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Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Weber (ranked 22147 p4p, 935 weight class) and Duke Lupus (ranked 18633 p4p, 889 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dillon Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Lupus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber throws a right and a left that Lupus avoids nicely.
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupus closes the distance and pushes Weber back into the cage.
Lupus keeps control of Weber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weber avoiding damage as Lupus throws knees to the body.
Weber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lupus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupus closes the distance and pushes Weber back into the cage.
Lupus pulls guard successfully.
Weber wants to control from the top but Lupus keeps moving.
Weber won't allow Lupus to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber trying to control but Lupus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weber drops back looking for a leg! Lupus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupus manages to kick Weber off! Weber jumps back into Lupus's guard.
Weber trying to control but Lupus is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lupus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weber wanted to stand there but Lupus had control of the position.
Lupus controlling Weber's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weber throws a head kick but Lupus moves out of range.
Lupus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lupus closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lupus.
Nice elbow from Lupus.
It looks like Dillon Weber has been cut.
Weber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lupus breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weber checks a leg kick.
Weber misses with a series of wild punches.
Lupus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weber wants to get back to his feet.
Weber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lupus trying to mount his opponent but Weber defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus stops Weber from getting back to his feet.
Weber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lupus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Weber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Lupus from controlling successfully.
Weber keeping full guard, as Lupus tries to pass.
Lupus trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weber is on top in guard.
Weber tries to stand but Lupus is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weber throws a big elbow that misses.
Weber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber wanted to stand there but Lupus had control of the position.
Weber throwing strikes from guard but Lupus blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Lupus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Weber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lupus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lupus.
Lupus pulls guard successfully.
Weber cracks Lupus with a solid left hand.
Weber trying to control but Lupus is working from the bottom.
Weber stays in close to Lupus's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber stands up and waves to Lupus to follow him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weber throws a sloppy head kick
and Lupus counters by clinching up.
Lupus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lupus.
Weber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lupus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weber as he avoids it easily.
Lupus has Weber up against the cage in a clinch.
Weber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillon Weber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weber fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber swinging wildly here.
Lupus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weber.
Lupus misses with a low kick.
Weber swings for the body but Lupus moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupus closes the distance and clinches.
Weber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupus has him pressed against the cage.
Lupus effectively controlling the action here.
Lupus misses with a knee strike.
Lupus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weber pushes Lupus off looking to stand but Lupus dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Lupus is working for a kimura but Weber is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lupus connects with a nice short shot to Weber's temple.
Lupus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Weber is rocked!
Lupus is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Weber is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lupus fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Weber from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lupus! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Lupus!
Dillon Weber spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Silva (ranked 7551 p4p, 770 weight class) and Borris Truck (ranked 21267 p4p, 933 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Olha o Gas. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Borris Truck!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva tries to pull guard but Truck won't allow it.
Truck gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Truck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silva looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truck turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Truck manages to end up in side control.
Truck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Truck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Truck in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borris Truck!
Borris Truck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Eddy Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'What is a Loss?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Boyko (ranked 9621 p4p, 846 weight class) and Jackson Bishop (ranked 4984 p4p, 622 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bishop's choice of entrance music: From Ashes to New - I Will Show You. Pavlo Boyko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
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206 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavlo Boyko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Boyko moved out of range nicely.
Boyko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Boyko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyko is just out of range.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Boyko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bishop kicks Boyko off and gets back to his feet.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Boyko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boyko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boyko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishop dives on top into guard.
Boyko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boyko is striking from the bottom but Bishop uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko gets back to full guard.
Boyko wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Boyko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boyko throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyko 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boyko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully.
Boyko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boyko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop pushes Boyko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boyko shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with the left hand. Boyko knows he should have avoided that one.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop throws a body punch but Boyko moves out of range.
A left lands for Bishop.
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Boyko tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
Boyko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Boyko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bishop manages to end up in side control.
Boyko sneaks back into half guard.
Bishop is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boyko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boyko is positioning himself well to prevent Bishop advancing to mount.
Bishop wants to stand up but Boyko is controlling the position.
Bishop is nestled in close to Boyko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boyko gets back to full guard.
Boyko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that 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.
Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.
Boyko is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyko avoid being mounted?
Boyko is defending against the submission attempts here by Bishop.
Jackson Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko has momentary wrist control but Bishop slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyko keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Boyko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bishop doesn't defend quickly enough and Boyko has managed to lock this one up! Can Bishop escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boyko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavlo Boyko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Coleman (ranked 7139 p4p, 677 weight class) and Miller Gozu (ranked 8034 p4p, 721 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miller Gozu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozu rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gozu is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.
Gozu is trying to trip Coleman. He has hold of a leg but Coleman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gozu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gozu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gozu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gozu is trying to move to mount but Coleman reverses beautifully and ends up in Gozu's guard.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gozu working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gozu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gozu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gozu on the ground.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Gozu keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gozu looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Gozu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gozu pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Gozu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gozu trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gozu closes the distance and pushes Coleman back into the cage.
Gozu pulls guard effortlessly.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gozu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu trying to control the position.
Gozu managing to control the position.
Gozu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Gozu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gozu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller Gozu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture.
Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gozu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gozu looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Gozu avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Gozu misses.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Gozu didn't expect that.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom.
Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
Gozu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Gozu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Gozu stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gozu controlling from the top position.
Gozu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gozu closes the distance and clinches.
Gozu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
Gozu wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gozu tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.
Gozu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gozu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gozu is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gozu controlling the pace.
Coleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gozu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gozu pulls guard.
Gozu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gozu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gozu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coleman has one foot on Gozu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gozu throws a leg kick
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gozu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gozu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Miller Gozu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Coleman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Coleman!
Coleman takes a little break here. Gozu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gozu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Gozu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gozu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman won't allow Gozu to pass to mount.
Gozu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Gozu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gozu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Gozu eventually gives up the hold.
Gozu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Gozu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Gozu has control of the leg.
Gozu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Gozu is controlling the pace.
Nate Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miller Gozu.
Well Gozu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miller Gozu!
Miller Gozu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sugar OD (ranked 7626 p4p, 775 weight class) and Tree Sclounce (ranked 5363 p4p, 652 weight class). Sclounce is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fire Man Sam . Sugar OD had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
220 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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31
205 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sugar OD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tree Sclounce !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OD throws a sloppy head kick
and Sclounce counters with a single leg into guard. OD didn't expect that.
Sclounce lands a couple of elbows.
Sclounce looking to pass the guard.
Sclounce postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OD preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sclounce scoring with some ground and pound.
OD looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sclounce is one step ahead there.
Sclounce tries to free his leg and advance position but OD is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sclounce chips away with some ground and pound.
Sclounce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OD knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sclounce on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sclounce drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sclounce as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! OD screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sclounce ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tree Sclounce !
Sugar OD spoke after the fight, saying 'im not impressed by your parformance.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Boyfriend (ranked 4605 p4p, 512 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 4904 p4p, 541 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Boyfriend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio misses with a takedown attempt - Boyfriend sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Boyfriend tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio avoids the body shot from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend misses with a double jab
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
Boyfriend 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.
Boyfriend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boyfriend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyfriend.
Boyfriend swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dio dodges the punch combination from Boyfriend.
Dio 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.
Boyfriend misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyfriend has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.
Boyfriend working a defensive guard here.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boyfriend trying to control the position.
Boyfriend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyfriend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard.
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyfriend slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boyfriend passes Dio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dio is trying to stand.
Dio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dio is trying to maintain the position but Boyfriend is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio is looking for a sweep. Boyfriend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boyfriend is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dio trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boyfriend thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Boyfriend missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dio wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyfriend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dio.
Daniel Boyfriend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Boyfriend.
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
No joy there for Boyfriend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyfriend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dio darts in looking for a takedown but Boyfriend gets double underhooks and turns Dio into the cage.
It looked like Boyfriend was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boyfriend misses with a looping left.
Dio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyfriend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dio somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Boyfriend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
That's time! Boyfriend's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dio moves away from the strike by Boyfriend.
Boyfriend throws the left hand but Dio avoids the punch easily.
Boyfriend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Boyfriend lands a two punch combo.
Boyfriend misses with an uppercut.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyfriend has time to react.
Boyfriend throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Dio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyfriend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dio slips under a jab from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyfriend counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Boyfriend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyfriend misses with the combination.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dio throws a right and a left that Boyfriend avoids nicely.
Daniel Boyfriend is winning the standup battle so far.
Dio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dio dives in and grabs Boyfriend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyfriend pushes down on Dio's head and hops out.
Boyfriend misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Boyfriend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyfriend throws a nice looking combination but Dio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyfriend circles away.
Dio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniel Boyfriend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Oooooh!!! Boyfriend has knocked Dio down with a huge combo! Boyfriend steps away and waves a wobbly Dio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dio is rocked!
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!
Boyfriend misses with a body shot.
Boyfriend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyfriend tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio shoots for a takedown but Boyfriend saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyfriend's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio is pressing down on Boyfriend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boyfriend is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dio lands a nice short elbow.
Boyfriend tries to roll over but Dio keeps him under control.
Dio working the head and body with strikes.
Dio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyfriend keeps working.
Boyfriend works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Boyfriend.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyfriend wants to stand up but Dio is controlling him.
Dio is pushing down on Boyfriend's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyfriend is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Dio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dio is looking to advance position but Boyfriend won't allow it.
Boyfriend has hold of Dio's hands but Dio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boyfriend keeping hold of Dio's head, controlling as best he can.
Dio wants to free his trapped foot but Boyfriend is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Boyfriend dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boyfriend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyfriend misses with the combination.
Dio fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyfriend missing with a left hand there. Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Dio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyfriend gets caught napping as Dio dives in and scores a takedown. Boyfriend manages to retain guard.
Dio trying to control but Boyfriend is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dio advances to half guard.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dio working over Boyfriend with some ground and pound. Boyfriend looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dio controlling the action here.
Dio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyfriend defending well though.
Dio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Boyfriend moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyfriend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyfriend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyfriend throws a poor cross that misses
and Dio counters with a series of strikes. Boyfriend will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Boyfriend pushes him off.
Dio lands with a cross.
Boyfriend looks to land a combination but Dio avoids it well.
Boyfriend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyfriend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyfriend misses with a two punch combination.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyfriend tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyfriend.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
A punch combination from Boyfriend misses.
Boyfriend throws an off balance right hand
and Dio counters with a shoot takedown. Boyfriend fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyfriend looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyfriend, not yet.
Dio slips nicely into half guard.
Dio seems to be working for a kimura but Boyfriend defends the submission attempt.
John Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Boyfriend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyfriend trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boyfriend has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Boyfriend!
A very excited looking Daniel Boyfriend rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 4831 p4p, 438 weight class) and Tusing Pocc (ranked 3866 p4p, 368 weight class). Jose Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
145 lbs
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30
150 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tusing Pocc!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pocc.
Aldo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldo tries to clinch but Pocc moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Pocc shoots in.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Pocc checks it
and Pocc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pocc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aldo trying to hold on to Pocc's head to control him but Pocc postures up.
Pocc throwing shots but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo trying to control but Pocc postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pocc defends it easily.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
Pocc working some strikes from top position.
Pocc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pocc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pocc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pocc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pocc landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pocc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pocc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pocc defends well.
Pocc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pocc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pocc lands a nice short elbow.
Pocc is looking for a kimura but Aldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pocc to get the leverage.
Aldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo trying to hold on to Pocc's head to control him but Pocc postures up.
Pocc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pocc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocc working over Aldo with some ground and pound. Aldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pocc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aldo to regain full guard.
Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pocc looking to sit in guard and control but Aldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pocc working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Pocc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pocc is looking for a triangle here but Aldo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tusing Pocc 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.
Aldo clinches up with Pocc and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Pocc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo lands a takedown into guard.
Pocc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pocc working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Aldo won't allow Pocc to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo passes Pocc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but Pocc defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocc is trying to control but Aldo passes into side control!
Aldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pocc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tusing Pocc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pocc is trying to improve his position.
Pocc manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura but Pocc is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Aldo seems content to control.
Pocc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pocc punching from the bottom.
Pocc trying to control here.
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Pocc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is trying to control. Pocc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aldo tries to pass to full mount but Pocc defends it.
Pocc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo is trying to control. Pocc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aldo is thwarting Pocc's attempts to control the position.
Aldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Pocc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Pocc tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pocc circles away.
Aldo tries to sprawl but Pocc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aldo has hold of Pocc's hands but Pocc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pocc winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pocc.
Aldo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aldo.
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pocc shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldo's guard.
Aldo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pocc dives into side control.
Aldo is looking for a sweep.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but Pocc drags him back down.
Pocc swings around for an armbar but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pocc's guard.
Aldo stands up from Pocc's guard - Aldo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Pocc sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pocc.
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo manages to pull guard.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
Aldo has momentary wrist control but Pocc slips an elbow through the middle.
Pocc throwing strikes from guard but Aldo blocks nicely.
Pocc lands a couple of elbows.
Pocc trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
Pocc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pocc passes into half guard.
Pocc seems to be working for a kimura but Aldo defends the submission attempt.
Pocc trying to control from Aldo's half guard. Aldo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pocc is controlling him.
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
Pocc scoring with some ground and pound.
Aldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pocc is aware though and is defending well.
Pocc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocc looking to sit in guard and control but Aldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pocc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pocc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pocc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aldo is aware though and is defending well.
Pocc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pocc has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Aldo.
I think Aldo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Da Wrestler Killa (ranked 4959 p4p, 550 weight class) and Simone Gentile (ranked 1522 p4p, 196 weight class). The key to victory for Da Wrestler Killa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Wrestler Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simone Gentile!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killa cracks the inside of Gentile's front leg.
Gentile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killa.
Gentile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentile moves into the clinch.
Gentile tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gentile is pressed up against the cage. Killa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentile down to the mat. Gentile avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gentile darts in and clinches Killa up against the cage.
Gentile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killa.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Gentile is controlling him.
Killa has Gentile pressed against the cage.
Gentile pushes Killa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentile lands a nice shot to the body.
Killa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gentile tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Wrestler Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Gentile fails to land.
Gentile manages to pull guard.
Killa stopping the sweep attempt from Gentile.
Gentile is looking to cinch up a triangle. Killa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gentile's body to avoid the submission. Gentile has instead reached around Killa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gentile arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simone Gentile!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Breznhev (ranked 1409 p4p, 165 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 2629 p4p, 271 weight class). Breznhev comes to the cage accompanied by Death Grips - No Love. Aleks Breznhev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleks Breznhev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznhev slips a jab and a cross from Mawe.
Breznhev has a takedown stuffed.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mawe avoids it really well and circles away.
Breznhev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breznhev manages to avoid it.
Mawe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breznhev at a distance.
Mawe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
As Breznhev backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Breznhev manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mawe swivels and escapes.
Mawe throws a good cross that connects.
Breznhev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev with a poor takedown
and Mawe counters with a left to the body.
Breznhev throws a sloppy body shot
and Mawe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breznhev thinking.
Breznhev takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
Mawe leaves Breznhev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breznhev.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Mawe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breznhev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Breznhev throws a poor cross that misses
and Mawe counters with a nice uppercut.
Mawe punishes Breznhev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Mawe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe throws a right hand that Breznhev ducks under and follows up with a left that Breznhev also avoids with ease.
Mawe closes the distance and clinches.
Breznhev scores with a shoulder strike.
Breznhev pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mawe looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breznhev holds on and takes a little breather.
Mawe cracks Breznhev with a solid left hand.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mawe postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
Breznhev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Breznhev blocks nicely.
Mawe landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breznhev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breznhev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev pulls Mawe in to control the position.
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawe.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe stopping the sweep attempt from Breznhev.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breznhev pulls Mawe in close to prevent any damage.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Breznhev is controlling Mawe's posture.
Mawe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mawe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breznhev is looking to improve his position.
Mawe thows a huge punch but Breznhev dodges it nicely.
Breznhev wants to control but Mawe is keeping busy.
Breznhev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mawe ducks under a wild hook from Breznhev.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
and Mawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mawe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breznhev shoots in but Mawe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mawe scores with a shot to the body.
Mawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe slaps away a takedown attempt from Breznhev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mawe counters with a series of strikes. Breznhev will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mawe gets caught flat footed, as Breznhev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mawe has an active guard here but Breznhev has managed to pass into half guard.
Mawe wants to get back to his feet.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mawe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mawe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mawe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev stands up over Mawe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mawe wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe is looking to stand up but Breznhev isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mawe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Breznhev is working Mawe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mawe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Mawe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mawe manages to get to full guard.
Mawe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breznhev's guard.
Breznhev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mawe pushing down on Breznhev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Breznhev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mawe.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Mawe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mawe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Breznhev rather than just go for the knockout.
Breznhev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mawe. Mawe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Breznhev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Breznhev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Mawe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mawe as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mawe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Mawe shows good takedown defense.
Mawe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Breznhev to score with a decent uppercut.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Mawe sprawls well.
Mawe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mawe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mawe tests Breznhev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Mawe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mawe throws a right and a left that Breznhev avoids nicely.
Watsz Mawe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breznhev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mawe is fending him off so far but Breznhev persists. Nope, Mawe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznhev throws a body punch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mawe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breznhev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mawe works over Breznhev's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Mawe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mawe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mawe fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe misses with a wild body shot.
Mawe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breznhev.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mawe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mawe.
Breznhev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mawe was covering up waiting for the punch and Breznhev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mawe has his foot on Breznhev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznhev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mawe wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawe wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breznhev distracts Mawe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Breznhev passes into side control.
Mawe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mawe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watsz Mawe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mawe 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watsz Mawe!
An intense looking Watsz Mawe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'He thought he gonna win again when he took the rematch with me just because he beat me the first time. But he was wrong, I got robbed the first time, I'm not gonna get robbed again.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kromog The Terror Of The Island (ranked 401 p4p, 59 weight class) and Artur Syrowatka (ranked 1724 p4p, 259 weight class). Syrowatka has chosen Slash - Nothing to Say 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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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Syrowatka!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws the left hand but The Terror Of The Island avoids the punch easily.
Syrowatka throws a hook but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from The Terror Of The Island on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by The Terror Of The Island's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by The Terror Of The Island.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrowatka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Terror Of The Island has Syrowatka up against the cage in a clinch.
Syrowatka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Terror Of The Island avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Syrowatka or not.
The Terror Of The Island lands a left hand.
The Terror Of The Island lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syrowatka backwards.
Syrowatka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Terror Of The Island lands a really nice looking cross but Syrowatka seems unphased.
It looks like Artur Syrowatka has been cut.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Syrowatka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Terror Of The Island fails to land with a series of punches.
Syrowatka misses with a straight right.
Syrowatka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syrowatka misses with a series of wild punches.
Syrowatka throws a hook but The Terror Of The Island avoids it easily.
The Terror Of The Island lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Syrowatka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Terror Of The Island cracks a nice hook into Syrowatka's ribs.
Syrowatka throws a sloppy head kick and The Terror Of The Island moves out of range easily.
Syrowatka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Terror Of The Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Syrowatka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Terror Of The Island fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Syrowatka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a punch to the head.
Syrowatka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Syrowatka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut.
Syrowatka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Terror Of The Island walks into a jab.
The Terror Of The Island slips a straight right by Syrowatka.
A big right from The Terror Of The Island misses.
The Terror Of The Island throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syrowatka.
The Terror Of The Island slips a straight right by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka looks to land a combination but The Terror Of The Island avoids it well.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook. Syrowatka ducked under it nicely.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.
No joy there for The Terror Of The Island, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syrowatka scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Terror Of The Island in his tracks.
Syrowatka ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syrowatka under the eye.
The Terror Of The Island takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Terror Of The Island dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syrowatka misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka missing with a left hand there. The Terror Of The Island was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syrowatka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Terror Of The Island back to the cage. Syrowatka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syrowatka manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of The Terror Of The Island 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Syrowatka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syrowatka moves away.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body.
Syrowatka misses with a wild body shot.
Syrowatka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Terror Of The Island backs up against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch.
Syrowatka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Syrowatka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the side of Syrowatka's head but Syrowatka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syrowatka! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kromog The Terror Of The Island will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artur Syrowatka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Syrowatka moves out of range as The Terror Of The Island strikes.
The Terror Of The Island backing away here, and Syrowatka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Syrowatka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Terror Of The Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syrowatka on the side of the head.
Syrowatka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syrowatka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Syrowatka. Those never looked like landing.
Syrowatka staying out of range there.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is winning the standup battle so far.
Syrowatka throws a right hand that The Terror Of The Island ducks under and follows up with a left that The Terror Of The Island also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Syrowatka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Syrowatka tries to move into range but The Terror Of The Island moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syrowatka.
The Terror Of The Island swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from The Terror Of The Island does it's job there.
Syrowatka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Syrowatka duly obliges.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a body shot that sends Syrowatka's belly button to the back.
Syrowatka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a loose jab but Syrowatka uses good head movement to avoid it.
As The Terror Of The Island backs off Syrowatka throws a huge counter combo but The Terror Of The Island manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Syrowatka.
The Terror Of The Island takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Terror Of The Island digs a good hook to Syrowatka's body.
Syrowatka throws a hook but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Syrowatka cracks The Terror Of The Island with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Terror Of The Island lands with a shot to the body.
Syrowatka looks to land a left hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range nicely.
Syrowatka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island's corner calls for a 1-2. The Terror Of The Island obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Syrowatka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syrowatka looks to land a left hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range nicely.
Syrowatka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artur Syrowatka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a body shot that sends Syrowatka's belly button to the back.
The Terror Of The Island instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for The Terror Of The Island to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Terror Of The Island as Syrowatka tries to tie him up.
Syrowatka lands a right hand.
The Terror Of The Island has Syrowatka pressed against the cage, preventing Syrowatka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Terror Of The Island can't find room to land a body shot as Syrowatka controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka blocks a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Syrowatka looking to slow down the pace here.
Syrowatka wants to get back to striking at distance but The Terror Of The Island won't allow it.
Syrowatka is trying to break the clinch but The Terror Of The Island is controlling him.
Syrowatka avoiding damage.
The Terror Of The Island softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Syrowatka backwards.
The Terror Of The Island lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Terror Of The Island softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syrowatka tries to break free but The Terror Of The Island pushes him back against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
Syrowatka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syrowatka throws a sloppy head kick and The Terror Of The Island moves out of range easily.
Syrowatka lands an overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Syrowatka scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Terror Of The Island looks to throw the jab but Syrowatka is out of range.
The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Syrowatka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Artur Syrowatka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Terror Of The Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syrowatka.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island cracks Syrowatka with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the side of Syrowatka's head but Syrowatka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Syrowatka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Terror Of The Island throws a shot from downtown. Syrowatka moves away and avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Terror Of The Island slips under a jab from Syrowatka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrowatka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Terror Of The Island seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
Nice cross by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island throws a looping overhand right but Syrowatka ducks down to avoid it.
Syrowatka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka tries a head kick but it misses.
Syrowatka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from The Terror Of The Island on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Terror Of The Island takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syrowatka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Syrowatka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island swings for the body but Syrowatka moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook but Syrowatka blocks it.
Syrowatka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Terror Of The Island.
Some wild striking there from Syrowatka.
The Terror Of The Island was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Syrowatka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syrowatka takes a swing at The Terror Of The Island's ribcage but misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Syrowatka is rocked!
The Terror Of The Island scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Syrowatka doesn't seem bothered though.
Syrowatka is still on wobbly legs! Can The Terror Of The Island finish him?
Syrowatka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Syrowatka ducks into an uppercut from The Terror Of The Island and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
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