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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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218 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sumo Jo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker misses with a kick to the body.
Jo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jo fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Jo. Jo gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jo looks to move away, Striker throws a big counter combo but Jo just gets out of the way.
Jo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jo trying to control the position but Striker is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is looking to regain half guard here but Jo keeps moving and retains side control.
Striker taking a bit of punishment here - Jo scoring with strikes.
Jo scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo cracks Striker with a big elbow.
Jo working the ground and pound from side control.
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.
Striker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Striker tries to get out of the position.
Jo lands a decent elbow from side control.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Jo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jo taking a breather here.
Jo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jo staying calm.
Jo in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo cracks Striker with a big right hand but Striker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Striker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jo on the ground.
Striker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jo is working Striker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jo lands a few punches from side control.
Jo is putting a hurting on Striker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jo looking to finish Striker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Striker!
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!
Jo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Striker's face.
Striker is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jo! Striker is hurt baaadly! Jo is firing away with more strikes - Striker is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hoarg Ishan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoarg Ishan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoarg Ishan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishan takes a swing at Fairchild's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Ishan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairchild wants to counter the offense by Ishan and move into the clinch position.
Ishan forces Fairchild back against the cage and clinches.
Ishan pulls guard.
Ishan trying to control the position.
Fairchild throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairchild won't allow Ishan to sweep him here.
Fairchild tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishan is retaining full guard.
Fairchild cracks Ishan with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fairchild is fighting to break Ishan's control of his arms but Ishan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fairchild prevents Ishan from getting back to his feet.
Fairchild content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ishan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ishan 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.
Fairchild drops back looking for a leg! Ishan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishan manages to kick Fairchild off! Fairchild jumps back into Ishan's guard.
Ishan keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass.
Fairchild slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ishan is trying to escape the position but Fairchild is controlling the position.
Fairchild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishan keeps working.
Ishan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fairchild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ishan is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Fairchild looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairchild misses with the ground and pound.
Fairchild working away.
Fairchild is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ishan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fairchild is staying tight to Ishan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fairchild is working to tighten his grip on Ishan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ishan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fairchild is really squeezing tight and eventually Ishan passes out! Fairchild breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lawrence Fairchild!
Our winner, Lawrence Fairchild, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Dudeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudeman has chosen Faint- Linkin Park as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Dudeman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudeman throws a right hand that Truck ducks under and follows up with a left that Truck also avoids with ease.
Truck is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dudeman tries to clinch
and Truck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truck misses with a takedown attempt - Dudeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dudeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Truck throws Dudeman to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudeman moves away.
Truck throws a solid leg kick but Dudeman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Truck.
Dudeman needs to keep his hands up - Truck had a free shot at his head there.
Truck cracks Dudeman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dudeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dudeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Truck's waist but Truck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudeman off to one side.
Dudeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Truck pinned against the cage. Truck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Truck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudeman doesn't seem phased though.
Dudeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ted Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Dudeman.
Truck shoots in for a takedown but Dudeman shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truck.
A leg kick checked by Dudeman.
A combination from Truck does no damage.
Dudeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ted Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudeman is trying to defend but Truck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Truck is working away from the top position though.
Truck is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Truck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Truck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Truck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dudeman tries to roll over but Truck keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeman is looking to escape.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truck passes into side control, despite Dudeman's attempt to control the position.
Dudeman tries to improve position but can't.
Truck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dudeman parries the strikes from Truck easily there. Truck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dudeman to escape.
Dudeman parries the strikes from Truck easily there. Truck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dudeman to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dudeman is not content to let Truck control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudeman parries the strikes from Truck easily there. Truck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dudeman to escape.
Dudeman struggling a bit here.
Truck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dudeman to his feet.
Truck with a hook.
Truck closes the distance and clinches up with Dudeman, looking for a takedown. Truck pushes Dudeman against the cage but Dudeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudeman tries to clinch but Truck moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Truck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Truck tries to sprawl out of it but Dudeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Truck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Truck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Truck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dudeman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Truck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudeman keeps working.
Dudeman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Truck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Truck really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Truck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeman struggling a bit here.
Dudeman is not content to let Truck control the position.
Truck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dudeman to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Truck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudeman can do to turn this around?
Truck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Truck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dudeman wants to clinch but Truck slips to the side
letting Truck counter with a right hand.
Dudeman is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Truck. Beautiful body shot.
Dudeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Truck finish him?
Dudeman throws a right and a left that Truck avoids nicely.
Dudeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Truck sprawls well. Truck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dudeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Truck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Truck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dudeman backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck lands with a big left! Dudeman is wobbled badly! Truck comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dudeman to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Truck!
The defeated Ace Dudeman had this to say: 'This never happened'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Zelaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Sucuibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zelaya comes to the cage accompanied by Can't hold us. Manny Zelaya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Sucuibi's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Zelaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Sucuibi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelaya throws a sloppy head kick and Sucuibi moves out of range easily.
Sucuibi misses with a takedown attempt
and Zelaya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zelaya.
Zelaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zelaya blocks a jab.
Sucuibi with a poor takedown
and Zelaya moves into the clinch.
Sucuibi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zelaya avoids it.
Sucuibi is trying to push Zelaya away but Zelaya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zelaya manages to break the clinch.
Sucuibi tries to clinch up
and Zelaya counters with a crisp one two that drops Sucuibi! Zelaya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sucuibi to his feet! Sucuibi is in big trouble!
Zelaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manny Zelaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Sucuibi.
Nice sprawl there from Sucuibi as Zelaya shoots in.
Zelaya shoots in for a takedown but Sucuibi shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelaya misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sucuibi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zelaya - the referee stops the clock and Sucuibi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zelaya. Sucuibi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sucuibi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sucuibi shoots in looking for a takedown but Zelaya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sucuibi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sucuibi looks for a takedown but Zelaya sprawls well.
Sucuibi looks winded!
Sucuibi misses with a body kick.
Zelaya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zelaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sucuibi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zelaya somewhat.
Sucuibi takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya manages to break the clinch.
Sucuibi tries to close the distance and clinch but Zelaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sucuibi has eaten all the pies!
Zelaya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sucuibi moves into the clinch.
Sucuibi pulls Zelaya into guard.
Sucuibi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zelaya manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sucuibi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelaya circles away.
Zelaya avoids the head kick by Sucuibi.
Zelaya drives through and clinches with Sucuibi against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucuibi tries to break free but Zelaya pushes him back against the cage.
Zelaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sucuibi avoids the body shot from Zelaya.
Zelaya works over Sucuibi's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tyler Sucuibi has been cut.
Sucuibi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zelaya defends well and Sucuibi ends up having to push Zelaya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zelaya with a jab.
No luck for Zelaya with that takedown attempt.
Sucuibi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sucuibi is rocked!
Zelaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Zelaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sucuibi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zelaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zelaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelaya shoots in but no luck this time.
Zelaya clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sucuibi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zelaya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sucuibi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zelaya tries for a takedown but Sucuibi manages to get underhooks.
Sucuibi tries to break the clinch but Zelaya is controlling the position.
Sucuibi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelaya shoots in but Sucuibi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Zelaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Sucuibi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sucuibi misses with a double jab.
Sucuibi clinches up with Zelaya and pushes him back against the cage.
Zelaya breaks from the clinch.
Zelaya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sucuibi pinned against the cage. Sucuibi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zelaya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sucuibi.
Zelaya rushes Sucuibi and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya tries to pull guard but Sucuibi won't allow it.
Zelaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sucuibi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucuibi has Zelaya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zelaya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sucuibi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zelaya to keep the fight standing.
Manny Zelaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Sucuibi.
Sucuibi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zelaya or perhaps it was just good defense by Sucuibi, which made it look bad.
Zelaya tries to clinch but Sucuibi is having none of it.
Sucuibi tries to score with a low kick but Zelaya moves his leg out of the way.
Sucuibi shoots in and drives through. Zelaya sprawls well.
Sucuibi is breathing heavily.
Zelaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sucuibi is able to avoid easily.
Zelaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya scores with a push kick.
Zelaya fails to land the takedown.
Zelaya leaves Sucuibi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sucuibi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sucuibi wants it to stay on the feet.
Sucuibi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sucuibi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelaya as he avoids it easily.
Zelaya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sucuibi manages to circle out of the way.
Zelaya takes the fight into the clinch.
Zelaya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sucuibi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sucuibi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zelaya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sucuibi sprawls and moves away.
Zelaya clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zelaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zelaya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sucuibi smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sucuibi throws a body kick that misses.
Sucuibi fails to land the takedown.
Zelaya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zelaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sucuibi is fending him off so far but Zelaya persists. Nope, Sucuibi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sucuibi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sucuibi shoots for a double leg takedown but Zelaya sprawls well. He's pushed Sucuibi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sucuibi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zelaya.
Sucuibi darts in and clinches Zelaya up against the cage.
Zelaya misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelaya just leaning against Sucuibi, taking a breather.
Sucuibi tries to stall but Zelaya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Zelaya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Sucuibi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sucuibi throws a combination that misses
and Zelaya counters by clinching up.
Zelaya missing with knees to the body.
Sucuibi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sucuibi prevents the takedown attempt.
Sucuibi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zelaya tries for a takedown but Sucuibi manages to get underhooks.
Sucuibi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zelaya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zelaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zelaya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sucuibi can do to turn this around?
Zelaya shoots for a takedown but Sucuibi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Zelaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sucuibi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zelaya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sucuibi's waist but Sucuibi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zelaya off to one side.
Manny Zelaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Zelaya misses with a combination
and Sucuibi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelaya drives through and clinches with Sucuibi against the cage.
Sucuibi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zelaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zelaya jumps guard but Sucuibi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zelaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sucuibi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sucuibi fails with the takedown
and Sucuibi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sucuibi blocks a head kick by Zelaya.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zelaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucuibi tries for a takedown but Zelaya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sucuibi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelaya circles away.
Sucuibi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zelaya defends well and Sucuibi ends up having to push Zelaya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zelaya shoots in and drives through. Sucuibi sprawls well.
Zelaya has managed to clinch.
Sucuibi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zelaya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zelaya breaks the clinch.
Manny Zelaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zelaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sucuibi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Sucuibi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zelaya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zelaya scores with a nice right hand.
Zelaya lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Sucuibi is trying to pull guard but Zelaya has him pressed against the cage.
Sucuibi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zelaya smiles and moves away.
Sucuibi tried to score with a low kick but Zelaya checks it.
Zelaya throws a big counter combination but Sucuibi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zelaya lands with a shot to the body.
Zelaya has Sucuibi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zelaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zelaya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sucuibi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zelaya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sucuibi looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya leaning against his opponent.
Zelaya decides to pull guard.
Zelaya trying to control the position.
Zelaya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zelaya is looking to stand up but Sucuibi isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Zelaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zelaya, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Manny Zelaya!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Manny Zelaya!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Manny Zelaya!
Manny Zelaya wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Manny Zelaya didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zheka Beatovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and August Jeaux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beatovskiy's entrance music is NeiroMonk. A fine choice. Jeaux Jr has chosen Gucci Mane - St. Brick as his entrance music. Zheka Beatovskiy looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zheka Beatovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Beatovskiy.
Beatovskiy throwing a counter right hand but Jeaux Jr manages to avoid it.
Beatovskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Jeaux Jr.
Beatovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beatovskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jeaux Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Zheka Beatovskiy has been cut.
Jeaux Jr slips a jab from Beatovskiy.
Jeaux Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeaux Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Beatovskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Jeaux Jr.
Beatovskiy jabs Jeaux Jr right on the nose. Jeaux Jr blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Jeaux Jr finds it's way through Beatovskiy's defenses.
Beatovskiy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jeaux Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
August Jeaux Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beatovskiy drops his hands momentarily and Jeaux Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeaux Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jeaux Jr has hold of Beatovskiy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Beatovskiy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jeaux Jr cranks the arm and Beatovskiy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Beatovskiy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). August Jeaux Jr!
August Jeaux Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yall know my slogan! *holds mic out to the crowd* I am the lion's strike and the wolf's jaws! Before my next bout I'll fix my flaws! LYYLLLLLLLLEEEEE, run me my 10 bands for eviscerating this bum! Next!!!'.
In defeat, Zheka Beatovskiy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko has chosen Rolex as his entrance music. Alex Shlemenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
174 lbs
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23
177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shlemenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shlemenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bates.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Bates in a clinch.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Shlemenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Bates is looking to counter the offense by Shlemenko and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bates moves into the clinch.
Bates wants a takedown.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bates scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
Bates won't allow Shlemenko to sweep him here.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates throwing strikes but missing.
Bates trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bates clinches.
Shlemenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shlemenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Bates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Bates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates drives through and clinches with Shlemenko against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Shlemenko.
Bates has hold of one of Shlemenko's legs. Shlemenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Bates gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates.
Shlemenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bates shoots for a takedown but Shlemenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bates instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shlemenko can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Micheal Bates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Bates gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Bates has double underhooks.
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the combination.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Bates forces Shlemenko back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates keeps control of Shlemenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Bates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bates prevents Shlemenko from breaking the clinch.
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bates wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Bates is trying to ground and pound but Shlemenko uses the momentary lack of control by Bates to regain half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bates.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shlemenko's face.
Bates cracks Shlemenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bates lands with some strikes.
Shlemenko is rocked!
Bates is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shlemenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shlemenko is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bates cracks Shlemenko with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kosei Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bottoms has chosen House Of Pain - Jump Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kosei Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Bottoms!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Date. No joy for Bottoms on that attempt.
Bottoms shoots for a double leg takedown but Date sprawls well. He's pushed Bottoms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bottoms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Date as he jumps to the side.
Kosei Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bottoms.
A left and a right from Bottoms both land. Nice combination.
Date is looking to clinch but Bottoms is avoiding it.
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bottoms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Date just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bottoms is trying to pull guard but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Date lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Date's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Date creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bottoms's defenses.
It looks like Harry Bottoms has been cut.
Bottoms drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date is looking to control Bottoms's arms but Bottoms gets an underhook and turns him. Now Date has his back to the cage.
Bottoms tries for a takedown but Date manages to get underhooks.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date landing knees to the head.
Date gets underhooks to prevent Bottoms's takedown attempt.
Date lands a damaging elbow.
Date lands a damaging elbow.
Bottoms is trying to pull guard but Date has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Date - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date lands an elbow inside.
Bottoms has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Date after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Date - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Date stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date lands an elbow just above Bottoms 's eye.
Bottoms takes an elbow to the forehead.
Date looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date avoiding damage.
Bottoms fails to pull guard.
Bottoms is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bottoms tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms tries to pull guard but Date forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bottoms wants a takedown but no success here.
Bottoms fails to pull guard.
Bottoms looks winded!
Bottoms takes an elbow to the forehead.
Date lands a nice knee to the body.
Date leaning against his opponent.
Bottoms jumps guard but Date stands there with Bottoms around his waist. Bottoms gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Date.
Bottoms wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bottoms drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bottoms takes an elbow to the temple.
Bottoms fails to pull guard.
Bottoms takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Harry Bottoms's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Date.
Bottoms is rocked!
Bottoms tries to pull guard but Date holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottoms drops back down to his feet.
Bottoms is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date leaning against his opponent.
Date drops Bottoms with a big knee straight up the middle! Bottoms is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Bottoms circles away.
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date clinches up against the cage.
Bottoms is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Date takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Date lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bottoms can't get the takedown.
Date lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Harry Bottoms's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Date scores with a knee to the head.
Date working the clinch nicely. Bottoms is working for position but Date cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bottoms crumples up against the cage and Date lands two more shots before the ref can save Bottoms! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kosei Date!
The defeated Harry Bottoms had this to say: 'I like Ace. Hes a good dude - we train together at Shinto Elite MMA in Tokyo - but losing still sucks. Im going to get back in the gym, get better and the next time you see me in here i'll be doing the ass kicking.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Grownstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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28
180 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Grownstone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grownstone clinches.
Watanabe's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Watanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grownstone lands a right hand.
Grownstone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watanabe up against the cage.
Grownstone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grownstone has Watanabe pushed against the cage.
Grownstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grownstone lands a left hand.
Grownstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grownstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Grownstone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Grownstone.
Grownstone tries to clinch but Watanabe moves away
and Watanabe counters with a single leg into guard. Grownstone didn't expect that.
Grownstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grownstone tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grownstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watanabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watanabe works over Grownstone with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe scoring with some ground and pound.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grownstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe scoring with some ground and pound.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Grownstone keeps moving.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Watanabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watanabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grownstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grownstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watanabe postures up in Grownstone's guard and throws a big left but Grownstone blocks it.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grownstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grownstone lands a body shot.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watanabe misses with an uppercut.
Grownstone scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grownstone.
We've been told by Grownstone's head coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Grownstone coming out on top.
Grownstone scores with a nice head shot.
Grownstone jabs at Watanabe's body.
Brad Grownstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grownstone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watanabe in his tracks.
Grownstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grownstone tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Grownstone misses.
Grownstone wants to clinch.
Grownstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Grownstone.
Grownstone throws a big shot that misses.
Watanabe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Grownstone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grownstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Grownstone.
Watanabe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grownstone defends it well.
Grownstone lands a nice shot that snaps Watanabe's head back.
Grownstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?
Watanabe gets tackled into the cage by Grownstone. Grownstone maintains the clinch.
Grownstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grownstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grownstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grownstone scores with a sloppy right hand. Watanabe should have avoided that one.
Grownstone is looking to clinch but Watanabe is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grownstone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grownstone jabs Watanabe right on the nose. Watanabe blinks but takes it well.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grownstone sprawls well. Grownstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grownstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Grownstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grownstone.
Watanabe tries to move into range but Grownstone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grownstone gets a clinch.
Grownstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe jumps guard and drags Grownstone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grownstone wants to get up but he can't break Watanabe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grownstone wants to stand and escape but instead Watanabe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grownstone wants to get back to his feet but Watanabe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watanabe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grownstone's head.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe pushes down on Grownstone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watanabe working over Grownstone with some ground and pound. Grownstone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watanabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watanabe in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe moves nicely into side control.
Watanabe tries to score with some ground and pound. Grownstone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watanabe is working Grownstone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Watanabe is trying to ground and pound but Grownstone uses the momentary lack of control by Watanabe to regain half guard.
Watanabe works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe lands a big shot there that rocks Grownstone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Watanabe is landing with some decent strikes but Grownstone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Watanabe landing strikes from the mount and Grownstone is in trouble!
The referee warns Grownstone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Brad Grownstone has been cut.
Watanabe connects with a bit shot that sees Grownstone covering up! More strikes from Watanabe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Watanabe is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe! Kenji Watanabe retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Kenji Watanabe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Brad Grownstone spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm going back home so I can surf'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tasha Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tasha Ventura enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Sudo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tasha Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura scores with a jab. Sudo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sudo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dan Sudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sudo shoots and misses
and Sudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sudo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sudo tries for a takedown but Ventura circles away easily
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sudo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ventura pinned against the cage. Ventura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Ventura misses.
Ventura lands a jab to Sudo's midsection.
Ventura cracks a nice hook into Sudo's ribs.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ventura but Ventura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sudo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sudo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ventura tries to avoid it but Sudo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ventura to the ground. Ventura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ventura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ventura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ventura is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Ventura circles away and we're back to standing.
Ventura has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ventura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ventura lands with a cross.
Sudo tries for a takedown but Ventura circles away easily
and Sudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sudo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ventura to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Ventura.
Sudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura lands a slapping body shot.
Sudo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ventura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sudo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ventura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sudo's hands.
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!
Ventura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sudo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sudo is rocked!
Ventura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sudo's head backwards.
Oh Sudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sudo misses with a takedown
and Ventura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sudo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ventura connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sudo! He's out on his feet! Ventura rushes in and drops Sudo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tasha Ventura! Tasha Ventura retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Tasha Ventura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Iceberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McFatfat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iceberg comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Hail and Kill. Fatty McFatfat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tor Iceberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fatty McFatfat!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iceberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Iceberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Iceberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Iceberg lands a big shot there that rocks McFatfat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McFatfat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iceberg working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iceberg drops a big elbow. That's hurt McFatfat! More shots from Iceberg and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
Tor Iceberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Fatty McFatfat had this to say: 'I dont lose. I let you win'.
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