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MMMA Clown Caos 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Talley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, KJ Talley!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korotkov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Talley to counter with a crisp jab.
Talley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Talley. Beautiful body shot.
Talley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Talley cracks Korotkov with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Talley - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Talley.
Talley misses with a straight left.
Talley lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korotkov has his takedown stuffed
and Talley scores with a counter punch that sends Korotkov to the canvas! Talley smells blood - he's punishing Korotkov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Korotkov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Talley!
KJ Talley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22 - 38 - 1 |
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37 - 27 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caiaphas Caine!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caine scores with a hook.
Caine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Caine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caine wants it to stay on the feet.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caine as he avoids it easily.
Caine closes the distance and clinches.
Caine pushes Eikmeyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caine looking for submissions off his back.
Caine trying to hold on to Eikmeyer's head to control him but Eikmeyer postures up.
Eikmeyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eikmeyer pulls his head out easily.
Caine trying to control but Eikmeyer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura but Caine is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine is trying to get back to full guard.
Caine actively working from the bottom here.
Caine tries to get to full guard but Eikmeyer has control of the leg.
Eikmeyer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Caine trying to control from the bottom.
Caine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura but Caine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eikmeyer to get the leverage.
Eikmeyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caine defending well though.
Caine told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Caine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eikmeyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more.
Eikmeyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The cut above Caiaphas Caine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caiaphas Caine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mario Eikmeyer!
After the fight, Mario Eikmeyer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergiusz Ataman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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7 - 11 - 1 |
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo tries to score with a low kick but Ataman moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drogo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drogo lands with a right hand.
Drogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ataman connects with a solid leg kick.
Ataman throws an overhand right that lands on Drogo's shoulder, as Drogo tries to avoid the shot.
Ataman tries to keep at a distance but Drogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Drogo working aggressively here.
Drogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ataman avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drogo.
I was talking to Ataman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drogo lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but Ataman blocks it.
Drogo blocks an elbow strike.
Ataman works on Drogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Drogo looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Ataman is blocking nicely.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman manages to break the clinch.
Drogo misses with an uppercut
and Ataman counters with a left to the body.
Drogo defending well as Ataman loads up on a big left hand.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Drogo.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drogo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ataman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Ataman.
Ataman throws a right hand that Drogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Drogo also avoids with ease.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Ataman off balance momentarily.
Ataman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman lands with an uppercut that bounces Drogo off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Ataman coming out on top.
Ataman is looking to slow Drogo down with leg kicks.
Ataman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drogo throws out the jab.
Drogo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drogo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ataman throws a low kick but Drogo avoids it.
A big left from Ataman misses.
Ataman throws a hook but Drogo blocks it.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Ataman missing with a left hand there. Drogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Ataman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drogo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ataman is able to avoid easily.
Ataman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Ataman misses.
Drogo darts in and clinches Ataman up against the cage.
Ataman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ataman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ataman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drogo is rocked!
Ataman darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Drogo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ataman before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergiusz Ataman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sergiusz Ataman thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar comes to the cage accompanied by z Buta Wjeżdzam. Pozar Pozar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
25 - 36 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar avoids the head kick by Sten.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sten tests Pozar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sten throws a jab when Pozar was well out of range.
Sten cracks the inside of Pozar's front leg.
Sten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pozar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pozar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sten throws the left hand but Pozar avoids the punch easily.
Pozar slips a jab from Sten.
Pozar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sten lands with a slapping head kick.
Sten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch but Sten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sten misses with a kick to the body.
Sten gets caught flat footed, as Pozar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pozar trying to control but Sten is working from the bottom.
Pozar throwing strikes from guard but Sten blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pozar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pozar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pozar avoids a kick to the body.
Sten misses with a hook.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range.
Sten jabs Pozar right on the nose. Pozar blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Sten misses the target.
Sten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pozar's sensitive parts.
Pozar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pozar.
Pozar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Sten.
Pozar wants to slow Sten down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Sten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Sten.
Pozar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pozar misses its target.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pozar's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pozar is defended easily by Sten.
Pozar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pozar shoots for a takedown but Sten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pozar's head.
Pozar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sten quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten is trying to stand back up but Pozar is controlling him
Sten controlling the position for now.
Sten felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pozar is working away from the top position though.
Pozar is looking to take a break and control but Sten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pozar is looking for a kimura here.
Pozar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom.
Pozar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sten is doing well to control the position and prevent Pozar from advancing to side control.
Pozar trying to control the pace.
Pozar trying to pass the guard but Sten defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pozar gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pozar connects with a nice short shot to Sten's temple.
Pozar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pozar.
Sten keeping control of the position.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pozar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sten wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten trying to control from the bottom.
Pozar is controlling the pace.
Pozar stops Sten from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
Pozar trying to pass the guard but Sten defending well.
Pozar wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Pozar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sten wants to get back to his feet.
Sten is looking to control Pozar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sten avoid being mounted?
Pozar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sten desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pozar misses with a takedown attempt - Sten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pozar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pozar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sten.
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Pozar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pozar Pozar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sten throws a head kick but Pozar moves out of range.
Pozar moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Sten tenderised Pozar's leg. Pozar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sten throws a hook but Pozar avoids it easily.
Sten with a nice cross.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Sten.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pozar is trying to work for a kimura but Sten is defending well.
Pozar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sten's head.
Sten wants to improve his position but Pozar is controlling well.
Pozar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sten's head.
Sten is looking for a sweep. Pozar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sten is trying to stand.
We've been hearing good reports from Pozar'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.
Sten wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pozar lands with a punch from half guard.
Pozar wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Pozar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sten wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sten is not content to let Pozar control the position.
Pozar decides to return to a standing position.
Sten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sten as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Sten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Sten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pozar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pozar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time.
Sten throws a big counter head kick but Pozar avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Sten lands.
Dan Sten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pozar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pozar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick
and Pozar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sten!
Pozar is staying tight to Sten's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sten is looking for a sweep.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
Sten tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar working the body and head with strikes.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pozar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sten struggling a bit here.
Sten trying to remain calm as Pozar controls from the top position.
Sten tries to buck Pozar off but Pozar is having none of it.
Sten stops Pozar from passing to mount.
Pozar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pozar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sten, who protects the arm well.
Sten is looking to regain half guard here but Pozar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sten pushes Pozar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pozar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pozar decides to stand back up. Pozar steps back and let's Sten get back to his feet.
Sten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pozar darts in looking for a takedown but Sten gets double underhooks and turns Pozar into the cage.
Sten scores with a nice body kick.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sten looks to land a right hand but Pozar moved out of range.
Pozar is looking to counter the offense by Sten and move into the clinch.
Sten misses with a head kick.
Sten looks to land a left hand but Pozar moved out of range nicely.
Sten thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Pozar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pozar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pozar has a takedown stuffed.
Sten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sten tries to land a front kick but Pozar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Sten misses its intended target.
Sten scores with a jab. Pozar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pozar's sensitive parts.
Pozar 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten tries a head kick but it misses.
Pozar ducks under a wild hook from Sten.
Sten looks to throw the jab but Pozar is out of range.
Pozar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
Sten throws a head kick that misses
and Pozar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pozar Pozar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sten.
Sten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sten throws a head kick but Pozar moves out of range.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pozar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sten circles away quickly and effectively.
Pozar avoids the head kick by Sten.
Sten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Pozar tries to counter by clinching up but Sten breaks away and moves out of range.
Pozar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sten blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sten winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!
A victorious Dan Sten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Pozar Pozar had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurellius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurellius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ave Maria. Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Game - 100 ft. Drake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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40
203 lbs
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212 lbs
17 - 23 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Aurellius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurellius digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Aurellius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aurellius can't get the takedown.
Aurellius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Aurellius has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Aurellius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Aurellius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aurellius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aurellius throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Aurellius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aurellius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurellius throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez wants to stand but Aurellius is controlling the position.
Aurellius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurellius prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurellius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurellius.
Aurellius postures up.
Aurellius preventing the sweep.
Aurellius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurellius throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Aurellius from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurellius gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aurellius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Aurellius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurellius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurellius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Aurellius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez kicks Aurellius off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurellius lands with a right hand.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurellius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aurellius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aurellius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aurellius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sanchez is looking to control Aurellius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Aurellius is having none of it.
Aurellius landing with the ground and pound.
Aurellius being controlled here momentarily.
Aurellius works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Aurellius connects with a couple of short punches.
Aurellius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez pushes Aurellius off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius blocks a leg kick.
Aurellius clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurellius's corner calls for a 1-2. Aurellius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurellius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aurellius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanchez regains guard immediately.
Aurellius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aurellius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Aurellius is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius dominated that round.
That's time! Aurellius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurellius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aurellius closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Aurellius is blocking nicely.
Aurellius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aurellius wants a takedown.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Aurellius avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aurellius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aurellius misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aurellius.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurellius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aurellius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Aurellius tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Aurellius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aurellius won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Aurellius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Aurellius is controlling him.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aurellius in particular looking to stall.
Marcus Aurellius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Aurellius is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aurellius lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez is not content to let Aurellius control the position.
Aurellius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurellius is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aurellius connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Aurellius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurellius.
Aurellius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurellius uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aurellius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aurellius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aurellius landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Aurellius dominating with strikes here.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Aurellius landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Aurellius finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Aurellius! Sanchez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Aurellius!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Aurellius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Madison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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28
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Madison!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Madison finds it's target.
Hanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madison on the side of the head.
It looks like Greg Madison has been cut.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson keeps control of Madison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madison is trying to break free.
Hanson working aggressively here.
Hanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Hanson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hanson.
Hanson cracks Madison with a nice body shot.
Hanson misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson blocks an elbow strike from Madison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanson has a couple of punches blocked by Madison.
Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonathan Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madison. Hanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Madison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Madison scores with a body shot.
Madison lands a head kick!
Hanson slips a straight right by Madison.
A combination from Madison does no damage.
Hanson thuds his right hand into Madison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Madison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madison on the side of the head.
Madison is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madison misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to clinch but Madison moves out of range.
Madison tries to counter with a clinch but Hanson shakes him off and moves away.
Madison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Madison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Hanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madison ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Madison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madison blocks a jab.
Hanson takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Madison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a nice looking combination but Madison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanson is rocked!
Madison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madison connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hanson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Madison!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Arcade Fire - Power Out. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeshi drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by Machado.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Takeshi connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Takeshi shoots in.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Takeshi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Takeshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Takeshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ichi Takeshi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi wants to break free but Machado has control.
Takeshi can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado lands a left hand.
Takeshi goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takeshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Machado tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeshi moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Takeshi's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takeshi avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Takeshi shrugs off.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi jumps guard but Machado stands there with Takeshi around his waist. Takeshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Takeshi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machado regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Takeshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takeshi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takeshi trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machado throws the left hand but Takeshi avoids the punch easily.
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machado defends it well.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado has Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi tries to score a body lock takedown but Machado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Takeshi manages to pull guard.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Machado stands up from Takeshi's guard - Machado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeshi's head.
Machado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takeshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Takeshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Takeshi is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands an elbow just above Takeshi 's eye.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi has Machado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi stalling the fight.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi fails to pull guard.
A short left from Machado.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeshi gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takeshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeshi is trying to trip Machado. He has hold of a leg but Machado is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takeshi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Takeshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeshi is rocked!
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Takeshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi is pressed against the cage. Machado pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Takeshi! Two more big strikes from Machado and Takeshi crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rodrigo Machado!
Ichi Takeshi spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes into the arena with Alternative Ulster - SLF blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Gerry Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kahn throws a body kick that misses.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.
Kahn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelly throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahn is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Kahn.
Kelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kahn tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
As Kahn backs away, Kelly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kahn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kahn throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelly cracks Kahn with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kelly checks a low kick from Kahn.
Kelly motions for Kahn to come forward. Kelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Kelly lands.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn lands a jab.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Kelly misses the jab.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelly's calf.
No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn with a jab.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kahn!
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kahn throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kahn moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
A big left from Kahn misses.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Kahn catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn.
Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly scores with a push kick.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Kahn connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kahn. Kahn obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kahn throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kahn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kahn keeps Kelly at a distance using the push kick.
Kahn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kahn throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kelly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kahn blocks the low kick.
Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn misses with the combination.
Jab from Kahn.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly backing away here, and Kahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kahn with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Kahn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyson Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kelly connects with a body shot.
Kahn digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kahn sprawling to the canvas! Kahn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kelly finish him?!
Kahn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly fakes the body blow, causing Kahn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kahn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Wolf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf shoots in for a double leg but Bujol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Bujol sprawls well.
Bujol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolf.
Sergio Bujol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
Bujol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolf's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Bujol. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Bujol circles away easily
and Bujol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol lands a nice looking body shot.
Bujol instigates a clinch.
Bujol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bujol digs a right hand underneath Wolf's ribcage. Wolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Bujol.
Bujol manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bujol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bujol lands with a nice body kick.
Wolf tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Bujol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Bujol sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bujol scores with a spinning back kick!
Bujol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
Wolf tries to clinch but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf wants to counter the offense by Bujol and move into the clinch position.
Bujol closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Bujol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol presses Wolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bujol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bujol.
Bujol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolf wants a takedown.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bujol is working Wolf over against the cage.
Bujol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bujol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bujol taking a breather.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol misses with the head strike.
Bujol tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Bujol back against the cage.
Bujol gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bujol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bujol jabs Wolf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bujol fakes the leg kick and cracks Wolf in the body.
Bujol throws out a powerful jab.
Bujol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bujol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Bujol leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bujol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bujol. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Bujol connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bujol scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bujol 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.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bujol counters with a straight right hand.
Bujol moves into range and clinches up with Wolf.
Bujol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bujol misses with a double jab
and Wolf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bujol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bujol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bujol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bujol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bujol seems keen to control Wolf's posture.
Bujol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolf manages to get himself to full guard.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bujol wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Bujol stands and steps away. Wolf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sergio Bujol is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bujol - just one landing.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Bujol tries to land a body kick
and Wolf counters with a single leg into guard. Bujol didn't expect that.
Bujol has Wolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Bujol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Bujol has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wolf off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice body kick from Bujol.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bujol kicks Wolf off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bujol.
Bujol lunges at Wolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf's hand.
Bujol lands a nice looking body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bujol there.
Bujol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Bujol sets himself, and Wolf steps forward looking for the clinch! Bujol avoids it this time.
Bujol lands with a right hand.
Bujol lands a nice looking body shot.
Bujol lunges at Wolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf's hand.
Bujol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Bujol counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol dips to his left and cracks Wolf with an uppercut!
Bujol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Bujol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf gets the takedown into side control.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Bujol struggling a bit here.
Bujol tries to bench press Wolf off him but Wolf keeps the position.
Bujol sneaks back into half guard.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf prevents Bujol from standing back up.
Wolf throwing shots but Bujol is blocking nicely.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bujol taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard.
Bujol wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bujol tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Wolf working the head and body with strikes.
Wolf working the head and body with strikes.
Wolf drops an elbow to the side of Bujol's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf is nestled in close to Bujol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bujol tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wolf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bujol tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Wolf there.
Wolf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bujol trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bujol dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Bujol.
Bujol gets a clinch.
Bujol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bujol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bujol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bujol, pushing him back against the cage.
Bujol is leaning against Wolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Bujol cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Bujol - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bujol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bujol lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bujol.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf letting Bujol take a breather here.
Bujol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf is working for takedown but Bujol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bujol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
Bujol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bujol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bujol is one step ahead there.
Hugo Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position.
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bujol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bujol wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Bujol preventing the sweep.
Bujol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bujol decides to stand back up.
Bujol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bujol throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sergio Bujol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergio Bujol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
Good exchange - Bujol coming out on top.
Bujol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bujol punishes Wolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Bujol with a hook.
Wolf looking to score a takedown here. Bujol is defending well but Wolf drives through and ends up in Bujol's guard.
Bujol looking for a sweep. Not yet Bujol, not yet.
Wolf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bujol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bujol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bujol wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
Bujol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bujol has his feet on Wolf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Bujol shows good takedown defense.
Hugo Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolf dives in and scores a takedown into Bujol's guard.
Bujol wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Bujol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bujol, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bujol!
A very excited looking Sergio Bujol 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cholo Van Gaal!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley staying out of range there.
Henley tries to counter with a takedown but Van Gaal is quick to defend against it.
Van Gaal scores with a nice strike.
Henley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Henley slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that misses
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Henley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Gaal with a nice cross.
A combination from Van Gaal does no damage.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal pushes Henley up against the cage in a clinch.
Henley looking to stall.
Henley can't get the takedown.
Henley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Henley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Gaal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Henley.
Henley struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Henley can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Henley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henley blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Henley avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henley misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Van Gaal regains guard.
Henley drops back looking for a leg! Van Gaal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Gaal manages to kick Henley off! Henley jumps back into Van Gaal's guard.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley throwing strikes but missing.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henley is working Van Gaal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Gaal has momentary wrist control but Henley slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Gaal has momentary wrist control but Henley slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Gaal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henley is controlling him.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley postures up in Van Gaal's guard and throws a big left but Van Gaal blocks it.
Henley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Gaal has wrist control.
Henley throwing strikes but missing.
Henley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Gaal has wrist control.
Henley scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van Gaal misses with a leg kick
and Henley counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henley.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Van Gaal slams his shin into Henley's torso.
Van Gaal throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henley has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henley takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Henley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henley is rocked!
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gaal drops Henley with a huge uppercut! Henley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Van Gaal is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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