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Rapid Showdown in Tokyo 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Ginn (ranked 6290 p4p, 217 weight class) and Curtis Black (ranked 5601 p4p, 203 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Ginn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Black!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a jab. Ginn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ginn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ginn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ginn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Ginn.
Ginn stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ginn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ginn.
Ginn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ginn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ginn wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Ginn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black tries to kick Ginn off in order to stand up. Ginn Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ginn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Black has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ginn advances nicely into full mount.
Ginn tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Ginn controlling the pace for now.
Ginn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginn controlling the position easily from mount.
Ginn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Black in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Black squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ginn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ginn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ginn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ginn looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ginn punching from mount but Black doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ginn throws some wild stikes that Black manages to avoid easily.
Ginn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Black has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ginn has hold of Black's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Black manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Ginn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ginn takes one to the chin there.
Ginn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Black misses with an uppercut. Ginn saw that one coming.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black lands an overhand right.
Black throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ginn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Ginn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ginn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black throws a body punch but Ginn moves out of range.
Curtis Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black digs a good body shot into Ginn's ribs.
Ginn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ginn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pete Ginn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ginn moves away.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginn is just out of range.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black throws a right and a left that Ginn avoids nicely.
Ginn fails to land the takedown.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginn manages to avoid it.
Black looks to land a combination but Ginn avoids it well.
Ginn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black misses with an uppercut.
As Black looks to move away, Ginn throws a big counter combo but Black just gets out of the way.
Black throws a sloppy body shot
and Ginn counters with a big head kick but Black shrugs it off.
Ginn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black thuds a left hand into Ginn's body.
Black tests Ginn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ginn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Black manages to circle out of the way.
Ginn slips under a jab from Black.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ginn was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Ginn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Ginn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ginn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Ginn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black cracks Ginn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ginn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Ginn's head back.
Ginn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
It looked like Ginn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ginn.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ginn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Ginn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Black's knee momentarily.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ginn on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Ginn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ginn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Black with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Black misses.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ginn ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws a sloppy body shot
and Ginn counters with a two punch combo.
Black looks to land a left hand but Ginn moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ginn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Ginn attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Black connects with a jab.
Curtis Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginn looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Ginn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ginn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Black cracks Ginn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ginn thuds his shin into the meat of Black's side.
Black misses the jab.
Ginn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Black takes a swing at Ginn's ribcage but misses.
Ginn throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Ginn avoids the body shot from Black.
Ginn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ginn duly obliges.
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!
Ginn moves away from the strike by Black.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ginn moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginn cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black tries to bum rush Ginn with a series of wild strikes but Ginn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ginn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ginn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ginn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Black is out of range.
Ginn clinches up against the cage.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Ginn tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Ginn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Ginn tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ginn keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ginn.
Black is trying to push Ginn away but Ginn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginn prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
Ginn pulls guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ginn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Ginn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pete Ginn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ginn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ginn distracts Black with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ginn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ginn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Black!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black taking shots to the head.
Ginn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ginn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ginn working the ground and pound effectively.
Ginn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ginn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ginn throwing strikes here but Black is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ginn trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Ginn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ginn.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Ginn's attempts to control the action.
Ginn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ginn unloads with some shots from mount but Black bucks and avoids them well.
Black avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ginn.
Ginn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Ginn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ginn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Ginn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 4077 p4p, 168 weight class) and Killer Kidd (ranked 6446 p4p, 219 weight class). Jimenez comes to the cage accompanied by Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 Las Vegas, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd lands a body shot.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez with a jab.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Kidd throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidd as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Jimenez keeps Kidd at a distance using the push kick.
Donk. Jimenez catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd pushes Jimenez away with a front kick.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses the jab.
And Kidd responds with a good body kick, but Jimenez manages to step out the way in time.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Kidd counters with a body kick.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a low kick, looking for Kidd's leg but Kidd calmly moves out of range.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd tests Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jimenez's hands.
Kidd connects with a high kick.
Killer Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Kidd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jimenez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kidd defends well and Jimenez ends up having to push Kidd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kidd misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kidd.
Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Kidd counters with a body kick.
Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimenez tries a low kick but Kidd avoids it.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kidd is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Jimenez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kidd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kidd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jimenez's guard! Nice work there by Kidd!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kidd has picked Jimenez up and slammed him! Jimenez can't keep hold of the triangle and Kidd manages to pass to side control!
Jimenez tries to bench press Kidd off him but Kidd keeps the position.
Jimenez is working hard here to advance position.
Kidd has control of an arm but Jimenez manages to advance to Kidd's back!
Jimenez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kidd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kidd is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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 Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidd cracks Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Kidd as Jimenez shoots in.
Kidd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jimenez's calf.
Kidd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jimenez's calf.
Kidd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a nice leg kick.
Kidd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kidd - that will leave a mark!
Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimenez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jimenez scores with a push kick.
Jimenez throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Jimenez misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
As Kidd backs away, Jimenez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jimenez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd slips a straight right by Jimenez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez pushes Kidd away with a front kick.
Kidd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Jimenez tries to score with a low kick but Kidd moves his leg out of the way.
Kidd slips a straight right by Jimenez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Kidd dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Nice shot lands for Kidd.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kidd throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Kidd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez slips a jab from Kidd.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Jimenez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kidd thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Jimenez misses the body punch
and Kidd counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Killer Kidd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Jimenez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kidd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jimenez blocks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.
Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kidd throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Killer Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kidd thinks about the counter body kick.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
And Kidd responds with a good body kick, but Jimenez manages to step out the way in time.
Kidd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Jimenez lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez cracks Kidd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jimenez with a body shot.
Kidd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Kidd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kidd swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a body punch
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Kidd tries to move into range but Jimenez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Kidd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Kidd misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kidd.
Kidd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kidd lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand.
A clash of legs there as Kidd blocks the low kick.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jimenez throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Kidd counters with an inside leg kick.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Jimenez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimenez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jimenez thows a leg kick but Kidd checks it
and Kidd counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Jimenez sees coming a mile off.
Jimenez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kidd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Kidd slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez backing away here, and Kidd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd flicks out a counter leg kick but Jimenez steps away.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown but Kidd shows good takedown defense.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez thows a leg kick but Kidd checks it
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Kidd counters with a good low kick that Jimenez was not able to check.
Kidd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kidd.
Kidd slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kidd 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Killer Kidd!
A relieved looking Killer Kidd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Vanatta (ranked 6031 p4p, 388 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 2823 p4p, 276 weight class). Snappy Whiplash has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcin Vanatta's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcin Vanatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whiplash throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Marcin Vanatta has been cut.
Vanatta tries to clinch
and Whiplash counters with an inside leg kick.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanatta wants to clinch but Whiplash slips to the side
and Whiplash counters with a thumping low kick.
Whiplash tests Vanatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanatta throws the kick towards the body but Whiplash avoids it.
Whiplash scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Vanatta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanatta's sensitive parts.
Whiplash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanatta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash cracks Vanatta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vanatta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Whiplash finish him?
Vanatta is rocked!
Whiplash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Vanatta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanatta glances at the clock... BAM! Whiplash nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vanatta crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vanatta is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snappy Whiplash!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Hurja (ranked 3004 p4p, 122 weight class) and Hakuho Chibasaki (ranked 4092 p4p, 157 weight class). Harri Hurja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Hurja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakuho Chibasaki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurja throws a body punch but Chibasaki moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chibasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hurja throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Hurja.
A little jabbing left from Chibasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurja.
Hurja throws a head kick that misses.
Hurja scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurja throws a sloppy body shot
and Chibasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurja is breathing heavily.
Hurja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chibasaki.
Harri Hurja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chibasaki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurja throws a head kick that misses
and Chibasaki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hurja! Chibasaki lets Hurja back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hurja is rocked!
It looks like Harri Hurja has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chibasaki gets a clinch.
Oh Hurja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chibasaki throws a big uppercut that drops Hurja! More strikes from Chibasaki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hurja lies dazed against the cage as Chibasaki celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuho Chibasaki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Schroder (ranked 4213 p4p, 171 weight class) and Kreepee Krawlee (ranked 2715 p4p, 121 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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142 lbs
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140 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ariel Schroder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawlee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schroder.
Schroder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krawlee tries to avoid it but Schroder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krawlee to the ground. Krawlee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krawlee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schroder misses with a wild combination.
Schroder feints and as Krawlee raises his hands in defense, Schroder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schroder is fighting to break Krawlee's control of his arms but Krawlee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krawlee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schroder uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee is looking to regain half guard here but Schroder keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schroder in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
Krawlee gets back to half guard.
Schroder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Schroder keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krawlee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee trying to control here.
Krawlee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krawlee trying to strike off his back.
Schroder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krawlee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schroder shoots in but Krawlee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Schroder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krawlee defends it nicely.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schroder defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Krawlee. No joy for Schroder on that attempt.
Schroder ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Schroder scores with a takedown into Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schroder is now in half guard.
Krawlee missing with punches from the bottom.
Schroder trying to advance position but Krawlee counters by regaining guard.
Schroder slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Krawlee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee trying to control but Schroder postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Schroder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Krawlee.
Krawlee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schroder slaps away a takedown attempt from Krawlee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krawlee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schroder on his heels. He'll look to pass Schroder's guard now, I'm sure.
Krawlee stands and throws Schroder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 take a break and control but Schroder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Schroder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schroder is looking for a sweep.
Krawlee throws an elbow but Schroder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Krawlee swings around for an armbar but Schroder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schroder stacks Krawlee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schroder!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee struggling a bit here.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder postures up.
Schroder trying to control the position but Krawlee is working away.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krawlee keeps working.
Krawlee struggling a bit here.
Schroder cracks Krawlee with a big elbow.
Krawlee is trying to improve his position.
Schroder is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schroder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schroder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 wants to control but Schroder postures up.
Krawlee is looking to regain half guard here but Schroder keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schroder dives in and grabs Krawlee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krawlee pushes down on Schroder's head and hops out.
Schroder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schroder showed some decent athleticism there.
Schroder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Schroder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schroder fails with a takedown attempt.
Schroder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krawlee avoids it really well and circles away.
Schroder shoots for a takedown but Krawlee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Schroder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroder avoids the body shot from Krawlee.
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.
Schroder dives in and scores a takedown into Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schroder is aware though and is defending well.
Schroder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroder trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Schroder is proving a slippery customer.
Schroder content to stall in guard here.
Schroder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 has his takedown stuffed
and Krawlee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krawlee.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schroder is on top in guard.
Krawlee has an active guard here but Schroder has managed to pass into half guard.
Schroder wants to pass to mount but Krawlee is defending the position.
Krawlee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroder blocks the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee is looking to get back to full guard here but Schroder has managed to pass to side control instead.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Schroder taking a breather here.
Krawlee is trying to control Schroder's posture but Schroder avoids it.
Kreepee Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Krawlee striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Schroder tries to advance to mount but Krawlee denies him.
Krawlee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ariel Schroder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ariel Schroder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schroder, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Schroder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Alomar (ranked 2188 p4p, 256 weight class) and Mace Windu (ranked 2625 p4p, 298 weight class). Robert Alomar had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mace Windu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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20
203 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Alomar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mace Windu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windu blocks a leg kick.
Windu loads up on a big right hand but Alomar slips the punch.
Alomar takes the fight into the clinch.
Windu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Alomar misses.
Windu throws a shot from downtown. Alomar moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Alomar.
Windu works over Alomar's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Robert Alomar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Windu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Windu misses with a straight left.
Windu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alomar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Windu.
Alomar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Windu misses.
Alomar shoots in looking for a takedown. Windu tries to sprawl out of it but Alomar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Windu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Windu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alomar is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Windu misses.
Windu misses with a hook
and Alomar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Windu wants to sweep but no luck.
Alomar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alomar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alomar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Windu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alomar trying to control but Windu is working from the bottom.
Alomar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alomar trying to control but Windu is working from the bottom.
Alomar drops back looking for a leg! Windu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Windu manages to kick Alomar off! Alomar jumps back into Windu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alomar throwing strikes from guard but Windu blocks nicely.
Alomar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Windu's guard.
Alomar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Windu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alomar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Windu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alomar is working for a kimura but Windu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alomar stalling.
Alomar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Windu defends it well.
Alomar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Windu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Alomar!
Robert Alomar very nearly forgot to thank RESISTANCE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Tagirbekov (ranked 1702 p4p, 196 weight class) and Daquan Bowman (ranked 1373 p4p, 159 weight class). Tagirbekov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Tagirbekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daquan Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tagirbekov misses with a hook. Bowman ducked under it nicely.
Tagirbekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tagirbekov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Bowman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tagirbekov throws a big counter combination but Bowman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daquan Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Tagirbekov both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Daquan Bowman has been cut.
Tagirbekov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook.
Tagirbekov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Tagirbekov misses.
Tagirbekov throws a series of punches but Bowman moves out of range.
Tagirbekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tagirbekov throws a combination. Bowman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tagirbekov misses with a two punch combination.
Tagirbekov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Tagirbekov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowman slips a jab and a cross from Tagirbekov.
Bowman misses with a left hand
and Tagirbekov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tagirbekov misses with a double jab.
Bowman throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagirbekov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Bowman defending well as Tagirbekov loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tagirbekov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bowman manages to circle out of the way.
Bowman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bowman moves out of range as Tagirbekov strikes.
A slow jab from Tagirbekov misses its intended target.
Tagirbekov moves forwards but Bowman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowman lands with a straight right. Tagirbekov didn't see that one coming.
Tagirbekov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowman.
Tagirbekov slips a jab from Bowman.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowman.
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tagirbekov misses with a wild body shot.
Tagirbekov throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tagirbekov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tagirbekov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowman finds it's way round the side to connect with Tagirbekov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tagirbekov's calf.
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman slips under a jab from Tagirbekov.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tagirbekov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tagirbekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tagirbekov throws out a loose jab but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bowman.
Bowman connects with a single shot there.
Bowman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Tagirbekov. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Tagirbekov lands.
Tagirbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Tagirbekov moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov throws a hook but Bowman avoids it easily.
Bowman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tagirbekov misses with a straight left.
Bowman throws out a loose jab but Tagirbekov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tagirbekov cracks Bowman with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov tests Bowman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tagirbekov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
A solid body kick from Bowman.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman is looking to slow Tagirbekov down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tagirbekov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bowman connects with a single shot there.
Bowman throws a big shot that misses.
As Bowman tries to get set, Tagirbekov tries to push him back and clinch up but Bowman manages to avoid the attempt.
Bowman scores with a jab to the head.
Tagirbekov missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowman cracks Tagirbekov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowman misses with a straight right.
Tagirbekov catches Bowman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tagirbekov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tagirbekov forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tagirbekov is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Tagirbekov prevents a body shot from Bowman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman looking to stall.
Bowman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tagirbekov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowman counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daquan Bowman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tagirbekov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tagirbekov lands an overhand right.
Tagirbekov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowman catches Tagirbekov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowman scores with a hook to the body. Tagirbekov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Bowman tenderised Tagirbekov's leg. Tagirbekov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tagirbekov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bowman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tagirbekov.
Bowman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tagirbekov on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowman as he connects with a hook.
Bowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bowman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tagirbekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tagirbekov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Tagirbekov blocks the low kick.
Tagirbekov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bowman dodges the punch combination from Tagirbekov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tagirbekov misses.
Daquan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman cracks Tagirbekov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tagirbekov slips a straight right by Bowman.
Bowman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tagirbekov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tagirbekov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tagirbekov throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Bowman misses with a straight left.
Tagirbekov scores with a one two! Bowman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tagirbekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Tagirbekov misses with a left hand
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tagirbekov looks to land a left hand but Bowman moved out of range nicely.
Bowman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tagirbekov.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowman.
Bowman connects with a solid leg kick.
Tagirbekov swings widly with a right hand
and Bowman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Bowman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tagirbekov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman.
Bowman scoring well with a low kick there.
Tagirbekov moves out of range of the body kick from Bowman.
Bowman connects with a solid leg kick.
Tagirbekov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tagirbekov looks to throw the jab but Bowman is out of range.
Bowman tries to land a leg kick but Tagirbekov saw it coming and moves away.
Tagirbekov misses with a body shot.
Bowman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowman misses with a looping right.
Tagirbekov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tagirbekov moves out of range as Bowman strikes.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Bowman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tagirbekov throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tagirbekov throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bowman, as that shot connected.
Bowman lands an overhand right.
Tagirbekov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tagirbekov moves out of range as Bowman throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tagirbekov misses the target.
Bowman throws a hook but Tagirbekov blocks it.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tagirbekov forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Tagirbekov avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Tagirbekov tries to throw a body punch but Bowman avoids it by throwing Tagirbekov back against the cage.
Tagirbekov prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a left to the head.
Bowman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tagirbekov jumps guard but Bowman stands there with Tagirbekov around his waist. Tagirbekov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tagirbekov scores with a shot to the side of Bowman's head.
Tagirbekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowman to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
A right hook to the body lands for Tagirbekov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tagirbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Tagirbekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tagirbekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bowman uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tagirbekov is looking for a triangle here but Bowman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tagirbekov is looking for a sweep.
Bowman wants to control but Tagirbekov is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tagirbekov is trying to get back to half guard.
Tagirbekov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daquan Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daquan Bowman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bowman looks to land a body kick but Tagirbekov moved away.
Good leg kick by Bowman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bowman throws a hook but Tagirbekov blocks it.
Tagirbekov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tagirbekov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov tries to pull guard but Bowman won't allow it.
Tagirbekov tries to throw a body punch but Bowman avoids it by throwing Tagirbekov back against the cage.
A short left from Bowman.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tagirbekov.
A short right from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tagirbekov jumps guard.
Tagirbekov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bowman stacks Tagirbekov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bowman!
Tagirbekov is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagirbekov struggling a bit here.
Tagirbekov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bowman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tagirbekov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bowman trying to control the position but Tagirbekov is working away.
Ruslan Tagirbekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bowman working away.
Tagirbekov is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowman just content to control the position.
Tagirbekov throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bowman takes advantage and mounts!
Bowman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tagirbekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowman avoids the attempt from Tagirbekov to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tagirbekov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tagirbekov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tagirbekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Bowman controlling the pace.
Tagirbekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Tagirbekov actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tagirbekov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tagirbekov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tagirbekov misses with a looping left.
Tagirbekov misses with a double jab.
Tagirbekov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Bowman throws a leg kick which misses Tagirbekov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tagirbekov tries to avoid it.
Bowman throws a hook to the side of Tagirbekov's head but Tagirbekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowman misses with an uppercut.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tagirbekov swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tagirbekov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman scores with a jab.
Tagirbekov throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tagirbekov throws a combination that misses
and Bowman counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daquan Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bowman 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daquan Bowman!
Daquan Bowman made sure to mention his sponsor, Blue Moon in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Columbus (ranked 2209 p4p, 220 weight class) and Beef Stew (ranked 1381 p4p, 151 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christoph Columbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beef Stew!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus lands with an overhand left.
Stew misses with a looping left.
Columbus wants to clinch.
Columbus wants to clinch but Stew slips to the side
and Stew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Stew - just one landing.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Stew moves away and avoids it.
Stew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Stew and move into the clinch.
Good shot there by Stew.
Stew lands with a shot to the body.
Columbus tries to clinch up.
Stew lands a slapping body shot.
Stew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stew connects with the punch.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
Columbus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stew throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew scores with a one two! Columbus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stew lands a jab to the head.
Stew connects with a jab.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus doesn't manage to clinch there - Stew circles away.
Stew throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Columbus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stew lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stew throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stew.
Stew jabs at Columbus's body.
Columbus wants to clinch up but Stew keeps it at a distance.
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!
Columbus walks into a left hand.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stew counters with a nice leg kick.
Stew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Columbus. Columbus maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stew manages to break the clinch.
Stew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus tries to clinch but Stew moves away
and Stew counters with a solid body kick.
Stew plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Columbus scores with a jab. Stew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
Stew cracks the inside of Columbus's front leg.
Stew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stew throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stew finds it's way round the side to connect with Columbus's head.
Columbus moves forwards but Stew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stew throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Columbus moves in looking to clinch but Stew pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Stew.
Columbus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Columbus scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Stew misses.
Stew has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Stew counters with a right hand to the body.
Stew lands a nice shot to the body.
Stew slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus tries to clinch but Stew is having none of it.
Stew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbus tries to clinch but Stew moves out of range.
Stew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Stew.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stew. That's going to slow Columbus down.
Stew slips a straight right by Columbus.
Stew lands with an uppercut that bounces Columbus off the cage and back into range.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Stew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Stew finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Columbus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Columbus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Columbus slips a straight right by Stew.
Stew scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Columbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Stew bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Columbus's head.
Stew tries to bum rush Columbus with a series of wild strikes but Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Columbus checks the leg kick.
Stew throws out a leg kick but Columbus moves out of range and Stew only half commits.
Columbus darts in and clinches Stew up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus keeps control of Stew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stew is leaning against Columbus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Stew breaks the clinch.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Stew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Stew dominated that round.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Columbus.
Stew misses the jab.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Stew and move into the clinch.
Columbus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stew scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus clinches up with Stew and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stew.
Stew lands a shot to the body.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stew fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Columbus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Stew.
Stew was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Stew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beef Stew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Columbus. Columbus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Columbus wants to clinch.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Stew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Columbus wants to clinch but Stew slips to the side
and Stew counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stew tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus tries to move into range but Stew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stew counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Columbus is rocked!
Columbus avoids the head kick by Stew.
Stew scores with a head kick.
Oh Columbus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Columbus throws a hook but Stew avoids it easily.
Columbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stew digs a good hook to Columbus's body.
Columbus seems to have got his legs back now.
Columbus tries to clinch there but Stew circles away.
Columbus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Columbus moves in looking to clinch but Stew pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus doesn't manage to clinch there - Stew circles away.
Stew scores with a nice right hand.
Stew scores with a hook.
Columbus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stew.
A good leg kick by Stew.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stew manages to avoid it.
Stew dodges the punch combination from Columbus.
Stew cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stew.
Stew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stew throws a good cross that connects.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stew darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Columbus misses
and Stew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Stew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stew throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Stew keeps the fight on the outside.
Columbus takes one to the chin there.
Columbus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stew.
Stew scoring well with a low kick there.
Stew moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Stew catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Stew scores with a decent looking hook.
Columbus wants to clinch
and Stew counters with a big right hand! Oh Columbus is in trouble here! Stew follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Stew!
Beef Stew made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 1790 p4p, 223 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 1184 p4p, 152 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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171 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro rushes Popper and presses him up against the cage.
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Guido Turturro has been cut.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turturro moves into range and clinches up with Popper.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popper walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Turturro.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Popper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Popper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Popper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro gets a clinch.
Popper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Popper holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turturro rushes Popper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Popper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popper connects with a leg kick. Turturro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turturro wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a nice leg kick.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turturro in his tracks.
Turturro moves into the clinch successfully.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popper just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popper jabs Turturro right on the nose. Turturro blinks but takes it well.
Turturro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popper counters with a nice body shot.
Popper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turturro. That did some damage!
Popper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turturro jumps guard but Popper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Popper holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Turturro gets control of Popper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turturro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Popper controlling from the top position.
Popper looking to pass the guard.
Popper is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turturro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Popper is looking to defend but Turturro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Popper! Turturro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Popper taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guido Turturro!
A relieved looking Guido Turturro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tamid Nasib (ranked 609 p4p, 74 weight class) and Chief Navajo (ranked 1424 p4p, 156 weight class). Tamid Nasib has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamid Nasib!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Navajo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasib rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navajo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navajo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nasib!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Navajo working the ground and pound.
Nasib managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Navajo.
Navajo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Navajo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Navajo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nasib is trying to improve his position.
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Navajo cracks Nasib with a big elbow.
Navajo working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Navajo crashes against the mat.
Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nasib to see if he's OK.
Nasib takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Navajo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Navajo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Navajo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nasib takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nasib on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nasib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Navajo.
Navajo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nasib works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navajo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navajo.
Navajo throwing shots but Nasib is blocking nicely.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
Navajo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Navajo drops an elbow to the side of Nasib's head.
Navajo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Navajo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nasib with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nasib trying to control but Navajo postures up.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navajo 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.
Navajo looks to land a strike but Nasib avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Navajo with a nice head shot there.
Navajo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navajo landing with the ground and pound.
Navajo throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
Navajo throwing strikes but missing.
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasib works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navajo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navajo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navajo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses.
Navajo landing with the ground and pound.
Navajo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasib is keeping the position for now.
Nasib has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Navajo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navajo postures up and lands a big shot to Nasib's brow.
Navajo throws a strike but Nasib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navajo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nasib frees his head nicely. Oh but Navajo has switched to an armbar! Nasib is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Chief Navajo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tamid Nasib spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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