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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Frieza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bottoms comes to the cage accompanied by House Of Pain - Jump Around. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Bottoms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lord Frieza!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottoms looking to score a takedown here. Frieza is defending well but Bottoms drives through and ends up in Frieza's guard.
Frieza wants to get back to his feet but Bottoms is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bottoms definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottoms stands and steps away. Frieza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Frieza avoids the body shot from Bottoms.
Frieza darts in looking for a takedown but Bottoms gets double underhooks and turns Frieza into the cage.
Frieza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottoms moves away.
Bottoms shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frieza eats them both and turns towards Bottoms to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Lord Frieza has been cut.
Frieza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottoms was well out of range. Poor timing from Frieza.
Bottoms rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frieza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frieza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottoms. Frieza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottoms closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottoms stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieza tries to kick Bottoms off but Bottoms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bottoms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frieza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frieza is in trouble now - Bottoms has advanced to mount!
Bottoms takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bottoms goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Frieza turns into him and now he's in Bottoms's guard.
Frieza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bottoms's guard.
Bottoms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frieza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bottoms holds on and takes a little breather.
Bottoms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frieza wants to stand but Bottoms is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We've been informed that Frieza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bottoms.
Frieza wants to get back to his feet but Bottoms drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
Frieza wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bottoms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Frieza's cut.
That's time! Bottoms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bottoms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frieza.
Frieza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frieza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottoms.
Frieza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottoms.
Frieza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bottoms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frieza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bottoms misses the jab.
Frieza is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieza throws a series of punches but Bottoms moves out of range.
Bottoms feints and as Frieza raises his hands in defense, Bottoms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bottoms seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieza wants to stand but Bottoms is controlling the position.
Bottoms passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bottoms tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bottoms is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frieza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bottoms tries to advance to mount but Frieza denies him.
Frieza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bottoms is controlling him well.
Bottoms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frieza can do to turn this around?
Bottoms has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bottoms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frieza did well to prevent Bottoms getting side control.
Bottoms is controlling the pace.
Bottoms is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bottoms in particular looking to stall.
Bottoms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bottoms is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frieza is trying to stand.
Bottoms wants to advance to full mount but Frieza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bottoms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frieza wants to stand up but Bottoms is controlling him.
Bottoms controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bottoms dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lord Frieza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bottoms takes a swing at Frieza's ribcage but misses.
Frieza swinging wildly here.
Bottoms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frieza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottoms just misses with a punch to the body.
Frieza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottoms rather than just go for the knockout.
Bottoms throws a combination that misses
and Frieza counters with a one-two to the body.
Bottoms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottoms misses with a wild body shot.
Lord Frieza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieza checks a leg kick.
Frieza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frieza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottoms shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frieza wants to stand and escape but Bottoms is having none of it.
Bottoms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bottoms is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frieza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frieza has escaped and now he's on top!
Frieza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bottoms looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frieza tries to stand but Bottoms is controlling from the bottom.
Frieza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harry Bottoms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottoms wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frieza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bottoms is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frieza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bottoms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frieza misses with a takedown
and Frieza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frieza lands a jab to Bottoms's midsection.
Harry Bottoms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottoms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frieza.
Frieza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottoms is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bottoms tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottoms lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frieza backs up against the cage.
Harry Bottoms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frieza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottoms checks it well.
Bottoms is looking to counter punch.
Frieza fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottoms misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frieza counters with an outside leg kick.
Bottoms looks to land a combination but Frieza avoids it well.
Frieza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frieza moves out of range of the strikes.
Frieza lands a left and a right that send Bottoms crashing to the mat, dazed. Frieza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lord Frieza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bottoms is rocked!
It looks like Harry Bottoms has been cut.
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!
Bottoms swings widly with a right hand
and Frieza counters with an inside leg kick.
Oh Bottoms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frieza checks a low kick from Bottoms.
Bottoms circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Bottoms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frieza.
Bottoms connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frieza. Frieza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frieza looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottoms is just out of range.
Frieza scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Frieza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottoms has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Harry Bottoms!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Harry Bottoms!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Harry Bottoms!
Harry Bottoms wins by unanimous decision!
Harry Bottoms very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tod Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko comes into the arena with Rolex blaring out of the sound system. Tod Truck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tod Truck!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Truck.
Truck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Truck throws a leg kick but Shlemenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Truck.
A leg kick checked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Truck scores with a nice body kick.
Truck missing with a left hand there. Shlemenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Truck looks to move away, Shlemenko throws a big counter combo but Truck just gets out of the way.
Shlemenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Truck.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Truck against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Truck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Truck.
Truck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shlemenko.
Truck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truck tries to counter with a clinch but Shlemenko shakes him off and moves away.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Truck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Truck keeps it at a distance.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Truck misses with a body shot.
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Truck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Truck postures up.
Shlemenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shlemenko is controlling Truck's posture.
Shlemenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Truck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Truck stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has control of Truck's left arm, preventing Truck from doing any damage.
Shlemenko trying to keep a closed guard but Truck is proving a slippery customer.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Truck throws a big right hand that misses.
Truck wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Truck throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck cracks Shlemenko with a solid left hand.
Shlemenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Truck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Truck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shlemenko seems keen to control Truck's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Shlemenko controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Truck circles away.
Truck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Truck misses.
Shlemenko drops his hands momentarily and Truck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shlemenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Truck.
A nice combination there by Shlemenko.
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck throws a low kick but Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Truck throws a combination that misses
and Shlemenko counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truck scores with a jab. Shlemenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shlemenko walks into a straight right hand from Truck.
Truck lands with a right hand.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Truck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Truck misses.
As Truck looks to move away, Shlemenko throws a big counter combo but Truck just gets out of the way.
Truck works over Shlemenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Truck throws a good cross that connects.
Truck is looking to land body kicks.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Truck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tod Truck 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.
Shlemenko walks into a straight right hand from Truck.
Truck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Truck in a clinch.
Truck manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck throws a poor cross that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko lands a head kick. Truck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Truck throws a push kick but Shlemenko slaps the foot to one side.
Shlemenko takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck throws a right hand that Shlemenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Shlemenko also avoids with ease.
Truck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Shlemenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truck.
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truck unleashes a big counter combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Truck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Truck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Truck pushes him off.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Truck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shlemenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Truck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Truck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shlemenko controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Truck is controlling him.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck scoring with some ground and pound.
Truck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Truck trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Truck's guard.
Truck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shlemenko kicks Truck off and gets to his feet.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shlemenko will feel that in the morning.
Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truck.
Shlemenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Truck tries to bum rush Shlemenko with a series of wild strikes but Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Truck.
Truck misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Truck thows a leg kick but Shlemenko checks it
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Truck.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Truck moves out of range.
Tod Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Truck defending well as Shlemenko loads up on a big left hand.
As Shlemenko backs off Truck throws a huge counter combo but Shlemenko manages to avoid it all.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Truck misses with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Truck.
Shlemenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Truck throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tod Truck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Truck connects with a jab.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Truck moves out of range easily.
Truck throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Truck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up.
Tod Truck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truck misses with a looping left.
Shlemenko lands a head kick!
Truck shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense.
Truck just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShlemenko.
Truck swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck swinging wildly here.
Truck throws a right hand that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck punishes Shlemenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Truck connects with a body shot that sends Shlemenko's belly button to the back.
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Truck swings widly with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Shlemenko moves out of range as Truck strikes.
Truck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Truck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shlemenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shlemenko misses the jab.
As Shlemenko backs off Truck throws a huge counter combo but Shlemenko manages to avoid it all.
Truck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Truck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Truck.
Truck misses with a lunging right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Truck misses with a straight right.
Truck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Truck swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
A countering left hand to the body from Truck misses.
Truck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shlemenko tries to clinch
and Truck counters with a two punch combo.
Shlemenko walks into a left hand.
Shlemenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truck loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Shlemenko walks into a straight right hand from Truck.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko avoids them all with ease.
Truck misses the jab.
Truck looks to land a right hand but Shlemenko moved out of range.
Shlemenko is looking for a counter combo.
Shlemenko lands with a kick to the temple. Truck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Truck throws a jab when Shlemenko was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck scores with a body shot.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range and Truck settles back down.
Truck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko checks a low kick from Truck.
Truck dips to his left and cracks Shlemenko with an uppercut!
Truck lands with a right hand.
Truck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shlemenko's calf.
Alex Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Truck.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Truck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tod Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Truck 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tod Truck!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tod Truck!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tod Truck!
Tod Truck wins by unanimous decision!
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 Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Black has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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19
145 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black has closed the distance and engaged Fairchild in a clinch.
Fairchild told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairchild controls his hands.
Black jumps guard and drags Fairchild to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairchild escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Fairchild keeps moving and retains side control.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to roll over but Fairchild keeps him under control.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking for subs from the bottom but Fairchild mounts him!
Fairchild landing strikes, looking to finish!
Black tries to lock up and control but Fairchild gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Fairchild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black really wants to buck Fairchild off and get back to his feet.
Fairchild trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fairchild manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position but Fairchild manages to sink in the hooks.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black is in bad spot here.
The referee is taking a good look at Black as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fairchild!
Black fending off the submission attempt from Fairchild.
Fairchild gets his hands free as Black looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is really stuck here.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Fairchild gets his hands free.
Fairchild is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Fairchild. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fairchild's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Fairchild.
Black tries to stand but Fairchild is controlling from the bottom.
Fairchild controlling the position.
Fairchild wants to sweep but no luck.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black preventing the sweep.
Fairchild seems keen to control Black's posture.
Black wants to get up but he can't break Fairchild's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black misses with a combination
and Fairchild counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Fairchild dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black moves into range and clinches up with Fairchild.
Fairchild is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black gets control of Fairchild's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
Fairchild slips nicely into half guard.
Black moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Black holds on and takes a little breather.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black working a defensive guard but Fairchild manages to pass into side control anyway.
Check out the look on Fairchild's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Black tries to buck Fairchild off but Fairchild is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fairchild landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairchild tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Fairchild working away.
Fairchild thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fairchild is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Black has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black won't allow Fairchild to pass to mount.
Fairchild sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fairchild won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working.
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Fairchild is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Black throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairchild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fairchild is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black has his hands clasped together around Fairchild's back. He's all about the action.
Black is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fairchild lands a nice short elbow.
Black tries to kick Fairchild off but Fairchild keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Black trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fairchild manages to pass to mount!
Black is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fairchild has taken his back!
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Black tries to roll over but Fairchild keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black is looking to control Fairchild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Fairchild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fairchild.
Black trying to control but Fairchild postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fairchild is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fairchild is nestled in close to Black, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black trying to hold on to Fairchild's head to control him but Fairchild postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black throws a leg kick
and Fairchild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fairchild prevents Black from standing back up.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Fairchild wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Fairchild sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Fairchild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairchild has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Lawrence Fairchild!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Lawrence Fairchild!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Lawrence Fairchild!
Lawrence Fairchild wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Lawrence Fairchild thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal Bates is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates tries for a takedown but Fairchild manages to get underhooks.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Fairchild has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild.
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates forces Fairchild back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fairchild is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairchild down to the mat. Fairchild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairchild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairchild misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairchild avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jordan Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.
Fairchild is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Bates.
Fairchild is looking to break free of the clinch but Bates has double underhooks.
Bates lands an uppercut.
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Jordan Fairchild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Bates dives in and grabs Fairchild's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairchild pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.
Bates looking to score a takedown here. Fairchild is defending well but Bates drives through and ends up in Fairchild's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet but Bates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairchild is retaining full guard.
Bates lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Bates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairchild's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bates cracks Fairchild with a solid left hand.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairchild's head.
Bates prevents Fairchild from getting back to his feet.
Bates has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blackscar Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bates lands a couple of digs.
Bates is working Fairchild over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bates stays in close to Fairchild's body and controls the position.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Bates is in close to Fairchild's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bates's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fairchild is rocked!
Bates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Fairchild is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fairchild seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates postures up and lands a big shot to Fairchild's brow.
Bates postures up and lands a big shot to Fairchild's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Bates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Bates breaks the clinch.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates closes the distance and pushes Fairchild back into the cage.
Bates has Fairchild pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fairchild manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bates displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fairchild up against the cage.
Micheal Bates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bates tightens his grip and picks Fairchild up, before dumping him to the ground. Fairchild manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates won't allow Fairchild to get back to his feet.
Bates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates stops Fairchild from standing up.
Bates landing with the ground and pound.
Bates showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bates trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.
Bates cracks Fairchild with a solid left hand.
Fairchild has his feet on Bates's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Fairchild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Bates looks to move away, Fairchild throws a big counter combo but Bates just gets out of the way.
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fairchild did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates winds up and cracks Fairchild with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Bates there.
Bates working over Fairchild with some ground and pound. Fairchild looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Bates lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates is taking a breather. Fairchild says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bates landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Micheal Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates winds up and cracks Fairchild with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates scores with a big shot! Fairchild's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fairchild! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Delija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Jung Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delija comes to the cage accompanied by Bojna ÄŚavoglave. The key to victory for Ante Delija has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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268 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ante Delija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Jung Park!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delija clinches up with Park and pushes him back against the cage.
Delija is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Park to keep the fight standing.
Park works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Delija is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Park presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Delija scores with a shoulder strike.
Delija lands a right hand.
Delija lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delija creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delija tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Park misses with some punches.
Park drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delija pulls his leg out and moves away.
Delija lands with a nice combination. Park backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Lee Jung Park has been cut.
A big right from Delija misses.
Park only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Delija scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ante Delija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delija lands a nice looking body shot.
Delija clinches up with Park and pushes him back against the cage.
Delija decides to pull guard.
Delija is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Park is controlling him.
Park must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Park chips away with some ground and pound.
Park postures up and lands a big shot to Delija's brow.
Park chips away with some ground and pound.
Park prevents Delija from getting back to his feet.
Delija really is a fat lump.
Park working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delija's head.
Park won't allow Delija to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Park's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delija wants to stand and escape but Park is having none of it.
Park with a nice head shot there.
Park with a nice head shot there.
Delija might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Park scoring with some ground and pound.
Park scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Park landing with the ground and pound.
Delija is rocked!
Park loads up on a big left hand. Delija felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Park looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Delija can't hide his disappointment, as Park celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Jung Park!
Lee Jung Park seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ante Delija was interviewed post fight and said 'Its not my day..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Jeaux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeaux Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gucci Mane - St. Brick. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20
190 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jeaux Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Roberto Mendes has been cut.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendes is trying to break the clinch but Jeaux Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Jeaux Jr avoiding damage as Mendes throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Jeaux Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendes tries to circle away but Jeaux Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Jeaux Jr lands with a right to the head.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been informed that Mendes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jeaux Jr as Mendes tries to tie him up.
Jeaux Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Jeaux Jr successfully pulls guard.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jeaux Jr is retaining full guard.
Jeaux Jr wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jeaux Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes lying in Jeaux Jr's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Jeaux Jr decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mendes taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Jeaux Jr!
An intense looking August Jeaux Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatfat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siva Tavau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavau has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music. The key to victory for Fatty McFatfat has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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279 lbs
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264 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fatty McFatfat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by McFatfat! Oh, that's hurt him - Tavau falls to the canvas and McFatfat follows him into side control.
Tavau is rocked!
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau is looking for a sweep.
Tavau is still in real trouble! Can McFatfat finish him?
Tavau sneaks back into half guard.
McFatfat scores with a big shot! Tavau's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tavau! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatty McFatfat!
Fatty McFatfat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zheka Beatovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beatovskiy has chosen NeiroMonk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zheka Beatovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show throws a lazy uppercut
and Beatovskiy counters with a series of strikes. Show will be more careful next time no doubt.
Show forces Beatovskiy back against the cage and clinches.
Show lands with a light punch inside.
Show stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beatovskiy looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Show.
A shot in the inside from Show.
It looks like Zheka Beatovskiy has been cut.
Show works on Beatovskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Show.
Show lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beatovskiy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Show lands with a short shot to the head.
Beatovskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Show finish him?
Show lands with a right to the head.
Beatovskiy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Show 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.
Show drops Beatovskiy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beatovskiy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show is working Beatovskiy over against the cage.
Show creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Beatovskiy drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Show!
In defeat, Zheka Beatovskiy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoarg Ishan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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166 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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153 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Sudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoarg Ishan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sudo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ishan defends it nicely.
Ishan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sudo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ishan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sudo shoots in but Ishan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt - Ishan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sudo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dan Sudo has been cut.
Sudo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ishan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo distracts Ishan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sudo throws a big elbow that misses.
Sudo is in close to Ishan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ishan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sudo's guard.
Sudo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sudo tries to pass to full mount but Ishan defends it.
Sudo thows a huge punch but Ishan dodges it nicely.
Sudo throwing shots but Ishan is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishan is looking to control Sudo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ishan avoid being mounted?
Sudo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ishan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ishan wants to control but Sudo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sudo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudo prevents Ishan from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Sudo.
Ishan is rocked!
Ishan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sudo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ishan is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sudo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ishan from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sudo! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Sudo!
A victorious Dan Sudo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tasha Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasha Ventura has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tasha Ventura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Truck!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Truck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Truck tries to score with a low kick but Ventura moves his leg out of the way.
Truck wants to land a leg kick but Ventura is out of range.
Ventura throws the left hand but Truck avoids the punch easily.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Truck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Ventura scores with a four punch combination!
Truck throws a low kick, looking for Ventura's leg but Ventura calmly moves out of range.
Ventura with a hook.
Ventura leaves Truck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Truck throws a leg kick
and Ventura counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura lands with a hook. Truck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Truck throws a low kick but Ventura avoids it.
Ventura lands with a shot to the body.
Ventura connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ventura.
Truck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Truck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Truck tries to score with a low kick but Ventura moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Ventura.
Nice cross by Ventura.
Truck is rocked!
Truck throws a right and a left that Ventura avoids nicely.
Truck looks winded!
Ventura tests Truck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Good shot there by Ventura.
Truck seems to have recovered his senses.
Ventura lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
Truck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ventura scores with a nice right hand.
Truck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ventura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Truck scrambles back to his feet.
Ventura throws a good cross that connects.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Truck shakes it off.
Ventura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura scores with a hook to the body. Truck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing.
Ventura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Truck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ventura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
BOOM! Ventura lands a beautiful left hook that drops Truck. Truck tries to recover but Ventura is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Truck lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasha Ventura!
Tasha Ventura retains his lightweight title!
Tasha Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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