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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soitoi Wanalaiiea (ranked 4288 p4p, 390 weight class) and James Lancaster (ranked 3695 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soitoi Wanalaiiea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanalaiiea throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
Wanalaiiea instigates a clinch.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wanalaiiea.
Wanalaiiea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanalaiiea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lancaster backs up against the ropes.
It looks like James Lancaster has been cut.
Wanalaiiea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wanalaiiea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lancaster tries to work over Wanalaiiea's front leg with a kick but Wanalaiiea checks it.
Wanalaiiea seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wanalaiiea misses with the combination.
Wanalaiiea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancaster, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Wanalaiiea.
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 short right from Wanalaiiea.
Wanalaiiea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wanalaiiea is out of range.
Wanalaiiea is looking to counter the offense by Lancaster and move into the clinch.
Wanalaiiea tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanalaiiea misses with a two punch combination.
Lancaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wanalaiiea back to the ropes. Lancaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Wanalaiiea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wanalaiiea tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Wanalaiiea back against the ropes.
Lancaster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wanalaiiea has Lancaster pressed against the ropes.
Wanalaiiea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanalaiiea pushes Lancaster up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Lancaster.
Wanalaiiea breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster cracks Wanalaiiea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Wanalaiiea instigates a clinch.
Lancaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Wanalaiiea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanalaiiea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wanalaiiea holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Wanalaiiea pulls Lancaster in close to prevent any damage.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Wanalaiiea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Wanalaiiea keeps moving.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster is pushing down on Wanalaiiea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wanalaiiea is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancaster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lancaster is looking for a kimura but Wanalaiiea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lancaster to get the leverage.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Wanalaiiea is working from the bottom.
Lancaster trying to control from Wanalaiiea's half guard. Wanalaiiea has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Wanalaiiea looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanalaiiea, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wanalaiiea trying to control the position.
Lancaster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wanalaiiea trying to hold on to Lancaster's head to control him but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster is working for a submission of some sort.
Wanalaiiea wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Wanalaiiea taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soitoi Wanalaiiea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wanalaiiea has closed the distance and engaged Lancaster in a clinch.
Wanalaiiea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wanalaiiea lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster is trying to push Wanalaiiea away but Wanalaiiea has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Wanalaiiea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wanalaiiea slows down the pace here.
Wanalaiiea effectively controlling the action here.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch but Wanalaiiea keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanalaiiea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wanalaiiea pulls Lancaster into guard.
Lancaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanalaiiea is keeping the position for now.
Wanalaiiea 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.
Lancaster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wanalaiiea trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wanalaiiea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster has his foot on Wanalaiiea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wanalaiiea works his way back into a safe position though.
Wanalaiiea lands a couple of elbows.
Wanalaiiea throwing strikes from guard but Lancaster blocks nicely.
Lancaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wanalaiiea defends well.
Lancaster looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanalaiiea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wanalaiiea manages to get himself to full guard.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wanalaiiea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wanalaiiea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wanalaiiea keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Wanalaiiea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wanalaiiea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Wanalaiiea has wrist control.
Lancaster drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lancaster as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wanalaiiea screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lancaster! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Lancaster!
After the fight, James Lancaster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lakota (ranked 4409 p4p, 468 weight class) and Deshawn Shaw (ranked 7674 p4p, 676 weight class). Billy Lakota has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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17
280 lbs
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220 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Lakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lakota gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Deshawn Shaw has been cut.
Lakota scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lakota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lakota lands a body punch.
Shaw looks winded!
Lakota lands a body shot.
Lakota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw is rocked!
Lakota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lakota lands an uppercut.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Lakota finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Lakota.
Lakota lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shaw to his knees! Lakota keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Lakota!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Lakota thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Taylor (ranked 4469 p4p, 533 weight class) and Igor Kuznetmedov (ranked 8862 p4p, 766 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshall Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kuznetmedov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetmedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetmedov. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
And Kuznetmedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetmedov.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetmedov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetmedov's waist but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetmedov tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kuznetmedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetmedov in particular looking to stall.
Kuznetmedov is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Kuznetmedov trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Kuznetmedov is looking to pass Taylor's guard but actually Taylor recovers to full guard.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetmedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kuznetmedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Kuznetmedov tries to pass.
Kuznetmedov passes into half guard.
Kuznetmedov seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Kuznetmedov sits in half guard.
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetmedov is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
That's four 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.
Kuznetmedov is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Kuznetmedov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Taylor to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Taylor is trying to keep Kuznetmedov in close.
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.
Igor Kuznetmedov 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.
Kuznetmedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuznetmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Kuznetmedov slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuznetmedov.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuznetmedov is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuznetmedov wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuznetmedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuznetmedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuznetmedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Kuznetmedov eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetmedov is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor makes his way to full guard, as Kuznetmedov worked for a kimura.
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.
Kuznetmedov drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Kuznetmedov off! Kuznetmedov jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetmedov on the ground.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Kuznetmedov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshall Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kuznetmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetmedov pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
A big left from Kuznetmedov misses.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetmedov misses the target.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kuznetmedov is having none of it.
Kuznetmedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetmedov.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab from Kuznetmedov.
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuznetmedov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Kuznetmedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Igor Kuznetmedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetmedov gets full guard.
Kuznetmedov has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Kuznetmedov looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetmedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kuznetmedov 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!
Taylor avoids the body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetmedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook.
Kuznetmedov throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Kuznetmedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetmedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuznetmedov is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
Kuznetmedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuznetmedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetmedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetmedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Well,Taylor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Kuznetmedov tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuznetmedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznetmedov stalling.
Kuznetmedov is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetmedov trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Kuznetmedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kuznetmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetmedov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Igor Kuznetmedov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beef Cake (ranked 5107 p4p, 594 weight class) and Hungarian Hotdog (ranked 3655 p4p, 479 weight class). Hotdog has chosen George Ezra - Budapest as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beef Cake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hungarian Hotdog!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotdog's corner calls for a 1-2. Hotdog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beef Cake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotdog jabs at Cake's body.
Cake misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hotdog to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Beef Cake has been cut.
Cake misses with an uppercut
and Hotdog counters with a right hand to the body.
Cake connects with a nice looking jab.
Cake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hotdog.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hotdog! But no joy.
Cake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hotdog ducks under a wild hook from Cake.
Cake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hotdog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hotdog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cake throws a poor cross that misses
and Cake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hotdog moves away.
Cake throws a poor cross that misses
and Hotdog counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hotdog at a distance.
Hotdog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cake throws an overhand right that lands on Hotdog's shoulder, as Hotdog tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Hotdog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cake jabs Hotdog right on the nose. Hotdog blinks but takes it well.
Hotdog looks to score with a jab to the body but Cake is just out of range.
Hotdog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cake throws the left hand but Hotdog avoids the punch easily.
Cake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hotdog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cake is rocked!
Hotdog tries to bum rush Cake with a series of wild strikes but Cake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hotdog throws an overhand right that drops Cake like a sack of potatoes! Hotdog dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hungarian Hotdog!
Hungarian Hotdog took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greek God (ranked 5527 p4p, 567 weight class) and Francisco Junior (ranked 3777 p4p, 438 weight class). God comes to the ring accompanied by KINGS - Bikini | Μπικίνι. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greek God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Junior!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
God fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and God counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. God defends it nicely.
God is looking to counter punch.
God changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
God has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Gimme Yo Money GYM in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior dives in and grabs God's left leg, looking for a takedown. God pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
God swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greek God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Junior.
Junior closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. God did well to prevent Junior getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so God is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
God is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but God does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior not doing much here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but God is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
God is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
God is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but God defends it.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. God doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
God tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
God is looking to escape.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but God is defending well.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
God looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior is trying to control. God wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but God does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior is working for a kimura but God is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior tries for a takedown but God circles away easily
letting God counter with a right hand.
God lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from God enables Junior to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. God manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
God will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Junior wants to pass the guard but God is keeping the position.
Junior trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior drops back looking for a leg! God is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and God manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into God's guard.
Francisco Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior stands and throws God's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Junior tries to advance to mount but God denies him.
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.
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by God, who protects the arm well.
God is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
God is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, God has escaped the position, nice work there.
God tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior advances to mount.
Junior working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Junior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Junior content just to control the position here.
God really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Junior swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Junior!
Greek God spoke after the fight, saying 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allanah Perkins (ranked 7662 p4p, 541 weight class) and Amish Mehra (ranked 7023 p4p, 529 weight class). Mehra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dhal Jaun Main-Akshay Kumar & Ileana D'cruz. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allanah Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amish Mehra!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkins throws a looping overhand right but Mehra ducks down to avoid it.
Allanah Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mehra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehra.
Mehra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Allanah Perkins has been cut.
Mehra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Perkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mehra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mehra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Mehra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkins is rocked!
Mehra throws a monster overhand right that drops Perkins! Mehra follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amish Mehra!
Amish Mehra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Mcinnes (ranked 4561 p4p, 486 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 5078 p4p, 534 weight class). Mcinnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Isle of Flightless Birds. John Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Mcinnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Mcinnes is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith is working Mcinnes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Mcinnes denies him.
Mcinnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcinnes keeps working.
Mcinnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcinnes tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mcinnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcinnes is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcinnes is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcinnes is breathing heavily.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mcinnes!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mcinnes is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Mcinnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcinnes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Mcinnes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcinnes is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mcinnes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mcinnes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ares Zylo (ranked 7101 p4p, 636 weight class) and Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 6471 p4p, 607 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Zylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Baccalieri. That snapped Zylo's head back.
Baccalieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Zylo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baccalieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zylo pushes Baccalieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baccalieri working hard to break the clinch.
Zylo landing knees to the body.
Baccalieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zylo has him pressed against the ropes.
Zylo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zylo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zylo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baccalieri blocks it with crossed arms.
Baccalieri working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri avoiding damage as Zylo throws knees to the body.
Zylo drops Baccalieri with a big knee straight up the middle! Baccalieri is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Baccalieri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zylo drives through and clinches with Baccalieri against the ropes.
Zylo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baccalieri blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zylo obliges.
A knee to the head by Zylo.
Baccalieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Zylo finish him?
Baccalieri looks winded!
Zylo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zylo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zylo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baccalieri seems to have recovered his senses.
Zylo landing knees to the body.
Baccalieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zylo lands a body shot.
Zylo scores with a knee to the head.
Zylo drops Baccalieri with a big knee straight up the middle! Baccalieri is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zylo lands with an uppercut that bounces Baccalieri off the ropes and back into range.
Zylo has closed the distance and engaged Baccalieri in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zylo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zylo crunches a lovely knee into Baccalieri's ribcage.
Zylo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baccalieri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baccalieri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zylo landing knees to the body.
Zylo scores a nice knee to the body.
Baccalieri letting Zylo take a breather here.
Zylo looking to throw knees to the head but Baccalieri is blocking nicely.
Baccalieri working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zylo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zylo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zylo stalling.
Zylo lands a knee to the body.
Zylo lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zylo.
Zylo landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zylo.
Zylo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zylo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zylo has Baccalieri pressed against the ropes, preventing Baccalieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zylo scores with a knee to the head.
Baccalieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zylo stalling the fight.
Baccalieri has had enough of the clinch but Zylo keeps him there for the moment.
Zylo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zylo lands a knee to the body.
Zylo drops Baccalieri with a big knee straight up the middle! Baccalieri is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Zylo has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baccalieri working hard to break the clinch.
Zylo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zylo stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Zylo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zylo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccalieri.
Zylo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baccalieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baccalieri ducks under a wild hook from Zylo.
Zylo closes the distance and clinches.
Zylo tries a knee to the head but Baccalieri blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zylo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zylo lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zylo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baccalieri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baccalieri avoiding damage as Zylo throws knees to the body.
Zylo swings wildly with an uppercut but Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zylo on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zylo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baccalieri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ares Zylo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baccalieri managing to block the knees to the body from Zylo.
Zylo lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Zylo to work.
Zylo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baccalieri backwards.
Zylo drops Baccalieri with a big knee straight up the middle! Baccalieri is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Zylo tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Baccalieri misses its intended target.
Ares Zylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zylo wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Baccalieri misses its intended target.
Zylo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baccalieri can do to turn this around?
Baccalieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zylo manages to avoid it.
Zylo darts in trying to clinch
and Zylo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zylo is looking to clinch but Baccalieri is avoiding it.
Baccalieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zylo looks to clinch
and Baccalieri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baccalieri lands a jab to the nose.
Zylo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
Zylo pushes Baccalieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zylo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baccalieri is breathing heavily.
Zylo landing knees to the body.
Baccalieri takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zylo misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zylo.
Baccalieri is trying to break the clinch but Zylo is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Zylo.
Zylo stalling.
Baccalieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zylo is stalling here.
Zylo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zylo tries to work over Baccalieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zylo slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri managing to block the knees to the body from Zylo.
Baccalieri working hard to break the clinch.
Zylo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baccalieri blocks it with crossed arms.
Zylo tries a knee to the head but Baccalieri blocks it.
Zylo lands a nice knee to the body.
Baccalieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zylo lands a good knee to the midsection. Baccalieri won't want to take too many of those.
Zylo drops Baccalieri with a big knee straight up the middle! Baccalieri is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zylo closes the distance and pushes Baccalieri back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Zylo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zylo lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Baccalieri. That snapped Zylo's head back.
Zylo lands a nice shot to the body.
Baccalieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zylo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri looks to land a right hand but Zylo moved out of range.
Zylo slips a straight right by Baccalieri.
As Baccalieri looks to move away, Zylo throws a big counter combo but Baccalieri just gets out of the way.
Zylo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Zylo.
Zylo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Zylo finds it's way through Baccalieri's defenses.
Zylo connects with a looping right hand.
Baccalieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Zylo.
Baccalieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Baccalieri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zylo wants to clinch.
Zylo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Baccalieri! Zylo dives in looking to finish! Baccalieri is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ares Zylo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caul Rogba (ranked 2813 p4p, 321 weight class) and Brad Page (ranked 3685 p4p, 406 weight class). Caul Rogba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caul Rogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Page!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Page misses.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Rogba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page misses with the combination.
Rogba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rogba lands a nice shot that snaps Page's head back.
Rogba scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rogba sprawling to the canvas! Rogba rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Page finish him?!
It looks like Caul Rogba has been cut.
Brad Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Rogba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page cracks Rogba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Page misses with a looping left.
Rogba is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Rogba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page misses with some punches.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Page.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogba.
Rogba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Page tries to work over Rogba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page throws a head punch that misses.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Rogba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rogba fails to land.
Rogba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Rogba lands a shoulder strike.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
Rogba can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Rogba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rogba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Page working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rogba.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Page lands with a light punch inside.
Rogba working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogba misses with a punch to the body.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Page lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogba tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogba misses with some punches.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Rogba taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogba.
A head punch on the inside from Rogba fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Rogba working aggressively here.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page blocks a body shot from Rogba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Rogba digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
Rogba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
Page misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Page scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Page tries to throw a body punch but Rogba avoids it by throwing Page back against the ropes.
Rogba prevents a body shot from Page.
Rogba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogba scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page scores with a shot to the side of Rogba's head.
Page lands with a light punch inside.
Rogba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Page will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caul Rogba's cut.
That's time! Rogba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rogba lands a glancing blow to the side of Page's head.
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogba circles away.
Rogba scores with a punch to the head.
Page takes one to the side of the head.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rogba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogba connects with a jab.
Rogba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Page darts in and clinches Rogba up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogba.
Page blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rogba fails to land.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
Rogba lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page working aggressively here.
Rogba lands a shoulder strike.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page throws a head punch that misses.
Rogba blocking some punches.
Rogba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Page throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogbas head.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rogba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page scores with a shot to the side of Rogba's head.
A nice left hand lands by Rogba.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Page working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Rogba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Rogba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Rogba misses with a body punch.
Rogba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Rogba.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Caul Rogba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Page.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rogba.
Page misses with some punches.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
A nice left hand lands by Rogba.
Rogba lands with a light punch inside.
Page presses Rogba against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page blocking some punches.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Rogba.
A shot in the inside from Rogba.
Rogba misses with a punch to the body.
Page lands a body shot.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Rogba.
Rogba scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogba is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Page tries to work over Rogba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Page throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogbas head.
Rogba 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 head punch blocked on the inside by Rogba.
Rogba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page misses with some punches.
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogba.
Rogba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page rushes Rogba and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Page lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogba tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Rogba back against the ropes.
Page misses with some punches.
Rogba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caul Rogba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caul Rogba's cut.
That's time! Rogba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Page lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogba just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogba misses with a hook.
A big left from Page misses.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Rogba pushes him off.
Rogba ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Rogba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Page scores with a nice right hand.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogba throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogba looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Page wants to counter the offense by Rogba and move into the clinch position.
Page is looking to clinch.
Rogba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogba missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogba gets tackled into the ropes by Page. Page maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rogba.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogba can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Page blocking some punches.
Page lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogba or not.
Rogba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogba scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Page.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
Rogba cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
Brad Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a head punch that misses.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Rogba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogba's elbow.
Rogba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Rogba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page working aggressively here.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Page misses with the head strike.
Rogba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Page lands with a light punch inside.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Rogba digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
The referee calls for Page to work.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rogba.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Rogba fails to land.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Rogba lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Rogba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogba misses with a body punch.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
Page lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogba controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
Page working aggressively here.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
Page tries to work over Rogba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Caul Rogba.
I think Rogba 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Caul Rogba!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Caul Rogba!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Caul Rogba!
Caul Rogba wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Makonouchi Ippo (ranked 2544 p4p, 250 weight class) and Isaac Sparks (ranked 3137 p4p, 305 weight class). Ippo comes to the ring accompanied by Zenbonzakura. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makonouchi Ippo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks has his takedown stuffed
and Ippo counters with a straight right hand.
Sparks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sparks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparks or perhaps it was just good defense by Ippo, which made it look bad.
Makonouchi Ippo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Sparks.
Sparks shoots in but Ippo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isaac Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Ippo.
Ippo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sparks takes one to the chin there.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ippo catches Sparks napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sparks to the canvas!
Sparks is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks working for a triangle but Ippo defends it easily.
Sparks is still in real trouble! Can Ippo finish him?
Ippo controlling from the top position.
Sparks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ippo escapes and throws Sparks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks looking for a sweep but Ippo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparks is trying desperately to improve position.
Ippo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparks working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ippo is keeping the position for now.
Ippo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ippo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparks pushing down on Ippo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sparks is trying to control the action in half guard but Ippo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ippo is just riding it out for now. Sparks eventually gives up the hold.
Ippo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ippo won't allow Sparks to pass to mount.
Ippo is not content to let Sparks control the position.
Sparks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ippo sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparks seems to be working for a kimura but Ippo defends the submission attempt.
Sparks is working for a kimura but Ippo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is thwarting Ippo's attempts to control the position.
Sparks working over Ippo with some ground and pound. Ippo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ippo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but Ippo defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparks works his way into full mount!
Sparks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ippo has worked his arm free - good work by Ippo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makonouchi Ippo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good exchange - Ippo coming out on top.
Sparks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparks walks into a stiff left hand from Ippo.
Ippo scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Ippo coming out on top.
Ippo lands with a hook. Sparks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ippo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sparks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ippo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sparks's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makonouchi Ippo!
Makonouchi Ippo is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Makonouchi Ippo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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