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AnC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jirge Jorgen (ranked 7392 p4p, 437 weight class) and Gato Wali (ranked 25535 p4p, 505 weight class). Jirge Jorgen 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jirge Jorgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gato Wali!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wali looks to clinch
and Jorgen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jorgen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wali quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jorgen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wali tries to roll over but Jorgen keeps him under control.
Jorgen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorgen controlling the action here.
Jorgen wants to control but Wali is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jorgen pulls his head out easily.
Jorgen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgen tries to pass to full mount but Wali defends it.
Jorgen stands up from half guard.
Wali slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorgen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jorgen.
Wali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jorgen has a takedown stuffed.
Jorgen has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jorgen goes for a takedown attempt but Wali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jirge Jorgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgen tries for a takedown but Wali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jorgen shoots in but Wali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jorgen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jorgen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wali or perhaps it was just good defense by Jorgen, which made it look bad.
Jorgen lands with a kick to the temple. Wali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jorgen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jorgen.
Wali is rocked!
No luck for Jorgen with that takedown attempt.
Wali is still on wobbly legs! Can Jorgen finish him?
Jorgen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wali defends well and Jorgen ends up having to push Wali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jorgen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.
Jorgen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wali is aware though and is defending well.
Wali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wali trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jorgen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirge Jorgen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jorgen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily.
Jorgen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Jorgen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wali doesn't seem phased though.
Jorgen moves into range and clinches up with Wali.
Jorgen leaning against his opponent.
Jorgen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jorgen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wali is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorgen has double underhooks.
Wali is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wali tries a body shot but Jorgen blocks it.
Jorgen manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jorgen is looking for a triangle here but Wali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wali wants to stand but Jorgen has his arm trapped.
Wali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorgen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jorgen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wali wants to stand but Jorgen has his arm trapped.
Wali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorgen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgen keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jorgen is trying to control. Wali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jorgen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wali can do to turn this around?
Jorgen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wali is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jorgen moves into full mount! Wali won't be happy about that!
Jorgen tries to control but Wali wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wali tries to reverse the position but Jorgen maintains control.
Jorgen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jorgen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wali because Jorgen loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorgen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirge Jorgen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jorgen moves into the clinch.
Jorgen misses with a punch to the body.
Wali prevents the takedown attempt.
Jorgen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wali shoots in looking for a takedown but Jorgen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorgen shoots in and drives through. Wali sprawls well.
Jorgen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wali to the mat! Wali manages to get full guard.
Wali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jorgen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jorgen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgen wants to control from the top but Wali keeps moving.
Jorgen looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jorgen clinches up with Wali and pushes him back against the cage.
Jorgen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jirge Jorgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorgen sets himself, and Wali steps forward looking for the clinch! Jorgen avoids it this time.
Jirge Jorgen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorgen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorgen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wali but Wali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wali throws a head kick but Jorgen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jorgen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wali trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorgen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Jirge Jorgen.
Well Jorgen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jirge Jorgen!
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Bo Myung (ranked 25447 p4p, 513 weight class) and Piotr Pandrago (ranked 8829 p4p, 476 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Bo Myung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Pandrago!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myung slaps away a takedown attempt from Pandrago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pandrago shoots in but Myung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pandrago tries to close the distance and clinch but Myung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandrago moves in looking to clinch but Myung pushes him off.
Myung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Myung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandrago is looking for a sweep. Myung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Myung tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pandrago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung drops an elbow to the side of Pandrago's head.
Pandrago wants to get back to his feet.
Myung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pandrago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Myung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Myung stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Myung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pandrago!
Myung decides to stand back up.
Pandrago wants to clinch.
Pandrago fails with a takedown attempt.
Myung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kim Bo Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pandrago.
Pandrago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Myung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pandrago is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandrago looks winded!
Myung has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pandrago!
Myung gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Myung slaps away a takedown attempt from Pandrago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myung throws a head kick that misses.
Myung looks for a takedown but Pandrago sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandrago fails with the takedown.
Myung is looking for a counter combo.
Myung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pandrago pinned against the cage. Pandrago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pandrago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myung tries to avoid it but Pandrago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myung to the ground. Myung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pandrago tries to kick Myung off in order to stand up. Myung Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung cracks Pandrago with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Bo Myung 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.
Myung lands a big head kick that sends Pandrago tumbling to the mat! Myung takes a step backwards and waves Pandrago back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pandrago is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Piotr Pandrago has been cut.
Pandrago closes the distance and clinches.
Pandrago is still on wobbly legs! Can Myung finish him?
Myung is trying to pull guard but Pandrago has him pressed against the cage.
Pandrago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Myung as Pandrago shoots in.
Myung is looking for a counter combo.
Pandrago seems to have recovered his senses.
Kim Bo Myung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pandrago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Myung circles away.
Pandrago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Myung as he jumps to the side.
Kim Bo Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pandrago.
Myung moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandrago has Myung pressed against the cage, preventing Myung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Myung is trying to pull guard but Pandrago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Myung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pandrago is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandrago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Myung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
Pandrago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pandrago slaps away a takedown attempt from Myung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pandrago tries to keep at a distance but Myung has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myung is working for takedown but Pandrago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pandrago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myung manages to break the clinch.
Myung has managed to clinch.
Myung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pandrago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Myung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pandrago to keep the fight standing.
Pandrago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myung uses from the top position.
Myung stands and steps away. Pandrago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pandrago misses with a takedown attempt - Myung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Myung's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung shoots in but Pandrago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pandrago is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Myung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Myung showed some decent athleticism there.
Myung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Myung winds up and cracks Pandrago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myung not doing much here.
Myung stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Myung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myung stands up over Pandrago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myung stands up over Pandrago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myung connects with a couple of short punches.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandrago can do to turn this around?
Myung passes into half guard.
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!
Myung seems to be working for a kimura but Pandrago defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Bo Myung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Pandrago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Myung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pandrago is fending him off so far but Myung persists. Nope, Pandrago circles away and we're back to standing.
Pandrago tries to counter with a clinch but Myung shakes him off and moves away.
Myung tries to bum rush Pandrago with a series of wild strikes but Pandrago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pandrago steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Myung.
Pandrago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myung sprawls well. Myung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pandrago gets slowly back to his feet.
Pandrago wants to slow Myung down by chopping away at his legs.
Myung stuffs the takedown.
Pandrago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pandrago somewhat.
Kim Bo Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pandrago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pandrago swivels and escapes.
Pandrago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myung with a poor takedown
and Pandrago counters with a three punch combo that has Myung backing up. Myung nods at Pandrago to acknowledge the strikes.
Myung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pandrago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandrago's head.
Myung trying to control but Pandrago is working from the bottom.
Pandrago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myung defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myung stands up from Pandrago's guard - Myung perhaps looking for a knockout.
Myung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Myung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Myung looking to sit in guard and control but Pandrago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pandrago postures up.
Myung can't keep his opponent in guard - Pandrago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Myung is staying active underneath Pandrago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myung is looking to control Pandrago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Myung avoid being mounted?
Pandrago wants to stand but Myung has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Myung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Myung working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Kim Bo Myung.
Well Myung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Bo Myung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garuda Eagle (ranked 5609 p4p, 608 weight class) and Mikael Eholm (ranked 7986 p4p, 732 weight class). Mikael Eholm will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garuda Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Eholm!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eagle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eagle throws a leg kick
letting Eholm counter with a right hand.
Eagle feints and as Eholm raises his hands in defense, Eagle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eagle working some strikes from top position.
Eholm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eagle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eagle throws an elbow that misses. Eholm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eagle's guard. Nice move by Eholm!
Eholm tries to stand but Eagle is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle looking for subs off his back but Eholm has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eagle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hercules Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Eagle really is a fat lump.
Eholm tries to stand and escape but Eagle is controlling the position.
Eagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eholm pulls his head out easily.
Eholm wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Eagle uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Eholm wants to stand but Eagle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eholm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eagle looking for a guillotine here but Eholm defends easily.
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eholm advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle actively working from the bottom here.
Eagle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eholm tries to pass to full mount but Eagle defends it.
Eholm is trying to control. Eagle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eagle is trying to control but can't.
Eholm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Eagle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle tries to get to full guard but Eholm has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikael Eholm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Eholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eagle shoots in and drives through. Eholm sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Eholm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Eholm.
Eholm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick by Eagle misses
and Eholm counters with a two punch combo.
Eholm blocks a head kick by Eagle.
Eholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eagle throws a head kick that misses
and Eholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eholm leaves Eagle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eholm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eholm scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Eagle misses
and Eholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eholm scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle throws a lazy head kick
and Eholm counters with a stiff right hand.
Eagle throws a sloppy head kick
and Eholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Eagle is predictable there
and Eholm counters with a nice uppercut.
Eagle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eagle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eagle throws a sloppy head kick and Eholm moves out of range easily.
Eagle backing away here, and Eholm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Eagle throws a leg kick
and Eholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eagle throws a head kick but Eholm moves out of range.
Eagle misses with a leg kick
and Eholm counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Eholm looks at the referee who does nothing so Eholm lands a crushing right that sends Eagle to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Eholm!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 6403 p4p, 422 weight class) and Dhino Savi (ranked 25531 p4p, 519 weight class). Brown 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangsta Paradise. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Brown !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dhino Savi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Savi from standing up.
Savi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Savi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savi is one step ahead there.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown is looking to sweep but instead, Savi has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control here.
Savi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Savi preventing the sweep.
Savi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown is trying to control the position but Savi postures up.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Savi from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savi.
Brown is trying to control Savi's posture but Savi avoids it.
Savi wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped.
Savi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brown sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to buck Savi off but Savi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Savi crashes against the mat.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Savi keeps moving and retains side control.
Savi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Savi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown wants to improve his position but Savi is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to control but Savi is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhino Savi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savi wants to stand but Brown is controlling his arm.
Brown is trying to control Savi's posture but Savi avoids it.
Brown tries to bench press Savi off him but Savi keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stops Savi from passing to mount.
Brown is being controlled here.
Brown wants to control but Savi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Savi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown .
Savi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown 's half guard.
Savi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Savi advancing to mount.
Brown is staying active underneath Savi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savi controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savi defends well and Brown ends up having to push Savi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savi is in Brown 's guard.
Savi wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dhino Savi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savi wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brown passes Savi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savi is breathing heavily.
Brown works his way into full mount!
Brown throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Savi is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhino Savi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Savi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Savi counters by clinching up.
Savi drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown passes Savi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Savi is defending well.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Savi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savi keeps working.
Savi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown prevents Savi from standing back up.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Savi is defending well.
Brown works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savi is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Savi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown wants to control but Savi is keeping him busy.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savi is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown advances to full mount.
Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Savi is having none of it.
Brown trying to control but Savi is having none of it.
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Savi is surviving well by controlling Brown 's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Savi is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Antonio Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown goes for an armbar but Savi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savi.
Dhino Savi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhino Savi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Brown (ranked 6377 p4p, 659 weight class) and Poopy Face (ranked 7365 p4p, 711 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Living on a prayer Bob Jovi blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Brown !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Poopy Face!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown dives in and grabs Face's left leg, looking for a takedown. Face pushes down on Brown 's head and hops out.
Face lands with a nice body punch.
Face misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown is pushing down on Face's leg trying to pass to half guard. Face is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown prevents Face from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Face is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Face is working away.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.
Brown tries to control but Face wriggling away.
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Face has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Face preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the position well here. Face rolled but Brown kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brown has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Face is in real trouble here. Brown gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Face is tapping out! Brown wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Brown !
Dean Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Talon Cape (ranked 5912 p4p, 254 weight class) and Tapio Tran (ranked 7143 p4p, 288 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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137 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Talon Cape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapio Tran!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Cape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tran goes for a takedown attempt but Cape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran throws a lazy body kick
and Cape counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cape lands a knee to the body.
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Cape landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran is trying to drag Cape to the mat but Cape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cape blocking some punches.
Tran tries to circle away but Cape has him pinned against the cage.
Cape lands a knee to the body.
Cape landing knees to the body.
Tran letting Cape take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tran swings wildly with an uppercut but Cape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cape stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Cape to work.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape landing knees to the head.
Tran misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cape gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cape really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tran's face.
Tran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape stops a takedown attempt from Tran.
Talon Cape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Tran.
Cape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tran has a couple of punches blocked by Cape.
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cape taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Cape.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tran looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cape keeps control of Tran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cape is stalling here.
Cape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cape stalling.
Cape lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cape slowing the pace effectively.
Cape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cape gets underhooks to prevent Tran's takedown attempt.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Cape gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
The referee calls for Cape to work.
Cape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tran's defenses.
Tran throws a head punch that misses.
Cape avoiding damage.
Cape with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cape.
Tran takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cape dominated that round.
That's time! Cape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cape leaning against his opponent.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tran can do to turn this around?
Cape blocking some punches.
Cape lands a damaging elbow.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Talon Cape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cape is struggling to control the position.
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tran's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cape lands an elbow that stopped Tran in his tracks for a moment.
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tran's face.
Cape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran is trying to force a seperation but Cape has the dominant position.
Tran is looking for a takedown.
Tran is breathing heavily.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cape connects with a knee to the head.
Cape landing knees to the head.
Tran is rocked!
We've been informed that Tran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tran is still on wobbly legs! Can Cape finish him?
Tran tries to break the clinch but Cape is controlling the position.
Tran seems to have recovered his senses.
Cape lands a damaging elbow.
Tran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cape after a bit of a struggle.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tran tries to score a body lock takedown but Cape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Talon Cape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Tran.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cape's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tran takes an elbow to the temple.
Cape landing knees to the body.
Cape lands an elbow just above Tran 's eye.
Tran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape with a knee to the head.
Cape working the clinch nicely. Tran is working for position but Cape cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tran crumples up against the cage and Cape lands two more shots before the ref can save Tran! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Talon Cape!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Sanchez (ranked 5389 p4p, 239 weight class) and Kim Jung (ranked 8900 p4p, 320 weight class). Jose Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Jung into the cage.
Kim Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jung, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kim Jung has been cut.
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Jung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jung's guard.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez stays in close to Jung's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Sanchez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jung is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Sanchez!
An out of breath Jose Sanchez 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Funke (ranked 2267 p4p, 285 weight class) and Chief Stalker (ranked 2712 p4p, 327 weight class). Chief Stalker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 cm
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalker working hard to break the clinch.
Funke pulls Stalker into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Funke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalker is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funke lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Stalker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oooooh!!! Stalker has knocked Funke down with a huge combo! Stalker steps away and waves a wobbly Funke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funke instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funke.
Stalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalker is trying to break the clinch but Funke is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalker.
Funke pulls guard.
Funke wants to sweep here but Stalker controlling him for the moment.
Stalker stands up and waves to Funke to follow him.
Funke closes the distance and pushes Stalker back into the cage.
Funke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Funke on the inside.
Funke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalker is trying to drag Funke to the mat but Funke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funke.
Funke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Funke.
Stalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Funke on the inside.
Stalker jumps guard but Funke stands there with Stalker around his waist. Stalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Funke.
A right hand to the body from Funke.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke is trying to pull guard but Stalker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Funke scores with a shot to the side of Stalker's head.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Funke.
Funke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funke.
Funke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Stalker's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stalker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stalker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Funke.
Funke jumps into guard, dragging Stalker to the mat.
Stalker wants to get up but he can't break Funke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stalker stands and steps away. Funke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funke. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funke slips a jab and a cross from Stalker.
Funke clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Funke.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funke as Stalker tries to tie him up.
Funke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalker is trying to push Funke away but Funke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Funke backs up against the cage.
Stalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funke circles away quickly and effectively.
Chief Stalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Stalker.
Stalker wants to clinch up but Funke keeps it at a distance.
Funke moves into the clinch.
Funke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funke pulls Stalker into guard.
Funke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stalker is one step ahead there.
Funke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stalker is looking to stand up but Funke won't let him.
Stalker preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funke is on top in guard.
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!
Stalker wants to get back to his feet but Funke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Funke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalker can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke throws a strike but Stalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stalker wanted to stand there but Funke had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funke is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funke throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funke.
Funke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stalker wants to stand up but Funke is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funke tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalker is retaining full guard.
Funke throws an elbow that misses. Stalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funke's guard. Nice move by Stalker!
Stalker stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.
Funke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stalker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funke is looking for a sweep. Stalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funke is working hard here to advance position.
Funke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funke.
Funke wants to improve his position but instead Stalker has moved into half guard.
Funke tries to get to full guard but Stalker has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke has a hand on Stalker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stalker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Funke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funke tries to hold on but Stalker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke can't escape the position.
Funke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funke tries to get out of the position.
Stalker blocks Funke's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stalker stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stalker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Stalker finds it's way through Funke's defenses.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
A combination from Stalker does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Stalker misses.
Stalker throws an overhand right that lands on Funke's shoulder, as Funke tries to avoid the shot.
Funke is looking to counter punch.
Funke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Funke moves into the clinch successfully.
Funke keeps control of Stalker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Funke stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Stalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funke lands with a left to the head.
Funke pulls guard successfully.
Funke wants to sweep but no luck.
Stalker wanted to stand there but Funke had control of the position.
Stalker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Funke instigates a clinch.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Funke lands a nice uppercut.
Funke tries to work over Stalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Funke to work.
Stalker is looking to break free of the clinch but Funke has double underhooks.
Funke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stalker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funke's guard.
Stalker stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.
Funke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Funke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalker tries to kick Funke off but Funke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke throws a strike but Stalker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Funke throwing strikes but missing.
Stalker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tobias Funke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funke throws a big elbow that misses.
Stalker wants to stand up but Funke is controlling him.
Funke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalker on the ground.
Funke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funke throws a big right hand that misses.
Funke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalker has wrist control.
Funke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funke chips away with some ground and pound.
Funke throwing strikes from guard but Stalker blocks nicely.
Stalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funke.
Funke postures up in Stalker's guard and throws a big left but Stalker blocks it.
Funke passes Stalker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funke stops Stalker from getting back to his feet.
Stalker kicks Funke off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker throws a right and a left that Funke avoids nicely.
Funke cracks Stalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Funke instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalker has had enough of the clinch but Funke keeps him there for the moment.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Funke is leaning against Stalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funke.
Stalker tries to break the clinch but Funke is controlling the position.
Funke lands a body shot.
Stalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Funke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Funke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Funke 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Funke!
A very excited looking Tobias Funke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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