsoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rad delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad scores with a kick to the body.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
Kutsoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
Kyle Rad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Rad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rad!
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Rad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rad.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutsoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rad lands with a cross.
Rad slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutsoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo shoots in but Rad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and Rad counters with a nice leg kick.
Rad lunges at Kutsoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutsoo's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo darts in looking for a takedown but Rad gets double underhooks and turns Kutsoo into the cage.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Rad.
Rad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Rad slams his shin into Kutsoo's torso.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kutsoo's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rad 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Rad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jarni Kutsoo spoke after the fight, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauler Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauler Jackman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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19 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauler Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jyrki Kasvi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackman.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackman as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackman. Kasvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackman moves into the clinch.
Kasvi blocking some punches.
Jackman lands a shoulder strike.
Kasvi blocks a body shot from Jackman.
Kasvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasvi slips under a jab from Jackman.
Despite the aggression on Kasvi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mauler Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman tries to work over Kasvi's front leg with a kick but Kasvi checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasvi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackman looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely.
Jackman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kasvi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackman thuds his right hand into Kasvi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Jackman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though.
Kasvi misses with a body kick.
Kasvi slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman pounces like a tiger and cracks Kasvi with a vicious hook! Kasvi is down but not out! Jackman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mauler Jackman!
Mauler Jackman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Madhaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Degrizz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Battle in prison. Madhaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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223 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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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
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Degrizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Madhaki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Madhaki misses the target.
Degrizz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Degrizz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madhaki.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madhaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madhaki avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Madhaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Madhaki loads up on a big right hand but Degrizz slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Degrizz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Madhaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with the combination.
Madhaki missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Degrizz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
Degrizz walks into a straight right hand from Madhaki.
Madhaki tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madhaki's head backwards.
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!
Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick
and Madhaki counters with a low kick, right behind Degrizz 's knee.
Degrizz lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Madhaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madhaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Degrizz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madhaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Degrizz scores with a head kick. Madhaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Degrizz slips a jab from Madhaki.
Degrizz misses with a hook
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz swings widly with a right hand
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz throws a sloppy body shot
and Madhaki counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madhaki ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a lunging right hand
and Madhaki counters with a beautiful punch that sends Degrizz to the canvas!
Degrizz is rocked!
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh Degrizz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Madhaki from controlling successfully.
Degrizz seems to have got his legs back now.
Degrizz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki passes into half guard.
Degrizz is pressing down on Madhaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Madhaki stopping the sweep attempt from Degrizz.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Degrizz is on top in guard.
Degrizz looking to pass the guard.
Degrizz is working hard here to advance position.
Madhaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Degrizz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Degrizz prevents Madhaki from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Degrizz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Degrizz stalls from top position.
Madhaki is looking for a sweep.
Degrizz working away.
Degrizz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madhaki tries to escape but Degrizz is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki is trying to improve his position.
Degrizz is trying to get an arm triangle but Madhaki is defending well.
Degrizz lands a nice forearm strike.
Degrizz in side control, throwing shots but Madhaki defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Madhaki is looking for a sweep.
Degrizz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Degrizz tries to advance to mount but Madhaki denies him.
Madhaki is trying to control Degrizz's posture but Degrizz avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Madhaki lands a head kick!
Madhaki jabs at Degrizz's body.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Madhaki moves out of range easily.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Madhaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Degrizz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Madhaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Madhaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Degrizz lands a really nice looking cross but Madhaki seems unphased.
Josh Madhaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Madhaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Madhaki slips under a jab.
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!
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Madhaki defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Madhaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madhaki.
Jim Degrizz's cut is getting worse.
Madhaki tried to score with a low kick but Degrizz checks it.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madhaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Degrizz swings widly with a right hand
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz connects with a body shot.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Degrizz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice combo by Madhaki! Oh, that's hurt him - Degrizz falls to the canvas and Madhaki follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madhaki trying to control the action but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki is working Degrizz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Degrizz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Madhaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Madhaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Degrizz to his feet.
Madhaki drops Degrizz with a huge uppercut! Degrizz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Madhaki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Madhaki!
Josh Madhaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymun Redbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dhamma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Power Of Soul. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
145 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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45
149 lbs
30 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymun Redbeard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but Redbeard is quick to defend against it.
Redbeard's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Redbeard.
Redbeard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dhamma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off and gets back to his feet.
Redbeard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redbeard defends it nicely.
Redbeard scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redbeard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redbeard duly obliges.
Redbeard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dhamma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well.
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Redbeard tries to get to full guard but Dhamma has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dhamma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Redbeard wants to improve his position but Dhamma is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma is keeping busy.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhamma is working away from the top position though.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but Redbeard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
Redbeard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma forces his way into half guard.
Dhamma wants to take a breather but Redbeard is having none of it.
Dhamma is pressing down on Redbeard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redbeard is holding on for now.
Dhamma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Redbeard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard gets back to half guard.
Redbeard is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhamma.
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redbeard looking for submissions off his back.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhamma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymun Redbeard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dhamma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dhamma tests Redbeard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dhamma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Redbeard.
Dhamma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redbeard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redbeard throws a leg kick
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Redbeard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redbeard breaks the clinch.
Redbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Redbeard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redbeard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura but Redbeard is defending well.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.
Dhamma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Redbeard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dhamma easily slips into full mount!
Dhamma looking to control but Redbeard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dhamma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Redbeard is surviving well by controlling Dhamma's body position as best he can.
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Dhamma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redbeard hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhamma has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma with good strikes from the mount here!
Redbeard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redbeard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dhamma prevents Redbeard from improving his position.
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Dhamma there.
Dhamma wants to control but Redbeard is keeping him busy.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yogi Dhamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redbeard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma distracts Redbeard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard looking for a sweep. Not yet Redbeard, not yet.
Redbeard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dhamma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Redbeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Redbeard.
Dhamma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redbeard throws a leg kick
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma.
Dhamma seems to be working for a kimura but Redbeard defends the submission attempt.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Dhamma is looking to take a break and control but Redbeard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redbeard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Dhamma stands and throws Redbeard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhamma gets to mount! Redbeard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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 Yogi Dhamma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard misses with a double jab.
Redbeard throws a jab when Dhamma was well out of range.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Redbeard.
Dhamma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redbeard manages to circle out of the way.
Redbeard closes the distance and clinches.
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Redbeard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redbeard throws a nice looking combination but Dhamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redbeard sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Redbeard. Those never looked like landing.
Dhamma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Redbeard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raymun Redbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhamma is defended easily by Redbeard.
Redbeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redbeard throws a combination that misses
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
Dhamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redbeard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redbeard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redbeard working a defensive guard here.
Dhamma passes Redbeard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura here.
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redbeard has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off looking to stand but Dhamma dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma passes into side.
Dhamma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redbeard!
Dhamma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Redbeard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redbeard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redbeard tries to control but Dhamma manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redbeard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dhamma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redbeard is holding on tight.
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Redbeard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redbeard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dhamma looking to secure an arm triangle but Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard is trying desperately to improve position.
Dhamma gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Redbeard throws a leg kick
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yogi Dhamma.
I think Dhamma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yogi Dhamma!
After the big win, Yogi Dhamma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Raymun Redbeard stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo, fuck this. This is bullshit. I was robbed. Peace.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudain comes to the cage accompanied by Let the bodies hit the floor. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
282 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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31
275 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudain connects with a looping right hand.
Boudain thuds a left hand into Nielsen's body.
Boudain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nielsen tries a body shot but Boudain blocks it.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Boudain.
Boudain breaks from the clinch.
Boudain cracks Nielsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nielsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Boudain.
Boudain cracks Nielsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nielsen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudain ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Boudain scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain lands a big head kick that sends Nielsen to the canvas! Boudain follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
A very excited looking Dante Boudain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir comes to the cage accompanied by Mřme – Aloha. Thomas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. all of the lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
265 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
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31
293 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boromir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Mike Thomas has been cut.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Captain Boromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boromir looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Boromir throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Boromir is just out of range.
Thomas lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boromir cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Boromir misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Boromir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Boromir catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boromir swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boromir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boromir.
Boromir misses with a straight right.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boromir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas slips a jab from Boromir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas slips a jab from Boromir.
Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boromir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Boromir dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas throws a fast counter high kick but Boromir manages to duck under it in time.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boromir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Boromir throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas slips a straight right by Boromir.
Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Boromir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Boromir.
Boromir moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas throws a jab when Boromir was well out of range.
Boromir throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
Boromir misses with a looping right.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boromir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boromir.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boromir throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boromir throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Boromir misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Boromir misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Mike Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boromir misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Boromir cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir lands a jab to the head.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Boromir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Boromir moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boromir misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas misses with a hook. Boromir ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target.
Boromir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Boromir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas lands with a right hand.
Boromir misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Boromir.
Boromir throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Boromir misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boromir has got the better of the exchanges.
Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Boromir misses the jab.
Boromir misses the jab.
And Thomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Boromir pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boromir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That has opened up Mike Thomas's cut even more.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boromir.
Boromir misses the jab.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boromir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Boromir cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boromir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Boromir throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Boromir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boromir blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boromir.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boromir.
Boromir takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Boromir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thomas slips a jab from Boromir.
And Thomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Boromir pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Boromir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Boromir throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boromir momentarily.
Boromir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Boromir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boromir eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target.
Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Boromir.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Boromir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boromir swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boromir misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Boromir throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
As Boromir backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Boromir manages to avoid it all.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boromir misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boromir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Boromir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Boromir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Boromir keeps moving.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Boromir keeps moving.
Boromir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thomas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
Boromir misses with a looping left.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boromir misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boromir swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boromir misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Boromir throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boromir scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Boromir avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Boromir.
A jab from Boromir misses.
A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Boromir lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Boromir throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boromir really felt that one!
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boromir dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a big head kick but Boromir shrugs it off.
Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boromir defends it well.
Boromir throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab.
Boromir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Boromir lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boromir throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Boromir throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Boromir misses the jab.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mike Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
That's time! Boromir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Boromir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target.
Boromir misses the jab.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Boromir looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Captain Boromir is winning the standup battle so far.
Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Boromir avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Boromir ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Boromir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boromir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boromir finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice jab there from Boromir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target.
Boromir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boromir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas slips a jab from Boromir.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boromir defends it well.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas cracks Boromir with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boromir takes one on the button.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boromir circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Boromir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Thomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Boromir pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Boromir avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Boromir. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Boromir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boromir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir retains his super heavyweight title!
Captain Boromir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puck Heidegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puck Heidegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf misses with a right hand
and Heidegger counters with a good low kick that Kedorf was not able to check.
Heidegger scores with a leg kick.
Heidegger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
We've been told by Heidegger's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heidegger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kedorf checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Kedorf.
Heidegger throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Heidegger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heidegger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kedorf slips under a jab from Heidegger.
Kedorf misses the body punch
and Heidegger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heidegger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Heidegger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kedorf.
Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heidegger staying out of range there.
Heidegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kedorf takes a swing at Heidegger's ribcage but misses.
Heidegger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kedorf throws a lazy right hand but Heidegger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kedorf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidegger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kedorf's calf.
Heidegger scores with a body shot.
Crunch! Heidegger slams his shin into Kedorf's torso.
Kedorf misses with a lunging right hand
and Heidegger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kedorf looks winded!
Heidegger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Heidegger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kedorf.
Heidegger fakes the leg kick and cracks Kedorf in the body.
Kedorf is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Heidegger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heidegger lands with a slapping head kick.
Kedorf lands with a good body shot.
Kedorf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heidegger rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kedorf misses with a jab to the body
and Heidegger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heidegger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heidegger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kedorf. That did some damage!
Heidegger lands a big uppercut and Kedorf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kedorf looks OK. Heidegger waves Kedorf back to his feet!
Kedorf is rocked!
That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
Heidegger throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kedorf clean off his feet! He's out cold! Heidegger stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puck Heidegger!
In defeat, Barol Kedorf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stasius Venom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Uk's choice of entrance music: Bonobo - Prelude & Kiara. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stasius Venom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venom throws a leg kick but Uk moved away.
Venom walks into a stiff left hand from Uk.
Venom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Venom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uk throws a series of punches but Venom moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Uk.
The crowd cheers as Venom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uk doesn't seem phased though.
Venom drops his hands momentarily and Uk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uk misses with a straight right.
Venom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uk.
Venom dodges the punch combination from Uk.
Uk throws a big shot that misses.
Venom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venom 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 Uk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uk avoids the body shot from Venom.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Venom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venom's hands.
Uk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Uk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venom connects with a high kick.
Uk avoids the head kick by Venom.
Nice defenses there by Venom.
Venom throws a quick counter head kick but Uk was just out of range.
Venom lands a nice looking body shot.
Uk checks a leg kick.
Uk throws an off balance right hand
and Venom counters with a series of strikes. Uk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Uk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uk looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Venom defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
Uk connects with a jab.
Uk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Venom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venom's hands.
Venom lands a slapping body shot.
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uk.
We've been informed that Uk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk.
Venom moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uk throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Uk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venom.
Uk looks to land a combination but Venom avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Venom tests Uk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venom scores with a hook.
Venom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uk thuds a left hand into Venom's body.
Venom is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uk.
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Uk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Venom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uk moves away.
Uk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Venom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uk.
Nice body kick there by Venom.
Uk throws a jab when Venom was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Uk.
A swing and a miss from Uk.
A jab from Venom does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venom.
Uk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Venom.
That kick from Venom tenderised Uk's leg. Uk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uk lunges at Venom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venom's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk lands with an overhand left.
Uk throws a jab when Venom was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk.
Venom throws a solid leg kick but Uk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venom.
Venom fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom catches Uk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Venom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uk looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Uk misses.
Uk throws a lazy uppercut
and Venom counters with a straight right hand.
Venom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Uk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Uk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venom misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venom moves out of range as Uk strikes.
Venom wants to land a leg kick but Uk is out of range.
Uk throws out a counter right but Venom avoids it with no problem.
Uk looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Venom connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dong Uk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uk misses with a body shot
and Venom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venom throws a sloppy body shot
and Uk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venom.
Venom throws a sloppy head kick and Uk moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Venom. Uk shrugs it off though.
Venom walks into a straight right hand from Uk.
Uk throws a right hand that misses
and Venom counters with a nice body kick.
Venom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Uk misses.
Uk looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Uk misses with a wild body shot.
Venom thumps Uk with a low kick.
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!
Uk drops his hands momentarily and Venom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uk just misses with a punch to the body.
Venom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk throws a combination that misses
and Venom counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Venom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Uk really felt that one!
Venom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Venom throws the kick towards the body but Uk avoids it.
Venom moves away from the strike by Uk.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Venom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venom throws a push kick but Uk slaps the foot to one side.
Venom throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Uk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uk throws out the jab.
Venom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uk throws a lazy right hand but Venom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uk misses the jab.
Venom tests Uk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venom, right into the meat.
Uk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stasius Venom is winning the standup battle so far.
Uk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venom.
Uk moves out of range as Venom throws a body kick.
Venom misses with an uppercut.
Venom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venom moves away from the strike by Uk.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Uk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom scores with a jab.
Uk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Venom throws a nice looking combination but Uk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venom jabs at Uk's body.
Uk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uk throws a hook to the side of Venom's head but Venom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom staying out of range there.
Venom throwing a counter right hand but Uk manages to avoid it.
Uk looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Venom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Venom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uk's head.
Uk is rocked!
Venom scores with a hook to the body. Uk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uk swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom thinks about countering with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Venom scores with a one two! Uk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uk is still on wobbly legs! Can Venom finish him?
Venom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uk.
Venom throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Uk walks straight into a right hand from Venom - that's dropped him! Venom jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Uk from any more punishment! Uk complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stasius Venom!
Stasius Venom retains his welterweight title!
Stasius Venom tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solaar Pleure by Solaar. Jihad has chosen America! Fuck Yeah! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Mars!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihad throws a hook but Mars blocks it.
Jihad avoids the head kick by Mars.
Vincent Mars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Jihad responds with a good body kick, but Mars manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jihad. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mars throws a hook but Jihad blocks it.
Jihad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mars is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jihad.
Mars tests Jihad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jihad lands a right hook to the body.
Mars thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jihad punishes Mars's body with a nice straight punch.
Jihad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jihad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Jihad.
It looks like Vincent Mars has been cut.
A big right from Jihad misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jihad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Mars misses.
Mars throws a head kick but Jihad moves out of range.
Jihad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mars with a body shot.
Mars doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars takes a swing at Jihad's ribcage but misses.
Jihad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jihad takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses.
Jihad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it.
Jihad misses with a left hand
and Mars counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jihad blocks the body kick.
Jihad is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mars throws a head kick that Jihad semi-blocks.
Jihad with a nice cross.
Jihad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jihad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jihad jabs Mars right on the nose. Mars blinks but takes it well.
Mars throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jihad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Mars backs off Jihad throws a huge counter combo but Mars manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Mars does it's job there.
Jihad throws the kick towards the body but Mars avoids it.
Jihad slips under a jab.
Jihad with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jihad. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mars moves away from the strike by Jihad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars lands with a slapping head kick.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mars has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS in the buildup to the fight.
Jihad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jihad cracks Mars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vincent Mars's cut is getting worse.
Mars is looking to clinch but Jihad is avoiding it.
Jihad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jihad cracks Mars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mars is rocked!
Jihad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Mars is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jihad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mars lands with a right hand.
Mars seems to have got his legs back now.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Jihad.
Mars throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mars takes one on the button.
Jihad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vincent Mars is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mars takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vincent Mars's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mars will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jihad. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars connects with an inside leg kick.
Mars throws a sloppy head kick and Jihad moves out of range easily.
Jihad is trying to counter with his kicks.
A leg kick checked by Jihad.
Mars tries to clinch but Jihad moves out of range.
Jihad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jihad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jihad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jihad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMars.
Mars misses with a body kick.
Jihad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jihad throws a front kick that sends Mars stumbling back into the cage.
Mars is breathing heavily.
Mars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jihad.
Mars works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mars ducks straight into an uppercut from Jihad and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mars manages to regain guard straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jihad postures up in Mars's guard and throws a big left but Mars blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jihad lands a couple of elbows.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vincent Mars's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad is the new heavyweight champion!
Mohammed Jihad 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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