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Batoru FC 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lac Duc Lao (ranked 8098 p4p, 634 weight class) and Rein Van Antwerpen (ranked 8449 p4p, 647 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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189 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Lac Duc Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Rein Van Antwerpen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duc Lao throws a hook but Van Antwerpen avoids it easily.
Duc Lao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duc Lao wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Antwerpen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen decides to pull guard.
Duc Lao cracks Van Antwerpen with a solid left hand.
Van Antwerpen has a closed guard, preventing Duc Lao from standing up.
Van Antwerpen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Antwerpen, not yet.
Duc Lao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen working for a triangle but Duc Lao defends it easily.
Duc Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Antwerpen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duc Lao wants to stand but Van Antwerpen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Duc Lao trying to control but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
Van Antwerpen is trying to control the position but Duc Lao postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Antwerpen holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duc Lao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duc Lao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two 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.
Van Antwerpen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Antwerpen avoids a wild elbow strike from Duc Lao.
Van Antwerpen gets control of Duc Lao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Antwerpen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Antwerpen is pulling down on Duc Lao's head to control his posture.
Duc Lao prevents Van Antwerpen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duc Lao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Antwerpen wants to sweep here but Duc Lao controlling him for the moment.
Van Antwerpen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duc Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duc Lao pushing down on Van Antwerpen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duc Lao trying to control the action but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Antwerpen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van Antwerpen tries to get to full guard but Duc Lao has control of the leg.
Van Antwerpen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duc Lao is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Van Antwerpen shoots in looking for a takedown but Duc Lao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Antwerpen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lac Duc Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rein Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao feints and then cracks Van Antwerpen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Antwerpen down.
Van Antwerpen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Duc Lao missing with punches from the bottom.
Duc Lao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Antwerpen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Antwerpen's back!
Duc Lao controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duc Lao not allowing Van Antwerpen to control his hands.
Duc Lao struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lac Duc Lao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duc Lao tries for a takedown but Van Antwerpen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
Duc Lao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Antwerpen to keep the fight standing.
Van Antwerpen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duc Lao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duc Lao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lac Duc Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen is looking to break free of the clinch but Duc Lao has double underhooks.
Van Antwerpen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Antwerpen tries to circle away but Duc Lao has him pinned against the cage.
Van Antwerpen stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duc Lao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Antwerpen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Duc Lao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duc Lao being controlled against the cage.
Duc Lao blocks an elbow strike from Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao missing with knees to the body.
Duc Lao is looking to control Van Antwerpen's arms but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duc Lao has his back to the cage.
Van Antwerpen blocking some punches.
Duc Lao is looking to control Van Antwerpen's arms but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duc Lao has his back to the cage.
Van Antwerpen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Antwerpen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duc Lao's efforts to push away.
Duc Lao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duc Lao is trying to pull guard but Van Antwerpen has him pressed against the cage.
Van Antwerpen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Antwerpen pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Antwerpen kicks Duc Lao off and gets to his feet.
Duc Lao connects with an inside leg kick.
Duc Lao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen prevents Duc Lao from standing back up.
Van Antwerpen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rein Van Antwerpen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Antwerpen prevents Duc Lao from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen lands strikes from half guard.
Duc Lao actively working from the bottom here.
Duc Lao is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Antwerpen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duc Lao is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duc Lao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Antwerpen on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Antwerpen works his way into full mount!
Van Antwerpen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Duc Lao tries to improve his position but instead Van Antwerpen has taken his back!
Van Antwerpen is looking to control Duc Lao but Duc Lao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duc Lao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Duc Lao is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Duc Lao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Antwerpen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao throws Van Antwerpen to one side and escapes!
Duc Lao lands a jab to Van Antwerpen's midsection.
Duc Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Duc Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Duc Lao backs off Van Antwerpen throws a huge counter combo but Duc Lao manages to avoid it all.
Duc Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Antwerpen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duc Lao gets underhooks to prevent Van Antwerpen's takedown attempt.
Van Antwerpen missing with knees to the body.
Van Antwerpen is pressed up against the cage. Duc Lao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Antwerpen down to the mat. Van Antwerpen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up.
Duc Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lac Duc Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up but Van Antwerpen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lac Duc Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown but Van Antwerpen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duc Lao gets underhooks to prevent Van Antwerpen's takedown attempt.
Duc Lao working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen successfully pulls guard.
Van Antwerpen is looking to stand up but Duc Lao isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Antwerpen keeping full guard, as Duc Lao tries to pass.
Duc Lao chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duc Lao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duc Lao stops Van Antwerpen from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Antwerpen is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Duc Lao stays in close to Van Antwerpen's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duc Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Antwerpen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duc Lao dives in and grabs Van Antwerpen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Antwerpen pushes down on Duc Lao's head and hops out.
Duc Lao walks into a jab.
Van Antwerpen dives in for a single leg takedown but Duc Lao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao gets a double leg takedown into Van Antwerpen's guard.
Van Antwerpen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Duc Lao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao breaks the clinch.
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!
Van Antwerpen throws a head kick that misses.
Duc Lao attempts a counter takedown but Van Antwerpen avoids it well and moves away.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown but Van Antwerpen shows good takedown defense.
Duc Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Antwerpen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duc Lao defends it nicely.
Duc Lao fails with the takedown.
Van Antwerpen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duc Lao's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rein Van Antwerpen.
I think Van Antwerpen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 7095 p4p, 537 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 6532 p4p, 515 weight class). Rochester comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix. Stackhouse has chosen True Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arlo Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rochester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rochester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Rochester tries to clinch up
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooh!!! Stackhouse has knocked Rochester down with a huge combo! Stackhouse steps away and waves a wobbly Rochester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rochester is rocked!
Rochester tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse unleashes a big counter combination but Rochester bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oh Rochester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stackhouse walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rochester drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stackhouse swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rochester's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse very nearly forgot to thank Bee Krazy amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tilumba Pakoola (ranked 4676 p4p, 441 weight class) and Lanny Poffo (ranked 8120 p4p, 573 weight class). Poffo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Genius. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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263 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tilumba Pakoola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lanny Poffo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poffo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pakoola.
Pakoola looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Poffo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pakoola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Poffo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pakoola looks calm but he's in trouble here. Poffo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pakoola is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Poffo lets go of the hold and Pakoola can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lanny Poffo!
An out of breath Lanny Poffo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dimitris Magomedov (ranked 4746 p4p, 245 weight class) and Taigro Henrique (ranked 4768 p4p, 248 weight class). Dimitris Magomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taigro Henrique's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitris Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taigro Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique wants to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henrique won't be happy with that.
Magomedov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Henrique tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henrique knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henrique prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henrique is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henrique can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henrique is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrique is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Henrique blocks the move with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henrique tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Henrique is predictable there
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henrique is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomedov controlling the position well.
Henrique trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Henrique has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Henrique avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Henrique trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Henrique misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Henrique trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henrique prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henrique throwing strikes here but Magomedov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Henrique wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taigro Henrique will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Henrique fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henrique misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henrique looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dimitris Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taigro Henrique.
Henrique is looking to clinch.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henrique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henrique tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henrique tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Dimitris Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henrique looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Henrique fails with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henrique.
Henrique fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henrique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Henrique, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henrique throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Henrique tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magomedov defends well and Henrique ends up having to push Magomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henrique stuffs the takedown.
Henrique looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Henrique uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Henrique is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Henrique wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henrique not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitris Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henrique clinches.
Henrique has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedov uses from the top position.
Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Henrique pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Henrique is in guard.
Magomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Henrique defends it easily.
Henrique trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov has his foot on Henrique's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henrique works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Henrique from controlling successfully.
Henrique stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrique.
Henrique would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henrique is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Henrique tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Henrique avoids it well and moves away.
Henrique fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Henrique sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henrique raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Henrique tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henrique but Henrique pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henrique fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dimitris Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taigro Henrique.
Henrique wants to clinch.
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henrique wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henrique blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Magomedov.
Henrique gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henrique will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henrique keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Henrique has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up.
Henrique looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Henrique had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taigro Henrique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henrique has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taigro Henrique!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pasti Eldos (ranked 3838 p4p, 208 weight class) and Eisson Franco (ranked 3627 p4p, 201 weight class). Eisson Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasti Eldos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eisson Franco!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eldos circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but Eldos is having none of it.
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Eldos.
Franco working Eldos over with knees to the body.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco wants the takedown. Eldos is fighting it off but Franco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eldos's guard against the cage.
Eldos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Eldos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco cracks Eldos with a solid left hand.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eldos is rocked!
Franco distracts Eldos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Eldos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco distracts Eldos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Eldos covers up, he's hurt! Franco keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Franco and the ref steps in to end the fight! Franco can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eisson Franco!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 3089 p4p, 259 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (ranked 5104 p4p, 360 weight class). Lodzov Hugs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater scores with the left hand. Hugs knows he should have avoided that one.
Slater throws an overhand right that lands on Hugs's shoulder, as Hugs tries to avoid the shot.
Slater missing with a left hand there. Hugs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hugs slips a straight right by Slater.
Slater connects with a single shot there.
Slater scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Lodzov Hugs has been cut.
Slater cracks Hugs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slater has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hugs to stand back up!
Hugs is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hugs darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Hugs into the cage.
Hugs is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Hugs walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hugs limp body while Slater jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lodzov Hugs stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 2266 p4p, 260 weight class) and Lu Wai Ping (ranked 3714 p4p, 387 weight class). Ambrose Chisholm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lu Wai Ping's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lu Wai Ping!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisholm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chisholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wai Ping lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Chisholm strikes.
Wai Ping now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wai Ping misses with a wild body shot.
Wai Ping slips under a jab.
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Chisholm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wai Ping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chisholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chisholm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wai Ping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping trying to control but Chisholm postures up.
Wai Ping wants to improve his position but Chisholm is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping looking for submissions off his back.
Chisholm trying to mount his opponent but Wai Ping defends it.
Chisholm is taking a breather. Wai Ping says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chisholm is thwarting Wai Ping's attempts to control the position.
Chisholm slows the pace down in half guard.
Wai Ping is trying to get back to full guard.
Chisholm wants to take a breather but Wai Ping is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wai Ping has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chisholm is working away from the top position though.
Wai Ping is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chisholm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chisholm's back!
Chisholm wants to escape the position.
Wai Ping working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chisholm is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wai Ping off. It looks like it's working - Wai Ping slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Chisholm displaying calm under pressure there.
Chisholm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wai Ping misses with a two punch combination.
Chisholm scores with a body shot.
Chisholm avoids the body shot from Wai Ping.
Chisholm throwing a counter right hand but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chisholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chisholm clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wai Ping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping looking for a takedown.
Wai Ping lands a right hand.
Wai Ping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Wai Ping has picked Chisholm up - he's going for a ride! Wai Ping dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chisholm pushes Wai Ping off and gets back to his feet.
Wai Ping avoids the head kick by Chisholm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisholm pushes Wai Ping up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wai Ping.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Wai Ping lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Wai Ping.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wai Ping gets control of Chisholm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wai Ping will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm won't allow Wai Ping to sweep him here.
Wai Ping has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chisholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chisholm wants to control from the top but Wai Ping keeps moving.
Wai Ping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wai Ping trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wai Ping has his foot on Chisholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chisholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Chisholm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chisholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wai Ping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wai Ping slips under a jab from Chisholm.
A countering left hand to the body from Wai Ping misses.
Chisholm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wai Ping.
Chisholm tries to clinch up.
Chisholm tries to clinch there but Wai Ping circles away.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wai Ping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chisholm clobbers Wai Ping with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chisholm has closed the distance and engaged Wai Ping in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wai Ping wants to take the fight to the mat but Chisholm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the head.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chisholm lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Wai Ping looking for a takedown.
Chisholm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Wai Ping.
Wai Ping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wai Ping lands a shoulder strike.
Chisholm gets underhooks to prevent Wai Ping's takedown attempt.
Wai Ping gets control of Chisholm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wai Ping will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wai Ping working a defensive guard here.
Wai Ping escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chisholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chisholm postures up.
Wai Ping can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chisholm controls the pace.
Wai Ping looking for a guillotine here but Chisholm defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chisholm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wai Ping is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wai Ping slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wai Ping bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chisholm's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisholm keeping full guard, as Wai Ping tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wai Ping looking to pass the guard.
Chisholm 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.
Wai Ping passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wai Ping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chisholm keeps working.
Chisholm is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Wai Ping tries to score with some ground and pound. Chisholm controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wai Ping happy to just control the position for now.
Chisholm tries to improve position but can't.
Wai Ping misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm is trying to control Wai Ping's posture but Wai Ping avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Chisholm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wai Ping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wai Ping tries to move to mount but Chisholm blocks the move with his legs.
Chisholm tries to improve position but can't.
Wai Ping in side control, throwing shots but Chisholm defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wai Ping throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wai Ping is looking to take a break and control but Chisholm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wai Ping is trying to get an arm triangle but Chisholm is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chisholm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wai Ping missing with a left hand there. Chisholm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chisholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chisholm misses with an uppercut
and Wai Ping counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chisholm's knee momentarily.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch but Wai Ping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chisholm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wai Ping blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chisholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chisholms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chisholm, right into the meat.
Wai Ping drops his hands momentarily and Chisholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chisholm rushes Wai Ping and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wai Ping as the two fighters clinch.
Ambrose Chisholm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisholm is pressed up against the cage. Wai Ping has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chisholm down to the mat. Chisholm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wai Ping cracks a nice hook into Chisholm's ribs.
Ambrose Chisholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisholm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wai Ping eats them both and turns towards Chisholm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chisholm moves away from the strike by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wai Ping! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chisholm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wai Ping.
Chisholm throws the left hand but Wai Ping avoids the punch easily.
Wai Ping takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chisholm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chisholm rushes Wai Ping and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wai Ping pulls guard.
Wai Ping wants to sweep but no luck.
Chisholm wants to stand but Wai Ping is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wai Ping looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping keeping moving, preventing Chisholm from controlling successfully.
Wai Ping looking for a guillotine here but Chisholm defends easily.
Wai Ping is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chisholm defends well.
Chisholm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wai Ping is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wai Ping trying to control the position.
Chisholm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wai Ping's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chisholm wants to clinch up but Wai Ping keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Chisholm.
Chisholm cracks the inside of Wai Ping's front leg.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wai Ping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Wai Ping on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chisholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambrose Chisholm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chisholm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Chisholm!
After winning the bout, Ambrose Chisholm 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 5541 p4p, 497 weight class) and Leszek Sobota (ranked 3225 p4p, 338 weight class). Dangerfield comes into the arena with Immortal - All Shall Fall blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leszek Sobota!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobota scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Rocco Dangerfield has been cut.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
Dangerfield misses with a straight right.
Dangerfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobota.
Sobota avoids a kick to the body.
Dangerfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobota is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dangerfield takes a swing at Sobota's ribcage but misses.
Sobota lands a jab to Dangerfield's midsection.
Sobota lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dangerfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sobota momentarily.
Dangerfield ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
An attempted straight right counter from Dangerfield misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerfield misses with a head kick.
Leszek Sobota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield digs a good hook to Sobota's body.
Sobota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target.
Dangerfield looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Dangerfield looks to land a left hand but Sobota moved out of range nicely.
Dangerfield swings for the body but Sobota moves out of range.
Dangerfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobota's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sobota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dangerfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobota.
Sobota takes one to the chin there.
Dangerfield just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dangerfield checks a leg kick.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Dangerfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield defending well as Sobota loads up on a big left hand.
Dangerfield is looking to counter punch.
Dangerfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dangerfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sobota misses with a left hand
and Sobota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobota throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dangerfield to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobota.
Dangerfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dangerfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobota manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobota.
Dangerfield missing with a left hand there. Sobota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dangerfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dangerfield misses with a hook
and Sobota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Dangerfield. Those never looked like landing.
Sobota misses with a low kick.
Dangerfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dangerfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobota to the ground. Dangerfield is now in Sobota's guard.
Sobota wants to sweep here but Dangerfield controlling him for the moment.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobota can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dangerfield 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.
Dangerfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Dangerfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dangerfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocco Dangerfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Dangerfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Sobota.
A lazy body kick from Dangerfield
and Sobota moves into the clinch.
Dangerfield blocks an uppercut.
Dangerfield prevents a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dangerfield jumps guard but Sobota turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sobota pushes Dangerfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dangerfield manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota 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.
Dangerfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Dangerfield trying to keep a closed guard but Sobota is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sobota trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dangerfield working for a triangle but Sobota defends it easily.
Dangerfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobota wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dangerfield pulls Sobota in close to his closed guard and prevents Sobota from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sobota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dangerfield 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.
Sobota trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dangerfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobota's hands.
Sobota thows a leg kick but Dangerfield checks it
and Dangerfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sobota won't be happy with that.
Dangerfield taking a breather here.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Sobota is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobota is looking to regain half guard here but Dangerfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Dangerfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Dangerfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dangerfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sobota is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dangerfield off and has taken his back!
Dangerfield rolls, trying to escape but Sobota keeps control of the position.
Dangerfield looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dangerfield's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sobota's hands.
Sobota looking to hold on to the position here but Dangerfield rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerfield is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco Dangerfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Dangerfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dangerfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dangerfield throws a series of punches but Sobota moves out of range.
Dangerfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobota counters with a straight right hand.
Dangerfield swinging wildly here.
Sobota lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target.
Dangerfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dangerfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobota.
Leszek Sobota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dangerfield throws an overhand right that lands on Sobota's shoulder, as Sobota tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobota.
Dangerfield throws a leg kick
enabling Sobota to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Dangerfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dangerfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a head kick.
Sobota misses the shot to the body.
Dangerfield works Sobota's body with a nice hook.
Sobota has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dangerfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobota tries to bum rush Dangerfield with a series of wild strikes but Dangerfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dangerfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sobota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobota moves in looking to clinch but Dangerfield pushes him off.
Dangerfield throws a chopping leg kick but Sobota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dangerfield throws a body kick that misses
and Sobota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Sobota stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dangerfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sobota's head backwards.
Dangerfield looks to land a right hand but Sobota moved out of range.
Sobota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Sobota scores with a jab.
Dangerfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobota sprawls well initially but Dangerfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sobota tries to kick Dangerfield off in order to stand up. Dangerfield Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sobota gets back to half guard.
Sobota wants to improve his position but Dangerfield is controlling well.
Sobota felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobota has a hand on Dangerfield's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dangerfield takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerfield controlling his opponent.
Dangerfield working Sobota over with strikes here.
Dangerfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dangerfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dangerfield controlling his opponent.
Sobota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leszek Sobota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dangerfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Dangerfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dangerfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Dangerfield!
An out of breath Rocco Dangerfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lloyd (ranked 1196 p4p, 194 weight class) and Dirtee Donderson (ranked 3302 p4p, 442 weight class). Lloyd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Surrender . Frank Lloyd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirtee Donderson's chin.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dirtee Donderson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd throws an off balance right hand
and Donderson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lloyd is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Donderson misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Lloyd. Those never looked like landing.
Donderson blocks a jab.
Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd moves away from the strike by Donderson.
Lloyd lands a left and a right that send Donderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Lloyd thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Donderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Donderson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Lloyd!
Frank Lloyd took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Twborg (ranked 1894 p4p, 96 weight class) and Charles Kamen (ranked 2244 p4p, 113 weight class). Twborg comes into the arena with I Own Swag blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Twborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Kamen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twborg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamen struggles to land a body shot inside as Twborg controls his hands.
Twborg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kamen fails to land.
Twborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Twborg.
A head punch on the inside from Kamen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamen.
Twborg has a couple of punches blocked by Kamen.
Twborg tries to work over Kamen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamen.
Twborg blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Twborg.
A head punch on the inside from Kamen fails to land.
Twborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twborg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Twborg.
Twborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twborg tries to work over Kamen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg cracks Kamen with a nice body shot.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twborg scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Twborg.
Kamen looks winded!
Twborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamen backwards.
Twborg lands an uppercut.
Twborg lands a shoulder strike.
Twborg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamen prevents a body shot from Twborg.
Twborg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamen working aggressively here.
Twborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Twborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twborg throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twborg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twborg misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Twborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Twborg has a couple of punches blocked by Kamen.
Twborg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamen blocking some punches.
Kamen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Twborg - that landed with a thud.
Twborg lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Twborg.
Twborg tries a body shot but Kamen blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Twborg.
Twborg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamen controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Twborg.
Twborg tries to work over Kamen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg pushes Kamen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Twborg scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twborg digs a right hand underneath Kamen's ribcage. Kamen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Twborg digs a right hand underneath Kamen's ribcage. Kamen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Twborg fails to land.
Twborg scores with a shoulder strike.
Twborg blocks an uppercut.
Twborg tries to work over Kamen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamen backwards.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twborg working aggressively here.
Twborg pushes Kamen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kamen fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Twborg.
Twborg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamen swings wildly with an uppercut but Twborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twborg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Twborg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twborg lands a nice uppercut.
Kamen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamen is still on wobbly legs! Can Twborg finish him?
Twborg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kamen to his knees! Twborg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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