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PF6 McStafferson v Menezes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 1622 p4p, 185 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 1865 p4p, 209 weight class). Brain comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin. Matus has chosen Crow Spirit as his entrance music. Don Juan Matus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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154 lbs
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151 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Altair Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 4, fighting out of New York, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing.
Brain clinches up against the cage.
Brain misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matus digs a right hand into Brain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brain's gas tank.
Matus tries to work over Brain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brain tries to bum rush Matus with a series of wild strikes but Matus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brain throws out the jab.
Brain blocks a leg kick.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Brain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matus.
The fighters circling - Brain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brain lands a head kick. Matus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matus 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.
Brain wants to clinch
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brain misses with a double jab
and Matus counters with a body kick that stops Brain in his tracks momentarily.
Jab from Brain.
Brain takes one to the side of the head.
Brain throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brain throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
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!
Brain tries to clinch there but Matus circles away.
A cross from Brain lands.
Brain is looking to clinch but Matus is avoiding it.
Matus avoids the head kick by Brain.
Brain backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Brain connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Brain misses.
Brain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus throws a hook but Brain avoids it easily.
It looked like Brain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brain misses with a double jab
and Brain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brain lands a two punch combo.
Brain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain ducks right into an uppercut from Matus.
Brain pushes Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matus.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brain's elbow.
Brain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matus up against the cage.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain lands a shot to the body.
Brain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Matus digs a right hand into Brain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brain's gas tank.
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Brain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
Brain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brain moves into the clinch.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Brain controls the action.
Matus landing knees to the body.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brain has Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Brain misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brain scores with a hook to the body.
Matus takes a shot to the head.
Matus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matus blocks a body shot from Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Brain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Brain slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brain 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 Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Brain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brain throws a combination that misses
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus throws a leg kick but Brain checks it.
Brain throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Brain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Brain moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain moves into the clinch.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matus looking to stall.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matus lands a body punch.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Matus.
Matus is working Brain over against the cage.
Matus blocks an elbow strike from Brain.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus blocks an elbow strike from Brain.
A short uppercut from Matus.
Brain is trying to stall.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brain avoiding damage as Matus throws knees to the body.
Brain taking a breather.
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatus.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Brain misses with a double jab.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus moves out of range as Brain strikes.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Brain moved out of range nicely.
Brain tries to clinch up but Matus circles away and keeps his distance.
Brain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matus blocks a head kick by Brain.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matus throws a low kick but Brain moves out of range easily.
Brain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain throws a combination that misses
and Brain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brain moves to clinch but Matus breaks away
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Brain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
Brain throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brain moves out of range as Matus strikes.
As Matus looks to move away, Brain throws a big counter combo but Matus just gets out of the way.
Brain misses with a low kick.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brain throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus is looking for the big counter here.
Matus throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Matus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brain momentarily.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus misses with a few strikes there.
Matus avoids the head kick by Brain.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Brain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Brain off balance momentarily.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Brain throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Brain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Brain wants to clinch up but Matus keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matus throws a series of punches but Brain avoids them all with ease.
Brain tries to clinch up.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brain doesn't seem bothered though.
Brain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing.
Matus flicks out a counter leg kick but Brain steps away.
Brain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matus manages to circle out of the way.
Brain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus cracks Brain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brain slips a straight right by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brain doesn't seem bothered though.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Brain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Brain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brain tries to clinch up but Matus circles away and keeps his distance.
Brain slips a jab from Matus.
Brain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Brain.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brain.
Brain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Brain settles back down.
Matus swats away the attempt to clinch by Brain.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brain misses with a double jab
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Brain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Brain's shoulder, as Brain tries to avoid the shot.
Brain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain lands a jab-cross combination.
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain wants to clinch
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brain tries to move into range but Matus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus cracks Brain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Matus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matus.
Brain is rocked!
Brain throws a right and a left that Matus avoids nicely.
Brain tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Matus blocks a head kick by Brain.
Brain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brain fails to land with a series of punches.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Brain's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain tries to move into range but Matus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Brain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brain back to the cage. Matus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Matus pounces like a tiger and cracks Brain with a vicious hook! Brain is down but not out! Matus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Don Juan Matus!
Our winner, Don Juan Matus, 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.
Altair Brain spoke after the fight, saying 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Swearengen (ranked 2314 p4p, 262 weight class) and Nomor Gai (ranked 1684 p4p, 200 weight class). Gai has chosen Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy as his entrance music. Al Swearengen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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166 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gai. Swearengen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gai - that will leave a mark!
Gai is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
Swearengen scores with a nice right hand.
Swearengen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gai's hands.
Gai scores with a nice body kick.
Swearengen moves out of range of the body kick.
Gai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gai counter with a right hand.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearengen throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Swearengen misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai tries to land a body kick
and Swearengen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gai takes a swing at Swearengen's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen throws a big shot that misses.
Swearengen blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Gai.
Swearengen misses with a body shot.
Gai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swearengen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Swearengen.
Gai thows a leg kick but Swearengen checks it
and Swearengen counters with a right hand to the body.
Swearengen throws a hook to the side of Gai's head but Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gai throws a looping overhand right but Swearengen ducks down to avoid it.
Gai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swearengen throws out the jab.
Gai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gai lands a leg kick that knocks Swearengen off balance momentarily.
Swearengen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swearengen lands with an overhand left.
A clash of legs there as Swearengen blocks the low kick.
Gai throws the left hand but Swearengen avoids the punch easily.
Swearengen misses with a body punch
and Gai counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gai moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Gai.
Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swearengen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gai.
Swearengen swings widly with a right hand
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gai scores with a push kick.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swearengen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swearengen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swearengen throws an off balance right hand
and Gai counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai scores with a leg kick.
Gai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swearengen throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swearengen if he has to take too many more of those.
Swearengen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gai can pounce on him.
Swearengen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gai swings widly with a right hand
and Swearengen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Swearengen moved out of range nicely.
Swearengen lands a slapping body shot.
Gai misses the jab.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swearengen.
Gai slips under a jab from Swearengen.
Gai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swearengen looks to land a left hand but Gai moved out of range nicely.
Gai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swearengen misses with an uppercut.
Swearengen backing away here, and Gai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai sizes up Swearengen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swearengen looks to land a left hand but Gai moved out of range nicely.
Gai thows a leg kick but Swearengen checks it
and Swearengen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gai misses the jab.
Swearengen misses with a shot to the body
and Gai counters with a nice leg kick.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Swearengen's head but Swearengen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Swearengen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swearengen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swearengen sizes up Gai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gai scores with a sloppy right hand. Swearengen should have avoided that one.
Gai looks to throw the jab but Swearengen is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai scores with a sloppy right hand. Swearengen should have avoided that one.
Gai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gai feints and then cracks Swearengen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swearengen down.
Swearengen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Gai does it's job there.
Swearengen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gai moves away.
Swearengen ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Swearengen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Swearengen misses.
Gai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swearengen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swearengen throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Swearengen there.
Gai slips under a jab from Swearengen.
Swearengen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Swearengen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gai slips under a jab from Swearengen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen takes one to the chin there.
Swearengen misses with a hook.
Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick from Gai lands but Swearengen takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swearengen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Swearengen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Swearengen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swearengen scores with the left hand. Gai knows he should have avoided that one.
Swearengen looks to land a left hand but Gai moved out of range nicely.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Swearengen moves away and avoids it.
Gai tries to land a leg kick but Swearengen saw it coming and moves away.
Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gai lands a head kick!
Swearengen misses with a left hand
and Swearengen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gai misses with a hook
and Swearengen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gai cracks the inside of Swearengen's front leg.
Swearengen throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swearengen misses with an uppercut.
Swearengen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swearengen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gai slips a straight right by Swearengen.
A countering left hand to the body from Gai misses.
Swearengen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gai.
Swearengen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Swearengen.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Swearengen's head but Swearengen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gai misses with a body shot.
Swearengen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gai.
Swearengen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gai manages to avoid it.
Swearengen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swearengen connects with a right hand. Gai shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swearengen.
Swearengen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gai.
A big left from Swearengen misses.
Gai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swearengen. That did some damage!
Gai takes one to the chin there.
Swearengen checks a leg kick.
Gai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swearengen.
Gai misses with a low kick.
Swearengen misses with an uppercut.
Swearengen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gai.
Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swearengen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swearengen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gai jabs at Swearengen's body.
Gai lands with a shot to the body.
Swearengen loads up on a big right hand but Gai slips the punch.
Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Swearengen.
A big left from Swearengen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gai staying out of range there.
Swearengen throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Gai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gai connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Swearengen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swearengen looks to throw the jab but Gai is out of range.
Swearengen lunges at Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gai's hand.
Swearengen misses with a looping right.
Swearengen blocks a head kick by Gai.
A quick step to the side and Swearengen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gai throws a sloppy head kick and Swearengen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gai.
Gai looks to land a right hand but Swearengen moved out of range.
Swearengen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swearengen clobbers Gai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Swearengen counter with a right hand.
Gai misses with a double jab.
Swearengen defending well as Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Gai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swearengen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swearengen misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Swearengen misses with a hook.
Swearengen avoids the head kick by Gai.
Gai throws an off balance right hand
letting Swearengen counter with a right hand.
Gai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a body shot but no joy.
Swearengen connects with a nice looking jab.
Gai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swearengen slips a jab from Gai.
A left lands for Gai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Swearengen blocks the leg kick.
Gai takes a swing at Swearengen's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Swearengen misses.
Swearengen lands a head shot.
Swearengen misses the jab.
Swearengen misses with a body shot
and Gai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai tries to land a body kick
and Swearengen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Gai misses.
Swearengen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gai scores with a push kick.
Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swearengen.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swearengen. Gai does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Gai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swearengen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Swearengen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Swearengen misses with a straight left.
Swearengen misses with an uppercut.
Swearengen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
An inside leg kick lands from Gai.
Swearengen misses with a left hand
and Gai counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Swearengen misses its intended target.
Gai flicks out a counter leg kick but Swearengen steps away.
A big right from Gai misses.
Swearengen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swearengen throws a big shot that misses.
Swearengen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gai.
A big left from Swearengen misses.
Gai scores with a jab to the head.
Swearengen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gai counters with a nice uppercut.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swearengen.
A little jabbing left from Gai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen throws a lazy right hand but Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gai missing with a left hand there. Swearengen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gai slips a jab from Swearengen.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swearengen jabs Gai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swearengen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gai, right into the meat.
Gai staying out of range there.
Swearengen throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Gai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swearengen with a body shot.
Swearengen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gai - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gai jabs Swearengen right on the nose. Swearengen blinks but takes it well.
Gai moves out of range of the strikes.
Swearengen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nomor Gai.
Well Gai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
A very excited looking Nomor Gai 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.
Al Swearengen spoke after the fight, saying 'Pussy got lucky'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 2693 p4p, 293 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 2218 p4p, 249 weight class). TopOf FoodChain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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158 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
8 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoodChain gets tackled into the cage by Hussain. Hussain maintains the clinch.
FoodChain is trying to drag Hussain to the mat but Hussain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
FoodChain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hussain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and FoodChain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
FoodChain sizes up Hussain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
FoodChain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hussain as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that FoodChain has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TopOf FoodChain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussain throws a front kick that sends FoodChain stumbling back into the cage.
FoodChain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain tries to clinch but FoodChain is having none of it.
Hussain scores with the left hand. FoodChain knows he should have avoided that one.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FoodChain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by FoodChain.
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Hussain lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! FoodChain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hussain - the referee stops the clock and FoodChain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hussain. FoodChain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hussain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Hussain works FoodChain's body with a nice hook.
Hussain jabs FoodChain right on the nose. FoodChain blinks but takes it well.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain.
Hussain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hussain with a jab.
FoodChain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain tries to clinch up but FoodChain circles away and keeps his distance.
Hussain tries to clinch up but FoodChain circles away and keeps his distance.
Hussain throws the left hand but FoodChain avoids the punch easily.
FoodChain moves forwards but Hussain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
FoodChain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch up but FoodChain circles away and keeps his distance.
FoodChain scores with a takedown into Hussain's guard.
Hussain is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and FoodChain dives into side control.
Hussain is trying to buck FoodChain off.
Hussain is not content to let FoodChain control the position.
Hussain is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, FoodChain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hussain stops FoodChain from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet but FoodChain drags him back down.
FoodChain trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hussain throws FoodChain to one side and escapes!
FoodChain misses with a straight left.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
FoodChain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Hussain lands an overhand right.
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch up.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain thows a body kick. FoodChain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussain. That's going to slow FoodChain down.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Hussain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but FoodChain slips the punch.
FoodChain lands a jab.
Hussain lands with a shot to the body.
Hussain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing.
Hussain misses with a looping right.
FoodChain has a takedown stuffed.
Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Emre Hussain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
FoodChain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hussain with a jab.
FoodChain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
No luck for FoodChain with that takedown attempt.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FoodChain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain wants to clinch.
FoodChain feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain throws a hook but Hussain blocks it.
FoodChain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hussain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent FoodChain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FoodChain swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain has Hussain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hussain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hussain breaks the clinch.
Hussain walks into a left hand.
FoodChain loads up on a big right hand but Hussain slips the punch.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FoodChain tries to counter with a takedown but Hussain is quick to defend against it.
Hussain slips a straight right by FoodChain.
Hussain scores with a shot to the body.
FoodChain slips a jab from Hussain.
FoodChain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hussain sprawls and moves away.
Hussain slips a straight right by FoodChain.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.
Hussain lands with a cross.
Hussain digs a good body shot into FoodChain's ribs.
Hussain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and FoodChain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.
FoodChain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain pushes FoodChain off but FoodChain dives into side control.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet.
Hussain is looking to get back to his feet here but FoodChain is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hussain's back.
FoodChain looking for the choke but no joy.
TopOf FoodChain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
FoodChain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hussain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
FoodChain is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hussain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hussain for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to stand back up.
FoodChain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hussain is defending well though. FoodChain let's go of the attempt for now.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but FoodChain has full control of the position and if anything, Hussain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoodChain is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
FoodChain is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hussain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain is trying to stand back up.
FoodChain looking for the choke but no joy.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
FoodChain is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hussain 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 second round but I would say that TopOf FoodChain will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hussain connects with a right hand. FoodChain shakes it off.
FoodChain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but FoodChain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FoodChain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain tries to clinch there but FoodChain circles away.
FoodChain gets a double leg takedown into Hussain's guard.
FoodChain wants to pass the guard but Hussain is keeping the position.
FoodChain prevents Hussain from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hussain keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. FoodChain has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
FoodChain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hussain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from FoodChain misses.
Hussain has closed the distance and engaged FoodChain in a clinch.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but FoodChain slips the punch.
FoodChain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hussain avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TopOf FoodChain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FoodChain throws out the jab.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussain avoids the body shot from FoodChain.
A jab from Hussain finds it's way through FoodChain's defenses.
Hussain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain gets tackled into the cage by Hussain. Hussain maintains the clinch.
Hussain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from FoodChain.
FoodChain is trying to drag Hussain to the mat but Hussain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
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!
FoodChain throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hussain avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hussain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
FoodChain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hussain is fending him off so far but FoodChain persists. Nope, Hussain circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Hussain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
FoodChain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. FoodChain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain takes a jab right on the kisser.
FoodChain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hussain sizes up FoodChain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on FoodChain's shoulder, as FoodChain tries to avoid the shot.
FoodChain tries to counter with a takedown but Hussain is quick to defend against it.
FoodChain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
FoodChain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FoodChain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from FoodChain.
Hussain darts in and clinches FoodChain up against the cage.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain jabs FoodChain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped FoodChain in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain moves into range and clinches up with FoodChain.
FoodChain has Hussain pressed against the cage, preventing Hussain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain throws a jab when FoodChain was well out of range.
Hussain lands a really nice looking cross but FoodChain seems unphased.
Hussain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
FoodChain ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
FoodChain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain clinches up with FoodChain and pushes him back against the cage.
FoodChain has Hussain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hussain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain pushes FoodChain up against the cage in a clinch.
FoodChain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hussain prevents it.
Hussain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from FoodChain.
FoodChain tries for a takedown but Hussain manages to get underhooks.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emre Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hussain 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
After the fight, Emre Hussain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nando Vasquez (ranked 1264 p4p, 155 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 1154 p4p, 142 weight class). Lazuran Riku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nando Vasquez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
Riku holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vasquez presses Riku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riku. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez wants to land a leg kick but Riku is out of range.
Riku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasquez lands with a slapping head kick.
Vasquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasquez.
A leg kick checked by Riku.
Riku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez tries to work over Riku's front leg with a kick but Riku checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez blocks a jab.
Vasquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riku manages to circle out of the way.
Vasquez keeps Riku at a distance using the push kick.
Riku takes one on the button.
Vasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
Vasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riku throws a right hand that misses
and Vasquez counters with a nice body kick.
Vasquez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riku ducks right into an uppercut from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riku throws a right hand that Vasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasquez also avoids with ease.
Riku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Riku finds it's way through Vasquez's defenses.
Riku swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
Vasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasquez misses the jab.
Riku feints a counter leg kick.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riku.
Vasquez cracks Riku with a good jab.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Riku breaks the clinch.
Vasquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riku has had enough of the clinch but Vasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rikus head.
A nice left hand lands by Vasquez.
Vasquez digs a right hand into Riku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riku's gas tank.
A short right from Vasquez.
Riku misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez cracks Riku with a nice body shot.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.
Vasquez takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
Vasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquez is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riku moves out of range of the body kick.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Riku slips under a jab from Vasquez.
Riku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasquez counters with a two punch combo.
Vasquez walks into a jab.
Riku misses with a kick to the body
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez misses with a hook
and Riku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez throws a head kick but Riku moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasquez. That one must have hurt.
Vasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vasquez looks to land a body kick but Riku moved away.
Vasquez closes the distance and pushes Riku back into the cage.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Vasquez is controlling him.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vasquez.
Riku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vasquez 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.
Riku wants to break free but Vasquez has control.
Riku prevents a body shot from Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez forces Riku back against the cage and clinches.
Riku is trying to break free.
Vasquez working aggressively here.
Riku breaks the clinch.
Vasquez throws a leg kick which misses Riku's front leg but catches the back leg as Riku tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Vasquez.
Riku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Riku is just out of range.
Vasquez slips under a jab from Riku.
Vasquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vasquez. Riku shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Vasquez misses.
Vasquez misses with a jab to the body
and Riku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vasquez throws the kick towards the body but Riku avoids it.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
It looked like Vasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasquez tries a low kick but Riku avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riku feints a counter leg kick.
Vasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riku can do to turn this around?
Vasquez throws out a loose jab but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
Nando Vasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Vasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Vasquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riku doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riku on the side of the head.
Vasquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Riku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasquez throws a lazy right hand but Riku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riku connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Riku walks into a straight right hand from Vasquez.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquez.
A leg kick checked by Riku.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasquez tries to score with a low kick but Riku moves his leg out of the way.
Riku misses with a wild combination.
Vasquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rikus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Riku jabs Vasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez tries to land a front kick but Riku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vasquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Vasquez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez is looking to slow Riku down with leg kicks.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Riku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquez slips a jab and a cross from Riku.
Jab, jab by Vasquez - just one landing.
Riku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riku avoids the body shot from Vasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Riku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasquez lands a really nice looking cross but Riku seems unphased.
Vasquez punishes Riku's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasquez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vasquez lands a front kick.
Riku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to counter by clinching up but Riku breaks away and moves out of range.
Riku misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Vasquez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku tries to work over Vasquez's front leg with a kick but Vasquez checks it.
Vasquez sizes up Riku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riku slips under a jab.
Riku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riku checks a leg kick.
Riku swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez clinches with his opponent.
Riku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vasquez.
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Vasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Riku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez misses with a leg kick.
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nando Vasquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vasquez is rocked!
Riku dodges the punch combination from Vasquez.
Riku counters with a body kick.
Oh Vasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Riku throws a leg kick but Vasquez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vasquez scores with a one two! Riku had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riku.
Riku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vasquez walks straight into a right hand from Riku - that's dropped him! Riku jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vasquez from any more punishment! Vasquez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 1620 p4p, 67 weight class) and Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 2380 p4p, 93 weight class). Blitz Krieg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ispa Murhapuro's chin.
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30
300 lbs
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300 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhapuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Murhapuro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Murhapuro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murhapuro passes to side control.
Murhapuro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Krieg looks calm but he's in trouble here. Murhapuro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Krieg is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Murhapuro lets go of the hold and Krieg can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ispa Murhapuro!
Blitz Krieg was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Munday (ranked 1916 p4p, 218 weight class) and Samuel Turbitt (ranked 1759 p4p, 208 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Turbitt's choice of entrance music: Tell Me Ma. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbitt gets caught flat footed, as Munday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turbitt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Munday trying to control but Turbitt is working from the bottom.
Turbitt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munday tries to free his leg and advance position but Turbitt is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Munday is thwarting Turbitt's attempts to control the position.
Turbitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Munday is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Munday avoids the attempt from Turbitt to control.
Turbitt is squirming around, avoiding Munday's attempts to control the action.
Turbitt is desperately trying to improve his position but Munday has a good base and remains in mount.
Turbitt has left one of his arms exposed and Munday doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Turbitt screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Munday!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mickey Munday waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rip Snorten (ranked 1301 p4p, 188 weight class) and Dominic Trujillo (ranked 1405 p4p, 198 weight class). Snorten comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Silence. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rip Snorten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten misses with a hook to the body
and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Snorten moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten swings for the body but Trujillo moves out of range.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Snorten.
Trujillo cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trujillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trujillo checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Trujillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten jabs Trujillo right on the nose. Trujillo blinks but takes it well.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trujillo missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo lands a slapping body shot.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten scoring well with a low kick there.
Trujillo misses the jab.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trujillo manages to circle out of the way.
Trujillo scores with a nice right hand.
Snorten defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Trujillo takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo throws a series of strikes that have Snorten backpedaling.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Snorten avoids the punch easily.
Snorten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Trujillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
Trujillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
Snorten connects with a right hand. Trujillo shakes it off.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Trujillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Trujillo avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trujillo shoots in and bounces Snorten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snorten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trujillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trujillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trujillo is one step ahead there.
Trujillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo preventing the sweep.
Trujillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snorten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trujillo.
Snorten seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trujillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snorten is looking to stand up but Trujillo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trujillo's guard.
Snorten stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo.
Snorten trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trujillo is keeping the position for now.
Trujillo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that round.
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.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Trujillo tries to get set, Snorten tries to push him back and clinch up but Trujillo manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Trujillo moved away.
Trujillo misses with a body punch
and Snorten counters by clinching up.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo lands a nice uppercut.
Snorten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trujillo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo jabs Snorten right on the nose. Snorten blinks but takes it well.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Snorten.
Snorten moves out of range as Trujillo strikes.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Trujillo defending well as Snorten loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten stuffs the takedown.
Trujillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a few strikes there.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo connects with a body shot.
Trujillo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snorten will feel that in the morning.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Snorten wants to land a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trujillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snorten is defended easily by Trujillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Trujillo.
Trujillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trujillo works Snorten's body with a nice hook.
Snorten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo throws out a leg kick but Snorten moves out of range and Trujillo only half commits.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Snorten tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trujillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Trujillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten misses the jab.
Trujillo scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
Trujillo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Trujillo.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trujillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snorten but Snorten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Snorten.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trujillo.
Trujillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trujillo scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Snorten as Trujillo shoots in.
Trujillo lands a jab to the head.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
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!
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten slips a straight right by Trujillo.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trujillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trujillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snorten. Snorten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Trujillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Trujillo punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten slips a jab from Trujillo.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trujillo.
A right-left combo lands from Trujillo.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snorten wants it to stay on the feet.
Trujillo connects with a body shot.
Trujillo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Trujillo avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Trujillo as Snorten shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snorten.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Trujillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Trujillo persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Trujillo.
A jab from Trujillo finds it's way through Snorten's defenses.
Trujillo lands a slapping body shot.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trujillo manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten misses with a body shot
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten blocks a leg kick.
Snorten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Trujillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trujillo as he jumps to the side.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
A nice side step and Trujillo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Trujillo catches Snorten right on the button with a cross.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trujillo throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten throws a low kick but Trujillo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten 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.
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten goes for a double leg but Trujillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trujillo continues to drive forward.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trujillo.
Snorten slips a straight right by Trujillo.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten cracks Trujillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trujillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Snorten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trujillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Trujillo persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Trujillo off balance momentarily.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trujillo! But no joy.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snorten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snorten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trujillo is trying to defend but Snorten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Snorten there.
Snorten thows a huge punch but Trujillo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten throwing shots but Trujillo is blocking nicely.
Trujillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snorten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snorten's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo cracks Snorten with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Snorten from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Snorten is taking damage to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a shot to the head.
Snorten turns into Trujillo and is now in his guard.
Snorten trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snorten is pressing down on Trujillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trujillo throws an elbow that misses. Snorten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trujillo's guard. Nice move by Snorten!
Snorten trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snorten won't allow Trujillo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws a strike but Trujillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trujillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trujillo works over Snorten with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
Snorten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trujillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trujillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Dominic Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snorten postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trujillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snorten defends it easily.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound.
Snorten works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snorten looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trujillo is looking to improve his position.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but Trujillo defending well.
Trujillo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trujillo wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Trujillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snorten is working away from the top position though.
Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Snorten has control of the leg.
Snorten looks to land a strike but Trujillo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten cracks Trujillo with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snorten slips nicely into half guard.
Trujillo gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Snorten had his way with Dominic Trujillo in that round.
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. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Trujillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Snorten steps away.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trujillo is keeping the position for now.
Snorten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trujillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Trujillo with a nice head shot there.
Trujillo distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trujillo is one step ahead there.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Snorten has wrist control.
Trujillo preventing the sweep.
Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trujillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trujillo cracks Snorten with a solid left hand.
Trujillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Snorten is trying to keep Trujillo in close.
Trujillo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Snorten.
Trujillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snorten defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo blocks the strikes from Snorten.
Trujillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snorten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trujillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snorten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trujillo pushes down on Snorten's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trujillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trujillo works his way into side control.
Snorten gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is trying to work for a kimura but Snorten is defending well.
Trujillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Snorten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trujillo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo prevents Snorten from getting the reversal.
Dominic Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snorten flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Snorten is in a horrible position here. Trujillo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten tries to reverse the position but Trujillo maintains control.
Trujillo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trujillo content just to control the position here.
Snorten is looking to improve his position but Trujillo isn't that keen on the idea.
Trujillo content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo trying to control but Snorten is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trujillo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo is the new welterweight champion!
Dominic Trujillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Philips (ranked 636 p4p, 85 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 2000 p4p, 215 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
Brand misses with a lunging right hand
and Philips counters with a thumping low kick.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Philips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Philips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brand tries to break the clinch but Philips is controlling the position.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Philips digs a right hand into Brand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brand's gas tank.
Philips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Brand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Philips lands a left hand.
Philips is stalling here.
Philips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Our sources have told us that Philips has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips scores a nice knee to the body.
Brand tries to break free but Philips pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Philips prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Philips effectively controlling the action here.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Brand won't want to take too many of those.
Brand looks winded!
Philips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Philips is controlling him.
Brand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Philips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brand's face.
It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Brand takes a shot to the head.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Brand's ribcage.
Philips lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands an elbow inside.
Philips landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Philips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Philips lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Philips.
Philips pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Philips landing knees to the head.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
Philips stalling in the clinch.
Brand tries to circle away but Philips has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Philips.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.
Philips lands a nice knee to the body.
Philips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brand's face.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Philips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Philips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Philips lands an uppercut.
Philips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Philips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Philips scores with a nice hook to the head.
Philips lands a knee to the body.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Brand's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Philips.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips lands with a right to the head.
Philips has Brand pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Brand is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Philips - that's hurt Brand badly! Oh, another knee lands and Brand is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Brand doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Radio Philips!
An out of breath Radio Philips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jackson (ranked 1200 p4p, 176 weight class) and Jan Paul Valens (ranked 2210 p4p, 286 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Paul Valens!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Valens.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valens finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
Valens staying out of range there.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Valens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Valens settles back down.
As Valens looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Valens just gets out of the way.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Valens backing up. Valens nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson sizes up Valens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Valens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valens cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens lands a head kick!
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Valens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Valens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Valens moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Valens thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
Valens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valens misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valens momentarily.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Valens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Valens finds it's target.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Valens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valens tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Valens slips under a jab from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valens manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a stiff right hand.
Valens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Valens blocks it.
Valens lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That has opened up Jan Paul Valens's cut even more.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Valens cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Valens seems unphased.
Valens misses with a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens lands a head kick!
Jackson is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valens lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valens backs up against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Valens throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Valens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valens walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Valens swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jackson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 2160 p4p, 262 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 307 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McStafferson moves away from the strike by Menezes.
McStafferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Menezes is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
McStafferson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Menezes reverses the position - he's now on top in McStafferson's guard.
McStafferson working for a triangle but Menezes defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.
McStafferson keeping full guard, as Menezes tries to pass.
McStafferson working for submissions but it's allowed Menezes to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but McStafferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.
McStafferson wants to sweep but Menezes has passed to side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStafferson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is trying to improve his position.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Menezes's best efforts.
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.
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
McStafferson tries to get to full guard but Menezes has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but instead Menezes has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStafferson tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.
Menezes is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. McStafferson has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done McStafferson! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaz McStafferson!
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