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BFF 18: LHW Tag Round 2-1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Joyner (ranked 25123 p4p, 801 weight class) and Yuri Luzhka (ranked 8118 p4p, 723 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Joyner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Luzhka!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhka misses with a hook
and Joyner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luzhka!
Joyner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Joyner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luzhka on the ground.
Luzhka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luzhka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joyner is nestled in close to Luzhka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Luzhka actively working from the bottom here.
Joyner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luzhka defending well though.
Luzhka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhka tries to get to full guard but Joyner has control of the leg.
Joyner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Luzhka wants to improve his position but Joyner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joyner prevents Luzhka from improving his position.
Joyner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luzhka trying to control here.
Luzhka wants to improve his position but Joyner is controlling well.
Luzhka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joyner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joyner's back!
Joyner breaks Luzhka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joyner distracts Luzhka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joyner throwing strikes but missing.
Joyner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luzhka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joyner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luzhka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joyner postures up and lands a big shot to Luzhka's brow.
Joyner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joyner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luzhka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joyner looking to pass the guard.
Joyner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhka working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luzhka is looking for a triangle but Joyner pushes his legs off easily.
Joyner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luzhka looking for a guillotine here but Joyner defends easily.
Joyner trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luzhka working for submissions but it's allowed Joyner to get to half guard.
Luzhka regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyner connects with a couple of short punches.
Joyner chips away with some ground and pound.
Joyner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joyner throws a big right hand that misses.
Luzhka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joyner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joyner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joyner connects with a couple of short punches.
Luzhka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luzhka 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.
Joyner connects with a couple of short punches.
Joyner distracts Luzhka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joyner stands and throws Luzhka's legs to the side, diving 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!
Joyner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luzhka some visible discomfort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Luzhka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joyner.
Luzhka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joyner off and has taken his back!
Joyner is in bad spot here.
Luzhka is persistently looking for the submission but Joyner is defending it well.
Luzhka has got one arm under Joyner's chin. This could be trouble... Joyner trying to control the other hand but Luzhka gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Joyner has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Luzhka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Stern (ranked 24979 p4p, 517 weight class) and Tenshin Kitano (ranked 7164 p4p, 471 weight class). Kitano has chosen Banua - MEGALOBOX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tenshin Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitano.
Kitano throws a combination. Stern tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tenshin Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kitano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kitano.
Kitano tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitano punishes Stern's body with a nice straight punch.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kitano lands a head shot.
Kitano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stern looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kitano lands a head shot.
Kitano lands with a hook. Stern tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kitano catches Stern with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stern is rocked!
Kitano drops Stern with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kitano follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tenshin Kitano!
A less than humble Tenshin Kitano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hughes (ranked 6858 p4p, 298 weight class) and Steffen Baier (ranked 8684 p4p, 338 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Kyle Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steffen Baier!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Baier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Baier prevents Hughes from getting back to his feet.
Baier passes into half guard.
Baier moves into full mount! Hughes won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hughes is trying to stand but he's just given Baier his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier is cranking Hughes's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hughes! He's tightened the choke and Hughes is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steffen Baier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Enoh (ranked 5562 p4p, 631 weight class) and George Thorogood (ranked 6339 p4p, 659 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thorogood's choice of entrance music: Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). George Thorogood is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olivier Enoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Thorogood!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enoh takes a swing at Thorogood's ribcage but misses.
Enoh gets caught flat footed, as Thorogood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Enoh trying to control the position here.
Thorogood wants to control from the top but Enoh keeps moving.
Thorogood won't allow Enoh to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorogood stands up and waves to Enoh to follow him.
Thorogood closes the distance and clinches up with Enoh, looking for a takedown. Thorogood pushes Enoh against the ropes but Enoh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enoh throws a shot from downtown. Thorogood moves away and avoids it.
Thorogood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thorogood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Olivier Enoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorogood blocks a jab.
Enoh stuffs the takedown.
Enoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enoh misses with a looping right.
Enoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorogood at a distance.
Enoh throws a hook to the side of Thorogood's head but Thorogood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorogood moves away from the strike by Enoh.
Olivier Enoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorogood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enoh throws out the jab.
Enoh misses with a hook. Thorogood ducked under it nicely.
Thorogood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorogood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enoh.
Enoh misses with a right hand
and Thorogood counters with a low kick, right behind Enoh 's knee.
Thorogood moves away from the strike by Enoh.
Thorogood moves out of range as Enoh strikes.
Thorogood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enoh misses with a wild body shot.
Enoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Thorogood with that takedown attempt.
Olivier Enoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Thorogood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood shoots in for a takedown but Enoh shows good takedown defense.
Enoh connects with a right hand. Thorogood shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enoh connects with a right hand. Thorogood shakes it off.
Thorogood forces Enoh back against the ropes and clinches.
Enoh gets underhooks to prevent Thorogood's takedown attempt.
Enoh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorogood ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thorogood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Enoh 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.
Enoh wants to stand but Thorogood is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood working a defensive guard but Enoh manages to pass into side control anyway.
Enoh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Enoh checks a leg kick.
Enoh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Enoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enoh throws an overhand right that lands on Thorogood's shoulder, as Thorogood tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Enoh catches Thorogood right on the button with a cross.
Thorogood dives in and grabs Enoh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enoh pushes down on Thorogood's head and hops out.
Enoh misses with a straight left.
Enoh throws a jab when Thorogood was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enoh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enoh throws a big shot that misses.
Enoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorogood wants to counter with a clinch but Enoh pushes him away.
Enoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorogood.
Thorogood staying out of range there.
As Enoh backs off Thorogood throws a huge counter combo but Enoh manages to avoid it all.
Thorogood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enoh missing with a left hand there. Thorogood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorogood ducks under a wild hook from Enoh.
Enoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enoh misses with a hook.
Enoh misses with a hook. Thorogood ducked under it nicely.
Enoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorogood.
Thorogood closes the distance and clinches.
Thorogood keeps control of Enoh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Enoh is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Enoh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Enoh misses the jab.
Thorogood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Enoh misses its intended target.
Enoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorogood was well out of range. Poor timing from Enoh.
Nice body punch from Enoh.
Thorogood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Enoh misses with a hook. Thorogood ducked under it nicely.
Thorogood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like George Thorogood has been cut.
Thorogood tries for a takedown but Enoh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorogood slips a straight right by Enoh.
Thorogood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorogood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enoh.
Thorogood ducks under a wild hook from Enoh.
Thorogood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enoh.
Enoh throws a hook to the side of Thorogood's head but Thorogood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enoh misses the jab.
Thorogood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enoh.
Thorogood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enoh counters with a straight right hand.
Enoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorogood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enoh misses with a straight left.
Thorogood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enoh is fending him off so far but Thorogood persists. Nope, Enoh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Enoh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorogood on the side of the head.
Thorogood slips under a jab from Enoh.
Thorogood instigates a clinch.
Thorogood has Enoh pressed against the ropes.
Thorogood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Enoh misses.
Enoh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorogood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorogood was well out of range. Poor timing from Enoh.
And Thorogood tries to counter it with a takedown but Enoh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorogood shoots in looking for a takedown. Enoh tries to sprawl out of it but Thorogood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Enoh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enoh circles away.
Thorogood looks winded!
Nice body punch from Enoh.
Thorogood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Enoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorogood ducks under a wild hook from Enoh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorogood or perhaps it was just good defense by Enoh, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enoh misses with a hook.
Enoh throws a good cross that connects.
Enoh misses the shot to the body.
Thorogood shoots in for a double leg but Enoh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorogood was well out of range. Poor timing from Enoh.
Enoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorogood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enoh.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Enoh slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enoh. Thorogood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Enoh misses its intended target.
Enoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorogood throws the left hand but Enoh avoids the punch easily.
Enoh misses with a hook.
Thorogood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enoh.
Enoh misses with a looping left.
Thorogood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Enoh on his heels. He'll look to pass Enoh's guard now, I'm sure.
Enoh has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thorogood is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Enoh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Enoh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Enoh 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.
Olivier Enoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Thorogood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Enoh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorogood on the side of the head.
Enoh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Enoh connects with the punch.
Enoh misses with a straight right.
Thorogood moves out of range of the strikes.
Enoh throws the left hand but Thorogood avoids the punch easily.
Thorogood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorogood ducks under a wild hook from Enoh.
Enoh leaves Thorogood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enoh takes a swing at Thorogood's ribcage but misses.
Thorogood takes the fight into the clinch.
Thorogood pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enoh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thorogood being controlled here, momentarily.
Enoh wants to stand but Thorogood is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thorogood wants to control the position but Enoh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Enoh decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thorogood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enoh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorogood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enoh throws a hook but Thorogood blocks it.
Thorogood moves into the clinch.
Thorogood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorogood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorogood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enoh.
Thorogood avoids the body shot from Enoh.
Enoh looks to throw the jab but Thorogood is out of range.
Thorogood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Enoh controls Thorogood momentarily but Thorogood frees himself.
Enoh has control of Thorogood's left arm, preventing Thorogood from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood wants to pass the guard but Enoh is keeping the position.
Thorogood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thorogood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enoh is trying to control the position but Thorogood postures up.
Enoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorogood can do to turn this around?
Enoh managing to control the position.
Enoh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Enoh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thorogood, up you get!
Thorogood has Enoh up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thorogood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enoh walks away with a smile on his face. Thorogood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enoh scores with a nice right hand.
Thorogood blocks a jab.
Thorogood slips under a jab.
Thorogood throws a counter combo.
Enoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorogood. Enoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorogood.
Thorogood slips under a jab.
Thorogood misses with a takedown attempt
letting Enoh counter with a right hand.
Olivier Enoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Thorogood.
Thorogood is breathing heavily.
Enoh misses with a body shot.
Thorogood staying out of range there.
Enoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enoh misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Thorogood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thorogood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enoh.
Enoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorogood.
Enoh misses the jab.
George Thorogood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enoh throws a hook but Thorogood avoids it easily.
Enoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorogood.
Thorogood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Enoh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorogoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Thorogood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Enoh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Enoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorogood.
Enoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorogood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thorogood ducks under a wild hook from Enoh.
Olivier Enoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorogood darts in and clinches Enoh up against the ropes.
Enoh tries to circle away but Thorogood has him pinned against the ropes.
Thorogood breaks from the clinch.
Enoh loads up on a big right hand but Thorogood slips the punch.
Thorogood ducks under a wild hook from Enoh.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Enoh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Enoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enoh throws a hook but Thorogood avoids it easily.
As Enoh backs off Thorogood throws a huge counter combo but Enoh manages to avoid it all.
Enoh misses with a body punch
and Thorogood moves into the clinch.
Thorogood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorogood slips under a jab from Enoh.
Thorogood shoots for a takedown but Enoh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Enoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Thorogood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheers as Enoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorogood doesn't seem phased though.
Enoh misses the shot to the body.
Thorogood fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorogood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enoh.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Enoh throws a looping overhand right but Thorogood ducks down to avoid it.
Enoh misses with a body shot.
Enoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorogood manages to avoid it.
Thorogood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enoh cracks Thorogood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorogood throws a nice looking combination but Enoh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorogood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorogood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Enoh defends it nicely.
Olivier Enoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Enoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorogood.
Thorogood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Enoh there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thorogood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorogood swinging wildly here.
A jab from Enoh misses.
Thorogood tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorogood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enoh pinned against the ropes. Enoh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Enoh misses its intended target.
Thorogood defending well as Enoh loads up on a big left hand.
Thorogood fails with a takedown attempt.
Enoh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George Thorogood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorogood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Enoh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Enoh 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Olivier Enoh!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Olivier Enoh!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Olivier Enoh!
Olivier Enoh wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, George Thorogood stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Tyler (ranked 24906 p4p, 788 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 3920 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Amsterdam, Paul Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilpatrick swivels and escapes.
Kilpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyler has hold of one of Kilpatrick's legs. Kilpatrick is fighting the takedown attempt but Tyler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpatrick, not yet.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpatrick, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kilpatrick is still trying to improve position.
Kilpatrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilpatrick postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Kilpatrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kilpatrick looking to sit in guard and control but Tyler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpatrick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Tyler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Kilpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick working Tyler over with strikes.
Kilpatrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyler has hold of Kilpatrick's hands but Kilpatrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kilpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilpatrick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilpatrick working Tyler over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyler tries to get out of the position.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Kilpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick working over Tyler with some ground and pound. Tyler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler won't allow Kilpatrick to pass to mount.
Kilpatrick working Tyler over with strikes.
Kilpatrick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilpatrick working the head and body with strikes.
Kilpatrick lands with a punch from half guard.
Tyler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick winds up and cracks Tyler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Tyler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilpatrick lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tyler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kilpatrick jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kilpatrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Kilpatrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Willis (ranked 3864 p4p, 504 weight class) and James Romero (ranked 7964 p4p, 718 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Romero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Willis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Willis both land. Nice combination.
It looks like James Romero has been cut.
Willis lands a nice looking body shot.
Romero shoots in for a double leg but Willis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Gary Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Romero.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Willis cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Willis shows good takedown defense.
Willis lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romero looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Willis sends Romero crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Willis is motioning to the referee to let Romero up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Romero is rocked!
Gary Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands a nice shot to the body.
Willis cracks Romero with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Willis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Nordon (ranked 4172 p4p, 534 weight class) and Jansen Eriksen (ranked 4865 p4p, 580 weight class). Eriksen has chosen Black Sabbath - Iron Man as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jansen Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Eddie Nordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nordon misses with a body punch.
Eriksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordon.
Eriksen lands an uppercut.
Nordon misses with a punch to the body.
Nordon misses with a body punch.
Nordon misses with some punches.
Eriksen tries to throw a body punch but Nordon avoids it by throwing Eriksen back against the ropes.
Eriksen misses with some punches.
Nordon can't find room to land a body shot as Eriksen controls the action.
Nordon misses with the head strike.
Eriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Eriksen as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Eriksen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordon.
Nordon tries a body shot but Eriksen blocks it.
Eriksen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eriksen misses with the head strike.
Nordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eriksen blocks a body shot from Nordon.
Nordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksen lands a nice uppercut.
Nordon throws a head punch that misses.
Eriksen lands a left hand.
Eriksen manages to break the clinch.
Eriksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eriksen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordon scores with a nice head shot.
Eriksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eriksen momentarily.
Nordon tries to clinch up but Eriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordon throws an overhand right that lands on Eriksen's shoulder, as Eriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Nordon throws a big shot that misses.
Nordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eriksen counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Nordon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen misses with a straight right.
Nordon lands a nice shot that snaps Eriksen's head back.
Nordon digs a good hook to Eriksen's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordon. Eriksen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordon catches Eriksen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eriksen defending well as Nordon loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Eriksen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordon misses the body punch
and Eriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordon moves in looking to clinch but Eriksen pushes him off.
Nordon throws out a powerful jab.
Nordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordon ducks under a wild hook from Eriksen.
Nordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordon takes a swing at Eriksen's ribcage but misses.
Nordon just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Eriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen ducks under a wild hook from Nordon.
Nordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordon. Eriksen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksen missing with a left hand there. Nordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordon forces Eriksen back against the ropes and clinches.
Eriksen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eriksen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Eriksen.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Eriksen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordon has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksen.
Nordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Eriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordon.
Eriksen gets through Nordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordon tries to work over Eriksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordons head.
Eriksen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordon is breathing heavily.
Nordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eriksen or not.
Eriksen lands a right hand.
Nordon misses with some punches.
Eriksen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eriksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Eriksen misses its intended target.
Eriksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordon.
A little jabbing left from Eriksen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Eriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordon misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordon moves away from the strike by Eriksen.
Nordon misses with a body punch
and Eriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Eriksen counters with a nice right hand that sends Nordon toppling to the canvas! Nordon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Eriksen finish him?!
Nordon is rocked!
Nordon misses with a body shot.
Oh Nordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eriksen momentarily.
Nordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Nordon misses the shot to the body.
Nordon misses with a wild body shot.
Nordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eriksen.
Nordon misses with a body punch
and Eriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eriksen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nordon! Eriksen lets Nordon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksen throws out a counter right but Nordon avoids it with no problem.
Nordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eriksen manages to avoid it.
Eriksen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordon with a body shot.
Nordon scores with a nice strike.
Nordon scores with a jab. Eriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksen.
Nordon tries to counter by clinching up but Eriksen breaks away and moves out of range.
Nordon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eriksen.
Nordon throws an off balance right hand
and Eriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordon throws the left hand but Eriksen avoids the punch easily.
Nordon throws a big shot that misses.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksen! But no joy.
Eriksen looks to throw the jab but Nordon is out of range.
Eriksen moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordon.
Nordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksen.
Eriksen blocks an uppercut.
Eriksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksen.
A right handed body shot lands from Eriksen.
Nordon blocks a body shot from Eriksen.
A head punch on the inside from Nordon fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nordon has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksen.
Eriksen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eriksen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eriksen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksen.
A short right from Eriksen on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Eriksen.
Eriksen misses with the head strike.
Eriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Eriksen fails to land.
Eriksen misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eriksen.
Eriksen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksen pushes Nordon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Eriksen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nordon blocks an uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eriksen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eriksen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eriksen.
A nice left hand lands by Eriksen.
Eriksen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eriksen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eriksen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksen.
Eriksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordon tries to throw a body punch but Eriksen avoids it by throwing Nordon back against the ropes.
Eriksen blocks an uppercut.
Eriksen lands with a left to the head.
Eriksen creates a bit of distance for himself, with Nordon pressed up against the ropes and cracks Nordon with a massive uppercut! Nordon goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Eriksen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jansen Eriksen!
A relieved looking Jansen Eriksen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Orlowski (ranked 4012 p4p, 519 weight class) and Adrian Stoneheart (ranked 4497 p4p, 556 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Orlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Stoneheart!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoneheart misses with a takedown attempt
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlowski goes for a double leg but Stoneheart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stoneheart continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Stoneheart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Stoneheart moves out of range easily.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlowski blocks a head kick by Stoneheart.
A quick step to the side and Orlowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlowski goes for a double leg but Stoneheart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stoneheart continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Orlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoneheart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlowski misses its target.
Stoneheart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoneheart's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stoneheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Orlowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoneheart wriggles free and stands up.
Orlowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orlowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Stoneheart gets caught napping as Orlowski dives in and scores a takedown. Stoneheart manages to retain guard.
Orlowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoneheart has wrist control.
Orlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stoneheart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orlowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orlowski throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski won't allow Stoneheart to sweep him here.
Orlowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoneheart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoneheart has an active guard here but Orlowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Stoneheart has hold of Orlowski's hands but Orlowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Orlowski wants to advance to full mount but Stoneheart doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stoneheart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orlowski postures up.
Orlowski throwing strikes from guard but Stoneheart blocks nicely.
Stoneheart is looking for a triangle but Orlowski pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stoneheart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoneheart but Stoneheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoneheart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jan Orlowski has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Stoneheart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoneheart.
Stoneheart forces Orlowski back against the ropes and clinches.
Stoneheart is stalling here.
Orlowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoneheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Stoneheart shoots in but Orlowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoneheart throws a sloppy head kick and Orlowski moves out of range easily.
Orlowski closes the distance and clinches up with Stoneheart, looking for a takedown. Orlowski pushes Stoneheart against the ropes but Stoneheart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart closes the distance and clinches up with Orlowski, looking for a takedown. Stoneheart pushes Orlowski against the ropes but Orlowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoneheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Orlowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Stoneheart looks to move away, Orlowski throws a big counter combo but Stoneheart just gets out of the way.
Stoneheart is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Stoneheart as Orlowski shoots in.
A combination from Stoneheart does no damage.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stoneheart is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Orlowski is breathing heavily.
Stoneheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoneheart is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart manages to get back to half guard.
Stoneheart actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orlowski lands a nice short elbow.
Stoneheart gets back to full guard.
Stoneheart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoneheart, not yet.
Orlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlowski is one step ahead there.
Orlowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orlowski won't allow Stoneheart to get back to his feet.
Stoneheart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stoneheart working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stoneheart misses with a double jab.
Orlowski lands with an overhand left.
Orlowski lands a slapping body shot.
Stoneheart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlowski circles away.
Orlowski misses with a jab to the body
and Stoneheart counters with a nice body shot.
Stoneheart avoids the head kick by Orlowski.
Orlowski checks the leg kick.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stoneheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlowski is looking for a counter combo.
Orlowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoneheart.
Orlowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoneheart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stoneheart somewhat.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoneheart circles away.
Orlowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stoneheart moves in looking to clinch but Orlowski pushes him off.
Orlowski is looking for a counter combo.
Stoneheart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoneheart or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlowski, which made it look bad.
Orlowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoneheart closes the distance and pushes Orlowski back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Stoneheart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Orlowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stoneheart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orlowski is fending him off so far but Stoneheart persists. Nope, Orlowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoneheart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a takedown attempt - Stoneheart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoneheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orlowski is looking to wear down Stoneheart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoneheart clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoneheart taking a breather.
Stoneheart gets underhooks to prevent Orlowski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Orlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoneheart walks away with a smile on his face. Orlowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoneheart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stoneheart breaks the clinch.
Adrian Stoneheart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoneheart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orlowski is fending him off so far but Stoneheart persists. Nope, Orlowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoneheart shoots in but no luck this time.
Orlowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orlowski misses with a hook to the body
and Orlowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoneheart but Stoneheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoneheart fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orlowski is defended easily by Stoneheart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orlowski but Orlowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoneheart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orlowski defends well and Stoneheart ends up having to push Orlowski into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orlowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Stoneheart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orlowski gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlowski lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Stoneheart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stoneheart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orlowski throws a strike but Stoneheart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stoneheart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stoneheart has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orlowski 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 Stoneheart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orlowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Stoneheart's head but Stoneheart avoids it well.
Stoneheart is trying to get back to his feet.
Orlowski is working Stoneheart over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jan Orlowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoneheart gets back to half guard.
Orlowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoneheart taking some punishment here, with Orlowski in his half guard.
Stoneheart is trying to maintain the position but Orlowski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orlowski is staying active.
Stoneheart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orlowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orlowski's back!
Stoneheart is looking for a choke. Orlowski gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Orlowski manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Orlowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart pulls Orlowski in to control the position.
Stoneheart trying to keep a closed guard but Orlowski is proving a slippery customer.
Stoneheart has his foot on Orlowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orlowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoneheart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orlowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stoneheart gets to his feet. Orlowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Orlowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stoneheart is fending him off so far but Orlowski persists. Nope, Stoneheart circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoneheart has Orlowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orlowski wants a takedown.
Stoneheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoneheart. Stoneheart gets slowly back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stoneheart clinches with his opponent.
Stoneheart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orlowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlowski has clasped his hands together around Stoneheart's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stoneheart sneaks out the side door and pushes Orlowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stoneheart.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoneheart looks to land a combination but Orlowski avoids it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski dives in and grabs Stoneheart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoneheart pushes down on Orlowski's head and hops out.
As Orlowski backs off Stoneheart throws a huge counter combo but Orlowski manages to avoid it all.
Stoneheart shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski shows good takedown defense.
Orlowski shoots in but Stoneheart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoneheart tries for a takedown but Orlowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoneheart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoneheart tries to avoid it but Orlowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoneheart to the ground. Stoneheart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoneheart. Stoneheart gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoneheart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orlowski.
Jan Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Stoneheart.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Stoneheart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoneheart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Adrian Stoneheart!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Adrian Stoneheart!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Adrian Stoneheart!
Adrian Stoneheart wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Whelan (ranked 3455 p4p, 450 weight class) and Rene Juul (ranked 3936 p4p, 513 weight class). Whelan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Childish Gambino - Redbone (70s Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Whelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rene Juul!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juul wants to clinch
and Whelan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whelan scores with a sloppy right hand. Juul should have avoided that one.
Juul is rocked!
Juul is aggressively charging in as Whelan backs up avoiding any damage. Whelan tosses out a jab and Juul runs right into it face first! Juul is out cold! Whelan dropped down on all fours and is barking in Juul's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Whelan!
A very excited looking Sean Whelan 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 3597 p4p, 380 weight class) and Vitor Samuel (ranked 5170 p4p, 504 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vitor Samuel enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
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, Vitor Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir cracks Samuel with an open hand slap.
Mir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Samuel as Mir shoots in.
Samuel tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Mir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mir takes the fight into the clinch.
Mir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samuels head.
Mir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samuel backwards.
Samuel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mir pulls Samuel into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuel has managed to get both his arms back between Mir's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mir has a closed guard, preventing Samuel from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Samuel stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
Mir is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Samuel rolls with it to try and escape but Mir cranks on the arm and Samuel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Mir!
A relieved looking Frank Mir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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