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ARMAGEDDON Cleric Power II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koo Von (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta has chosen Just like you imagined - 300 theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koo Von!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von blocks a head kick by Sparta.
Von slips a jab from Sparta.
Sparta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sparta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von at a distance.
Von is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von tries to keep at a distance but Sparta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Von clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Von trying to control but not successfully.
Sparta somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sparta is working the ground and pound. Can Von escape?
Sparta throwing damaging strikes from the back! Von could be in trouble here!
Sparta wants to control the position but Von frees himself and scrambles - Sparta manages to regain control in side control.
Von on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta cracks Von with a big right hand but Von just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Von is rocked!
An elbow from Sparta crashes against the mat.
Sparta working the head with strikes.
Oh Von is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Sparta! That's hurt Von! Will he recover? Sparta fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diziz Sparta! Diziz Sparta retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Vottero Reix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Vottero Reix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vottero Reix looks to land a combination. Sato sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vottero Reix drives through and clinches with Sato against the cage.
Sato has had enough of the clinch but Vottero Reix keeps him there for the moment.
Sato blocks an elbow strike from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sato can't break the clinch.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch.
Sato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sato tries to clinch but Vottero Reix moves out of range.
Sato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Vottero Reix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato swats away the attempt to clinch by Vottero Reix.
Sato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vottero Reix tries to close the distance and clinch but Sato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vottero Reix swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
Vottero Reix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big head kick from Vottero Reix and Sato is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vottero Reix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vottero Reix throws a big right hand that misses.
Vottero Reix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vottero Reix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vottero Reix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vottero Reix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vottero Reix duly obliges.
Vottero Reix has Sato up against the cage in a clinch.
Vottero Reix trying to land knees to the body.
Sato keeps control of Vottero Reix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato has Vottero Reix pressed against the cage, preventing Vottero Reix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix tries to close the distance and clinch but Sato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
Vottero Reix gets a clinch.
Vottero Reix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sato.
Vottero Reix wants to get back to striking at distance but Sato won't allow it.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix instigates a clinch.
Sato is trying to break the clinch but Vottero Reix is controlling him.
Sato misses with a knee to the head.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Vottero Reix moves into the clinch.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vottero Reix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vottero Reix lands a head kick!
Vottero Reix gets a clinch.
Sato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vottero Reix's efforts to push away.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix moves into the clinch.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix drives through and clinches with Sato against the cage.
Vottero Reix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sato is defending well for now.
Vottero Reix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sato.
Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vottero Reix!
Vottero Reix throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vottero Reix moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
Vottero Reix misses with a wild combination.
Sato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vottero Reix rushes Sato and presses him up against the cage.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Vottero Reix lands but Sato takes it in his stride.
Vottero Reix wants to clinch.
A head kick from Vottero Reix lands but Sato takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix fakes the leg kick and cracks Sato in the body.
Vottero Reix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sato.
Vottero Reix instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vottero Reix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vottero Reix takes the fight into the clinch.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sato is looking to clinch.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vottero Reix misses with a few strikes there.
Vottero Reix throws a nice head kick!
Vottero Reix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vottero Reix lands a head kick. Sato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vottero Reix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Vottero Reix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato tries to clinch there but Vottero Reix circles away.
Vottero Reix lands a head kick. Sato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters circling a little - Vottero Reix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vottero Reix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sato, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vottero Reix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sato is defending well for now.
Vottero Reix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vottero Reix managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vottero Reix rushes Sato and presses him up against the cage.
Vottero Reix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vottero Reix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sato avoids it.
Vottero Reix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sato avoids it.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vottero Reix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sato is defending well for now.
Sato blocks an elbow strike from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Sato tries to land a knee to the head but Vottero Reix blocks with his arms.
Vottero Reix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vottero Reix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sato.
Vottero Reix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vottero Reix's efforts to push away.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vottero Reix scores with a hook.
Sato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vottero Reix is looking to clinch.
Sato wants to land a leg kick but Vottero Reix is out of range.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Vottero Reix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vottero Reix clinches up against the cage.
Sato dodges an elbow strike from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix pushes Sato away with a front kick.
Vottero Reix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vottero Reix is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the cage.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vottero Reix.
Sato avoids the head kick by Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vottero Reix clinches.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Vottero Reix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sato can do to turn this around?
Vottero Reix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vottero Reix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vottero Reix has closed the distance and engaged Sato in a clinch.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix moves into the clinch.
Vottero Reix tries to land knees in the clinch but Sato avoids the damage to the body.
Vottero Reix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vottero Reix breaks from the clinch.
Sato throws a head kick but Vottero Reix moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix has managed to clinch.
Vottero Reix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix pushes Sato away with a front kick.
Sato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sato tries to clinch up
and Vottero Reix counters with a one-two to the body.
Sato blocks a head kick by Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix moves into the clinch.
Vottero Reix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vottero Reix missing with knees to the body.
Sato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vottero Reix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vottero Reix wants to get back to striking at distance but Sato won't allow it.
Sato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vottero Reix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Vottero Reix throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Vottero Reix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sato's sensitive parts.
Sato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vottero Reix clinches up against the cage.
Sato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vottero Reix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vottero Reix delivers a nice body kick.
Vottero Reix forces Sato back against the cage and clinches.
Vottero Reix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch.
Max Vottero Reix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vottero Reix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick but Sato moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vottero Reix lands with a kick to the temple. Sato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vottero Reix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sato is keeping busy.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Vottero Reix dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Vottero Reix forces Sato back against the cage and clinches.
Sato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vottero Reix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
Max Vottero Reix is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Vottero Reix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vottero Reix moves into range and clinches up with Sato.
Sato misses with a knee to the head.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato swats away the attempt to clinch by Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vottero Reix breaks from the clinch.
Vottero Reix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sato, pushing him back against the cage.
Sato looking to throw knees to the head but Vottero Reix is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vottero Reix breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix lands a jab-cross combination.
Vottero Reix forces Sato back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick that misses.
Vottero Reix clinches up against the cage.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Vottero Reix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vottero Reix throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and pushes Sato back into the cage.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix clinches with his opponent.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Vottero Reix takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato prevents Vottero Reix from breaking the clinch.
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato tries to keep at a distance but Vottero Reix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick but Sato moves out of range.
Vottero Reix thuds a left hand into Sato's body.
Sato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vottero Reix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vottero Reix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vottero Reix doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
Sato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vottero Reix.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vottero Reix leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vottero Reix throws an elbow but misses.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch.
Vottero Reix doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
Vottero Reix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vottero Reix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vottero Reix wants to clinch.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Vottero Reix circles away.
Vottero Reix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vottero Reix looking to slow down the pace here.
Sato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix throws a nice head kick!
Vottero Reix forces Sato back against the cage and clinches.
Max Vottero Reix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sato keeps control of Vottero Reix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hiroshi Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vottero Reix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sato avoids the head kick by Vottero Reix.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vottero Reix. That's going to slow Sato down.
Vottero Reix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vottero Reix moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Vottero Reix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vottero Reix scores with a spinning back kick!
Vottero Reix misses with a head kick.
Vottero Reix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vottero Reix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vottero Reix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vottero Reix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vottero Reix darts in and clinches Sato up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and pushes Sato back into the cage.
Sato tries a knee to the head but Vottero Reix blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Vottero Reix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vottero Reix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Vottero Reix!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximilian Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Craig Bellamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximilian Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bellamy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bellamy avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Bellamy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson's guard now.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bellamy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson controls Bellamy momentarily but Bellamy frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bellamy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Anderson tries to escape but Bellamy is in control.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bellamy off and has taken his back!
Anderson is not going to allow Bellamy to sit and survive in this position.
Bellamy 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.
Anderson punishes Bellamy with strikes from the back mount.
Anderson scores with punches to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is having to fend off submission attempts from Anderson, who is looking to sink in the choke. Anderson doesn't have the hooks in though and Bellamy manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bellamy!
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Bellamy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bellamy looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Craig Bellamy has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bellamy tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bellamy tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson breaks from Bellamy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bellamy is looking to escape.
Anderson landing punches.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Bellamy taking shots to the head.
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bellamy's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Bellamy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Bellamy taking shots to the head.
Bellamy is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson working Bellamy over with strikes here.
Bellamy is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bellamy badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Anderson around the waist but Anderson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Anderson is the winner by TKO! Anderson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Peinetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike McDonnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Peinetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peinetti with a hook.
McDonnell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Peinetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peinetti lands a jab.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Peinetti.
Peinetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Peinetti connects with a stiff jab that staggers McDonnell - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Peinetti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy Osborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ski Beatz Ft Jim Jones & Curren$y - Go. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ozzy Osborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osborn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Osborn lands in his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba wants to stand and escape but Osborn is having none of it.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Osborn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Osborn stands up from Sakuraba's guard - Osborn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sakuraba scores with a hook to the body. Osborn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakuraba is trying to force a seperation but Osborn has the dominant position.
Osborn crunches a lovely knee into Sakuraba's ribcage.
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osborn is struggling to control the position.
Osborn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osborn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Osborn tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sakuraba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakuraba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Osborn trying to land knees to the body.
Osborn stalls.
Osborn crunches a lovely knee into Sakuraba's ribcage.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osborn has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakuraba trying to control the position but instead, Osborn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakuraba into the cage.
Osborn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakuraba blocks it with crossed arms.
Osborn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osborn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba missing with knees to the body.
Osborn tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Osborn missing with knees to the body.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Osborn moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakuraba.
Osborn tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Osborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba throws a body kick that misses.
Osborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakuraba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osborn moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Sakuraba misses.
Osborn tries to clinch up.
Sakuraba with a poor takedown
and Osborn moves into the clinch.
Osborn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Osborn.
Osborn trying to control the position but instead, Sakuraba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Osborn into the cage.
Sakuraba tries a knee to the head but Osborn blocks it.
Sakuraba has Osborn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osborn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sakuraba being controlled against the cage.
Osborn prevents Sakuraba from breaking the clinch.
Osborn missing with knees to the body.
Sakuraba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Osborn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Osborn circles away easily
and Osborn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ozzy Osborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuushi Sakuraba.
Osborn tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Osborn is looking to stand up but Sakuraba won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Osborn is proving a slippery customer.
Osborn won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Osborn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing Osborn from standing up.
Sakuraba controls Osborn momentarily but Osborn frees himself.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osborn tries to stand but Sakuraba is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Osborn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy head kick
and Osborn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Osborn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Osborn slowing the pace effectively.
Sakuraba misses with a body punch.
Osborn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osborn prevents Sakuraba from breaking the clinch.
Sakuraba misses with a body punch.
Sakuraba works on Osborn's body with a couple of short punches.
Sakuraba pushes off an throws an elbow but Osborn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Osborn won't allow it.
Sakuraba lands an uppercut.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Osborn.
Osborn looking to throw knees to the head but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborn missing with knees to the body.
Sakuraba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Osborn lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osborn smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy head kick and Osborn moves out of range easily.
Ozzy Osborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Osborn moves out of range.
Osborn tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
Osborn blocks a head kick by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is looking to slow Osborn down with leg kicks.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osborn circles away.
Ozzy Osborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuushi Sakuraba.
Osborn tries to clinch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Ozzy Osborn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osborn is looking to clinch.
Osborn clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakuraba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Osborn prevents Sakuraba from breaking the clinch.
Osborn pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Osborn.
Sakuraba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Osborn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakuraba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Osborn's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osborn leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuraba misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Osborn.
Osborn wants to clinch.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but Osborn sprawls well.
Osborn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osborn moves in looking to clinch but Sakuraba pushes him off.
Osborn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuraba pinned against the cage. Sakuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakuraba thows a leg kick but Osborn checks it
and Osborn counters with a single leg into guard. Sakuraba didn't expect that.
Osborn wants to stand but Sakuraba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Osborn postures up.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Osborn is controlling him.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard but Osborn manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the body.
Osborn stands up and beckons Sakuraba to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a head kick but Osborn moves out of range.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy head kick and Osborn moves out of range easily.
Osborn is looking to clinch.
Sakuraba throws out a loose jab but Osborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osborn shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuraba throws a solid leg kick but Osborn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Osborn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Sakuraba scores with a four punch combination!
Osborn tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Osborn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Osborn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osborn somewhat.
Sakuraba gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osborn is trying to stand up here but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osborn keeps working.
Osborn wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Osborn is having none of it.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Osborn's head.
Sakuraba working over Osborn with some ground and pound. Osborn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakuraba prevents Osborn from standing back up.
Sakuraba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sakuraba looking to control but Osborn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakuraba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osborn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sakuraba raining down shots from the mount!
Sakuraba is landing with some decent strikes but Osborn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Sakuraba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Osborn is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Osborn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakuraba looking to control but Osborn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Osborn is surviving well by controlling Sakuraba's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborn wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sakuraba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Osborn looks a forlorn figure.
Sakuraba with shots to the head and body - Osborn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Osborn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four 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.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes but Osborn is staying in there.
Sakuraba looking to control but Osborn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakuraba landing punches.
Kazuushi Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakuraba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Osborn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Osborn and Sakuraba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sakuraba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sakuraba has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ozzy Osborn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osborn bucks up and tries to throw Sakuraba off but instead Sakuraba has got his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuushi Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osborn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy Osborn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Pepinhos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Ripken Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepinhos comes to the cage accompanied by Macaco - Hacen Falta Dos. Cal Ripken Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
202 lbs
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214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Pepinhos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cal Ripken Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Pepinhos with that takedown attempt.
Ripken Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pepinhos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch.
Pepinhos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pepinhos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ripken Jr sprawls well initially but Pepinhos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pepinhos trying to control from half guard but Ripken Jr is working away.
Ripken Jr is trying to stand.
Pepinhos is trying to control the action in half guard but Ripken Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepinhos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ripken Jr is just riding it out for now. Pepinhos eventually gives up the hold.
Pepinhos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ripken Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ripken Jr is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ripken Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pepinhos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ripken Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Ripken Jr lands with a straight right. Pepinhos didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripken Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pepinhos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripken Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pepinhos is breathing heavily.
Ripken Jr drops Pepinhos with a beautiful combination! Pepinhos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ripken Jr is looking for the KO!
Pepinhos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripken Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ripken Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Ripken Jr wants to clinch.
Ripken Jr feints a jab and as Pepinhos dips his head, Ripken Jr unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pepinhos right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pepinhos falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Ripken Jr smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cal Ripken Jr!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Banfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Banfo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Banfo's body. Banfo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Nixon jabs Banfo right on the nose. Banfo blinks but takes it well.
Banfo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banfo.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Banfo.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banfo connects with a jab.
Banfo fails with the takedown.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Banfo avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Nixon as Banfo shoots in.
Nixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Banfo looks gassed!
Banfo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
Banfo slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Nixon looks to land a combination. Banfo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banfo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
Nixon scores with a hook.
Banfo needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Banfo misses.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Banfo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Banfo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nixon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Banfo wants to control but instead Nixon manages to regain half guard.
Banfo trying to control from half guard but Nixon is working away.
Nixon is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banfo.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Banfo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banfo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nixon's head.
Nixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Banfo.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banfo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo lands strikes from half guard.
Banfo throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Nixon is trying to stand back up but Banfo is controlling him
Banfo throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banfo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Banfo does no damage.
Banfo connects with a looping right hand.
Banfo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Banfo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nixon misses with a double jab
and Banfo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banfo.
Nixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banfo throws a big right hand that misses.
Banfo wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.
Banfo wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
Banfo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banfo postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet but Banfo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banfo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Banfo does no damage.
Nixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banfo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banfo.
Banfo postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Banfo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banfo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banfo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banfo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nixon is wriggling around but Banfo manages to pass to half guard.
Banfo wants to take a breather but Nixon is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banfo seems to be working for a kimura but Nixon defends the submission attempt.
Nixon is trying to stand up here but Banfo is controlling him well.
Banfo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
Banfo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Banfo wants to control but Nixon is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banfo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nixon is fending him off so far but Banfo persists. Nope, Nixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Nixon lands a jab.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banfo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banfo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banfo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banfo scores with a one two! Nixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Banfo shoots and misses
and Nixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Banfo.
Banfo lands a jab.
Banfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nixon as he jumps to the side.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banfo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banfo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banfo throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banfo.
Banfo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banfo is looking for a kimura but Nixon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banfo to get the leverage.
Banfo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banfo.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banfo.
Banfo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nixon keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Banfo 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!
Nixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nixon stalks Banfo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banfo's face. Banfo staggers backwards, shaken.
Banfo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Banfo avoids it well.
Banfo shoots and misses
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Banfo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Richard Nixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banfo looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Banfo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banfo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nixon sprawls well. He's pushed Banfo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Banfo.
Nixon lands a nice shot that snaps Banfo's head back.
Nixon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banfo misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Banfo's ribs.
Nixon throws a nice looking combination but Banfo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banfo misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Banfo avoids it well.
Banfo shoots in and drives through. Nixon sprawls well.
Banfo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nixon defends it nicely.
Nixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banfo counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon throws a nice looking combination but Banfo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banfo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Banfo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banfo.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banfo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nixon at a distance.
Nixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Banfo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banfo throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banfo's hands.
Banfo tries for a takedown but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banfo dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Nixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banfo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nixon won't be happy with that.
Banfo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nixon!
Banfo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banfo looking to finish with strikes here!
Banfo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nixon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Banfo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Banfo trying to control but Nixon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo looking to finish with strikes here!
Nixon really wants to buck Banfo off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Banfo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banfo dominating with strikes here.
Marco Banfo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nixon is bucking up trying to escape but Banfo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nixon taking shots to the head.
Banfo with shots to the head and body - Nixon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nixon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Banfo unloading with bombs!
Nixon is trying to stand up.
Banfo with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banfo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banfo trying to control but Nixon is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Banfo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banfo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Banfo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Bjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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337 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sigmund Bjorn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt really is a fat lump.
Bjorn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunt sprawls well initially but Bjorn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bjorn prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt wants to control but Bjorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Bjorn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjorn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bjorn prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Bjorn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjorn with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mark Hunt's cut is getting worse.
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!
Hunt tries to hold on but Bjorn postures up.
Bjorn lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hunt is rocked!
Mark Hunt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sigmund Bjorn!
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