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BFF 20: Tenkaichi Final Round PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 8073 p4p, 666 weight class) and Bobo Fernandez (ranked 8148 p4p, 670 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bazar Al Jhit!
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, Bobo Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Jhit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit passes Fernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Fernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Fernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandez manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Fernandez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez 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.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Al Jhit trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Al Jhit passes Fernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez defends it well.
Fernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez defends it well.
Fernandez wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Fernandez is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Al Jhit prevents Fernandez from standing back up.
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six 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.
Al Jhit prevents Fernandez from improving his position.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
Al Jhit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position.
Fernandez has his foot on Al Jhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Jhit works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Fernandez in his guard.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Fernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Jhit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Al Jhit's legs - danger averted.
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.
Fernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Jhit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Jhit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Jhit has been working on his balance at Fit-Out, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fernandez.
Al Jhit takes one to the side of the head.
Al Jhit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?
Al Jhit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernandez on the side of the head.
It looks like Bobo Fernandez has been cut.
A left lands for Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut
and Al Jhit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandez's guard.
Bazar Al Jhit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Fernandez won't be happy about that!
Al Jhit looking to secure an arm triangle but Fernandez defends it well.
Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Jhit is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fernandez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
Al Jhit looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fernandez is looking to escape.
Fernandez is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Fernandez is having none of it.
Al Jhit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fernandez has worked his arm free - good work by Fernandez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to control but Al Jhit manages to take his back.
Al Jhit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fernandez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit wants to take Fernandez's back here but Fernandez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fernandez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fernandez tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
Al Jhit looking for the choke but no joy.
Al Jhit is persistently looking for the submission but Fernandez is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fernandez just trying to survive but Al Jhit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fernandez rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Fernandez trying to get back to his feet but Al Jhit is in full control for now.
Al Jhit is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fernandez is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Peterson (ranked 24832 p4p, 669 weight class) and Justice James (ranked 7285 p4p, 585 weight class). James has chosen ... And Justice For All as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Peterson!
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, Justice James!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James pushes Peterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson breaks the clinch.
James tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson is struggling to control the position.
James jumps into guard, dragging Peterson to the mat.
Peterson is posturing up here but James has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Peterson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Peterson has to tap! Slick submission there by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justice James!
An intense looking Justice James took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Justice was served today'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 6035 p4p, 657 weight class) and Joyce Manaloto (ranked 7241 p4p, 697 weight class). Kamogawa comes to the ring accompanied by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - Hungry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joyce Manaloto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamogawa forces Manaloto back against the ropes and clinches.
Kamogawa misses with an elbow strike.
Kamogawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manaloto avoiding damage as Kamogawa throws knees to the body.
Kamogawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa fails to pull guard.
Manaloto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Manaloto avoiding damage as Kamogawa throws knees to the body.
Kamogawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kamogawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Manaloto holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kamogawa drops back down to his feet.
Manaloto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manaloto looking to stall.
Manaloto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manaloto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manaloto leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manaloto just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genji Kamogawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Manaloto fails to land.
Kamogawa misses with a knee to the head.
Manaloto lands a right hand.
Kamogawa misses with a knee strike.
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manaloto's elbow.
Manaloto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manaloto trying to stall but Kamogawa improves his position.
Manaloto misses with the head strike.
Manaloto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamogawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manaloto blocks it with crossed arms.
Manaloto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manaloto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manaloto avoids it.
Manaloto has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
Manaloto avoiding damage as Kamogawa throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Manaloto.
Kamogawa tries a knee to the head but Manaloto blocks it.
Manaloto has Kamogawa pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manaloto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manaloto working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manaloto.
Kamogawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamogawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manaloto avoids it.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manaloto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manaloto or not.
Manaloto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa misses with an elbow strike.
Kamogawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manaloto.
Manaloto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamogawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamogawa is trying to pull guard but Manaloto has him pressed against the ropes.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Manaloto holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kamogawa drops back down to his feet.
Kamogawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Manaloto forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Manaloto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manaloto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manaloto tries to stall but Kamogawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manaloto dodges an elbow strike from Kamogawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Manaloto won't allow it.
Manaloto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kamogawa misses with a knee to the head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manaloto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manaloto avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamogawa.
A head punch on the inside from Manaloto fails to land.
Kamogawa jumps guard but Manaloto stands there with Kamogawa around his waist. Kamogawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manaloto's elbow.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
Manaloto lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manaloto has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa jumps guard but Manaloto stands there with Kamogawa around his waist. Kamogawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manaloto's elbow.
Manaloto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joyce Manaloto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kamogawa defending well as Manaloto loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Manaloto.
Kamogawa slips under a jab.
Kamogawa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamogawa throws a low kick but Manaloto avoids it.
A low kick from Kamogawa misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manaloto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a leg kick
and Manaloto moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manaloto.
Joyce Manaloto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manaloto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamogawa lands a nice elbow.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamogawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kamogawa prevents a body shot from Manaloto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa gets control of Manaloto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamogawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kamogawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamogawa, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaloto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamogawa's guard.
Kamogawa is trying to control but Manaloto manages to pass to mount!
Manaloto tries to control but Kamogawa wriggling away.
Manaloto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Manaloto postures up.
Kamogawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manaloto looking to control but Kamogawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Manaloto pushes him away.
Manaloto trying to control but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Kamogawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto wants to control the pace but Kamogawa is squirming around nicely.
Manaloto prevents Kamogawa from getting the reversal.
Manaloto tries to control but Kamogawa wriggling away.
Manaloto controlling the pace for now.
Manaloto trying to control but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Kamogawa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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.
Kamogawa trying to control the action but Manaloto just sinks the hooks in.
Manaloto trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto keeps control of the position as Kamogawa tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Will Manaloto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kamogawa tries to escape but Manaloto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Manaloto not allowing Kamogawa to control his hands.
Kamogawa can't escape the position.
Kamogawa breaks Manaloto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manaloto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kamogawa is now in half guard.
Kamogawa is pressing down on Manaloto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manaloto is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Kamogawa seems content to control.
Manaloto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manaloto gets back to full guard.
Kamogawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manaloto trying to control the position.
Kamogawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamogawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manaloto is keeping the position for now.
Kamogawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manaloto keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joyce Manaloto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Manaloto checks a leg kick nicely.
Manaloto misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamogawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamogawa is looking to clinch but Manaloto is avoiding it.
Manaloto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamogawa slips a straight right by Manaloto.
Manaloto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamogawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaloto.
Manaloto scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Manaloto misses.
Jab from Manaloto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manaloto throws out a loose jab but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manaloto checks the leg kick.
Manaloto checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Manaloto catches Kamogawa right on the button with a cross.
Manaloto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamogawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manaloto checks it well.
Kamogawa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Manaloto.
Manaloto checks the leg kick.
Manaloto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manaloto misses with a looping left.
Kamogawa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamogawa moves in looking to clinch but Manaloto pushes him off.
Kamogawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manaloto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamogawa sets himself, and Manaloto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamogawa avoids it this time.
Manaloto takes the fight into the clinch.
Manaloto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manaloto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamogawas head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa misses with a knee strike.
Kamogawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kamogawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manaloto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manaloto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manaloto's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manaloto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manaloto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa missing with knees to the body.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manaloto throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Manaloto.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Manaloto blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaloto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manaloto scores with a shoulder strike.
Manaloto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manaloto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manaloto tries to work over Kamogawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Manaloto on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kamogawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manaloto's brow.
Manaloto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa jumps into guard, dragging Manaloto to the mat.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Manaloto from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa is controlling Manaloto's posture.
Kamogawa wants to sweep here but Manaloto controlling him for the moment.
Manaloto wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamogawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Manaloto wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joyce Manaloto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manaloto 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 for Joyce Manaloto!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Joyce Manaloto!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Joyce Manaloto!
Joyce Manaloto wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Joyce Manaloto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Kadyrev (ranked 4873 p4p, 505 weight class) and Saulo Chavez (ranked 25166 p4p, 699 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Kadyrev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saulo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadyrev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Kadyrev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kadyrev misses with a series of wild punches.
Chavez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadyrev misses with a few strikes there.
Kadyrev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Kadyrev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadyrev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kadyrev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Kadyrev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kadyrev throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Chavez wants to counter with a clinch but Kadyrev pushes him away.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kadyrev.
Kadyrev is breathing heavily.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kadyrev defends it nicely.
Kadyrev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khabib Kadyrev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saulo Chavez.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Kadyrev.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Kadyrev.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Kadyrev is looking for a counter combo.
Kadyrev throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kadyrev sprawls well. Kadyrev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Kadyrev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kadyrev. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Kadyrev misses with a series of wild punches.
Chavez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabib Kadyrev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadyrev throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a counter combo.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kadyrev pinned against the ropes. Kadyrev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kadyrev misses with a wild combination.
Kadyrev misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez wants to counter the offense by Kadyrev and move into the clinch position.
Kadyrev misses with a two punch combination.
Khabib Kadyrev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrev misses with a combination
and Chavez counters with a three punch combo that has Kadyrev backing up. Kadyrev nods at Chavez to acknowledge the strikes.
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Kadyrev throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kadyrev.
Kadyrev leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kadyrev throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Kadyrev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kadyrev pinned against the ropes. Kadyrev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kadyrev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kadyrev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadyrev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Kadyrev.
A combination from Kadyrev does no damage.
Chavez with the counter takedown but Kadyrev avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kadyrev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Kadyrev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kadyrev is looking for a counter combo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrev misses with a double jab
and Chavez counters with a two punch combo.
Chavez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadyrev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kadyrev misses with a wild combination.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Kadyrev tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kadyrev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadyrev misses with a few strikes there.
Kadyrev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kadyrev lands with an overhand left.
Kadyrev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kadyrev tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kadyrev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadyrev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kadyrev slaps away a takedown attempt from Chavez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kadyrev pushes Chavez off but Chavez dives into side control.
Kadyrev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavez on the ground.
Chavez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kadyrev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chavez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kadyrev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chavez lets go of the hold and Kadyrev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saulo Chavez!
During a confident post fight interview, Saulo Chavez 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 7087 p4p, 579 weight class) and Terell Ward (ranked 5159 p4p, 472 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Sin!
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, Terell Ward!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sin swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ward trying to control the position.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Sin pushes his legs off easily.
Ward controls Sin momentarily but Sin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sin is looking to improve his position.
Sin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sin wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Sin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sin.
Ward trying to control but Sin is working from the bottom.
Sin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
Ward has his foot on Sin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sin works his way back into a safe position though.
Sin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ward is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sin stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Sin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Sin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Sin pushes his legs off easily.
Sin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is trying to control the position but Sin postures up.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sin stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
Sin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Sin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin works over Ward with some ground and pound from guard.
Sin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Sin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward working for a triangle but Sin defends it easily.
Sin lands a couple of elbows.
Sin trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sin is aware though and is defending well.
Sin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sin with a nice head shot there.
Sin wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Sin is proving a slippery customer.
Sin stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sin wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Sin works over Ward with some ground and pound from guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sin controlling from the top position.
Sin is sitting in close to Ward's body. Ward has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ward.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Terell Ward!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack (ranked 4228 p4p, 335 weight class) and Treavon Kortez (ranked 8369 p4p, 499 weight class). Jack comes to the ring accompanied by Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, James Blake - King's Dead. Treavon Kortez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack!
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, Treavon Kortez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kortez's head backwards.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Kortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Kortez with an uppercut!
Kortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Kortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Treavon Kortez.
Jack leaves Kortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kortez blocks a jab.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Kortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kortez slips under a jab.
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!
Jack misses with an uppercut. Kortez saw that one coming.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Kortez moves away and avoids it.
Kortez fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kortez doesn't seem phased though.
Kortez ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Kortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Kortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack lands a jab.
Jack lands with an uppercut that bounces Kortez off the ropes and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Kortez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jack, which made it look bad.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Kortez. Kortez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack as he jumps to the side.
Jack lands with a hook. Kortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kortez staying out of range there.
Kortez with the counter takedown but Jack avoids it easily.
Kortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kortez shoots in for a double leg but Jack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortez.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Kortez's head but Kortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kortez slips a jab from Jack.
Jack misses with a hook. Kortez ducked under it nicely.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kortez.
Jack with a hook.
Taylor Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kortez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kortez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kortez dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Kortez's head and hops out.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Kortez moved out of range.
Kortez moves forwards but Jack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kortez.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Kortez slips the punch.
A jab from Jack misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jack.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Kortez. Kortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Kortez slips a straight right by Jack.
Jack cracks Kortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jack wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kortez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Kortez moves away from the strike by Jack.
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!
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Kortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack misses with a hook. Kortez ducked under it nicely.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortez.
Kortez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Jack. No joy for Kortez on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Kortez closes the distance and clinches up with Jack, looking for a takedown. Kortez pushes Jack against the ropes but Jack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kortez gets a double leg takedown into Jack's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jack holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Kortez won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
Jack managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kortez looking to pass the guard.
Jack pulls Kortez in close to prevent any damage.
Kortez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jack is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jack is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jack wants to control but Kortez postures up.
Jack is looking to regain half guard here but Kortez keeps moving and retains side control.
Kortez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kortez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortez.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kortez on the ground.
Kortez is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to improve his position but Kortez is controlling well.
Jack keeping hold of Kortez's head, controlling as best he can.
Kortez wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jack keeping control of the position.
Kortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Kortez eventually gives up the hold.
Jack keeping control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to improve his position but Kortez is controlling well.
Kortez trying to pass the guard but Jack defending well.
Kortez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack controlling the position for now.
Jack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kortez's back!
Jack gets his hands free as Kortez looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kortez tries to roll but Jack sticks to his back.
Jack slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jack'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.
Kortez tries to roll but Jack sticks to his back.
Jack has good solid back control here.
Jack controlling well, preventing Kortez from escaping the position.
What can Kortez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jack is trying to stick to Kortez's back but Kortez is turning into Jack. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jack's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kortez.
Jack keeping full guard, as Kortez tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jack holds on and takes a little breather.
Kortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Kortez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kortez is one step ahead there.
Jack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kortez won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
Kortez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kortez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jack.
Jack throws a hook but Kortez blocks it.
Kortez walks into a left hand.
Kortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack misses the jab.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack misses the jab.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Treavon Kortez.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack misses with a hook.
Kortez slips a straight right by Jack.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kortez's head.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortez can do to turn this around?
Kortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Kortez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Kortez with that takedown attempt.
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortez.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Kortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack misses with a hook.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Kortez moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Kortez is out of range.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Jack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kortez tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Jack.
A big left from Jack misses.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kortez is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kortez is defended easily by Jack.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Kortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack misses with a left hand
and Kortez counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Kortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Jack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack 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.
Kortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jack controlling Kortez's posture.
Kortez wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack keeping full guard, as Kortez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jack controlling the position.
Kortez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jack pulls Kortez in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Kortez seems unphased.
Kortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Kortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jack misses.
Kortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack tries to avoid it but Kortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack to the ground. Jack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jack avoids it really well and circles away.
Kortez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Kortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kortez blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Jack.
Kortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kortez off to one side.
Jack cracks Kortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Kortez is out of range.
Kortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kortez on the side of the head.
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kortez slips a straight right by Jack.
Kortez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kortez.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Kortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kortez fails with a takedown attempt.
Kortez ducks right into an uppercut from Jack.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jack, which made it look bad.
Jack throws a hook but Kortez avoids it easily.
Kortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Jack is wise to it.
Kortez moves forwards but Jack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack throws a jab when Kortez was well out of range.
Jack with a hook.
Jack throws a hook but Kortez blocks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kortez on the side of the head.
Jack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Kortez moved out of range.
Kortez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kortez.
Jack lands an overhand right.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack lands with an uppercut that bounces Kortez off the ropes and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack, as that shot connected.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Kortez is out of range.
Kortez fails to land the takedown.
Kortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kortez looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kortez on the side of the head.
Jack thuds his right hand into Kortez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Kortez moved out of range.
Jack lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Kortez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Jack.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Jack.
Treavon Kortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Jack.
Kortez misses the shot to the body.
Kortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Kortez with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jack 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Taylor Jack!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Taylor Jack!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Taylor Jack!
Taylor Jack wins by unanimous decision!
Taylor Jack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Treavon Kortez spoke after the fight, saying 'All this does is motivate me to get in the gym more and focus on my weaknesses ill be back soon well done to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Viking (ranked 3627 p4p, 370 weight class) and Kermit Archer (ranked 5999 p4p, 531 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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254 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lasse Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking is trying to break free.
Archer misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Viking looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viking.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Viking blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vikings head.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Archer working aggressively here.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viking blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Viking prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Viking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer works on Viking's body with a couple of short punches.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viking's elbow.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking working aggressively here.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Archer looks to clinch
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer with a hook.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Viking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viking throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viking.
Viking is looking to counter punch.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Viking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viking ducks right into an uppercut from Archer.
Viking slips under a jab from Archer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Archer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Viking misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking slips under a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Archer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses the jab.
Viking is looking to counter punch.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Viking is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Viking connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archer. Archer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viking.
Archer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Viking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer tries to clinch
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer tries to clinch up
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Viking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer throws out a counter right but Viking avoids it with no problem.
Archer misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Archer on the side of the head.
Viking is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Archer under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Archer as he connects with a hook.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Viking moves away and avoids it.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viking doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Viking throws a jab when Archer was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Archer, as that shot connected.
Archer tries to clinch
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viking throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer tries to clinch but Viking moves away
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer lands with a right hand.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer tries to clinch but Viking moves away
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer wants to clinch.
Archer wants to clinch but Viking slips to the side
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer pushes Viking up against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Viking working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries a body shot but Viking blocks it.
Viking prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer working aggressively here.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land.
Viking lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Viking dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viking connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Archer scrambles back to his feet.
Archer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Viking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viking looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Archer tries to clinch up
and Viking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer gets a clinch.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Viking misses with the head strike.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with some punches.
Viking is trying to break the clinch but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Archer has Viking pressed against the ropes, preventing Viking from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
Viking throws a head punch that misses.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kermit Archer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viking tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Viking back against the ropes.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Viking blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand.
Archer gets through Viking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Archer keeps control of Viking as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Viking avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Viking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Viking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Viking lands a right hand.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Archer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viking 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Kermit Archer!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kermit Archer!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer wins by unanimous decision!
Kermit Archer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Kemp (ranked 2635 p4p, 270 weight class) and Hayden Renee (ranked 4298 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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279 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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266 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hayden Renee !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Renee , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Renee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kemp lands with a hook. Renee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Hayden Renee has been cut.
Renee throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
Renee cracks Kemp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kemp.
Kemp dips to his left and cracks Renee with an uppercut!
Renee misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Renee .
We've been told by Kemp's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Renee takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Renee looks winded!
Renee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kemp darts in and clinches Renee up against the ropes.
Kemp lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Hayden Renee 's cut even more.
Kemp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kemp is leaning against Renee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kemp scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Kemp scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kemp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kemp drops Renee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Renee is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Renee is rocked!
Kemp lands a big right hand that drops Renee ! The killer instinct kicks in and Kemp finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kemp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Kemp!
Ross Kemp bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Satirinpong Thaichenpaew (ranked 3108 p4p, 145 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 3249 p4p, 151 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Hunt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satirinpong Thaichenpaew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaichenpaew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thaichenpaew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Thaichenpaew tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Thaichenpaew to keep the fight standing.
Thaichenpaew tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Thaichenpaew misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Thaichenpaew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thaichenpaew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thaichenpaew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thaichenpaew landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thaichenpaew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt jumps guard and drags Thaichenpaew to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thaichenpaew is sitting in close to Hunt's body. Hunt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thaichenpaew is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thaichenpaew is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hunt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Mike Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 2987 p4p, 326 weight class) and Jackson Boone (ranked 2858 p4p, 313 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Boone!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone wants to clinch up but Cole keeps it at a distance.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Boone.
Boone moves into the clinch successfully.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole blocks a body shot from Boone.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boone misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cole counters with a nice right hand that sends Boone toppling to the canvas! Boone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cole finish him?!
Boone is rocked!
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!
Boone gets a clinch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Boone is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boone seems to have recovered his senses.
Boone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boone.
Boone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Boone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boone scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries a body shot but Boone blocks it.
Boone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boone can turn it around.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Boone.
Cole pushes Boone back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Boone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone misses with some punches.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Boone has double underhooks.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Boone.
Boone blocks an uppercut.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cole throws a pinpoint strike between Boone's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Boone crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Cole scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Cole!
James Cole is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking James Cole 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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