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Lil Heathens FINALS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khen Aranico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aranico comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho. Henrique Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Khen Aranico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henrique Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Aranico backpedaling.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aranico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo looks for the body kick but Aranico saw that one coming.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aranico but Aranico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Aranico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Aranico.
Aranico throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khen Aranico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Aldo.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aranico falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a head kick. That will keep Aranico thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aldo lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Aranico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Aranico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aldo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A knee to the head by Aldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Aranico's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aranico lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Aranico is blocking nicely.
Aldo looks gassed!
Aldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aldo scores a nice knee to the body.
Aranico working aggressively here.
Aranico tries to circle away but Aldo has him pinned against the cage.
Aranico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aranico is trying to break free.
Aldo lands an elbow inside.
Aldo has Aranico pushed against the cage.
Aranico is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike from Aranico.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aranico's efforts to push away.
Aranico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khen Aranico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aranico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aranico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aranico looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aranico blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Aranico's legs.
Aranico misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Aranico blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Aldo gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aranico wants to improve his position but Aldo is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Aldo is going to stand back up.
Aranico wants to improve his position but Aldo is controlling well.
Aranico is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Aldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aranico defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Aldo 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.
Aldo shoots in for a double leg but Aranico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aldo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aranico trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Aranico from controlling successfully.
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Aranico tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Khen Aranico wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Aldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Aranico which made him look bad.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aranico lands a jab-cross combination.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aldo throwing shots but Aranico is blocking nicely.
Aldo is looking for a kimura but Aranico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldo to get the leverage.
Aldo prevents Aranico from improving his position.
Aldo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aranico wants to control but Aldo is keeping busy.
Aldo stops Aranico from getting back to his feet.
Aldo decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aranico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
Aranico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Aranico tries to sprawl but Aldo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aranico defending well though.
Aranico wants to get back to full guard.
Aldo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aranico trying to control but Aldo postures up.
Aldo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aranico looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Aldo trying to control from half guard but Aranico is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aldo tries to clinch up but Aranico circles away and keeps his distance.
Khen Aranico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo lands with a slapping head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Aranico.
Aranico takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Henrique Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aranico throws a body kick the misses
and Aldo counters with a body kick.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aranico as he avoids it easily.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Aranico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aranico is looking to chop away at Aldo's legs.
Aranico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aranico fails to land with a series of punches.
Aranico misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Aranico is rocked!
Aldo throws a head kick that misses
and Aranico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Aranico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Aranico colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Aldo as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Aranico is left battered and dazed whilst Aldo and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taeg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogie McGill (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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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taeg Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGill but McGill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGill moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGill doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
McGill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chang.
Chang dives in and grabs McGill's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGill pushes down on Chang's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taeg Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill tries for a takedown but Chang circles away easily
and Chang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGill is working for takedown but Chang is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGill pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGill closes the distance but Chang moves to the side
and Chang counters with a single leg into guard. McGill didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill has a closed guard, preventing Chang from standing up.
McGill striking off his back but it's not causing Chang any problems.
McGill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang.
McGill seems keen to control Chang's posture.
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chang landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but McGill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGill working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but McGill blocks nicely.
Chang trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
Chang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Taeg Chang wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGill tries to clinch
and Chang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
McGill pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGill trying to stall but Chang improves his position.
Chang is working for takedown but McGill is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taeg Chang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGill misses with the combination.
Chang has his takedown stuffed
and McGill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGill wants to stand but Chang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chang is controlling McGill's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill passes into half guard.
McGill works his way into side control.
Chang gets back to half guard.
Chang is staying active underneath McGill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chang is looking to control McGill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chang avoid being mounted?
McGill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang wants to control but McGill is keeping busy.
McGill thows a huge punch but Chang dodges it nicely.
Chang is defending against the submission attempts here by McGill.
McGill looks to land a strike but Chang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang wants to control but McGill postures up.
McGill decides to stand back up. McGill steps back and let's Chang get back to his feet.
Chang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chang.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but McGill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
McGill has a closed guard, preventing Chang from standing up.
Chang trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
Chang is really struggling to control McGill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We're going to have a standup here because Taeg Chang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGill wants to control but Chang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bogie McGill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chang doesn't succeed with the takedown
so McGill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGill has gone for a leg lock! Chang slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGill's guard.
Chang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chang, into his guard.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chang controls McGill momentarily but McGill frees himself.
McGill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chang sneaks back into half guard.
Chang wants to control but McGill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGill.
McGill seems to be working for a kimura but Chang defends the submission attempt.
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.
McGill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGill passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chang!
McGill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bogie McGill has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill scoring with strikes but Chang is staying in there.
Chang tries to hold on but McGill postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by McGill there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chang!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang stands up and waves to McGill to follow him.
McGill closes the distance but Chang moves to the side
and Chang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chang is pressing down on McGill's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGill is holding on for now.
McGill is trying to maintain the position but Chang is very close to passing his half guard.
McGill preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bogie McGill.
I think McGill 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bogie McGill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Redemption. Michael Angel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Angel is in Jones's guard.
Angel wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angel stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Angel pushes his legs off easily.
Angel wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Angel trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angel won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Angel passes into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Angel is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Angel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Angel's guard.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Angel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones working for a triangle but Angel defends it easily.
Angel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angel manages to get himself to full guard.
Angel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angel can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Angel is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel can't escape the position.
Angel regains half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Angel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones misses with a head shot. Angel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Angel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Angel in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Angel's half guard.
Angel is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angel wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Angel is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Angel has recovered full guard.
Angel can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones wants to control but Angel is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones wants to take Angel's back here but Angel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Angel can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of Angel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Angel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Angel has worked his arm free - good work by Angel!
Angel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Angel is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Angel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Angel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Angel wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes to full mount!
Jones moves to the back position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angel trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Angel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Angel trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Angel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Angel is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jason Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Angel is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Angel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Angel's guard.
Angel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Angel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Angel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Angel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Angel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alb's entrance music is .. A fine choice. Taco has chosen Angel Doze - Clack Clack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paco Taco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Alb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paco Taco!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alb lands a jab.
Taco avoids the body shot from Alb.
Taco lands a big head kick that sends Alb tumbling to the mat! Taco takes a step backwards and waves Alb back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ryan Alb has been cut.
Alb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taco sprawls well initially but Alb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alb trying to control the action but Taco is working from the bottom.
Alb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taco tries to get to full guard but Alb has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Alb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Alb misses.
Alb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taco.
Paco Taco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taco moves out of range as Alb strikes.
Alb blocks a leg kick.
Alb cracks Taco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Taco.
Taco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Alb.
Taco connects with an inside leg kick.
Alb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taco is trying to stand back up but Alb is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco won't allow Alb to pass to mount.
Taco tries to get to full guard but Alb has control of the leg.
Taco is not content to let Alb control the position.
Taco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alb 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.
Taco tries to roll over but Alb keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco is trying to stand back up but Alb is controlling him
Alb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alb stops Taco from getting back to his feet.
Taco is doing well to control the position and prevent Alb from advancing to side control.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taco's half guard.
Alb is looking to take a break and control but Taco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alb is looking to stall here but Taco recovers full guard.
Alb is in close to Taco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taco trying to keep a closed guard but Alb is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paco Taco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Alb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alb shoots in for a takedown but Taco shows good takedown defense.
Taco throws a head kick but Alb moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taco.
Taco slaps away a takedown attempt from Alb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alb misses with a takedown attempt - Taco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Alb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taco connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alb. Taco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taco tries to clinch but Alb is having none of it.
Taco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco throws a head kick but Alb moves out of range.
Alb misses with a takedown attempt - Taco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alb checks a low kick from Taco.
Taco thumps Alb with a low kick.
Alb thows a body shot but no joy.
Taco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taco tries a head kick but it misses.
Taco tries to clinch up but Alb circles away and keeps his distance.
Alb throws a body punch but Taco moves out of range.
Taco tries to clinch but Alb is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alb. Taco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alb misses with a wild body shot.
Alb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alb throws a body punch but Taco moves out of range.
Taco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taco throws the kick towards the body but Alb avoids it.
Alb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taco at a distance.
Paco Taco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alb is looking to wear down Taco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alb thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Taco.
Alb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Taco.
Alb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alb shoots for a takedown but Taco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taco.
Paco Taco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alb closes the distance and clinches up with Taco, looking for a takedown. Alb pushes Taco against the cage but Taco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taco throws a head kick but Alb moves out of range.
Taco lands a head kick. Alb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Taco is breathing heavily.
Alb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alb trying to control but Taco is working from the bottom.
Alb looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alb is controlling him.
Taco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taco wants to get back to his feet but Alb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alb trying to control the position from guard on top but Taco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Taco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Alb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alb blocks a head kick by Taco.
Taco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alb.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Taco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taco pinned against the cage. Taco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alb wants to control from the top but Taco keeps moving.
Taco is looking to stand up but Alb isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb wants to control from the top but Taco keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alb wants to pass the guard but Taco is keeping the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Alb wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alb lands a really nice looking cross but Taco seems unphased.
Taco clobbers Alb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco is looking to clinch but Alb is avoiding it.
Alb keeps the fight on the outside.
Alb throws a hook to the side of Taco's head but Taco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alb shoots in for a double leg but Taco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Alb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taco counters with a nice leg kick.
Alb misses with a jab to the body
and Taco counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taco cracks the inside of Alb's front leg.
Taco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alb somewhat.
Taco tries to clinch up.
Alb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alb shoots and misses
and Taco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alb's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taco.
Taco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taco tries to clinch there but Alb circles away.
Alb with a poor takedown
and Taco counters with an inside leg kick.
Alb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taco to score with a decent uppercut.
Taco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alb moves out of range of the body kick.
Taco connects with an inside leg kick.
Taco feints and then cracks Alb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alb down.
Taco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alb's sensitive parts.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taco connects with a high kick.
Alb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Taco.
A head kick misses from Taco.
Alb misses with a takedown attempt
and Taco counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taco lands a leg kick that knocks Alb off balance momentarily.
Taco moves into the clinch.
Alb letting Taco take a breather here.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Ryan Alb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taco lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taco.
Alb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taco counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Taco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Taco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yedo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into the arena with Enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. Kim has chosen "We Be Clubbin (Eye of the Tiger Remix)" by Ice Cube 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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288 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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yedo Kim!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Lesnar misses
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Lesnar saw it coming and moves away.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kim is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Kim circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
A jab from Kim misses.
Kim moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Kim lands a big right hand that sends Lesnar crashing to the mat! Kim stays standing though and waves Lesnar back to his feet!
Lesnar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kim wants to slow Lesnar down by chopping away at his legs.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Lesnar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Kim sends Lesnar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kim is motioning to the referee to let Lesnar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kim drops Lesnar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lesnar looks back up at him and smiles so Kim waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Lesnar's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kim before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yedo Kim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Blythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blythe comes to the cage accompanied by I want your skulls- Misfits. Brian Dawkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Byron Blythe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blythe misses with a few strikes there.
Blythe misses with a wild combination.
Dawkins scores with the left hand. Blythe knows he should have avoided that one.
Dawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blythe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blythe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins slips a jab and a cross from Blythe.
Blythe throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range.
Blythe misses with a wild combination.
Dawkins misses the shot to the body.
Blythe throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
A shot to the body from Blythe misses
and Dawkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawkins misses the shot to the body.
Blythe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dawkins counter with a right hand.
Blythe is breathing heavily.
Blythe walks into a jab.
Dawkins scores with a jab. Blythe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blythe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blythe missing with a left hand there. Dawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Blythe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blythe scores with a jab to the head.
Blythe seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawkins closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Blythe! Dawkins dives in looking to finish! Blythe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by (When) Your Middle Name Is Danger. Sweet has chosen Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 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
8 - 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sweet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sweet misses with a straight left.
Sweet looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Kelly tries to clinch but Sweet moves out of range.
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.
Sweet motions for Kelly to come forward. Sweet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sweet has managed to clinch.
Kelly is looking to control Sweet's arms but Sweet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
Kelly avoiding damage.
Kelly is leaning against Sweet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sweet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Sweet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Kelly jumps guard but Sweet stands there with Kelly around his waist. Kelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Sweet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kelly is looking to advance position but Sweet won't allow it.
Sweet gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweet is keeping the position for now.
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kelly advances to full mount.
Sweet is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea.
Sweet wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sweet is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can.
Sweet tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly wants to take his opponent's back but instead Sweet manages to regain half guard.
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.
Kelly wants to advance to full mount but Sweet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kelly trying to control but Sweet is working from the bottom.
Sweet keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Sweet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kelly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sweet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Kelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Sweet sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly darts in trying to clinch
and Sweet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sweet swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a takedown
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sweet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly has his takedown stuffed
and Sweet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Sweet misses its intended target.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sweet.
Sammy Sweet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweet misses the jab.
Sweet throws a series of strikes that have Kelly backpedaling.
Sweet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly dives in and grabs Sweet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sweet pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Sweet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweet.
Good shot there by Sweet.
Kelly tries to clinch
and Sweet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Sweet misses the target.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sweet cracks Kelly on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kelly falls backwards against the cage. Sweet follows up with more strikes that drop Kelly to his knees. Sweet keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kelly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sweet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Bullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Cherry has chosen Busters Back as his entrance music. Buster Cherry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Bullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cherry blocks a leg kick.
Bullit avoids the body shot from Cherry.
Cherry loads up on a big right hand but Bullit slips the punch.
Bullit lands an overhand right.
Bullit works the jab nicely.
Cherry misses with a hook.
Cherry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bullit wants to slow Cherry down by chopping away at his legs.
Bullit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cherry was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullit.
Cherry throws the left hand but Bullit avoids the punch easily.
Bullit throws a sloppy body shot
and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Cherry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cherry won't allow Bullit to sweep him here.
Cherry throwing strikes but missing.
Cherry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry connects with a couple of short punches.
Cherry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullit tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cherry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry landing some decent shots from guard.
Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cherry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bullit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry 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.
Bullit keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Bullit is looking to stand up but Cherry isn't so interested in that idea.
Cherry content to stall in guard here.
Cherry is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullit has wrist control.
Cherry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bullit's head.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Bullit keeps moving.
Bullit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cherry is one step ahead there.
Cherry prevents Bullit from getting back to his feet.
Cherry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cherry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cherry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Bullit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cherry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Cherry postures up.
Cherry postures up in Bullit's guard and throws a big left but Bullit blocks it.
Bullit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cherry is working Bullit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cherry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cherry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Cherry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bullit throws the kick towards the body but Cherry avoids it.
Cherry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullit throws out the jab.
Bullit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cherry.
Bullit blocks a jab.
Bullit misses with a low kick.
Bullit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cherry.
Bullit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullit moves away from the strike by Cherry.
Bullit slips a jab from Cherry.
Cherry checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cherry.
Bullit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cherry throws out a loose jab but Bullit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cherry lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullit's head.
Bullit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cherry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bullit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bullit throws a leg kick
and Cherry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bullit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry misses with a straight left.
Cherry tries for a takedown but Bullit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bullit defending well as Cherry loads up on a big left hand.
Cherry might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A leg kick checked by Cherry.
Bullit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cherry.
Cherry looks to land a right hand but Bullit moved out of range.
Bullit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cherry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bullit. Bullit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cherry looks to land a right hand but Bullit moved out of range.
A combination from Cherry does no damage.
Cherry throws a front kick that sends Bullit stumbling back into the cage.
Cherry throws a lazy right hand but Bullit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullit throws a leg kick which misses Cherry's front leg but catches the back leg as Cherry tries to avoid it.
Cherry just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullit with a hook.
Damien Bullit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry cracks a nice hook into Bullit's ribs.
Cherry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bullit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bullit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cherry throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cherry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bullit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bullit is looking to wear down Cherry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cherry throws an overhand right that lands on Bullit's shoulder, as Bullit tries to avoid the shot.
Cherry looks to land a combination. Bullit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buster Cherry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Bullit misses
and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bullit won't be happy with that.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Bullit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cherry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cherry in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buster Cherry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cherry moves into full mount!
Cherry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry throws some wild stikes that Bullit manages to avoid easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cherry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bullit is in a horrible position here. Cherry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cherry working the ground and pound effectively.
Cherry lands a big shot there that rocks Bullit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bullit is rocked!
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!
Oooh a big shot lands for Cherry! Bullit is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Cherry!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xu's entrance music is Happatai - Yatta. A fine choice. Stone has chosen THROW MONEY as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rocky Stone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ham Xu's chin.
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215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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221 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ham Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Stone!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xu doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xu.
Xu has a takedown stuffed.
Stone leaves Xu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Xu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone dips to his left and cracks Xu with an uppercut!
Xu dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Xu's head and hops out.
Xu pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xu shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Xu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stone scores with a jab.
Xu shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Xu ducks right into an uppercut from Stone.
Stone thuds a left hand into Xu's body.
Xu 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!
Xu shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Xu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone jabs at Xu's body.
Stone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xu rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone lands with an uppercut that bounces Xu off the cage and back into rage.
Xu is rocked!
Stone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stone finds Xu's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Xu flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Stone lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Xu will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Stone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Trevor Price had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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265 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Perry Cox!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Price slips under a jab.
Cox slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Cox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Cox blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cox throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Price takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Trevor Price has been cut.
Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Price 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!
Cox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Cox is looking to clinch.
Price takes one to the chin there.
Cox tries to move into range but Price moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cox misses with an uppercut.
Price takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cox lands a right hand from hell, dropping Price. Cox pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry Cox!
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