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KAMIKAZE 74: New Faces PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 7977 p4p, 602 weight class) and Maciej Adamek (ranked 7854 p4p, 600 weight class). Berggren's entrance music is Mozart - Lacrimosa. A fine choice. Adamek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: #COHF. Maciej Adamek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Berggren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maciej Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berggren circles away quickly and effectively.
Berggren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maciej Adamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berggren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berggren dives in and scores a takedown into Adamek's guard.
Berggren won't allow Adamek to get back to his feet.
Berggren drops back looking for a leg! Adamek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamek manages to kick Berggren off! Berggren jumps back into Adamek's guard.
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adamek trying to keep a closed guard but Berggren is proving a slippery customer.
Berggren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adamek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berggren has Adamek in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamek prevents Berggren from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adamek is sitting in close to Berggren's body. Berggren has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Adamek is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Adamek is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Berggren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sammy Berggren!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 4731 p4p, 152 weight class) and Huberto Arnaboldi (ranked 4644 p4p, 149 weight class). Monkey Business has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huberto Arnaboldi !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business fails with a takedown attempt.
Arnaboldi scores with a body shot.
Business takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Business changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnaboldi tries to avoid it but Business manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnaboldi to the ground. Arnaboldi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Business misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Business will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arnaboldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Business bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Business is breathing heavily.
Arnaboldi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnaboldi keeps working.
Arnaboldi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Business is controlling him well.
Business tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Arnaboldi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Business asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Business is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arnaboldi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Business works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It looks like Huberto Arnaboldi has been cut.
Arnaboldi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Business is controlling him well.
Arnaboldi is not content to let Business control the position.
Arnaboldi wants to get back to his feet but Business drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaboldi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Business takes a little break here. Arnaboldi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arnaboldi is pushing Business's head away, looking to escape. Business manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Business dives in and grabs Arnaboldi 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnaboldi pushes down on Business's head and hops out.
Arnaboldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Business dives in and grabs Arnaboldi 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnaboldi pushes down on Business's head and hops out.
Arnaboldi lands with a right hand.
Business tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnaboldi swivels and escapes.
Arnaboldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arnaboldi misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaboldi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arnaboldi works over Business's head and body with a nice combination.
Arnaboldi gets a clinch.
Business tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arnaboldi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arnaboldi is pressed up against the cage. Business has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnaboldi down to the mat. Arnaboldi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnaboldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Business.
Business shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnaboldi defends it nicely.
Arnaboldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arnaboldi lands a jab to the head.
Arnaboldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Business momentarily.
Business shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnaboldi sprawls well. He's pushed Business's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnaboldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Arnaboldi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Business shoots for a takedown but Arnaboldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business ducks under a wild hook from Arnaboldi .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Business.
No joy there for Arnaboldi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huberto Arnaboldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnaboldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Business stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arnaboldi throws a series of punches but Business avoids them all with ease.
Arnaboldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey Business's cut is getting worse.
Arnaboldi misses with an uppercut. Business saw that one coming.
A big left from Arnaboldi misses.
Business shoots for a takedown but Arnaboldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Business on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey Business seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Arnaboldi misses its intended target.
Arnaboldi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands an uppercut.
Arnaboldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Business backwards.
Arnaboldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Business backwards.
Arnaboldi lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huberto Arnaboldi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Arnaboldi misses.
Business scores with a takedown into Arnaboldi 's guard.
Arnaboldi is looking to stand up but Business isn't so interested in that idea.
Arnaboldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arnaboldi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arnaboldi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Business presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Business's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnaboldi closes the distance and pushes Business back into the cage.
Arnaboldi prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnaboldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Businesss head.
Arnaboldi lands a left hand.
Arnaboldi lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaboldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Businesss head.
Arnaboldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnaboldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Business chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arnaboldi can pounce on him.
Arnaboldi lands a big uppercut and Business crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Business looks OK. Arnaboldi waves Business back to his feet!
Business is rocked!
Arnaboldi moves into the clinch.
Oh Business is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands a big right hand! Business is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huberto Arnaboldi !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsurou De La Bambasio (ranked 8568 p4p, 742 weight class) and Preston Lawson (ranked 8917 p4p, 757 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De La Bambasio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Steve James - Warrior feat. LIGHTS. Preston Lawson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsurou De La Bambasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Preston Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Bambasio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lawson seems to be working for a kimura but De La Bambasio defends the submission attempt.
Lawson is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but De La Bambasio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawson in particular looking to stall.
De La Bambasio is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Bambasio keeps working.
Lawson prevents De La Bambasio from standing back up.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De La Bambasio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
De La Bambasio is looking to get back to is feet but Lawson passes into side control.
Lawson tries for a kimura but De La Bambasio is defending well.
Lawson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Bambasio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lawson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. De La Bambasio shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Lawson is backing up but De La Bambasio catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Lawson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! De La Bambasio Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsurou De La Bambasio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snoky (ranked 3153 p4p, 388 weight class) and Brandon Ortega (ranked 7921 p4p, 657 weight class). Chris Snoky 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Snoky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoky at a distance.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
Ortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Snoky.
It looks like Brandon Ortega has been cut.
A short right from Snoky on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Snoky.
Snoky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Snoky lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snoky as Ortega tries to tie him up.
Snoky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snoky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortega trying to control the position but instead, Snoky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortega into the cage.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Snoky.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoky's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Snoky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoky.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
Snoky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega wants to break free but Snoky has control.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch but Snoky keeps him there for the moment.
Snoky misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoky tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Snoky back against the cage.
Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snoky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snoky misses with some punches.
Snoky tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Snoky.
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Snoky won't allow it.
Snoky presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Snoky presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage.
Snoky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Snoky.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snoky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snoky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoky lands an uppercut.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Snoky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ortega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snoky rushes Ortega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snoky.
Ortega letting Snoky take a breather here.
Snoky presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoky has Ortega pushed against the cage.
Snoky stalling.
Snoky tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky leaning against his opponent.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Snoky won't allow it.
Snoky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoky.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega wants to break free but Snoky has control.
Snoky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Snoky can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega wants to break free but Snoky has control.
Snoky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Snoky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Snoky avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Snoky has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortega's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Snoky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chris Snoky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snoky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoky keeps control of Ortega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoky scores with a shoulder strike.
Snoky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoky struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoky tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Snoky lands a body shot.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
Ortega is looking to break free of the clinch but Snoky has double underhooks.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoky controls his hands.
Snoky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoky taking a breather.
Snoky controlling the action here for a moment.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snoky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega being controlled against the cage.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Ortega working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Snoky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ortega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Snoky moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Snoky.
Snoky prevents a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Snoky pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snoky scores with a shoulder strike.
Snoky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Snoky to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
Snoky gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoky stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snoky.
Snoky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Snoky throws a head punch that misses.
Snoky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoky.
Come on Snoky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Ortega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortega letting Snoky take a breather here.
Ortega being controlled against the cage.
Snoky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega tries to circle away but Snoky has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snoky is stalling here.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Snoky controls the action.
Snoky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Snoky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Snoky.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Snoky.
Snoky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortega's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Snoky.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Chris Snoky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Ortega is trying to stall.
Snoky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortega up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage.
Ortega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snoky slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega tries to break free but Snoky pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Snoky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snoky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Snoky!
In his post fight interview, Chris Snoky started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Gliba (ranked 4423 p4p, 481 weight class) and Jason ReConnor (ranked 5409 p4p, 556 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
185 lbs
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31
189 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 St Petersburg, Terry Gliba !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason ReConnor!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gliba misses with a double jab
and ReConnor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
ReConnor is working for a kimura but Gliba is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ReConnor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gliba is defending against the submission attempts here by ReConnor.
ReConnor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gliba defends it well.
ReConnor prevents Gliba from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ReConnor is looking for a kimura but Gliba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ReConnor to get the leverage.
Gliba is trying to maintain the position but ReConnor is very close to passing his half guard.
ReConnor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gliba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ReConnor is working away from the top position though.
ReConnor is nestled in close to Gliba , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gliba is rocked!
Gliba wants to control but ReConnor is keeping busy.
ReConnor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gliba !
Whack. That's a big, big shot from ReConnor! Gliba is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason ReConnor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 4356 p4p, 455 weight class) and Max Debrine (ranked 4304 p4p, 449 weight class). Debrine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Best kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Max Debrine has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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230 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Ray Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Debrine!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass has his takedown stuffed
and Debrine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Debrine tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Badass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Badass tries to counter with a takedown but Debrine is quick to defend against it.
Debrine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Debrine has Badass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Debrine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Badass tumbling to the mat - Debrine dives into Badass's guard.
Badass managing to control the position.
Debrine is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is trying to keep Debrine in close.
Badass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Debrine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Debrine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Debrine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is trying to keep Debrine in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Debrine trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debrine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badass looking to control.
Badass has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Debrine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Badass.
Badass is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine working away.
Badass manages to get back to half guard.
Debrine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Badass is looking for a sweep. Debrine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badass tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Debrine has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Badass bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Debrine's head.
Badass looking to pass the guard.
Badass postures up in Debrine's guard and throws a big left but Debrine blocks it.
Badass trying to control but Debrine is working from the bottom.
Badass works over Debrine with some ground and pound from guard.
Debrine is trying to control the position but Badass postures up.
Badass postures up and lands a big shot to Debrine's brow.
Badass throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Badass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Billy Ray Badass will probably get the nod.
That's time! Badass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Debrine darts in and clinches Badass up against the cage.
Debrine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Badass.
Debrine prevents the takedown attempt.
Debrine stalling in the clinch but Badass improves position.
Debrine misses with an elbow strike.
Debrine stalls.
Badass is looking for a takedown.
Badass has Debrine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Badass pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Debrine tumbling to the mat - Badass dives into Debrine's guard.
Badass tries to free his leg and advance position but Debrine is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine trying to control the position.
Billy Ray Badass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Badass throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrine working a defensive guard here.
Debrine has momentary wrist control but Badass slips an elbow through the middle.
Debrine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Badass manages to get himself to full guard.
Badass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Badass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Debrine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Debrine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Debrine defends it easily.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Badass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Debrine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Debrine defends it easily.
Badass wants to sweep but no luck.
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Debrine defends it easily.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully.
Debrine stays in close to Badass's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Debrine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
Debrine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Debrine has picked Badass up and slammed him! Badass can't keep hold of the triangle and Debrine manages to pass to side control!
Badass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Badass works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Debrine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Debrine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Badass looking for a guillotine here but Debrine defends easily.
Debrine distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Debrine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Debrine trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Debrine tries to free his leg and advance position but Badass is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ray Badass dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Badass shoots in but Debrine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Debrine is looking to clinch.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Debrine is just out of range.
Debrine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Debrine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Debrine trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully.
Debrine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Debrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Badass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Debrine is aware though and is defending well.
Badass looking for a guillotine here but Debrine defends easily.
Debrine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Debrine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Max Debrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass looking for a guillotine here but Debrine defends easily.
Debrine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Debrine throws a big elbow that misses.
Debrine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badass throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Debrine with a nice head shot there.
Badass has his foot on Debrine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Debrine works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Debrine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Badass wants to improve his position but instead Debrine has moved into half guard.
Debrine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badass taking some punishment here, with Debrine in his half guard.
Debrine is keen to just control but Badass is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Debrine wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass gets full guard.
Badass is looking to cinch up a triangle. Debrine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Badass's body to avoid the submission. Badass has instead reached around Debrine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Badass arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Max Debrine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Abueva (ranked 22214 p4p, 700 weight class) and Rick Morales (ranked 24280 p4p, 736 weight class). Calvin Abueva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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29
193 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Abueva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Morales!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abueva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though.
Abueva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Rick Morales has been cut.
Abueva is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Abueva shuts the power down on Morales. Lights out, game over! Abueva is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calvin Abueva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casper Alvbris (ranked 3350 p4p, 361 weight class) and Devon Laz (ranked 4984 p4p, 493 weight class). Alvbris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slayer - Bloodline. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Devon Laz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
156 lbs
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25
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casper Alvbris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Laz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laz throws a head kick that misses.
Alvbris has managed to clinch.
Laz missing with knees to the body.
Alvbris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvbris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Alvbris.
It looks like Devon Laz has been cut.
Alvbris looking for a takedown.
Laz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvbris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Alvbris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laz is trying to push Alvbris away but Alvbris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laz tries to pull guard but Alvbris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvbris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvbris up against the cage.
Laz blocking some punches.
Laz jumps guard but Alvbris stands there with Laz around his waist. Laz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laz is trying to force a seperation but Alvbris has the dominant position.
Alvbris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvbris throws a punch but it's blocked by Laz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvbris swings wildly with an uppercut but Laz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvbris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvbris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvbris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvbris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alvbris looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laz is trying to stand back up.
Laz prevents Alvbris from getting a body triangle.
Laz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvbris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve 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.
Laz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Laz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Laz right now.
Alvbris lands strikes to the head.
Laz is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvbris looking for the RNC.
Alvbris is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laz trying to control the action but Alvbris just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Alvbris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Laz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvbris closes the distance and clinches.
Laz tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvbris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laz.
Laz stalling against the cage.
Alvbris tries for a takedown but Laz manages to get underhooks.
Alvbris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laz prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvbris has Laz pressed against the cage.
Alvbris working Laz over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvbris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laz walks away with a smile on his face. Alvbris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Alvbris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laz fails to land the takedown.
Alvbris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvbris.
Laz fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvbris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laz to the mat! Laz manages to get full guard.
Laz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alvbris manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris stops Laz from getting back to his feet.
Laz trying to control from the bottom.
Laz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvbris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvbris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laz tries to get to full guard but Alvbris has control of the leg.
Alvbris prevents Laz from standing back up.
Laz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvbris is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laz is trying to maintain the position but Alvbris is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvbris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvbris trying to control the action but Laz is working from the bottom.
Alvbris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Laz to stand up.
Alvbris shoots in for a takedown but Laz shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Alvbris. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Alvbris catches Laz right on the button with a cross.
Alvbris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laz is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvbris working Laz over with strikes.
Alvbris is looking for a kimura but Laz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvbris to get the leverage.
Alvbris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laz defends it well.
Laz is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvbris is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Alvbris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Laz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvbris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvbris moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvbris has Laz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvbris gets underhooks to prevent Laz's takedown attempt.
Alvbris is pushing Laz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvbris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laz can do to turn this around?
Alvbris jumps guard but Laz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvbris is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Alvbris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvbris stalling in the clinch.
Alvbris blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laz tries to break free but Alvbris pushes him back against the cage.
Laz prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvbris stalling in the clinch.
Laz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvbris clinches up with Laz and pushes him back against the cage.
Laz is struggling to control the position.
Alvbris breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laz is fending him off so far but Alvbris persists. Nope, Laz circles away and we're back to standing.
Laz blocks a head kick by Alvbris.
Laz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvbris defends it well.
Alvbris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvbris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alvbris is standing up over Laz. Laz looks to escape but Alvbris dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laz is trying to control Alvbris's posture but Alvbris avoids it.
Alvbris trying to control the position but Laz is working away.
Laz tries to bench press Alvbris off him but Alvbris keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laz is avoiding damage well.
Laz is looking for a sweep.
Alvbris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvbris swings around for an armbar but Laz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvbris's guard.
Alvbris pushes a forearm under Laz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Laz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Alvbris!
Casper Alvbris is the new lightweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Niedzwiedzki (ranked 2118 p4p, 282 weight class) and Henry Rollins (ranked 3887 p4p, 476 weight class). Rollins has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Henry Rollins 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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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins blocks a jab.
Niedzwiedzki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Niedzwiedzki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rollins fails with the takedown.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niedzwiedzki defends it nicely.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rollins.
Niedzwiedzki scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niedzwiedzki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Niedzwiedzki wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niedzwiedzki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Niedzwiedzki. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Niedzwiedzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rollins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rollins looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Niedzwiedzki. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niedzwiedzki!
It looks like Henry Rollins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niedzwiedzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a wild combination.
Niedzwiedzki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niedzwiedzki as he avoids it easily.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rollins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Niedzwiedzki's guard.
Niedzwiedzki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzki is working Rollins over against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki lands a shot to the body.
Niedzwiedzki tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Niedzwiedzki back against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Niedzwiedzki throws an elbow but misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short shot to the head.
Niedzwiedzki is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Niedzwiedzki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Good body shot from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzki throws knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Niedzwiedzki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niedzwiedzki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Niedzwiedzki back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzki fails to land.
Niedzwiedzki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Niedzwiedzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niedzwiedzki trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niedzwiedzki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rollins's brow.
Niedzwiedzki tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rollins avoids it.
Rollins is trying to drag Niedzwiedzki to the mat but Niedzwiedzki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzki misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Rollins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Niedzwiedzki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Niedzwiedzki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rollins lands a jab-cross combination.
Niedzwiedzki instigates a clinch.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzki throws knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with the head strike.
Niedzwiedzki lands an uppercut.
Rollins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzki works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches.
Niedzwiedzki pushes Rollins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rollins can't get the takedown.
Niedzwiedzki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niedzwiedzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not.
Niedzwiedzki pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niedzwiedzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzki lands a left hand.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niedzwiedzki lands an elbow inside that Rollins shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Niedzwiedzki can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Niedzwiedzki throws a head punch that misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice elbow.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a light punch inside.
Niedzwiedzki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzki lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Niedzwiedzki can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rollins is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzki can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki lands a right hand.
Niedzwiedzki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzki pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Niedzwiedzki.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Niedzwiedzki.
Rollins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niedzwiedzki tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Niedzwiedzki back against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzki fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Niedzwiedzki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Rollins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Niedzwiedzki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niedzwiedzki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Niedzwiedzki digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Niedzwiedzki lands a big head kick that sends Rollins to the canvas! Niedzwiedzki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
Bruno Niedzwiedzki is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bruno Niedzwiedzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Henry Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Pullo (ranked 3576 p4p, 115 weight class) and Ji Lu (ranked 2846 p4p, 92 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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272 lbs
35 - 9 - 0 |
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269 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ji Lu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lu throws a shot to the body.
Pullo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lu circles away.
Lu scores with a jab to the body.
Pullo looks to land a left hand but Lu moved out of range nicely.
Lu lands a head shot.
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Lu's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pullo misses with a hook to the body
and Lu counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Pullo down! Lu is looking to finish but Pullo is intelligently defending himself.
Pullo is rocked!
Pullo is breathing heavily.
Lu stands up over Pullo, holding on to his feet. Lu throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Pullo is out cold! Lu lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ji Lu!
Ji Lu opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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