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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Ivanov (ranked 6586 p4p, 621 weight class) and Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 23229 p4p, 688 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aziz Kabulniyazov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kabulniyazov as he avoids it easily.
Kabulniyazov gets caught napping as Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown. Kabulniyazov manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabulniyazov keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kabulniyazov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kabulniyazov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kabulniyazov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Ivanov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ivanov tries to improve his position but Kabulniyazov has taken his back! Kabulniyazov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ivanov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kabulniyazov pushes Ivanov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aziz Kabulniyazov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Volkov (ranked 4591 p4p, 384 weight class) and Lucifer Morningstar (ranked 7790 p4p, 499 weight class). Lucifer Morningstar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucifer Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morningstar misses with a takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morningstar misses with a takedown attempt
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Test Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Morningstar takes one on the button.
Morningstar tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Morningstar takes one on the button.
Volkov drops Morningstar with a naaaaasty hook - Morningstar is in real trouble here! Volkov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Volkov!
Test Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tenshin Kitano (ranked 3586 p4p, 294 weight class) and JoJo Diaz (ranked 3520 p4p, 288 weight class). Kitano comes to the ring accompanied by Kaiji OST - Kaiji Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tenshin Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JoJo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitano.
Diaz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kitano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano delivers a nice body kick.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitano lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Kitano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Kitano throws out a powerful jab.
Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Kitano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kitano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kitano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Kitano blocks with his arms.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz cracks Kitano with a nice body shot.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kitano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano lands a left hand.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kitano avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
Kitano scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Kitano blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kitano.
Kitano blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Kitano blocks the elbow strike.
Kitano gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kitano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kitano connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
Tenshin Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitano darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz trying to stall but Kitano improves his position.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Kitano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz wants to stall.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by JoJo Diaz.
Kitano jabs at Diaz's body.
Kitano misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kitano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kitano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kitano misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitano.
Kitano misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Kitano.
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitano.
Kitano lands the left hand.
Kitano staying out of range there.
Kitano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitano throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Kitano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kitano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kitano lands the left hand.
Kitano tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitano throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Kitano was not able to check.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Kitano forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Diaz digs a right hand into Kitano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kitano's gas tank.
Diaz taking a breather.
Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Kitano connects with a looping right hand.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitano misses with a looping right.
Kitano throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kitano is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kitano slips under a jab from Diaz.
Kitano throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Kitano backpedaling.
Kitano throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano has Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Kitano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Kitano tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Kitano throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Kitano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kitano - that landed with a thud.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Kitano's ribcage. Kitano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kitano down.
Kitano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target.
Kitano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Kitano is wise to it.
Kitano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Kitano blocks a jab.
Kitano clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Kitano throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kitano.
Kitano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Kitano slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kitano moves into the clinch.
Kitano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kitano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitano misses with some punches.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diaz.
Kitano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitano lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitano scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Kitano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tenshin Kitano has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Kitano.
Kitano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenshin Kitano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tenshin Kitano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Tenshin Kitano is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Kitano.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Kitano.
Kitano dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitano takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Kitano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kitano scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitano closes the distance and clinches.
Kitano lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Kitano working aggressively here.
Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Kitano tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Kitano back against the ropes.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz taking a breather.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kitano.
Kitano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike.
Kitano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
Kitano misses with some punches.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitano misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitano clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano blocks a jab.
Kitano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kitano throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Kitano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano lands a nice looking body shot.
Kitano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Kitano avoids it with no problem.
Kitano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitano scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz jabs Kitano right on the nose. Kitano blinks but takes it well.
Kitano digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Kitano wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitano sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Kitano's head back.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Kitano finds it's target.
Kitano lands a head shot.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Kitano scores with a body shot.
Kitano swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Kitano looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Kitano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kitano is rocked!
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kitano.
Oh Kitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Jab from Diaz.
Kitano misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kitano tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Kitano misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Kitano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Kitano seems to have got his legs back now.
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kitano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Kitano is looking to counter punch.
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Kitano avoids it with no problem.
Kitano tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kitano down.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitano.
Kitano throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kitano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kitano.
Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Kitano stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Kitano with a nice cross.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Kitano avoids it.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Kitano's legs.
Kitano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitano tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Nice body punch from Kitano.
Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Kitano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kitano throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Kitano as he checks the leg kick.
Kitano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kitano misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a head kick that Kitano semi-blocks.
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kitano throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Kitano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kitano blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Kitano doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Kitano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kitano connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz lands a big head kick that sends Kitano tumbling to the mat! Diaz takes a step backwards and waves Kitano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kitano lands with a right hand.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Diaz! Kitano is out on his feet! Diaz rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kitano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kitano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JoJo Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Whelan (ranked 2173 p4p, 319 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn Ii (ranked 5567 p4p, 589 weight class). Whelan comes to the ring accompanied by Childish Gambino - Redbone (70s Remix). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Whelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn Ii!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Whelan looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn Ii moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Whelan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vovchanchyn Ii in his tracks.
Vovchanchyn Ii swings for the body but Whelan moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn Ii swings for the body but Whelan moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Vovchanchyn Ii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vovchanchyn Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Whelan's shoulder, as Whelan tries to avoid the shot.
Vovchanchyn Ii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whelan scores with a jab. Vovchanchyn Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vovchanchyn Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whelan.
Whelan is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Igor Vovchanchyn Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whelan misses with a looping right.
Vovchanchyn Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn Ii swings for the body but Whelan moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Whelan misses its target.
Whelan looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn Ii moved out of range.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whelan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Vovchanchyn Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Whelan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whelan lands with a cross.
Vovchanchyn Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whelan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn Ii.
Whelan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vovchanchyn Ii under the eye.
Vovchanchyn Ii misses with a combination
and Whelan counters with a nice right hand that sends Vovchanchyn Ii toppling to the canvas! Vovchanchyn Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Whelan finish him?!
Vovchanchyn Ii is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whelan manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whelan scores with a counter punch that sends Vovchanchyn Ii to the canvas! Whelan smells blood - he's punishing Vovchanchyn Ii with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vovchanchyn Ii has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Whelan!
A very excited looking Sean Whelan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Nordon (ranked 4239 p4p, 517 weight class) and Jim Jytky (ranked 1449 p4p, 231 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Jytky!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jytky lands a leg kick that knocks Nordon off balance momentarily.
Jytky throws a looping overhand right but Nordon ducks down to avoid it.
Jytky misses with an uppercut.
Nordon throwing a counter right hand but Jytky manages to avoid it.
Jytky dips to his left and cracks Nordon with an uppercut!
Nordon loads up on a big right hand but Jytky slips the punch.
Jytky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordon.
Jytky moves away from the strike by Nordon.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jytky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jytky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jytky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jytky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jytky scores with a nice body kick.
Eddie Nordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jytky.
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!
Jytky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordon. Jytky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordon misses with a combination
and Jytky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jytky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordon connects with a body shot.
Nordon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Jytky.
Jytky cracks a nice hook into Nordon's ribs.
A big left from Nordon misses.
Nordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Jytky counters with a nice right hand that sends Nordon toppling to the canvas! Nordon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jytky finish him?!
Nordon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordon has Jytky up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oh Nordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordon misses with some punches.
Nordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Jytky lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nordon fails to land.
Jytky blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Nordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nordon tries to work over Jytky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jytky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jytky defending well though.
Jytky trying to control here.
Jytky is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nordon is staying active.
Jytky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nordon.
Nordon throwing shots but Jytky is blocking nicely.
Nordon winds up and cracks Jytky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nordon throws a strike but Jytky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nordon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jytky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jytky trying to keep a closed guard but Nordon is proving a slippery customer.
Nordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nordon throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Nordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nordon postures up and lands a big shot to Jytky's brow.
Nordon wants to control from the top but Jytky keeps moving.
Nordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jytky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nordon catches Jytky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jytky cracks Nordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jytky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jytky tries to land a front kick but Nordon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jytky throws a leg kick which misses Nordon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordon tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jytky. That's going to slow Nordon down.
Jytky throws a chopping leg kick but Nordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jytky connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Nordon misses
and Jytky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jytky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jytky lands a really nice looking cross but Nordon seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jytky missing with a left hand there. Nordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordon misses with a hook to the body
and Jytky counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jytky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jytky.
Jytky misses with a body shot.
Nordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jytky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jytky avoids the body shot from Nordon.
Jytky scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordon with a jab.
Jytky lands a nice shot to the body.
Jytky explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jytky.
Jytky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordon.
Jytky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordon lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jytky leaves Nordon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nordon walks into a stiff left hand from Jytky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jytky slaps away a takedown attempt from Nordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jytky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jytky connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jim Jytky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jytky.
Jytky scores with a hook.
Jytky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordon throws out the jab.
Nordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jytky. Jytky obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Jytky.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jytky.
Nordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jytky counters with a body kick that stops Nordon in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jytky scores with a leg kick.
Nordon backs away from a small jab... but Jytky lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Nordon crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jytky with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jim Jytky!
A very excited looking Jim Jytky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arslan Clegg (ranked 2202 p4p, 209 weight class) and Paul McHeartney (ranked 2570 p4p, 243 weight class). McHeartney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jungle - Happy Man. Paul McHeartney will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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273 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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20
235 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Arslan Clegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul McHeartney!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHeartney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McHeartney throws out a counter right but Clegg avoids it with no problem.
Clegg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clegg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McHeartney lands with an uppercut that bounces Clegg off the ropes and back into range.
Jab by McHeartney.
Clegg with a lazy takedown attempt
and McHeartney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McHeartney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clegg displaying some good clinch control by pressing McHeartney up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McHeartney.
A head punch on the inside from McHeartney fails to land.
McHeartney working aggressively here.
McHeartney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clegg misses with a body punch.
Clegg tries to pull guard but McHeartney forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
McHeartney tries to work over Clegg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from McHeartney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McHeartney.
McHeartney is working Clegg over against the ropes.
Clegg has McHeartney pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McHeartney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arslan Clegg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McHeartney just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for McHeartney.
McHeartney tries to throw a body punch but Clegg avoids it by throwing McHeartney back against the ropes.
McHeartney cracks Clegg with a nice body shot.
Clegg is breathing heavily.
McHeartney pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clegg preventing the sweep.
Clegg tries to free his leg and advance position but McHeartney is retaining full guard.
Clegg wants to control from the top but McHeartney keeps moving.
Clegg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McHeartney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clegg wants to pass the guard but McHeartney is keeping the position.
Clegg wants to control from the top but McHeartney keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegg trying to move into half guard but instead McHeartney has managed to sweep!
Clegg keeping moving, preventing McHeartney from controlling successfully.
Clegg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clegg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McHeartney defends it easily.
McHeartney trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHeartney looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHeartney trying to control but Clegg is working from the bottom.
Clegg looking for a sweep. Not yet Clegg, not yet.
McHeartney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clegg looking to hit a scissor sweep but McHeartney is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clegg is on top in guard.
McHeartney wants to sweep but no luck.
Clegg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McHeartney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegg throws a big right hand that misses.
Clegg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McHeartney trying to control the position.
Clegg wants to pass the guard but McHeartney is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McHeartney pulls Clegg in to control the position.
Clegg lands a couple of digs.
Clegg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clegg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clegg wants to pass to mount but McHeartney is defending the position.
Clegg thows a huge punch but McHeartney dodges it nicely.
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.
Clegg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clegg passes to full mount!
McHeartney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McHeartney is concentrating on defense, preventing Clegg from advancing position.
McHeartney has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clegg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clegg wants to work for an arm triangle but McHeartney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McHeartney trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Clegg there.
McHeartney is trying to control but can't.
Clegg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clegg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McHeartney is just riding it out for now. Clegg eventually gives up the hold.
McHeartney won't allow Clegg to pass to mount.
McHeartney trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clegg wants to control but McHeartney is keeping him busy.
McHeartney tries to get to full guard but Clegg has control of the leg.
Clegg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McHeartney trying to control but Clegg postures up.
Clegg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McHeartney's head.
Clegg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clegg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clegg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clegg looks to land a strike but McHeartney avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clegg trying to control but McHeartney is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clegg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McHeartney's head.
Clegg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McHeartney keeping moving, preventing Clegg from controlling successfully.
McHeartney 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.
Clegg distracts McHeartney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clegg looking to pass the guard.
McHeartney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McHeartney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clegg is aware though and is defending well.
Clegg postures up.
McHeartney keeping moving, preventing Clegg from controlling successfully.
Clegg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McHeartney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clegg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clegg is fighting to break McHeartney's control of his arms but McHeartney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Clegg.
McHeartney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clegg misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul McHeartney will probably get the nod.
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!
Clegg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clegg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clegg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McHeartney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clegg sneaks back into half guard.
Clegg trying to control here.
Clegg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHeartney seems to be looking for submissions.
Clegg wants to control but McHeartney is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHeartney is trying to control the action in half guard but Clegg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clegg gets full guard.
McHeartney is pushing down on Clegg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clegg is fighting to maintain full guard but McHeartney has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clegg is not content to let McHeartney control the position.
Clegg trying to hold on to McHeartney's head to control him but McHeartney postures up.
McHeartney has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Clegg defend it? McHeartney steps over the head and cranks it - Clegg is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McHeartney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McHeartney!
After winning the bout, Paul McHeartney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 772 p4p, 85 weight class) and Ralphie Harrell (ranked 944 p4p, 114 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Al Jhit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to What May Safely Be Written. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bazar Al Jhit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralphie Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell stuffs the takedown.
Al Jhit moves into range and clinches up with Harrell.
Al Jhit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrell backwards.
Al Jhit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Jhit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Jhit scores with a shot to the side of Harrell's head.
Al Jhit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Jhit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Jhit lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrell backwards.
Al Jhit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Jhit to the ground. Harrell is now in Al Jhit's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrell won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Harrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Harrell controlling him for the moment.
Harrell throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Harrell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrell is fighting to break Al Jhit's control of his arms but Al Jhit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harrell won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harrell postures up in Al Jhit's guard and throws a big left but Al Jhit blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Jhit's head.
Harrell postures up in Al Jhit's guard and throws a big left but Al Jhit blocks it.
Al Jhit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrell is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell scoring with some ground and pound.
Harrell postures up.
Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - Harrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit taking some punishment here, with Harrell in his half guard.
Harrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nonstop Works. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Harrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Jhit wants to control but Harrell is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell thows an elbow strike that misses. Al Jhit gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Harrell doesn't seem too bothered but Al Jhit quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Harrell is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Harrell really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit retains his lightweight title!
Bazar Al Jhit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balder Bull (ranked 456 p4p, 60 weight class) and Paddy Brown Jr (ranked 1468 p4p, 175 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paddy Brown Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown Jr moves away.
Bull seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bull off the ropes and back into range.
A shot to the body from Bull misses
and Brown Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown Jr defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Bull loads up on a big right hand but Brown Jr slips the punch.
Brown Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown Jr misses with a looping left.
Bull avoids the body shot from Brown Jr.
Brown Jr moves into range and clinches up with Bull.
Brown Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bull.
Bull lands a shot to the body.
Bull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown Jr backwards.
Bull prevents a body shot from Brown Jr.
Bull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull digs a right hand underneath Brown Jr's ribcage. Brown Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown Jr backwards.
Brown Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Bull.
Brown Jr looks winded!
Bull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown Jr backwards.
A hook to the body from Bull.
Bull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Bull.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull.
Brown Jr blocks a body shot from Bull.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bull.
Bull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown Jr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull lands a right hand.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
Bull lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
A short right from Bull on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bull avoids it by throwing Brown Jr back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Bull.
Bull tries to throw a body punch but Brown Jr avoids it by throwing Bull back against the ropes.
Bull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown Jr is rocked!
Bull unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brown Jr! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Bull is unloading with more strikes now! Brown Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balder Bull!
Balder Bull retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Balder Bull 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Fury (ranked 284 p4p, 9 weight class) and Petey Bartlett (ranked 1023 p4p, 43 weight class). Bartlett has chosen KEN mode - Counter Culture Complex as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petey Bartlett!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Fury with that takedown attempt.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bartlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fury scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Bob Fury has been cut.
Fury tries to clinch there but Bartlett circles away.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bartlett to the mat! Bartlett manages to get full guard.
Fury stays in close to Bartlett's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartlett has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett trying to control the position.
Fury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bartlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fury trying to control but Bartlett is working from the bottom.
Bartlett uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
Petey Bartlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartlett lands a nice shot that snaps Fury's head back.
Fury slips under a jab from Bartlett.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Bartlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury drives through with a takedown into Bartlett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
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!
Fury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fury is stalling in the full guard.
Fury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bartlett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bartlett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but Bartlett is working from the bottom.
Bartlett working a defensive guard here.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartlett is keeping the position for now.
Fury wants to control from the top but Bartlett keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bartlett working a defensive guard but Fury passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fury takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury has been working on his balance at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bartlett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bartlett finds it's way through Fury's defenses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown. Bartlett tries to sprawl out of it but Fury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bartlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartlett tries to sprawl but Fury drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bartlett is looking 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.
Fury sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fury moves into full mount! Bartlett won't be happy about that!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fury looking to control but Bartlett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fury throws some wild stikes that Bartlett manages to avoid easily.
Bartlett working to try and regain half guard.
Fury sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bartlett is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett is looking to get to half guard.
Fury tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bartlett is squirming around, avoiding Fury's attempts to control the action.
Fury throwing strikes here but Bartlett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's eight 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.
Fury looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bartlett wants to control but Fury is having none of it.
Bartlett is just holding on here. Fury manages to take his back.
Bartlett is trying to get back to his feet but Fury has full control of the position and if anything, Bartlett has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Bartlett right now.
Bartlett is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fury controls the action.
Bartlett is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fury working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bartlett is doing well to defend. Fury seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bartlett is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Fury!
Bob Fury retains his super heavyweight title!
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