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SPARTA 7: Yamamoto vs. Luna PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 4145 p4p, 446 weight class) and Austin Yates (ranked 4663 p4p, 482 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Yates!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yates shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates content to stall in guard here.
Yates has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Yates is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones prevents Yates from improving his position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yates is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Yates is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Yates is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yates avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Yates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Yates.
Jones cracks the inside of Yates's front leg.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Yates needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones gets caught napping as Yates dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yates stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking to stand up but Yates isn't so interested in that idea.
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Yates avoids it.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Yates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yates controls the pace.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Jones 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yates stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yates stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Yates shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Yates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Yates down.
Yates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Yates is now in Jones's guard.
Jones kicks Yates off and gets to his feet.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yates shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Yates is rocked!
Jones throws a powerful right kick. Yates tried to block low but the kick was high! Yates was taken right off of his feet! Jones jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Jones!
After the fight, John Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Knives (ranked 3818 p4p, 409 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 4118 p4p, 432 weight class). Knives comes into the arena with Remember The Name blaring out of the sound system. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Time Is Now. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 The Island, Denzel Knives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knives throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Knives throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knives steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Knives's ribcage but misses.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knives throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Knives pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Knives is out of range.
Knives thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Knives was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson takes a swing at Knives's ribcage but misses.
Knives has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Knives rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knives.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Knives.
Knives moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Knives looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knives misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knives's elbow.
Knives gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knives lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Knives controls the action.
Knives can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knives.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Knives avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Knives misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knives tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Knives back against the cage.
Knives swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knives tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Knives avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knives struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knives wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Knives controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Knives fails to land.
Johnson prevents Knives from breaking the clinch.
Knives misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knives stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Knives avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Knives prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Knives avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Knives avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson keeps control of Knives as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knives misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a body shot but Knives blocks it.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knives.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Knives breaks the clinch.
Johnson darts in and clinches Knives up against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Knives controls his hands.
Knives tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Knives controls the action.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Knives uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knives misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Knives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knives lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knives is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knives looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson darts in and clinches Knives up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knives.
Knives pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knives blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Knives avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A right-left combo lands from Knives.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knives scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Knives's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knives looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knives seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Knives working a defensive guard here.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knives has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson works over Knives with some ground and pound from guard.
Knives is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Knives looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Knives controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Knives on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knives tries to get out of the position.
Knives bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Knives postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knives engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knives not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knives postures up.
Knives trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knives controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Knives will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knives trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Knives works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Knives is retaining full guard.
Knives not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knives looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knives is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Knives blocks nicely.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Knives keeps moving.
Knives has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knives is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Knives is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Knives is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knives.
Knives misses with a two punch combination.
Knives avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knives wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knives misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knives is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dwayne Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knives keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Knives dodges it nicely.
Knives trying to control here.
Johnson throwing shots but Knives is blocking nicely.
Knives is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knives avoid being mounted?
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Knives is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knives has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Knives's head.
Knives has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knives regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knives looking for a sweep. Not yet Knives, not yet.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knives looking to control.
Knives is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Knives.
Knives trying to control the position.
Denzel Knives has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knives tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knives throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Dwayne Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Knives bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knives rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Knives is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Knives's guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Knives trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control but Knives is working from the bottom.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knives looking to control.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Knives.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knives's head.
Knives tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control but Knives is working from the bottom.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Johnson!
Our winner, Dwayne Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jomar Galang (ranked 3822 p4p, 394 weight class) and Somrak Khamsing (ranked 3544 p4p, 371 weight class). Galang comes into the arena with No Other Name blaring out of the sound system. 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, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomar Galang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Somrak Khamsing!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galang misses with a wild body shot.
Khamsing slips a jab from Galang.
As Galang backs off Khamsing throws a huge counter combo but Galang manages to avoid it all.
Khamsing moves out of range of the strikes.
Galang throws a lazy uppercut
and Khamsing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jomar Galang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khamsing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galang takes a swing at Khamsing's ribcage but misses.
Khamsing lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galang just misses with a punch to the body.
Khamsing looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galang throws a series of punches but Khamsing avoids them all with ease.
Galang missing with a left hand there. Khamsing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khamsing swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khamsing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Galang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galang throws a hook but Khamsing avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Khamsing on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khamsing.
Khamsing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khamsing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khamsing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galang is rocked!
Galang leaves his chin hanging out and Khamsing seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Galang crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Somrak Khamsing!
Somrak Khamsing 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.
The defeated Jomar Galang had this to say: 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I
think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 3263 p4p, 426 weight class) and Izzy Oddesangria (ranked 4128 p4p, 496 weight class). Izzy Oddesangria has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Izzy Oddesangria!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Oddesangria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Oddesangria as Sakuraba shoots in.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Oddesangria ducks down to avoid it.
Oddesangria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Oddesangria cracks Sakuraba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oddesangria.
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
letting Oddesangria counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Oddesangria throws a counter combo.
Sakuraba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Oddesangria avoids the punch easily.
Oddesangria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oddesangria wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Oddesangria is a slippery customer.
Oddesangria is controlling Sakuraba's trapped leg to prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oddesangria can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oddesangria is trying to stand up here but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but Oddesangria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuraba to get the leverage.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Oddesangria is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oddesangria is trying to get back to full guard.
Oddesangria is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakuraba.
Oddesangria is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Oddesangria is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oddesangria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Oddesangria defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Oddesangria is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oddesangria wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Oddesangria is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Oddesangria.
A lazy left from Oddesangria finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oddesangria lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakuraba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Oddesangria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazushi Sakuraba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oddesangria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oddesangria misses with an uppercut. Sakuraba saw that one coming.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Oddesangria on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oddesangria.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oddesangria. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Oddesangria's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Oddesangria.
Oddesangria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oddesangria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oddesangria feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddesangria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oddesangria missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oddesangria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
Oddesangria is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oddesangria tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oddesangria to the ground. Oddesangria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oddesangria lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oddesangria pinned against the cage. Oddesangria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses.
Sakuraba feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakuraba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oddesangria's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oddesangria throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
A big left from Oddesangria misses.
Oddesangria cracks Sakuraba with an open hand slap.
Sakuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oddesangria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Oddesangria releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oddesangria lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oddesangria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oddesangria defending well as Sakuraba loads up on a big left hand.
Izzy Oddesangria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba moves out of range as Oddesangria strikes.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Oddesangria avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Oddesangria counters with a head kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Oddesangria misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oddesangria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Oddesangria moved out of range nicely.
Oddesangria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakuraba throws a lazy uppercut
and Oddesangria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oddesangria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oddesangria throws out a powerful jab.
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oddesangria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Oddesangria.
Oddesangria lands with a kick to the temple. Sakuraba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oddesangria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Oddesangria shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddesangria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Oddesangria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oddesangria lands with a right hand.
Oddesangria throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oddesangria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oddesangria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oddesangria throws a shot to the body.
Sakuraba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oddesangria.
Oddesangria is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakuraba with a body shot.
Oddesangria tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Oddesangria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazushi Sakuraba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses.
Sakuraba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sakuraba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oddesangria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
Oddesangria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oddesangria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddesangria lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oddesangria.
Oddesangria fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakuraba on the side of the head.
Oddesangria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oddesangria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
Oddesangria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oddesangria circles away.
Oddesangria throws a big counter head kick but Sakuraba avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Oddesangria misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Oddesangria misses the target.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oddesangria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakuraba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oddesangria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oddesangria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Oddesangria is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oddesangria is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oddesangria is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vash Stampede (ranked 3935 p4p, 176 weight class) and Connor McGregor (ranked 2433 p4p, 121 weight class). Stampede comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. Connor McGregor 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vash Stampede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Stampede counters with a stiff right hand.
Stampede uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Stampede thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stampede connects with a right hand. McGregor shakes it off.
Stampede definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stampede connects with a looping right hand.
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor misses with a leg kick
and Stampede counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stampede finish him?
Stampede uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stampede bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
Stampede fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor throws a body punch but Stampede moves out of range.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stampede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stampede is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor throws the left hand but Stampede avoids the punch easily.
Stampede swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stampede on the side of the head.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
Stampede tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Stampede.
Stampede is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Stampede misses.
Stampede throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor throws a body punch but Stampede moves out of range.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Stampede.
Stampede scores with a decent looking hook.
Stampede slips a jab from McGregor.
Stampede lands a nice shot to the body.
Stampede throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
Stampede digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
McGregor tries to move into range but Stampede moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stampede throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor throws a low kick but Stampede moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stampede.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stampede. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor works the jab nicely.
Stampede throws a shot to the body.
Stampede blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Stampede connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stampede just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor swings for the body but Stampede moves out of range.
Stampede throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from McGregor misses.
Stampede lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stampede throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Stampede slips the punch.
Stampede lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Stampede tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stampede swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stampede paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Stampede counters with a nice body shot.
Stampede takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Stampede blocks the low kick.
Stampede misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stampede counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stampede is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stampede connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregor. McGregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to bum rush Stampede with a series of wild strikes but Stampede uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stampede.
Stampede fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Stampede tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stampede scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Stampede counters with a big right hand! Oh McGregor is in trouble here! Stampede follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vash Stampede!
A determined Vash Stampede didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 3152 p4p, 153 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 3271 p4p, 156 weight class). Bonifacio comes into the arena with Noypi by Bamboo blaring out of the sound system. Apidej Sit Hirun will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 The Island, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sit Hirun throws a good cross that connects.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Sit Hirun's midsection.
Bonifacio throws a lazy uppercut
and Sit Hirun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sit Hirun.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sit Hirun! But no joy.
Sit Hirun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sit Hirun throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonifacio counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Sit Hirun blocks it.
Sit Hirun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sit Hirun misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio presses Sit Hirun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio cracks Sit Hirun with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sit Hirun's elbow.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sit Hirun's elbow.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Sit Hirun controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sit Hirun fails to land.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
Sit Hirun tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Sit Hirun back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonifacio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sit Hirun prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Sit Hirun backwards.
Sit Hirun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sit Hirun misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sit Hirun misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Bonifacio.
A right handed body shot lands from Sit Hirun.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sit Hirun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio just leaning against Sit Hirun, taking a breather.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Sit Hirun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio cracks Sit Hirun with a nice body shot.
Sit Hirun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sit Hirun misses the jab.
Sit Hirun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sit Hirun's hands.
Sit Hirun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonifacio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sit Hirun misses the target.
Sit Hirun misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sit Hirun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Apidej Sit Hirun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonifacio catches Sit Hirun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sit Hirun throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
Sit Hirun sizes up Bonifacio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sit Hirun lands with a shot to the body.
Sit Hirun throws a series of strikes that have Bonifacio backpedaling.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonifacio falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sit Hirun to counter with a crisp jab.
Sit Hirun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the body
letting Sit Hirun counter with a right hand.
Sit Hirun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio jabs at Sit Hirun's body.
Sit Hirun lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sit Hirun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonifacio throws out the jab.
Bonifacio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sit Hirun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio is looking to wear down Sit Hirun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sit Hirun throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sit Hirun manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio jabs at Sit Hirun's body.
Bonifacio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Sit Hirun throws a big shot that misses.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Sit Hirun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio thuds a left hand into Sit Hirun's body.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Sit Hirun fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonifacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonifacio fails to land with a series of punches.
Sit Hirun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonifacio with a body shot.
Sit Hirun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sit Hirun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio is looking to counter the offense by Sit Hirun and move into the clinch.
Bonifacio works the jab nicely.
Bonifacio misses with a hook
and Bonifacio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Sit Hirun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonifacio counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sit Hirun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sit Hirun misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sit Hirun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio works on Sit Hirun's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sit Hirun manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Apidej Sit Hirun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sit Hirun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sit Hirun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sit Hirun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sit Hirun.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sit Hirun was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Sit Hirun throws a nice looking combination but Bonifacio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sit Hirun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sit Hirun throws out a loose jab but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sit Hirun throws a body punch but Bonifacio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio moves forwards but Sit Hirun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sit Hirun throws a right hand that Bonifacio ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonifacio also avoids with ease.
Bonifacio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sit Hirun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sit Hirun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sit Hirun misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sit Hirun or not.
Sit Hirun swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sit Hirun backwards.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
Sit Hirun prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Sit Hirun misses with some punches.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Sit Hirun controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries to work over Sit Hirun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Sit Hirun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sit Hirun's gas tank.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Sit Hirun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Sit Hirun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Sit Hirun avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Sit Hirun blocks it.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Sit Hirun avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio presses Sit Hirun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Sit Hirun avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Bonifacio cracks Sit Hirun with a nice body shot.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Sit Hirun blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Sit Hirun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sit Hirun lands with a light punch inside.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio tries to work over Sit Hirun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Sit Hirun controls the action.
Bonifacio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sit Hirun's efforts to push away.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sit Hirun fails to land.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Sit Hirun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sit Hirun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Sit Hirun catches Bonifacio right on the button with a cross.
Sit Hirun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sit Hirun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonifacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apidej Sit Hirun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sit Hirun 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apidej Sit Hirun!
Apidej Sit Hirun bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Andres Bonifacio spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Nelson (ranked 2978 p4p, 398 weight class) and Kaensak Sor Ploenchit (ranked 3730 p4p, 458 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sor Ploenchit if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Sor Ploenchit drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nelson right on the button. Nelson goes down! Sor Ploenchit follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sor Ploenchit gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
A less than humble Kaensak Sor Ploenchit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 2552 p4p, 225 weight class) and Dome Graybeard (ranked 3641 p4p, 284 weight class). Lapu comes into the arena with Noypi by Bamboo blaring out of the sound system. Graybeard has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music. Dome Graybeard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dome Graybeard!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Graybeard. That snapped Lapu's head back.
Lapu slips a jab from Graybeard.
Graybeard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Lapu.
Lapu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graybeard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lapu with a body shot.
Graybeard avoids the body shot from Lapu.
Graybeard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lapu jabs Graybeard right on the nose. Graybeard blinks but takes it well.
Lapu moves out of range as Graybeard strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graybeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard misses with an uppercut. Lapu saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Graybeard.
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu misses with an uppercut. Graybeard saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graybeard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lapu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard throws a hook but Lapu avoids it easily.
Graybeard tests Lapu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lapu scores with a body shot.
Graybeard throws a lazy right hand but Lapu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lapu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lapu cracks Graybeard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lapu rushes Graybeard and presses him up against the cage.
Lapu presses Graybeard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graybeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graybeard.
Lapu tries a body shot but Graybeard blocks it.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graybeard's elbow.
Graybeard tries to break the clinch but Lapu is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Lapu.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lapu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapu digs a right hand underneath Graybeard's ribcage. Graybeard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graybeard is trying to break free.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Lapu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard pushes Lapu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lapu lands a body punch.
Graybeard looks winded!
Graybeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu tries to work over Graybeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapu lands with a short shot to the head.
Graybeard breaks the clinch.
Graybeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Graybeard lands a nice hook to Lapu's body. Lapu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lapu.
Lapu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lapu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu lands a two punch combo.
Lapu is looking to wear down Graybeard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lapu looks to land a left hand but Graybeard moved out of range nicely.
Graybeard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lapu.
Graybeard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graybeard throws a jab when Lapu was well out of range.
Graybeard is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Graybeard throws a one two combo.
Graybeard seems to have recovered his senses.
Graybeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graybeard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapu.
Lapu looks to score with a jab to the body but Graybeard is just out of range.
Graybeard misses with a lunging right hand
and Lapu moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands with a right to the head.
Graybeard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graybeard lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lapu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graybeard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Lapu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapu lands the left hand.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the body.
Graybeard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lapu throws a body punch but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard scores with a jab.
Lapu closes the distance and pushes Graybeard back into the cage.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graybeard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lapu pushes Graybeard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Graybeard trying to stall but Lapu improves his position.
Lapu pushes Graybeard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graybeard's elbow.
Lapu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graybeard can do to turn this around?
Graybeard misses with some punches.
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graybeard's elbow.
Graybeard blocks an uppercut.
Graybeard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
Graybeard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graybeard breaks the clinch.
Graybeard looks to throw the jab but Lapu is out of range.
Lapu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Graybeard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lapu doesn't seem phased though.
Graybeard lands with a good body shot.
Lapu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graybeard throws out the jab.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graybeard manages to avoid it.
Graybeard throws out a counter right but Lapu avoids it with no problem.
Lapu avoids the body shot from Graybeard.
Lapu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapu moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapu lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graybeard pushes Lapu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lapu prevents Graybeard from breaking the clinch.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapu scores with a shot to the side of Graybeard's head.
Lapu Lapu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graybeard throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lapu.
Lapu blocks a body shot from Graybeard.
Graybeard can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Graybeard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Lapu.
Nice body punch from Graybeard - that landed with a thud.
Graybeard prevents a body shot from Lapu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lapu lands a shot to the body.
Lapu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graybeard backwards.
Graybeard tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graybeard lands a shoulder strike.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Graybeard fails to land.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Graybeard.
Lapu prevents Graybeard from breaking the clinch.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu tries to work over Graybeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graybeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graybeard.
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 Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lapu has managed to clinch.
Graybeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graybeard's head backwards.
Lapu misses with a looping left.
Lapu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graybeard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graybeard.
Graybeard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Graybeard catches Lapu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Graybeard cracks Lapu with a good jab.
Lapu moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu lands a body punch.
Graybeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body.
Graybeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapu clinches up with Graybeard and pushes him back against the cage.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graybeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Lapu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
Graybeard misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu lands with a left to the head.
Graybeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapu lands a nice hook to Graybeard's body. Graybeard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lapu tries to bum rush Graybeard with a series of wild strikes but Graybeard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Graybeard misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Graybeard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graybeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lapu circles away quickly and effectively.
Graybeard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graybeard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Lapu misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graybeard! But no joy.
Lapu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lapu moves out of range as Graybeard strikes.
Graybeard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graybeard.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graybeard.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Graybeard.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lapu.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Graybeard.
Lapu throws out a loose jab but Graybeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard missing with a left hand there. Lapu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lapu has managed to clinch.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
Graybeard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graybeard pushes Lapu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dome Graybeard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lapu tries to throw a body punch but Graybeard avoids it by throwing Lapu back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graybeard.
Graybeard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Graybeard controls the action.
Graybeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lapu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu Lapu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graybeard misses with a wild body shot.
Graybeard misses with an uppercut.
Lapu pushes Graybeard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lapu is working Graybeard over against the cage.
Graybeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Graybeard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lapu has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lapu.
Lapu presses Graybeard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lapu Lapu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lapu, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
After winning the bout, Lapu Lapu 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Show (ranked 2485 p4p, 221 weight class) and Hayate Sakurai (ranked 3477 p4p, 277 weight class). Show comes to the cage accompanied by My Time Is Now. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayate Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show misses with a looping right.
Sakurai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sakurai moves nicely into side control.
Show struggling a bit here.
Show tries to bench press Sakurai off him but Sakurai keeps the position.
Sakurai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Show knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakurai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakurai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Show on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Show tries to get out of the position.
Show knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakurai on the ground.
Sakurai is looking to take a break and control but Show is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Show is working from the bottom.
Show is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakurai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Show keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Show tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Show is looking to regain half guard here but Sakurai keeps moving and retains side control.
Show is working hard here to advance position.
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Show tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakurai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayate Sakurai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Show closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sakurai did well to prevent Show getting side control.
Sakurai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Show is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Show connects with a nice short shot to Sakurai's temple.
Sakurai looking for submissions off his back.
Sakurai trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Show connects with a nice short shot to Sakurai's temple.
Sakurai regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show working some strikes from top position.
Sakurai is trying to keep Show in close.
Hayate Sakurai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Show engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Show has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Show throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Show is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Show trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sakurai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Show trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show working a defensive guard but Sakurai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Show, who protects the arm well.
Sakurai working away.
Sakurai trying to control the position but Show is working away.
Show is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Show is working from the bottom.
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Show is holding Sakurai down, trying to stall.
Show looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sakurai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Show has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakurai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sakurai wants to control but Show is keeping him busy.
Sakurai is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Show looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sakurai gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Show is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sakurai lets go of the hold and Show can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hayate Sakurai!
A very excited looking Hayate Sakurai 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.
Small Show spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 2038 p4p, 246 weight class) and Juan Luna (ranked 1672 p4p, 204 weight class). Luna has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norifumi Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Luna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Luna is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luna avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Luna misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luna.
Luna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Luna misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna lands a lovely overhand right.
Luna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Luna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Luna.
Luna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Luna.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Luna moves out of range.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luna.
Nice shot lands for Luna.
Luna is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Luna takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Luna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
letting Luna counter with a right hand.
Luna might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luna lands a nice looking body shot.
Luna misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Luna. Beautiful body shot.
Luna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luna 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.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luna cracks Yamamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Luna sprawls well.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Luna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Luna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Luna jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Luna connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Luna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yamamoto! Luna lets Yamamoto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luna connects with a crisp jab.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luna connects with a body shot.
Luna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luna works Yamamoto's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooh!!! Luna has knocked Yamamoto down with a huge combo! Luna steps away and waves a wobbly Yamamoto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Luna throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luna plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Yamamoto swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Yamamoto face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Juan Luna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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