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RISE 108 Snowdon v Togashi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Rocambole (ranked 3970 p4p, 132 weight class) and Sam Bellafontane (ranked 1674 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Rocambole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Bellafontane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocambole tries to work over Bellafontane's front leg with a kick but Bellafontane checks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bellafontane.
Bellafontane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bellafontane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd goes nuts as Bellafontane knocks Rocambole out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bellafontane Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Bellafontane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Tatum (ranked 2286 p4p, 291 weight class) and Henri Jospin (ranked 1987 p4p, 256 weight class). Jospin has chosen Clash as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jayson Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henri Jospin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Tatum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jospin missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum tries to clinch up.
Jospin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatum.
Tatum throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jospin scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Jospin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatum swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Tatum.
We've been hearing reports that Tatum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch but Jospin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatum wants to clinch.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jayson Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Jospin circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Tatum is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws out a leg kick but Tatum moves out of range and Jospin only half commits.
No joy there for Tatum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatum throws a low kick but Jospin avoids it.
Tatum tries to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice leg kick.
Tatum forces Jospin back against the cage and clinches.
Jospin is trying to break the clinch but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
Jospin takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
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!
Jospin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatum wants to clinch.
Tatum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jospin is out of range.
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut!
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
Tatum rushes Jospin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jospin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike.
Jospin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jospin's efforts to push away.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Jospin misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jospin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jospin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Tatum misses
and Jospin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tatum's knee momentarily.
Tatum moves to clinch but Jospin breaks away
and Jospin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum tries to clinch
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tatum has Jospin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jospin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jospin works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Jospin lands with a left to the head.
Tatum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jospin.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Jospin pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Jospin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jospin stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin has Tatum pushed against the cage.
Jospin controlling the action here for a moment.
Jospin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum moves to clinch but Jospin breaks away
and Jospin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tatum closes the distance but Jospin moves to the side
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jospin lands a head kick. Tatum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jospin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Tatum tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
Tatum feints a jab promting Jospin to slip. Tatum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jospin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Tatum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum tries to clinch but Jospin moves away
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jayson Tatum's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tatum's knee momentarily.
Jospin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tatum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jospin scrambles back to his feet.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatum tries to clinch but Jospin moves out of range.
Tatum throws a chopping leg kick but Jospin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Tatum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum closes the distance but Jospin moves to the side
and Jospin counters with a head kick.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jayson Tatum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jospin slips under a jab from Tatum.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
Tatum forces Jospin back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jospin or not.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Jospin.
Come on Jospin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jospin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tatum'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.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatum.
Tatum closes the distance but Jospin moves to the side
and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Tatum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jospin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
Jospin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tatum throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a crisp one two that drops Tatum! Jospin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tatum to his feet! Tatum is in big trouble!
Tatum is rocked!
Jospin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jospin counters with a low kick, right behind Tatum 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jospin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatum connects with a body shot.
Tatum throws a push kick but Jospin slaps the foot to one side.
Jospin throws a fast counter high kick but Tatum manages to duck under it in time.
Tatum misses with a left hand
and Jospin counters with a good low kick that Tatum was not able to check.
Jospin checks a low kick from Tatum.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Jospin misses.
Look low, kick high! Jospin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tatum tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jospin is absolutely delighted - when Tatum wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Turbitt (ranked 3182 p4p, 338 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 3638 p4p, 380 weight class). Turbitt's entrance music is Tell Me Ma. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turbitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turbitt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turbitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turbitt scores with a nice head shot.
Greene shoots and misses
and Turbitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Danny Greene has been cut.
Samuel Turbitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
The crowd cheers as Turbitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greene doesn't seem phased though.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turbitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene walks into a straight right hand from Turbitt.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turbitt tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turbitt to the ground. Turbitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turbitt defends well and Greene ends up having to push Turbitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turbitt lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turbitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Greene, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene looks winded!
Turbitt lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Good shot there by Turbitt.
Turbitt scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Turbitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene goes for a double leg but Turbitt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turbitt continues to drive forward.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turbitt's waist but Turbitt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Turbitt scores with a four punch combination!
Samuel Turbitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbitt throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Turbitt.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
Turbitt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greene.
Turbitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Turbitt scores with a shot to the body.
Greene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turbitt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greene is rocked!
Turbitt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turbitt throws an overhand right that drops Greene like a sack of potatoes! Turbitt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Turbitt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Bear (ranked 2609 p4p, 308 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 3071 p4p, 338 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Bear. No joy for Krnacova on that attempt.
Krnacova feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bear working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Krnacova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Bear is looking for a triangle but Krnacova pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bear seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krnacova distracts Bear with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Krnacova with a nice head shot there.
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is working Bear over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Bear has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova content to stall in guard here.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bear has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krnacova misses with a takedown attempt - Bear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krnacova drags the fight down to the ground.
Bear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krnacova's head.
Bear stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Bear looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bear's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Bear looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Krnacova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
Krnacova trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krnacova is continuing to stall.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krnacova is in close to Bear's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bear has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova cracks Bear with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Krnacova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear's waist but Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krnacova off to one side.
Krnacova fails with a takedown attempt.
Krnacova ducks under a wild hook from Bear.
Krnacova gets a double leg takedown into Bear's guard.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Krnacova works over Bear with some ground and pound from guard.
Bear is looking for a triangle but Krnacova pushes his legs off easily.
Krnacova stands up over Bear, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova cracks Bear with a solid left hand.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krnacova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bear is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krnacova is chipping away with strikes.
Bear taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krnacova working the ground and pound.
Krnacova controls the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bear tries to bench press Krnacova off him but Krnacova keeps the position.
Krnacova working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krnacova is working Bear over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krnacova is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova landing a few strikes.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krnacova scoring with punches and elbows.
Krnacova controls the position.
Krnacova cracks Bear with a big right hand but Bear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krnacova controlling the position from side mount.
Krnacova trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Krnacova working the body and head with strikes.
Bear takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bear tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krnacova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Krnacova scoring with strikes.
Bear is looking to regain half guard here but Krnacova keeps moving and retains side control.
Bear manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krnacova's best efforts.
Krnacova content to control rather than advance.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
Krnacova content to control rather than advance.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Krnacova slows the pace down in half guard.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
Chief Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova is controlling the pace.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Krnacova sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Krnacova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krnacova 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Krnacova!
A relieved looking Felix Krnacova 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Slayer (ranked 1227 p4p, 152 weight class) and Stick Kingkong (ranked 2056 p4p, 239 weight class). 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer gets a double leg takedown into Kingkong's guard.
Slayer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kingkong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slayer, into his guard.
Slayer looking for a triangle here. Kingkong is fighting it but it looks tight! Slayer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kingkong is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chief Slayer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chief Slayer made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Stick Kingkong was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Brinks (ranked 1600 p4p, 211 weight class) and Tsukune Shiba (ranked 1122 p4p, 157 weight class). Shiba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Brinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba moves away from the strike by Brinks.
Shiba drives through and clinches with Brinks against the cage.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Shiba stalling in the clinch.
Shiba misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba scores with a hook to the body.
Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinks.
Brinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Shiba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Tsukune Shiba has been cut.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Brinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiba's head.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brinks connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Cody Brinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba connects with a looping right hand.
Brinks throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shiba to counter with a crisp jab.
Brinks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brinks tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinks lands a shoulder strike.
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Brinks throws a right hand that misses
and Shiba counters with a right hand to the body.
Brinks misses with a straight right.
Brinks delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Brinks.
Shiba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks jabs at Shiba's body.
Brinks misses with a body punch
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shiba blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shiba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brinkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Shiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Shiba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Brinks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brinks.
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brinks lands a nice hook to Shiba's body. Shiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Brinks misses.
Brinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Brinks moves away and avoids it.
Brinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shiba misses with an uppercut. Brinks saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Brinks moves away and avoids it.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Brinks throws out a leg kick but Shiba moves out of range and Brinks only half commits.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba 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.
Shiba catches Brinks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brinks is looking to clinch.
Brinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brinks rushes Shiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shiba scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage.
Brinks tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiba misses with some punches.
Brinks misses with a body punch.
Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brinks gets a clinch.
Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brinks fails to land.
Brinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Brinks misses with a body punch.
Brinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiba throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Brinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Brinks throws a body punch but Shiba moves out of range.
Brinks lands with a shot to the body.
Brinks throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Brinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsukune Shiba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brinks misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Brinks blocks the low kick.
A big right from Shiba misses.
Brinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shiba's hands.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Brinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brinks misses with a kick to the body.
Brinks lands a nice shot that snaps Shiba's head back.
Brinks throws a solid leg kick but Shiba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brinks.
Brinks slips a jab from Shiba.
Brinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiba can do to turn this around?
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brinks. Brinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Shiba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brinks misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba misses with a straight left.
Brinks scores with a leg kick.
Shiba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brinks.
Brinks's corner calls for a 1-2. Brinks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brinks gets tackled into the cage by Shiba. Shiba maintains the clinch.
Brinks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brinks throws a push kick but Shiba slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Shiba - just one landing.
Brinks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brinks tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brinks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brinks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shiba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brinks looks to land a body kick but Shiba moved away.
Shiba flicks out a counter leg kick but Brinks steps away.
Brinks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Brinks moved out of range nicely.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Brinks moved away.
Brinks misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Shiba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Brinks. Those never looked like landing.
Brinks swings for the body but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba throws out a counter right but Brinks avoids it with no problem.
Shiba clinches up against the cage.
Shiba lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brinks throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Brinks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brinks.
Still in the clinch, Shiba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brinks prevents a body shot from Shiba.
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Brinks slips under a jab.
Brinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brinks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
As Shiba backs away, Brinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brinks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
Shiba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brinks scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Brinks is predictable there
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiba slips a jab from Brinks.
Shiba lands a jab.
Brinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Brinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brinks is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Shiba misses the target.
Brinks moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Brinks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tsukune Shiba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brinks thuds a left hand into Shiba's body.
Shiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shiba connects with a crisp jab.
Brinks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brinks dips to his left and cracks Shiba with an uppercut!
Shiba loads up on a big right hand but Brinks slips the punch.
Shiba misses with a body shot.
Shiba walks into a straight right hand from Brinks.
Shiba moves out of range as Brinks throws a body kick.
Brinks misses with a wild body shot.
Brinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Brinks.
Brinks throws out a leg kick but Shiba moves out of range and Brinks only half commits.
Brinks rushes Shiba and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiba controls his hands.
Shiba blocks a body shot from Brinks.
Brinks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiba.
Brinks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brinks with a nice cross.
Shiba pushes Brinks up against the cage in a clinch.
Shiba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinks misses with some punches.
Shiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brinks misses with a hook
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shiba throws a jab when Brinks was well out of range.
Brinks misses with a straight left.
Brinks is looking to clinch but Shiba is avoiding it.
Shiba throws out a counter right but Brinks avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Brinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks works the jab nicely.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Brinks moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
A big left from Shiba misses.
Decent striking displayed by Brinks there.
Brinks lands a jab to Shiba's midsection.
Brinks lands with a right hand.
Brinks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cody Brinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brinks throws a body kick that misses
and Shiba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shiba lands a right hook to the body.
Brinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brinks tries to clinch there but Shiba circles away.
Brinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brinks tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiba throws a series of punches but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks moves in looking to clinch but Shiba pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brinks tries to bum rush Shiba with a series of wild strikes but Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brinks. Brinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Brinks tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Brinks ducks right into an uppercut from Shiba.
Brinks rushes Shiba and presses him up against the cage.
Cody Brinks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Shiba fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Shiba misses with the head strike.
Shiba gets through Brinks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shiba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsukune Shiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brinks working aggressively here.
Shiba misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Brinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Brinks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brinks blocks a jab.
Brinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brinks throws a shot to the body.
Shiba checks a low kick from Brinks.
Shiba connects with a crisp jab.
Shiba throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Brinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brinks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shiba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brinks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiba throws a punch but it's blocked by Brinks.
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 Cody Brinks.
Well Brinks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Brinks!
Cody Brinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tsukune Shiba stepped up to the mic, saying 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 1143 p4p, 128 weight class) and Kron Diego (ranked 675 p4p, 85 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Diego!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodriguez lands a big right hand that sends Diego crashing to the mat! Rodriguez stays standing though and waves Diego back to his feet!
Diego is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diego! Rodriguez dives in looking to finish! Diego is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Count Von Reichammer (ranked 576 p4p, 84 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 920 p4p, 129 weight class). Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Von Reichammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Reichammer looks to throw the jab but Holmes Jr is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Reichammer misses the target.
Von Reichammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Von Reichammer. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer lands a body shot.
Von Reichammer throws a looping overhand right but Holmes Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Von Reichammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes Jr off the cage and back into range.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Von Reichammer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Reichammer misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmes Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping left.
It looked like Von Reichammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Reichammer throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Reichammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von Reichammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Reichammer takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Holmes Jr is predictable there
and Von Reichammer counters with a straight right hand.
Von Reichammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Count Von Reichammer has been cut.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Reichammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Reichammer is looking to counter punch.
Von Reichammer misses with a combination
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Von Reichammer's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer slips a straight right by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Reichammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Reichammer's head.
Von Reichammer moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
Count Von Reichammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Von Reichammer moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Reichammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Reichammer misses with a wild combination.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Reichammer jabs Holmes Jr right on the nose. Holmes Jr blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from Von Reichammer.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick but Von Reichammer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Reichammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes Jr off the cage and back into range.
Von Reichammer misses with a double jab
and Holmes Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Reichammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr takes one to the chin there.
Holmes Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Von Reichammer moves out of range.
Holmes Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Von Reichammer's shoulder, as Von Reichammer tries to avoid the shot.
Von Reichammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holmes Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Reichammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Reichammer. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Reichammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Reichammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Reichammer with a nice cross.
Von Reichammer works the jab nicely.
Holmes Jr is rocked!
Von Reichammer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Holmes Jr to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Holmes Jr looks to clinch but Von Reichammer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Holmes Jr taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Count Von Reichammer!
Our winner, Count Von Reichammer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 535 p4p, 69 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 396 p4p, 52 weight class). Starman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Bowie - Starman. John Starman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ernest Graves's chin.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starman blocks a jab.
Starman clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Starman struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Starman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with some punches.
Starman trying to land knees to the body.
Starman pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Starman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Graves avoiding damage as Starman throws knees to the body.
Graves cracks Starman with a nice body shot.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starman misses with a body punch.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starman struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Starman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Starman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Graves off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Graves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Starman is defending well though. Graves let's go of the attempt for now.
Will Graves go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Graves is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Starman with him. Starman is trying to defend but Graves has an arm under the chin now! Starman grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ernest Graves!
An out of breath Ernest Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
John Starman spoke after the fight, saying 'Come on not again!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Snowdon (ranked 450 p4p, 68 weight class) and Yokuni Togashi (ranked 765 p4p, 110 weight class). Togashi has chosen Imagine Dragons - Radioactive as his entrance music. Yokuni Togashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yokuni Togashi!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snowdon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snowdon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snowdon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Togashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snowdon lands a jab to the head.
Snowdon thuds his right hand into Togashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snowdon throws a hook to the side of Togashi's head but Togashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Togashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snowdon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Togashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snowdon.
Togashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snowdon moves out of range of the strikes.
Togashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snowdon.
Togashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snowdon moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snowdon has time to react.
Togashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snowdon.
Togashi walks into a stiff left hand from Snowdon.
Togashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Snowdon.
Togashi throws a front kick aimed at Snowdon's knee but Snowdon avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Togashi.
Snowdon connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snowdon.
Snowdon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snowdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snowdon misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Togashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snowdon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Togashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snowdon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snowdon clobbers Togashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowdon misses with a wild body shot.
Togashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snowdon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snowdon tries to clinch up.
Togashi throws a right hand that misses
and Snowdon counters with a thumping low kick.
Yokuni Togashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snowdon throws a chopping leg kick but Togashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Togashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snowdon ducks under a wild hook from Togashi.
Snowdon connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snowdon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Togashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snowdon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Togashi 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.
Snowdon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Togashi wants to sweep here but Snowdon controlling him for the moment.
Snowdon advances position into side control!
Snowdon advances to mount.
Snowdon looking to control but Togashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon prevents Togashi from getting the reversal.
Togashi keeps trying to improve his position.
Snowdon tries to control but Togashi wriggling away.
Togashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snowdon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snowdon forces the positional change into back control.
Togashi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Snowdon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Togashi is in real trouble here. Snowdon gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Togashi is tapping out! Snowdon wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Snowdon!
A very excited looking William Snowdon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Yokuni Togashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.
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