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Lil Heathens Vol. 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmie Johns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmie Johns!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Johns.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Johns moves away from the strike by Gomi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns lands with a good body shot.
Johns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johns moves away from the strike by Gomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmie Johns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johns thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomi throws a hook but Johns avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomi throws a leg kick but Johns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johns is fending him off so far but Gomi persists. Nope, Johns circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johns defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns misses with a body shot
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomi wants to land a leg kick but Johns is out of range.
Johns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johns looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to clinch up but Johns keeps it at a distance.
Gomi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns misses with a looping right.
Johns thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomi stalks Johns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johns's face. Johns staggers backwards, shaken.
Gomi misses with a shot to the body
and Johns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomi counters with a left and a right that stings Johns.
Takanori Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johns counters with a nice body shot.
Gomi tries to clinch but Johns moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns misses the body punch
and Gomi counters with a crisp one two that drops Johns! Gomi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johns to his feet! Johns is in big trouble!
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt - Johns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomi rather than just go for the knockout.
Johns throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Gomi misses with a body punch
and Johns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gomi wants to clinch up but Johns keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gomi misses
and Johns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johns swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Johns misses with a hook to the body
and Gomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johns was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Nice defenses there by Johns.
Johns lands a jab to Gomi's midsection.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Johns avoids nicely.
Gomi moves in looking to clinch but Johns pushes him off.
Johns punishes Gomi's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Johns misses
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi cracks Johns with an open hand slap.
Gomi throws a leg kick
and Johns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johns.
Gomi lands with a straight right. Johns didn't see that one coming.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johns takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Johns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that second round.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi dips to his left and cracks Johns with an uppercut!
Gomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johns swivels and escapes.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi is looking to advance position but Johns won't allow it.
Johns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomi controlling the pace.
Gomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though.
Gomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johns moves away from the strike by Gomi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi misses with an uppercut.
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.
Takanori Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi misses the body punch
and Johns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomi.
Johns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.
Takanori Gomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomi misses with a jab to the body
and Johns counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi throws a jab when Johns was well out of range.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimmie Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi avoids the body shot from Johns.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi takes a swing at Johns's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takanori Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takanori Gomi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Issai roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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240 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abraham Issai roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Arlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from roman misses.
Andrei Arlovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlovsky tries to bum rush roman with a series of wild strikes but roman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlovsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Abraham Issai roman has been cut.
A punch combination from Arlovsky misses.
roman fails to land the takedown.
roman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
roman misses with a low kick as Arlovsky jumps back.
Arlovsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
roman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
roman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arlovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
roman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Arlovsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as roman backs up against the cage.
Arlovsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
roman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
roman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arlovsky as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Issai roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
roman is breathing heavily.
Arlovsky lunges at roman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by roman's hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for roman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A right-left combo lands from Arlovsky.
roman is rocked!
Arlovsky misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Arlovsky does no damage.
No luck for roman with that takedown attempt.
roman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
roman throws a series of punches but Arlovsky moves out of range.
roman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
roman avoids a punch combination nicely.
roman tries to clinch up but Arlovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
roman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlovsky as he jumps to the side.
Arlovsky throws a right hand that roman ducks under and follows up with a left that roman also avoids with ease.
roman is looking to clinch.
roman missing with a left hand there. Arlovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arlovsky's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arlovsky duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
roman tries for a takedown but Arlovsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
roman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arlovsky finds it's way round the side to connect with roman's head.
Arlovsky tries to bum rush roman with a series of wild strikes but roman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlovsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovsky throws a right hand that roman ducks under and follows up with a left that roman also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and roman counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovsky fights it but they end up in guard.
Arlovsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
roman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovsky is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arlovsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arlovsky has roman pulled in close to control his posture.
roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
roman looking to pass the guard.
Arlovsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
roman wants to control from the top but Arlovsky keeps moving.
Arlovsky wants to stand and escape but roman is having none of it.
roman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
roman misses with an uppercut. Arlovsky saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
roman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlovsky.
Arlovsky throws a right and a left that roman avoids nicely.
roman misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Issai roman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
roman wants to clinch up but Arlovsky keeps it at a distance.
Arlovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arlovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
roman bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Arlovsky! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Andrei Arlovsky has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovsky is keeping the position for now.
roman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing roman from controlling successfully.
Arlovsky is breathing heavily.
roman is looking to stand up but Arlovsky won't let him.
Arlovsky managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
roman throws a big right hand that misses.
roman trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
Arlovsky has roman pulled in close to control his posture.
roman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
roman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arlovsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing roman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
roman passes Arlovsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
roman looks to land a strike but Arlovsky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
roman throwing strikes but missing.
roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arlovsky controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing roman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
roman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arlovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from roman.
roman trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
roman tries to clinch but Arlovsky is having none of it.
Arlovsky throws a combination that misses
and Arlovsky is countered with a crisp right hand from roman that sends him to the canvas! roman follows him to the mat into side control.
Arlovsky explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arlovsky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
roman moves into the clinch.
roman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by roman.
roman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arlovsky's efforts to push away.
Arlovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as roman controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky tries to break free but roman pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky prevents the takedown attempt.
roman has a couple of punches blocked by Arlovsky.
Arlovsky prevents roman from breaking the clinch.
Arlovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but roman has him pressed against the cage.
roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Arlovsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but roman is keeping busy.
Arlovsky is trying to break the clinch but roman has him pressed against the cage.
Arlovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
roman tries to pull guard but Arlovsky won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Issai roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
roman is working for takedown but Arlovsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arlovsky breaks the clinch.
roman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
roman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abraham Issai roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from roman is defended easily by Arlovsky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
roman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Issai roman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
roman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Arlovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by roman.
Arlovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from roman. roman gets slowly back to his feet.
roman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
roman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlovsky.
No joy there for Arlovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arlovsky throws a right hand that roman ducks under and follows up with a left that roman also avoids with ease.
Arlovsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down roman rather than just go for the knockout.
Arlovsky throws a right hand that roman ducks under and follows up with a left that roman also avoids with ease.
Arlovsky blocks a head kick by roman.
Nice shot by Arlovsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
roman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arlovsky throws a series of punches but roman moves out of range.
Arlovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
roman tries to clinch but Arlovsky is having none of it.
Arlovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlovsky throws a right and a left that roman avoids nicely.
roman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Issai roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovsky connects with a looping right hand.
Arlovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from roman. roman gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arlovsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping roman at a distance.
Arlovsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and roman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arlovsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from roman. roman gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before roman has time to react.
roman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arlovsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arlovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovsky throws a body punch but roman moves out of range.
Arlovsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping roman at a distance.
Arlovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but roman is just out of range.
roman misses with a takedown attempt - Arlovsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arlovsky misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arlovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract roman.
roman darts in and clinches Arlovsky up against the cage.
Arlovsky working aggressively here.
Arlovsky manages to break the clinch.
Arlovsky lands a jab to roman's midsection.
roman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlovsky is fending him off so far but roman persists. Nope, Arlovsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Arlovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but roman is just out of range.
roman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
roman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Arlovsky misses.
Andrei Arlovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for roman with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Arlovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
roman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlovsky sprawls well. Arlovsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. roman gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovsky stalks roman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into roman's face. roman staggers backwards, shaken.
roman misses with a hook. Arlovsky ducked under it nicely.
Arlovsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
roman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arlovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arlovsky throws a nice looking combination but roman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from roman misses.
Arlovsky looks to land a combination. roman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovsky misses with a two punch combination.
roman lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arlovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arlovsky 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Arlovsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toivo Halaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tong Panong's choice of entrance music: Tetris Song (remix). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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Very strong |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toivo Halaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Halaus.
Halaus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Tong Panong is just out of range.
Tong Panong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tong Panong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halaus.
Tong Panong shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halaus, right into the meat.
Tong Panong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tong Panong.
Toivo Halaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a shot from downtown. Halaus moves away and avoids it.
Halaus scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tong Panong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tong Panong moves out of range of the leg kick from Halaus.
Halaus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Tong Panong slams his shin into Halaus's torso.
Tong Panong looks for a takedown but Halaus sprawls well.
Tong Panong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halaus is looking to clinch.
Halaus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halaus misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Tong Panong or perhaps it was just good defense by Halaus which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halaus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Halaus advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tong Panong, who protects the arm well.
Halaus is breathing heavily.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halaus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tong Panong trying to get back to full guard but Halaus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tong Panong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halaus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong wants to control but Halaus is having none of it.
Halaus misses with a head shot.
Tong Panong wants to hold on but Halaus pushes him away.
Tong Panong regains half guard.
Halaus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halaus is working hard here to advance position.
Tong Panong regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tong Panong is trying to keep Halaus in close.
Tong Panong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halaus defends it easily.
Tong Panong working for a triangle but Halaus defends it easily.
Tong Panong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halaus has passed into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tong Panong tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toivo Halaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halaus moves in looking to clinch but Tong Panong pushes him off.
Tong Panong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halaus can pounce on him.
Tong Panong checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tong Panong checks a leg kick.
Halaus misses with a body shot.
Toivo Halaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halaus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halaus throws a leg kick but Tong Panong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halaus misses the shot to the body.
Halaus throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tong Panong has his takedown stuffed
and Halaus counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Tong Panong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tong Panong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tong Panong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halaus misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Halaus circles away easily
and Halaus counters with a one-two to the body.
Halaus misses with a head kick.
Tong Panong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halaus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Tong Panong.
Halaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halaus drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tong Panong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tong Panong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Halaus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tong Panong is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tong Panong lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tong Panong looking to finish with strikes here!
Tong Panong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Halaus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tong Panong with a couple of short strikes.
Halaus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tong Panong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Tong Panong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tong Panong landing shots from mount.
Tong Panong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Halaus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tong Panong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Halaus has worked his arm free - good work by Halaus!
Tong Panong tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tong Panong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halaus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tong Panong's guard! Nice work there by Halaus!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Halaus misses with a low kick.
Toivo Halaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Tong Panong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halaus counters with an outside leg kick.
Tong Panong scores with a takedown into Halaus's guard.
Tong Panong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Halaus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tong Panong, into his guard.
Tong Panong is looking for a triangle but Halaus pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking for a sweep. Not yet Tong Panong, not yet.
Tong Panong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halaus lands a couple of elbows.
Halaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halaus looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halaus manages to get himself to full guard.
Tong Panong landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Halaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halaus is keeping the position for now.
Halaus has his foot on Tong Panong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tong Panong works his way back into a safe position though.
Tong Panong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halaus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tong Panong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halaus defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halaus trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halaus defends well.
Halaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong controls Halaus momentarily but Halaus frees himself.
Halaus throwing strikes from guard but Tong Panong blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halaus advances position into side control!
Halaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tong Panong keeps working.
Halaus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tong Panong is bucking up trying to escape but Halaus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tong Panong gets back to half guard.
Tong Panong tries to get to full guard but Halaus has control of the leg.
Tong Panong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Tong Panong.
I think Tong Panong 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marc Tong Panong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuuken Hoshikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama's entrance music is Time To Say Goodbye. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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197 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuuken Hoshikawa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama lands with a hook. Hoshikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akiyama connects with a crisp jab.
Hoshikawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoshikawa scores with a hook to the body. Akiyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoshikawa misses with a low kick.
Hoshikawa scores with a kick to the body.
Hoshikawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshikawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akiyama's sensitive parts.
Hoshikawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoshikawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Akiyama circles away.
Hoshikawa stalks Akiyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akiyama's face. Akiyama staggers backwards, shaken.
Akiyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoshikawa closes the distance and clinches.
Akiyama wants to break free but Hoshikawa has control.
Hoshikawa has Akiyama pressed against the cage.
Akiyama is trying to force a seperation but Hoshikawa has the dominant position.
Akiyama is trying to break free.
Akiyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshikawa won't allow it.
Hoshikawa keeps control of Akiyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshikawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshikawa pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshikawa trying to control the position but instead, Akiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoshikawa into the cage.
Akiyama managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshikawa.
Akiyama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoshikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoshikawa tries to stall but Akiyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoshikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Hoshikawa is working Akiyama over against the cage.
Hoshikawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoshikawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoshikawa lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoshikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama can't break the clinch.
Hoshikawa tries to land a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks with his arms.
Hoshikawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Yoshiro Akiyama has been cut.
Hoshikawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoshikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoshikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoshikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Hoshikawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoshikawa looks gassed!
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa throws a wild body kick that Akiyama sees coming a mile off.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Hoshikawa avoids them all with ease.
Hoshikawa misses the jab.
Akiyama loads up on a big right hand but Hoshikawa slips the punch.
Hoshikawa moves in looking to clinch but Akiyama pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoshikawa defends it nicely.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Hoshikawa checks it.
Akiyama looks to land a right hand but Hoshikawa moved out of range.
Hoshikawa moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.
Akiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoshikawa moves away from the strike by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses the jab.
Hoshikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akiyama.
Hoshikawa lands a body shot.
Akiyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoshikawa tries to clinch up but Akiyama circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshikawa. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshikawa lands a body shot.
Akiyama shoots for a takedown but Hoshikawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshikawa tries to clinch up.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshikawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshikawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akiyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshikawa lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoshikawa wants to clinch up but Akiyama keeps it at a distance.
Hoshikawa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akiyama backs up against the cage.
Akiyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama throws a hook but Hoshikawa avoids it easily.
Akiyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoshikawa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshikawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Akiyama misses.
Hoshikawa lands with a nice body kick.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshikawa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshikawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshikawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryuuken Hoshikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshikawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshikawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuuken Hoshikawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Akiyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoshikawa wants to clinch up but Akiyama keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshikawa tries to clinch up
and Akiyama counters with a single leg into guard. Hoshikawa didn't expect that.
Hoshikawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Hoshikawa is keeping the position.
Akiyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama stops Hoshikawa from standing up.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoshikawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akiyama trying to control but Hoshikawa is working from the bottom.
Akiyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoshikawa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoshikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akiyama is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshikawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hoshikawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Akiyama kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akiyama bucks up and throws Hoshikawa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hoshikawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshikawa manages to avoid it.
Hoshikawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akiyama.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a hook.
Hoshikawa is looking to clinch.
Hoshikawa clinches but Akiyama breaks the clinch
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoshikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiyama misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Akiyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Akiyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Hoshikawa ducked under it nicely.
Hoshikawa has closed the distance and engaged Akiyama in a clinch.
Hoshikawa lands a knee to the head.
Hoshikawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akiyama.
Hoshikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoshikawa lands a nice uppercut.
Hoshikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoshikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akiyama.
Hoshikawa misses with some punches.
Hoshikawa is looking to control Akiyama's arms but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoshikawa has his back to the cage.
Hoshikawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoshikawa tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Akiyama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoshikawa keeps control of Akiyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshikawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Akiyama managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa stalling in the clinch.
Hoshikawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoshikawa trying to land knees to the body.
Hoshikawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akiyama is defending well for now.
Akiyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshikawa won't allow it.
Hoshikawa misses with a body punch.
Hoshikawa is looking to control Akiyama's arms but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoshikawa has his back to the cage.
Hoshikawa trying to land knees to the body.
Hoshikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiyama avoids the damage to the body.
Hoshikawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshikawa trying to land knees to the body.
Hoshikawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshikawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama throws a good cross that connects.
Hoshikawa throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hoshikawa lands with a right hand.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoshikawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoshikawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akiyama.
Ryuuken Hoshikawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshikawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Hoshikawa avoids them all with ease.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoshikawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshikawa ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Akiyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshikawa is fending him off so far but Akiyama persists. Nope, Hoshikawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoshikawa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshikawa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshikawa.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Ryuuken Hoshikawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Hoshikawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akiyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akiyama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akiyama connects with a crisp jab.
Akiyama looks to land a combination but Hoshikawa avoids it well.
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akiyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoshikawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshikawa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshiro Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshikawa sizes up Akiyama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for Akiyama with that takedown attempt.
Hoshikawa lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Hoshikawa lands a head kick. Akiyama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama throws the left hand but Hoshikawa avoids the punch easily.
Hoshikawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akiyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoshikawa tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akiyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshikawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshikawa lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa lands with a kick to the temple. Akiyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoshikawa scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoshikawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akiyama doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshikawa darts in and clinches Akiyama up against the cage.
Hoshikawa connects with a knee to the head.
Hoshikawa leaning against his opponent.
Hoshikawa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuuken Hoshikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoshikawa 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuuken Hoshikawa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Depeche Mode - Policy Of Truth. Xu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Happatai - Yatta. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ham Xu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynch wants it to stay on the feet.
Xu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lynch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lynch is taking a breather. Xu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lynch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xu defends it well.
Lynch trying to control the action but Xu is working from the bottom.
Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xu won't allow Lynch to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Xu is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Xu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xu wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lynch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Xu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lynch counters with a one-two to the body.
Jamie Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Xu.
Xu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lynch's guard.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Xu throwing strikes but missing.
Xu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to buck Xu off but Xu is having none of it.
Xu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lynch dodges the ground and pound from Xu.
Lynch is looking to regain half guard here but Xu keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xu.
Xu lands an elbow.
Xu is staying tight to Lynch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Xu is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xu working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lynch tries to bench press Xu off him but Xu keeps the position.
Lynch is not content to let Xu control the position.
Lynch is trying to improve his position.
Lynch being controlled for a moment.
Xu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Lynch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Xu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lynch is looking to control Xu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
Xu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lynch taking some punishment here, with Xu in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Xu seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xu has his takedown stuffed
and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xu tries for a takedown but Lynch circles away easily
so Lynch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jamie Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Xu.
Xu is adopting a defensive guard.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Xu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ham Xu.
Xu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lynch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Xu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xu is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Xu is positioning himself well to prevent Lynch advancing to mount.
Lynch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynch.
Xu tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Xu tries for a takedown but Lynch circles away easily
and Lynch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lynch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lynch!
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Xu's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lynch?
Xu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xu content just to control the position here.
Xu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lynch has worked his arm free - good work by Lynch!
Lynch is trying to escape the position but Xu is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynch is not content to let Xu control the position.
Lynch struggling a bit here.
Lynch is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Xu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ham Xu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xu is working to tighten is grip on Lynch's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lynch has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Xu is really squeezing tight and eventually Lynch passes out! Xu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ham Xu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Oppapatika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry comes to the cage accompanied by Busters Back. Oppapatika has chosen My Way as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Oppapatika!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppapatika scores with a jab.
Cherry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oppapatika throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Cherry.
Cherry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cherry scores with a hook to the body. Oppapatika takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cherry ducks under a wild hook from Oppapatika.
Cherry lands a nice looking body kick.
Oppapatika looks gassed!
Cherry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Cherry.
Oppapatika throws a hook to the side of Cherry's head but Cherry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oppapatika takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cherry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cherry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cherry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cherry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cherry connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppapatika is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cherry landing with the ground and pound.
Cherry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cherry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cherry looking to pass the guard.
Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cherry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oppapatika is keeping the position for now.
Oppapatika wants to stand but Cherry is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppapatika keeping full guard, as Cherry tries to pass.
Oppapatika keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Oppapatika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cherry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oppapatika keeps the fight on the outside.
Oppapatika misses with a hook.
Cherry closes the distance and pushes Oppapatika back into the cage.
Cherry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Cherry.
Cherry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cherry lands an uppercut.
Oppapatika working hard to break the clinch.
Cherry lands with a short shot to the head.
Oppapatika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Cherry.
Oppapatika tries to throw a body punch but Cherry avoids it by throwing Oppapatika back against the cage.
Cherry blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Cherry.
Cherry lands a right hand.
Cherry lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Cherry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika is looking to break free of the clinch but Cherry has double underhooks.
Cherry digs a right hand into Oppapatika's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oppapatika's gas tank.
Cherry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oppapatika swings wildly with an uppercut but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cherry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cherry scores with a shot to the side of Oppapatika's head.
Oppapatika has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oppapatika trying to stall but Cherry improves his position.
Cherry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cherry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oppapatika is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Cherry as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cherry.
Cherry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cherry.
Oppapatika is still on wobbly legs! Can Cherry finish him?
Cherry unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Oppapatika! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cherry is unloading with more strikes now! Oppapatika drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Cherry!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by (When) Your Middle Name Is Danger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calderon misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Calderon tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calderon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly stalling away here and it's allowed Calderon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Calderon keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kelly manages to pass to side control.
Calderon won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calderon tries to kick Kelly off but Kelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kelly is looking to advance position but Calderon won't allow it.
Kelly controlling the action here.
Calderon pushes Kelly off and gets back to his feet.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calderon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly dives in and grabs Calderon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calderon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calderon throws a big shot that misses.
Calderon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Calderon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calderon wants to break free but Kelly has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Calderon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calderon blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Kelly keeps control of Calderon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Calderon backwards.
Kelly wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly is pushing Calderon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Calderon stops a takedown attempt from Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Kelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Calderon scores with a four punch combination!
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Calderon against the cage.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Calderon's ribcage. Calderon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calderon as Kelly tries to tie him up.
Kelly stalling the fight.
Kelly trying to stall but Calderon improves his position.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Calderon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon.
Kelly trying to control the position but instead, Calderon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelly into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Connor Kelly.
Calderon slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calderon tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kelly ducks right into an uppercut from Calderon.
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Calderon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Calderon there.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Calderon. No joy for Kelly on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Calderon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calderon missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Calderon. That snapped Kelly's head back.
Calderon throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Calderon stuffs the takedown.
Kelly slips a straight right by Calderon.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Calderon circles away.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calderon lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calderon connects with a right hand. Kelly shakes it off.
Calderon defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Calderon tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Calderon circles away.
Calderon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Calderon circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Calderon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calderon motions for Kelly to come forward. Calderon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Calderon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Calderon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly scores with a jab. Calderon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Calderon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Calderon.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Calderon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calderon. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly tries to clinch but Calderon moves away
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calderon misses with the combination.
Kelly moves forwards but Calderon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly wants to clinch
and Calderon counters with a one-two to the body.
Kelly wants to clinch but Calderon slips to the side
and Calderon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon connects with the punch.
Calderon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kelly counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calderon!
Kelly looking to control but Calderon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Calderon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon tries to control the position but Kelly now has his back.
Kelly working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Calderon is doing well to defend. Kelly seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Calderon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor Kelly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Redemption as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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260 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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Price throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price misses with a hook.
Price bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Price stuffs the takedown.
Price throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trevor Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Price lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones loses concentration momentarily and Price pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jones crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Price finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trevor Price!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweet has chosen Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet moves out of range as Dawkins strikes.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Dawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Dawkins jabs at Sweet's body.
Dawkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sweet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawkins takes a swing at Sweet's ribcage but misses.
Sweet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Sweet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweet thuds a left hand into Dawkins's body.
Sweet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sweet.
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!
Dawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sweet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sweet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawkins throws out the jab.
Dawkins takes a swing at Sweet's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawkins's sensitive parts.
Dawkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sweet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawkins.
Sweet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawkins manages to avoid it.
Sweet misses with a hook. Dawkins ducked under it nicely.
Sweet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sweet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sweet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawkins at a distance.
Sweet closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Sweet lands an uppercut.
Dawkins is struggling to control the position.
Sweet throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has Sweet pressed against the cage.
Sweet stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawkins working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sweet.
Dawkins trying to control the position but instead, Sweet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawkins into the cage.
Sweet stalling.
Dawkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Dawkins is trying to stall.
Dawkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Sweet gets through Dawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sweet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Sweet on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sweet.
Stalling in the clinch from Sweet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawkins can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sweet is leaning against Dawkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sweet working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sweet fails to land.
Sweet lands with a short shot to the head.
Sweet looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sweet.
Sweet digs a right hand into Dawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawkins's gas tank.
Sweet taking a breather.
Sweet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sweet as Dawkins tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweet trying to control the position but instead, Dawkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sweet into the cage.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Sweet improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sweet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sweet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawkins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sweet, as that shot connected.
Dawkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sweet darts in and clinches Dawkins up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Dawkins to work.
Sweet throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Sweet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawkins up against the cage.
Sweet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses.
Dawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sweet lands with a light punch inside.
Sweet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sweet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawkins's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to control Sweet's arms but Sweet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawkins has his back to the cage.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses.
Sweet cracks Dawkins with a nice body shot.
Dawkins taking a breather.
Dawkins tries to stall but Sweet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sweet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawkins is trying to break the clinch but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses.
Dawkins trying to stall but Sweet improves his position.
Sweet lands a body shot.
Dawkins trying to stall but Sweet improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Dawkins.
Sweet defending well as Dawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Sweet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the body
and Sweet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sweet rushes Dawkins and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sweet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sweet as Dawkins tries to tie him up.
Sweet is leaning against Dawkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sweet fails to land.
Sweet swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sweet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sweet.
Dawkins is struggling to control the position.
Sweet lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweet lands a left hand.
Sweet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Sweet.
Sweet lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet presses Dawkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
A short right from Sweet.
Dawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Sweet.
Still in the clinch, Sweet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sweet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweet's elbow.
Sweet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sweet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawkins or not.
A hook to the body from Sweet.
A short uppercut from Sweet.
Sweet lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawkins.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweet lands an uppercut.
Sweet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawkins up against the cage.
Sammy Sweet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sweet.
Sweet lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweet slows down the pace here.
Dawkins takes a shot to the head.
Sweet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawkins or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sweet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sweet moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
Sweet closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sweet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses.
Sweet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sweet pushes Dawkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawkins blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sweet scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawkins up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sweet.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sweet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweet is looking to control Dawkins's arms but Dawkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sweet has his back to the cage.
Sweet has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sweet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dawkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sweet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sweet lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sweet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sweet has Dawkins pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Sweet.
Good shot there by Sweet.
Dawkins misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sweet to counter with a crisp jab.
Sweet closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Dawkins is trying to stall.
Sweet is struggling to control the position.
Sweet tries to stall but Dawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sweet is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Sweet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sweet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet tries to work over Dawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet working aggressively here.
Sweet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweet is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawkins gets an underhook and turns Sweet into the cage.
Sweet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweet taking a breather.
Dawkins has Sweet pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sweet.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweet pushes Dawkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawkins breaks from the clinch.
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sweet on the side of the head.
Dawkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sweet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brian Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Sweet.
Sweet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dawkins.
Sweet connects with a high kick.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawkins lands a jab to Sweet's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins cracks Sweet with an open hand slap.
Sweet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweet lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Sweet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sweet 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sweet!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Samuels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen THROW MONEY as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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221 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Samuels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Stone!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuels lands a slapping body shot.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Samuels moved out of range nicely.
Samuels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Samuels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Samuels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.
Samuels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone misses with a hook to the body
and Samuels counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Samuels's head but Samuels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samuels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Samuels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Samuels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Samuels throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Samuels.
Samuels is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samuels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Samuels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samuels shoots in but no luck this time.
Samuels staying out of range there.
Stone misses with a shot to the body
and Samuels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samuels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samuels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samuels has a hand on Stone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stone controlling the pace for now.
Stone prevents Samuels from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samuels is looking to improve his position but Stone isn't that keen on the idea.
Samuels is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Stone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samuels tries to hold on but Stone postures up.
Stone controlling from the full mount.
Samuels is desperately trying to improve his position but Stone has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stone controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone wants to control the pace but Samuels is squirming around nicely.
Samuels can't escape the position.
Samuels gets back to half guard.
Stone trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocky Stone.
Samuels lands with a shot to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a hook. Samuels ducked under it nicely.
Samuels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samuels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Stone misses.
Samuels misses the body punch
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samuels counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Samuels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Samuels is proving a slippery customer.
Samuels forces his way into half guard.
Samuels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Samuels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Samuels trying to mount his opponent but Stone defends it.
Stone moves into full guard.
Samuels trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samuels is one step ahead there.
Samuels looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samuels wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Samuels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Stone tries to stand but Samuels is controlling from the bottom.
Samuels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stone wanted to stand there but Samuels had control of the position.
Samuels has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Samuels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samuels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Samuels's legs - danger averted.
Samuels keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Samuels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samuels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stone defends it easily.
Samuels is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Samuels looking for a sweep. Not yet Samuels, not yet.
Stone trying to control but Samuels is working from the bottom.
Samuels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stone tries to hold on but Samuels postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Samuels dominated that round.
That's time! Samuels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samuels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuels.
Samuels misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Stone misses
and Samuels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Samuels is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Samuels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Samuels looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Samuels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stands and steps away. Samuels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stone lands with a nice combination. Samuels backs away looking to recover.
Samuels throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samuels misses with a hook.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuels.
Samuels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Samuels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samuels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samuels passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuels is looking for a kimura but Stone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samuels to get the leverage.
Samuels is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samuels working Stone over with strikes.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samuels misses with a head shot. Stone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stone can't keep his opponent in guard - Samuels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels is looking to pass Stone's guard but actually Stone recovers to full guard.
Samuels trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Samuels from controlling successfully.
Samuels stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
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.
Samuels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuels wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Stone controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone moves away from the strike by Samuels.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samuels misses with a body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocky Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samuels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stone throws a hook but Samuels avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Samuels.
Samuels takes a little break here. Stone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Samuels wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone regains half guard there - taking advantage of Samuels's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Samuels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Samuels trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Samuels moves nicely into side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samuels throwing strikes but Stone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Samuels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samuels tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Stone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Samuels is trying to improve his position.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Samuels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samuels tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samuels looks to move to half guard but instead Stone has passed into mount! Damn!
Samuels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Samuels is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Samuels wants to control but Stone is having none of it.
Samuels is desperately trying to improve his position but Stone has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Samuels bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Samuels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Samuels is proving a slippery customer.
Samuels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stone has escaped and now he's on top!
Samuels looking for a sweep. Not yet Samuels, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Samuels dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Samuels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone misses the jab.
Samuels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone takes one to the chin there.
Samuels darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Samuels sits in half guard.
Stone won't allow Samuels to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Samuels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stone seems keen to control Samuels's posture.
Samuels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stone dives on top into guard.
Samuels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
Sam Samuels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Samuels, up you get!
Samuels swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Samuels moves away from the strike by Stone.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Samuels to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Samuels coming out on top.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samuels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone scores with a hook.
Samuels slips a straight right by Stone.
Stone misses with a hook to the body
and Samuels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samuels misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. Samuels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samuels throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone leaves Samuels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone connects with a jab.
Samuels misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Samuels moves away and avoids it.
Samuels slips a straight right by Stone.
Samuels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samuels throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Samuels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samuels showed some decent athleticism there.
Samuels is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samuels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Samuels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samuels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samuels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Samuels wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Samuels wants to advance to full mount but Stone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samuels throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocky Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samuels misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samuels.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
Samuels looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone scores with a jab. Samuels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone swings for the body but Samuels moves out of range.
Samuels lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Samuels.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuels counters with a nice body shot.
Samuels misses the body punch
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samuels slips a jab from Stone.
Samuels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samuels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samuels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuels scores with a shot to the body.
Samuels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Samuels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Samuels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Samuels moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stone has worked his arm free - good work by Stone!
Samuels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Samuels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Samuels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
Samuels advances to full mount.
Samuels wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Samuels throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Samuels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stone wants to control but Samuels is having none of it.
Samuels goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stone is on top in guard.
Stone wanted to stand there but Samuels had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sam Samuels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samuels walks into a straight right hand from Stone.
Samuels misses the body punch
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samuels misses with a takedown
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samuels misses with an uppercut.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stone throws a right and a left that Samuels avoids nicely.
Samuels scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
Stone misses with a body punch
and Samuels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samuels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samuels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stone managing to control the position.
Samuels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Samuels ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Samuels's shoulder, as Samuels tries to avoid the shot.
Samuels throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Stone coming out on top.
Stone slips under a jab from Samuels.
Samuels misses with a wild body shot.
Samuels misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Samuels coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samuels was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Samuels scores with a body shot.
Samuels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Samuels is just out of range.
Samuels looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Samuels is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Samuels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samuels thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samuels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuels.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samuels doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Samuels misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocky Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samuels misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samuels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone moves forwards but Samuels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone misses with a body shot
and Samuels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Samuels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Samuels.
Samuels on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samuels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Samuels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samuels passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Samuels looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Samuels goes for an armbar but Stone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stone.
Stone wants to get up but he can't break Samuels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Samuels looking for a sweep. Not yet Samuels, not yet.
Stone wants to control from the top but Samuels keeps moving.
Samuels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone wants to stand but Samuels has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stone preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samuels looking for a triangle here. Stone is fighting it but it looks tight! Samuels pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stone is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Samuels!
Sam Samuels retains his light heavyweight title!
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