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RFC - Showdown in Tokyo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gold Man (ranked 24884 p4p, 263 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 6371 p4p, 241 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gold Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kenobi there.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kenobi lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
Kenobi 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.
Man is rocked!
Kenobi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenobi lands with a right and another and another! Man is in big trouble! Kenobi lands again and this time it's lights out for Man! A quality knockout there for Kenobi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zukaan Nurudinov (ranked 4293 p4p, 498 weight class) and Franko DeNarco (ranked 4775 p4p, 530 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zukaan Nurudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franko DeNarco!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurudinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurudinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurudinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeNarco.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeNarco! But no joy.
DeNarco misses the jab.
Nurudinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeNarco lands a nice shot that snaps Nurudinov's head back.
Nurudinov lands a slapping body shot.
DeNarco throws out a loose jab but Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNarco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurudinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeNarco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurudinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franko DeNarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
DeNarco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeNarco tries to keep at a distance but Nurudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurudinov wants the takedown. DeNarco is fighting it off but Nurudinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeNarco's guard against the cage.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeNarco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeNarco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeNarco has momentary wrist control but Nurudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
DeNarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurudinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeNarco keeping moving, preventing Nurudinov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeNarco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeNarco's guard.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov throwing shots but DeNarco is blocking nicely.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeNarco trying to hold on to Nurudinov's head to control him but Nurudinov postures up.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNarco taking some punishment here, with Nurudinov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeNarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov wants to control but DeNarco is keeping him busy.
DeNarco is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of DeNarco's head.
Ground and pound from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zukaan Nurudinov 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.
Nurudinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNarco.
DeNarco misses the shot to the body.
DeNarco throws the left hand but Nurudinov avoids the punch easily.
Nurudinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurudinov wants to clinch.
DeNarco connects with a single shot there.
Nurudinov is rocked!
Nurudinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeNarco can do to turn this around?
Nurudinov ducks into an uppercut from DeNarco and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko DeNarco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Solomon (ranked 4764 p4p, 448 weight class) and James Newman (ranked 4774 p4p, 449 weight class). Solomon comes into the arena with Beatdown blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axel Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Newman!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Solomon counters with a one-two to the body.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Solomon walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Solomon. Beautiful body shot.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solomon wants to land a leg kick but Newman is out of range.
Newman stuns Solomon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Newman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solomon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newman scrambles back to his feet.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solomon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newman misses the jab.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Solomon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solomon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
Solomon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Newman misses.
Newman lands with a nice body punch.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newman! But no joy.
Newman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solomon counters with a nice uppercut.
Newman misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Newman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Newman throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Newman misses with a body shot
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Newman.
Solomon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newman misses with a hook
and Solomon counters with a two punch combo.
Solomon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
A slow jab from Newman misses its intended target.
Newman misses with an uppercut.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newman lunges at Solomon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solomon's hand.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newman avoids the head kick by Solomon.
A big left from Newman misses.
Newman throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
A jab from Newman misses.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman swings widly with a right hand
and Solomon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solomon throws a combination. Newman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon slips a straight right by Newman.
Solomon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newman on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
A big right from Newman misses.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Solomon thuds a left hand into Newman's body.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Newman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Solomon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Solomon 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.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a two punch combo.
Solomon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
James Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newman throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
Newman swings for the body but Solomon moves out of range.
A jab from Newman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
Newman throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Newman misses.
Solomon tried to counter with a leg kick but Newman avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman throws a poor cross that misses
and Solomon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Solomon swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Solomon.
Solomon clobbers Newman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Solomon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a left to the body.
Solomon lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Solomon.
Newman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newman clobbers Solomon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axel Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Solomon as he connects with a hook.
Solomon lands with a straight right. Newman didn't see that one coming.
Newman is rocked!
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon defending well as Newman loads up on a big left hand.
Solomon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solomon scores with a jab. Newman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solomon rushes Newman with punches - Newman moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Newman goes down! Solomon follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Solomon!
After winning the bout, Axel Solomon 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Baker (ranked 4703 p4p, 504 weight class) and Alzonz Appalusu (ranked 4630 p4p, 498 weight class). Appalusu has chosen Rocky theme song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alzonz Appalusu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Appalusu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Appalusu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Appalusu is now in Baker's guard.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Baker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baker manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Baker's guard.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Appalusu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker!
Appalusu manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Appalusu on the ground.
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Appalusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Appalusu has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Baker. Oh but Appalusu has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Baker goes limp - he's gone! Appalusu jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rogue Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kreepee Krawlee (ranked 3230 p4p, 154 weight class) and Ariel Schroder (ranked 2873 p4p, 143 weight class). Kreepee Krawlee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ariel Schroder's chin.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kreepee Krawlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ariel Schroder!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Krawlee.
Krawlee attempts a counter takedown but Schroder avoids it well and moves away.
Schroder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krawlee avoids it really well and circles away.
Krawlee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schroder shoots for a takedown but Krawlee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kreepee Krawlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Krawlee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schroder's waist but Schroder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krawlee off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches.
Krawlee successfully pulls guard.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Schroder from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schroder uses it to pass to side control.
Krawlee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schroder is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krawlee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Krawlee trying to control but Schroder flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schroder not allowing Krawlee to control his hands.
Krawlee tries to break free.
Schroder thows a strike but Krawlee uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Krawlee as he ends up in Schroder 's guard!
Schroder keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Schroder managing to control the position.
Schroder wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but Schroder blocks nicely.
Krawlee passes into half guard.
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schroder trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schroder wants to get back to full guard but Krawlee has passed into side control.
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schroder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schroder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kreepee Krawlee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krawlee drives through and clinches with Schroder against the cage.
Krawlee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schroder after a bit of a struggle.
Krawlee drags the fight down to the ground.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder passes easily into half guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder is keeping busy.
Schroder trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schroder is working away from the top position though.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Schroder keeps him under control.
Schroder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schroder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schroder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krawlee is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schroder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kreepee Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krawlee is looking to get to half guard.
Krawlee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krawlee moves into full guard.
Schroder trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schroder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been informed that Schroder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schroder controls the pace.
Krawlee is striking off his back. Schroder thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Krawlee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Krawlee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schroder can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back.
Krawlee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schroder.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schroder misses with a takedown attempt
and Krawlee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krawlee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schroder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krawlee has Schroder in his guard.
Schroder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ariel Schroder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schroder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krawlee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schroder!
Schroder tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Schroder struggling a bit here.
Schroder is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
Krawlee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder wants to control but Krawlee postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Schroder is defending well.
Schroder prevents Krawlee from improving position.
Schroder parries the strikes from Krawlee easily there. Krawlee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schroder to escape.
Krawlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schroder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schroder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schroder wants to control but Krawlee postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schroder fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Schroder fails to land the takedown.
Krawlee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krawlee is trying to pull guard but Schroder has him pressed against the cage.
Krawlee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krawlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schroder.
As Schroder tries to get set, Krawlee tries to push him back and clinch up but Schroder manages to avoid the attempt.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schroder sprawls and moves away.
Ariel Schroder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schroder shoots in but Krawlee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Schroder with that takedown attempt.
Kreepee Krawlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Schroder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krawlee defends it nicely.
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kreepee Krawlee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krawlee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kreepee Krawlee!
An out of breath Kreepee Krawlee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daquan Bowman (ranked 3024 p4p, 336 weight class) and Craig Wius (ranked 2510 p4p, 284 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daquan Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Wius!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wius tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius has Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Wius missing with knees to the body.
Bowman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wius tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowman pushes Wius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman throws an off balance right hand
and Wius counters with a series of strikes. Bowman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wius moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bowman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wius content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wius throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wius with the ground and pound but Bowman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bowman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bowman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wius.
Bowman is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wius throws a strike but Bowman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bowman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wius is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wius's guard. Nice move by Bowman!
Wius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wius looking for a sweep. Not yet Wius, not yet.
Wius trying to control the position here.
Wius is trying to control the position but Bowman postures up.
Wius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowman won't allow Wius to sweep him here.
Wius looking to control but Bowman passes into half guard.
Wius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bowman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowman.
Bowman throws a right hand that misses
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bowman trying to hold on to Wius's head to control him but Wius postures up.
Wius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bowman is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman is looking to control Wius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowman avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Wius seems content to control.
Bowman is not content to let Wius control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman won't allow Wius to pass to mount.
Bowman is defending against the submission attempts here by Wius.
Bowman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Bowman lands.
Wius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Bowman does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wius fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowman to the ground. Wius is now in Bowman's guard.
Wius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wius wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Wius looking to sit in guard and control but Bowman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wius controls Bowman momentarily but Bowman frees himself.
Wius working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Wius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bowman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wius.
Wius is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wius sneaks back into half guard.
Wius trying to hold on to Bowman's head to control him but Bowman postures up.
Wius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wius trying to control but Bowman postures up.
Wius is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wius.
Bowman misses with a head kick.
And Wius responds with a good body kick, but Bowman manages to step out the way in time.
Bowman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands an overhand right.
Wius closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage.
Bowman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wius feints and as Bowman raises his hands in defense, Wius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wius postures up.
Wius distracts Bowman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Wius throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wius's guard. Nice move by Bowman!
Wius wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bowman is now in half guard.
Wius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is fighting to break Wius's control of his arms but Wius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowman preventing the sweep.
Wius controlling Bowman's posture.
Wius trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius managing to control the position.
Wius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Craig Wius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bowman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bowman throws an overhand right that lands on Wius's shoulder, as Wius tries to avoid the shot.
Wius blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Wius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wius misses with a body shot
and Bowman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wius is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bowman. Wius shrugs it off though.
Wius is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowman finish him?
Wius swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daquan Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowman, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daquan Bowman!
Daquan Bowman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blue Moon logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Aethelwulf (ranked 2572 p4p, 282 weight class) and Tobb Le Tobb (ranked 2809 p4p, 300 weight class). Aethelwulf comes to the cage accompanied by Me Siento Loco. Axel Aethelwulf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Aethelwulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobb Le Tobb!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Tobb throws a shot to the body.
Le Tobb has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aethelwulf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Le Tobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Aethelwulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tobb Le Tobb has been cut.
Aethelwulf throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Tobb counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Aethelwulf misses the target.
Aethelwulf misses with a left hand
and Le Tobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Aethelwulf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Le Tobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Le Tobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Aethelwulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aethelwulf fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Le Tobb to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Le Tobb looks to clinch but Aethelwulf throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Le Tobb taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Axel Aethelwulf!
An out of breath Axel Aethelwulf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 1561 p4p, 23 weight class) and Michael Kristian (ranked 7732 p4p, 126 weight class). Kristian has chosen Oasis - Colombia as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Kristian!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Kristian moves out of range.
Fairbanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kristian staying out of range there.
Fairbanks gets tackled into the cage by Kristian. Kristian maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairbanks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kristian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kristian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks misses with the head strike.
Kristian prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Fairbanks.
Kristian misses with some punches.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kristian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristian effectively controlling the action here.
Fairbanks avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kristian can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Kristian.
Fairbanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairbanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kristian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fairbanks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Fairbanks's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fairbanks jabs Kristian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kristian fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristian misses with a lunging right hand
and Fairbanks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kristian wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristian throws a right hand that Fairbanks ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairbanks also avoids with ease.
It looked like Fairbanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kristian.
Kristian throws a head kick that misses.
Kristian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairbanks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Michael Kristian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kristian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kristian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Kristian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
As Fairbanks backs off Kristian throws a huge counter combo but Fairbanks manages to avoid it all.
Kristian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairbanks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses its target.
Kristian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fairbanks is looking to wear down Kristian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kristian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks dodges an elbow strike from Kristian.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristian.
Kristian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fairbanks.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks - that landed with a thud.
Fairbanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
Kristian blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks has a couple of punches blocked by Kristian.
Fairbanks swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kristian fails to land.
Kristian blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristian gets underhooks to prevent Fairbanks's takedown attempt.
Fairbanks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kristian backwards.
Kristian tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it.
Fairbanks has Kristian pressed against the cage.
Fairbanks is pressed up against the cage. Kristian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairbanks down to the mat. Fairbanks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Desmond Fairbanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kristian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristian avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kristian throws a head kick that misses.
Kristian fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairbanks stuns Kristian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kristian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kristian throws a jab when Fairbanks was well out of range.
Kristian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kristian swinging wildly here.
Fairbanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristian.
It looked like Fairbanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kristian.
Fairbanks connects with a body shot.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kristian.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks slips a jab and a cross from Kristian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fairbanks counters with a right hand to the body.
Kristian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks lands an uppercut.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristian.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fairbanks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kristian looking to stall.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristian's elbow.
Fairbanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Fairbanks gets through Kristian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks throws a head punch that misses.
Kristian throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fairbanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kristian lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairbanks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristian can do to turn this around?
Fairbanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kristian blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristian.
Fairbanks lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Kristian.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Fairbanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Fairbanks.
Kristian is rocked!
Kristian blocking some punches.
Kristian is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairbanks finish him?
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairbanks.
Kristian seems to have recovered his senses.
Desmond Fairbanks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristian.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristian controls his hands.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Kristian blocks it.
Fairbanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kristian is trying to keep an underhook but Fairbanks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fairbanks wants to free his trapped foot but Kristian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fairbanks wants to work for an arm triangle but Kristian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Fairbanks seems content to control.
Fairbanks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kristian is not content to let Fairbanks control the position.
Kristian is looking to escape.
Fairbanks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kristian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristian trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristian has his hands clasped together around Fairbanks's back. He's all about the action.
Fairbanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kristian keeps working.
Fairbanks is pressing down on Kristian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kristian is holding on for now.
Fairbanks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fairbanks wants to take his opponent's back but Kristian doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kristian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Kristian misses with a two punch combination.
Kristian tries to clinch but Fairbanks moves away
and Fairbanks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kristian thinking.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Kristian moves out of range.
Fairbanks connects with a body shot.
Kristian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kristian blocks a jab.
Michael Kristian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kristian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fairbanks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairbanks. Kristian does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristian misses with a lunging right hand
and Fairbanks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristian manages to avoid it.
Kristian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairbanks. Kristian does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristian lands a jab to the nose.
Kristian tries to clinch but Fairbanks is having none of it.
Desmond Fairbanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kristian is just out of range.
Fairbanks scores with a hook to the body. Kristian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kristian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairbanks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fairbanks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fairbanks checks a leg kick.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Kristian moves into the clinch successfully.
Fairbanks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairbanks avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristian.
Fairbanks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desmond Fairbanks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kristian working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristian tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks stalling.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristian.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristian is looking to control Fairbanks's arms but Fairbanks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kristian has his back to the cage.
Kristian throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Kristian.
Fairbanks tries to stall but Kristian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with some punches.
Kristian lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairbanks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kristian backwards.
Kristian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristian has a couple of punches blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristian backwards.
Kristian has a couple of punches blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristian controls his hands.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks gets underhooks to prevent Kristian's takedown attempt.
Kristian throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kristian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks has a couple of punches blocked by Kristian.
Fairbanks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kristian scores with a shot to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Kristian.
Fairbanks lands a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks scores with a shot to the side of Kristian's head.
Fairbanks blocks an elbow strike.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Kristian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Desmond Fairbanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kristian.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael Kristian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristian.
Kristian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairbanks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Fairbanks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairbanks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Garaile Lban (ranked 896 p4p, 111 weight class) and Sydney Thift (ranked 3411 p4p, 388 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sydney Thift was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garaile Lban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Thift!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thift shoots and misses
and Lban counters with a straight right hand.
Lban punishes Thift's body with a nice straight punch.
Thift throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
Sydney Thift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lban.
Lban clobbers Thift with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thift takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Lban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lban.
Thift throws a leg kick
and Lban counters with a right hand to the body.
Thift tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lban swivels and escapes.
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!
Lban lands a left and a right that send Thift crashing to the mat, dazed. Lban thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thift is rocked!
Lban darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Thift's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lban before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garaile Lban!
Garaile Lban decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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