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KAMIKAZE 60: Sweet Blood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Norman (ranked 25087 p4p, 816 weight class) and Alfie Jackson (ranked 20028 p4p, 812 weight class). Norman comes to the cage accompanied by Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alfie Jackson enters the cage!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Norman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Norman's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Norman had control of the position.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Norman is wriggling around but Jackson manages to pass to half guard.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Norman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfie Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 5021 p4p, 234 weight class) and Luca Deliso (ranked 9614 p4p, 357 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Clash - This Is England. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luca Deliso!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deliso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Deliso throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Deliso has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deliso counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Deliso.
Johnson throws a hook but Deliso avoids it easily.
Johnson has Deliso up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Deliso.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Deliso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body punch but Deliso moves out of range.
As Johnson backs off Deliso throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Deliso throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
As Deliso looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Deliso just gets out of the way.
Deliso avoids the body shot from Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Deliso throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Deliso back into the cage.
Deliso struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deliso throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deliso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deliso is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deliso punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Deliso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deliso with a hook.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Deliso moved out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deliso as he avoids it easily.
Deliso scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Deliso slips under a jab.
Deliso misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Deliso slips the punch.
Deliso tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson clinches up with Deliso and pushes him back against the cage.
Deliso tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Deliso's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson throws a head kick but Deliso moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deliso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Deliso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Deliso keeps it at a distance.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Deliso.
Deliso punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Deliso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deliso slips a jab from Johnson.
Decent striking displayed by Deliso there.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a head kick but Deliso moves out of range.
Deliso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deliso scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deliso throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deliso blocks a jab.
Deliso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Deliso walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deliso counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Deliso.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deliso defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Deliso misses.
Luca Deliso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deliso tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deliso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Deliso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Deliso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Deliso.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deliso feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Deliso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deliso just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson darts in and clinches Deliso up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson forces Deliso back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Deliso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deliso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deliso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deliso slips a jab from Johnson.
Deliso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Deliso.
Deliso unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Deliso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson working Deliso over with knees to the body.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Deliso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deliso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Deliso.
Deliso is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deliso!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a jab when Deliso was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deliso swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Deliso misses.
Deliso staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Deliso.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deliso.
Johnson misses with a hook. Deliso ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Johnson backs off Deliso throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Deliso tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deliso manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Deliso.
Deliso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Deliso lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheers as Deliso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Deliso's head but Deliso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Deliso.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Deliso sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Deliso's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson works over Deliso with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deliso for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deliso wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson 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.
Deliso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deliso is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deliso is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Deliso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deliso defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Deliso tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Deliso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deliso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Deliso ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Deliso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deliso is trying to stand.
Deliso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Luca Deliso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deliso sprawls well. Deliso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deliso lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deliso moves out of range of the strikes.
Deliso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deliso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Deliso's head but Deliso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Deliso's shoulder, as Deliso tries to avoid the shot.
Deliso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Deliso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Deliso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deliso unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deliso blocks a jab.
Luca Deliso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deliso swivels and escapes.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Deliso counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deliso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deliso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Deliso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ben Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Deliso tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Deliso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Deliso is just out of range.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Deliso.
Deliso tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Deliso finds it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Deliso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luca Deliso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deliso works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Deliso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deliso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Deliso is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Deliso moved out of range nicely.
Deliso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Deliso blocks a jab.
Deliso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson forces Deliso back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deliso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deliso throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a hook but Deliso avoids it easily.
Deliso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deliso defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Deliso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deliso flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Deliso drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deliso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deliso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deliso duly obliges.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Deliso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deliso moves away.
Johnson throws a hook but Deliso avoids it easily.
Deliso walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luca Deliso.
I've got Deliso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Deliso!
A less than humble Luca Deliso misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sung Miyamoto (ranked 5615 p4p, 260 weight class) and Rob Tash (ranked 8030 p4p, 321 weight class). Miyamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo - Kitty Litter. Sung Miyamoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sung Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tash!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Tash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tash counters with a left to the body.
Miyamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tash gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miyamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tash misses with a double jab.
It looked like Miyamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tash.
Miyamoto scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Tash counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyamoto tests Tash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miyamoto misses with a left hand
and Tash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Tash.
Miyamoto is rocked!
Miyamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Miyamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miyamoto with a poor takedown
and Tash counters with a stiff right hand.
Tash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miyamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tash! But no joy.
Miyamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Miyamoto lands.
Miyamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miyamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Tash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tash is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Miyamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tash now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tash gets caught napping as Miyamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Tash manages to retain guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyamoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miyamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyamoto.
Tash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tash trying to keep a closed guard but Miyamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Tash keeping moving, preventing Miyamoto from controlling successfully.
Miyamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tash has wrist control.
Miyamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Miyamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tash dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyamoto working for a triangle but Tash defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miyamoto trying to control the position.
Miyamoto 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tash stopping the sweep attempt from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyamoto, not yet.
Miyamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tash is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto has his feet on Tash's thighs here. He's pushed Tash off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tash screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sung Miyamoto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Irrozios (ranked 5184 p4p, 241 weight class) and Jimbo Nice (ranked 4475 p4p, 213 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Irrozios might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to L'Algérino - Hasni. Frank Irrozios could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimbo Nice's chin.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Irrozios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Nice!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Irrozios. No joy for Nice on that attempt.
Irrozios 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.
Irrozios throws a jab but it's blocked by Nice.
Nice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Irrozios throws a shot from downtown. Nice moves away and avoids it.
Irrozios misses with an uppercut.
Irrozios stuffs the takedown.
Nice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrozios.
A big right from Irrozios misses.
Irrozios misses with an uppercut.
Nice's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nice's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irrozios is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nice's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice gets tackled into the cage by Irrozios. Irrozios maintains the clinch.
Irrozios tries to land a knee to the head but Nice blocks with his arms.
Irrozios just leaning against Nice, taking a breather.
Irrozios gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nice regains guard.
Irrozios stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Irrozios scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrozios throws a hook to the side of Nice's head but Nice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Irrozios finds it's way through Nice's defenses.
Nice is rocked!
Nice fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Irrozios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrozios finish him?
Frank Irrozios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Irrozios! Nice is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Irrozios!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuju Kilju (ranked 9347 p4p, 575 weight class) and George Alexander (ranked 3273 p4p, 313 weight class). Kilju comes to the cage accompanied by One Of These Mornings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
147 lbs
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33
146 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander gets a clinch.
Alexander is working Kilju over against the cage.
Alexander pushes Kilju back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilju has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kilju manages to break the clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilju half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexander gets a clinch.
Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuju Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilju jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Kilju looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kilju is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kilju looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexander postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kilju keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kilju misses with a takedown attempt - Alexander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Kilju circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilju keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Kilju closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alexander did well to prevent Kilju getting side control.
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilju passes into side control, despite Alexander's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexander is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilju's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilju.
Kilju is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilju trying to pass the guard but Alexander defending well.
Kilju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilju is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilju content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kilju is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Kilju is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kilju moves into the clinch.
Kilju ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kilju no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kilju looking for subs off his back but Alexander has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilju closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Kilju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kilju takes a shot to the head.
Kilju tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Kilju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilju blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilju is trying to pull guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Kilju.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuju Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilju prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilju controls his hands.
Kilju blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
Kilju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilju tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexander manages to circle out of the way.
Alexander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju.
Alexander pushes Kilju up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilju is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Kilju - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kilju wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to work over Kilju's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kilju blocks it.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Kilju controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander working aggressively here.
Kilju tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Kilju's ribcage. Kilju let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kilju manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
A short left from Alexander.
Kilju drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilju's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Kilju tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
Kilju tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexander avoids it.
Kilju breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Kilju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilju backing away here, and Alexander unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Kilju circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Kilju shoots in.
Kilju fails with the takedown.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Kilju pushes him off.
Tuju Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilju shoots in and drives through. Alexander sprawls well.
Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Kilju seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilju is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilju.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuju Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Kilju circles away.
Kilju tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilju lands a front kick.
George Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander darts in trying to clinch
and Kilju counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Kilju is controlling well.
Kilju decides to stand and escape the position.
Alexander darts in and clinches Kilju up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju manages to pull guard.
Kilju looking to control.
Tuju Kilju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kilju controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Kilju looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilju working a defensive guard but Alexander passes into half guard.
Alexander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alexander stops Kilju from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Kilju wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilju tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Kilju blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
George Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Kilju's head.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilju.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Kilju has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander gets through Kilju's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexander prevents Kilju from breaking the clinch.
Alexander keeps control of Kilju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Alexander!
George Alexander took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 5000 p4p, 594 weight class) and Psycho Hobo (ranked 3143 p4p, 419 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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36
205 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
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194 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Psycho Hobo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobo misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Hobo blocks the leg kick.
Hobo ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarson.
Hobo connects with a single shot there.
Ragnarson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobo.
Hobo misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hobo misses with a looping left.
Hobo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ragnarson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hobo.
Hobo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hobo misses.
Ragnarson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Ragnarson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Hobo moves out of range.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ragnarson. Beautiful body shot.
Hobo misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hobo to score with a decent uppercut.
Hobo throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobo throws out a loose jab but Ragnarson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnarson misses with a hook to the body
and Hobo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Hobo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarson is looking to wear down Hobo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ragnarson dodges the punch combination from Hobo.
Hobo checks a low kick from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses with a low kick.
Hobo misses with a two punch combination.
Hobo misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarson distracts Hobo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ragnarson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ragnarson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ragnarson won't allow Hobo to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson working some strikes from top position.
Ragnarson loads up on a big left hand. Hobo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ragnarson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hobo can't hide his disappointment, as Ragnarson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
A very excited looking Gustav Ragnarson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 3490 p4p, 390 weight class) and Rocky Tyson (ranked 2532 p4p, 298 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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273 lbs
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230 lbs
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Tyson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman throws a nice head kick!
Tyson swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Hardman catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Hardman is out of range.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
Tyson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rocky Tyson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Look low, kick high! Hardman uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tyson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hardman is absolutely delighted - when Tyson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Hardman!
Bruce Hardman gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 1487 p4p, 183 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 1290 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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245 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a hook but Jṏhanssṏn blocks it.
Man avoids the head kick by Jṏhanssṏn.
Some bone on bone action there as Jṏhanssṏn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jṏhanssṏn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Jṏhanssṏn's head coaches at FIERCE {{$500/wk}} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jṏhanssṏn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jṏhanssṏn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man lands an overhand right.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a few strikes there.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Jṏhanssṏn is just out of range.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man blocks a head kick by Jṏhanssṏn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jṏhanssṏn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jṏhanssṏn throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jṏhanssṏn moves into range and clinches up with Man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jṏhanssṏn is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man digs a right hand into Jṏhanssṏn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jṏhanssṏn's gas tank.
Jṏhanssṏn prevents a body shot from Man.
Man keeps control of Jṏhanssṏn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man tries a body shot but Jṏhanssṏn blocks it.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn blocks a body shot from Man.
Jṏhanssṏn breaks the clinch.
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Jṏhanssṏn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jṏhanssṏn slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jṏhanssṏn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Jṏhanssṏn.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man takes a swing at Jṏhanssṏn's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a looping right.
It looked like Jṏhanssṏn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a nice head shot.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man moves out of range as Jṏhanssṏn strikes.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man looks for the body kick but Jṏhanssṏn saw that one coming.
Man looks to land a body kick but Jṏhanssṏn moved away.
Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jṏhanssṏn's head.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Jṏhanssṏn is retaining full guard.
Man trying to control but Jṏhanssṏn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man wants to control but Jṏhanssṏn is keeping him busy.
Jṏhanssṏn trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Man trying to pass the guard but Jṏhanssṏn defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jṏhanssṏn looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a body shot.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man with the counter takedown but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it easily.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Man catches Jṏhanssṏn right on the button with a cross.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Jṏhanssṏn checks it.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Jṏhanssṏn is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Man misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Jṏhanssṏn as Man shoots in.
Man missing with a left hand there. Jṏhanssṏn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Jṏhanssṏn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That kick from Jṏhanssṏn tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Jṏhanssṏn swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jṏhanssṏn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Jṏhanssṏn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a push kick but Jṏhanssṏn slaps the foot to one side.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jṏhanssṏn moves away.
Man moves away from the strike by Jṏhanssṏn.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Jṏhanssṏn down.
Man tries to clinch but Jṏhanssṏn is having none of it.
A jab from Jṏhanssṏn does it's job there.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man misses with a low kick.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a big shot that misses.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man dodges the punch combination from Jṏhanssṏn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Jṏhanssṏn does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Jṏhanssṏn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws out a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jṏhanssṏn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to clinch up.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to clinch.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jṏhanssṏn blocks a low kick nicely.
Man takes a swing at Jṏhanssṏn's ribcage but misses.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick that misses.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range as Man strikes.
It looked like Jṏhanssṏn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a low kick as Jṏhanssṏn jumps back.
As Man tries to get set, Jṏhanssṏn tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jṏhanssṏn.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jṏhanssṏn throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Jṏhanssṏn throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jṏhanssṏn throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Jṏhanssṏn throws a big shot that misses.
Man punishes Jṏhanssṏn's body with a nice straight punch.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Jṏhanssṏn.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jṏhanssṏn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jṏhanssṏn throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Jṏhanssṏn swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man thumps Jṏhanssṏn with a low kick.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man jabs Jṏhanssṏn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jṏhanssṏn's calf.
Jṏhanssṏn slips a straight right by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man misses with a low kick as Jṏhanssṏn jumps back.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn is out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jṏhanssṏn was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man cracks Jṏhanssṏn with a solid left hand.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jṏhanssṏn managing to control the position.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn shows good takedown defense.
Jṏhanssṏn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jṏhanssṏn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man drops his hands momentarily and Jṏhanssṏn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man avoids the head kick by Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jṏhanssṏn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jṏhanssṏn was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jṏhanssṏn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jṏhanssṏn cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jṏhanssṏn swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man working the ground and pound.
Man working the ground and pound from side control.
Jṏhanssṏn is not content to let Man control the position.
Jṏhanssṏn is pushing Man's head away, looking to escape. Man manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Man politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Man prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is working Jṏhanssṏn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man looks up at the clock and then as Jṏhanssṏn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Man smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jṏhanssṏn throws Man to one side and escapes!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jṏhanssṏn throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!
Super Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn had this to say: 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micke Wagner (ranked 1198 p4p, 186 weight class) and Michal Filipowicz (ranked 1861 p4p, 266 weight class). Filipowicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Duran Duran - The Wild Boys . Micke Wagner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micke Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
Filipowicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner slips a straight right by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wagner throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Filipowicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the body kick.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Filipowicz lands a lovely overhand right.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filipowicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Filipowicz throws a good cross that connects.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Filipowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipowicz catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Filipowicz misses.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Filipowicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wagner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Filipowicz. That's going to slow Wagner down.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filipowicz.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Filipowicz looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipowicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipowicz misses the target.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipowicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz punishes Wagner's body with a nice straight punch.
Wagner ducks right into an uppercut from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a good cross that connects.
Wagner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filipowicz. Filipowicz obviously looking to wear him down.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipowicz.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wagner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Filipowicz - the referee stops the clock and Wagner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Filipowicz. Wagner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Filipowicz checks the leg kick.
Filipowicz cracks Wagner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filipowicz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Filipowicz.
Wagner misses the jab.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner slips under a jab from Filipowicz.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipowicz.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner walks into a straight right hand from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Filipowicz slips under a jab from Wagner.
Filipowicz checks a low kick from Wagner.
Wagner lands with a cross.
Filipowicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Filipowicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Filipowicz scores with a nice right hand.
Filipowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Filipowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Filipowicz walks into a jab.
Filipowicz throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Filipowicz counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filipowicz throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Filipowicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Filipowicz lands the left hand.
Filipowicz slips under a jab from Wagner.
Filipowicz misses with a hook.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Filipowicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Wagner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filipowicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Wagner's head.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Filipowicz moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Filipowicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Filipowicz looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Filipowicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wagner's hands.
Filipowicz keeps Wagner at a distance using the push kick.
Filipowicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wagner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a slapping body shot.
Filipowicz lands a really nice looking cross but Wagner seems unphased.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Filipowicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Filipowicz lands a slapping body shot.
Filipowicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner jabs Filipowicz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Filipowicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Filipowicz. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Filipowicz.
Wagner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filipowicz throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Filipowicz catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wagner lands a body shot.
Filipowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
A solid body kick from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Wagner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipowicz checks a low kick from Wagner.
Filipowicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Filipowicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Filipowicz scores with a shot to the body.
Wagner jabs Filipowicz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filipowicz connects with a jab.
Filipowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wagner, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Filipowicz.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filipowicz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wagner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipowicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filipowicz.
A short body shot lands from Filipowicz as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filipowicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filipowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Nice body punch from Filipowicz - that landed with a thud.
Filipowicz lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Filipowicz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipowicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Filipowicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filipowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Filipowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Wagner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipowicz controls his hands.
Filipowicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipowicz has double underhooks.
Filipowicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filipowicz lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Filipowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipowicz gets through Wagner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz pushes Wagner against the cage. Filipowicz is working some dirty boxing. Filipowicz pushes off with a quick right hook! Wagner goes down! Wagner tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Filipowicz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Filipowicz!
Michal Filipowicz is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Michal Filipowicz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 250 p4p, 12 weight class) and Marcus Ware (ranked 633 p4p, 23 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wuzz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ware quickly recovers to half guard.
Ware is looking to improve his position.
Wuzz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ware doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Wuzz seems to be working for a kimura but Ware defends the submission attempt.
Wuzz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
Wuzz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ware really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wuzz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wuzz not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wuzz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ware is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Ware wants to get back to his feet.
Ware tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg.
Wuzz stalling.
That's two 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.
Wuzz is thwarting Ware's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wuzz in particular looking to stall.
Wuzz trying to mount his opponent but Ware defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wuzz moves into full mount! Ware won't be happy about that!
Ware tries to lock up and control but Wuzz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wuzz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wuzz content just to control the position here.
Ware really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware tries to hold on but Wuzz pushes him away.
Ware working to try and regain half guard.
Ware wants to control but Wuzz is having none of it.
Ware is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wuzz is staying active.
Wuzz moves to back control.
Ware rolls, trying to escape but Wuzz keeps control of the position.
Ware is still trying to improve position.
Wuzz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ware.
Wuzz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ware is defending well though. Wuzz let's go of the attempt for now.
Ware tries to roll but Wuzz sticks to his back.
Ware defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wuzz's arms.
Ware showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to keep control of the position but Ware is staying busy.
Wuzz biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wuzz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ware rolls, trying to escape but Wuzz keeps control of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ware won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wuzz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Wuzz!
David Wuzz retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, David Wuzz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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