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SMMA - HW Grand Prix Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasty Fart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Michael Storm looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nasty Fart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Storm!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm looks gassed!
Nice shot lands for Fart.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fart shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Storm takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Fart sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Storm bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nasty Fart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Okocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Pe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Okocha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francis Okocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Pe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okocha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Okocha.
Pe is not content to let Okocha control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okocha controlling the position from side mount.
Pe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okocha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okocha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pe throws a nice looking combination but Okocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No joy there for Pe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Okocha with that takedown attempt.
Okocha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pe taking a bit of punishment here - Okocha scoring with strikes.
Pe looks gassed!
Okocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pe wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okocha trying to control the action but Pe is working from the bottom.
Okocha scores with punches from side control.
Okocha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pe down.
Okocha lands a decent elbow from side control.
Okocha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Pe as Okocha shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Okocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pe misses with a double jab.
Okocha scores with a takedown into Pe's guard.
Okocha 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pe has momentary wrist control but Okocha slips an elbow through the middle.
Okocha stays in close to Pe's body and controls the position.
Okocha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pe, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okocha.
Pe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pe wants it to stay on the feet.
Pe has closed the distance and engaged Okocha in a clinch.
Okocha pulls guard successfully.
Okocha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pe is looking to stand up but Okocha won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okocha pushes Pe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pe misses with the combination.
Okocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pe tries to avoid it but Okocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pe to the ground. Pe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pe doesn't manage to clinch there - Okocha circles away.
Pe slaps away a takedown attempt from Okocha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Pe does it's job there.
Pe misses with a few strikes there.
Pe tries to bum rush Okocha with a series of wild strikes but Okocha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Pe misses.
Okocha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pe is fending him off so far but Okocha persists. Nope, Pe circles away and we're back to standing.
Okocha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okocha.
Okocha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Pe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okocha closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Okocha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pe tries to sprawl but Okocha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Okocha 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.
Okocha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okocha is trying to control. Pe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okocha controlling the action here.
Okocha wants to control but Pe is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okocha escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pe scores with a nice right hand.
Pe tries to clinch up
and Okocha counters with a takedown into side control.
Okocha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okocha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okocha working the ground and pound.
Pe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Okocha is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okocha in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pe is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francis Okocha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Quirke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Finnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finnigan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Finnigan's wake. Marcus Quirke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Finnigan's chin.
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281 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Quirke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Finnigan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quirke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quirke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Quirke is blocking nicely.
Finnigan missing with knees to the body.
Finnigan has Quirke pressed against the cage, preventing Quirke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quirke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Marcus Quirke has been cut.
Finnigan is looking to control Quirke's arms but Quirke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finnigan has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnigan.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quirke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnigan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quirke's brow.
Finnigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finnigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Quirke is breathing heavily.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnigan lands a damaging elbow.
Finnigan has Quirke pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Finnigan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Finnigan lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quirke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finnigan stalling the fight.
Finnigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quirke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnigan obliges.
Finnigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quirke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnigan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finnigan working Quirke over with knees to the body.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Quirke is blocking nicely.
Finnigan lands an elbow inside.
Finnigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Finnigan.
Come on Finnigan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Quirke blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnigan.
Quirke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finnigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Finnigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quirke blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quirke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quirke jumps guard but Finnigan stands there with Quirke around his waist. Quirke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finnigan dodges an elbow strike from Quirke.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but Quirke blocks with his arms.
Quirke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quirke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnigan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Quirke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quirke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnigan just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quirke.
Quirke dodges an elbow strike from Finnigan.
Quirke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnigan smiles and moves away.
Quirke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finnigan as he jumps to the side.
Finnigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finnigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tim Finnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan leaves Quirke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quirke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quirke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finnigan sprawls well. Finnigan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quirke gets slowly back to his feet.
Finnigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finnigan throws a sloppy head kick and Quirke moves out of range easily.
Finnigan throws a jab when Quirke was well out of range.
Finnigan misses with a double jab.
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.
Finnigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Quirke. Quirke gets slowly back to his feet.
Finnigan gets a clinch.
Finnigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finnigan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quirke up against the cage.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnigan lands a good knee to the midsection. Quirke won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Finnigan.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finnigan lands an elbow that stopped Quirke in his tracks for a moment.
Finnigan scores with a knee to the head.
Finnigan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Quirke's cut.
That's time! Quirke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finnigan clinches.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Quirke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finnigan misses with an elbow strike.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but Quirke blocks with his arms.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head.
Quirke is struggling to control the position.
Quirke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quirke.
Finnigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quirke is defending well for now.
Quirke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quirke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnigan prevents Quirke from breaking the clinch.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quirke avoids it.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quirke avoids it.
Quirke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnigan smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quirke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quirke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quirke looks to clinch
and Finnigan counters with a good, hard body kick but Quirke shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Finnigan.
Finnigan throws a body kick that misses.
Quirke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finnigan is fending him off so far but Quirke persists. Nope, Finnigan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Quirke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quirke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finnigan lands a big head kick that sends Quirke tumbling to the mat! Finnigan takes a step backwards and waves Quirke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnigan clinches.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan connects with a knee to the head.
Quirke is rocked!
Finnigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Quirke avoids the damage to the body.
Quirke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quirke.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Quirke is blocking nicely.
Quirke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnigan just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quirke tries to pull guard but Finnigan won't allow it.
Quirke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnigan smiles and moves away.
Finnigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quirke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quirke misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finnigan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan throws a head kick that Quirke semi-blocks.
Marcus Quirke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quirke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quirke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Finnigan - the referee stops the clock and Quirke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Finnigan. Quirke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Finnigan clinches with his opponent.
Quirke avoids the elbow strike from Finnigan, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnigan obliges.
Finnigan scores with a knee to the head.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quirke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finnigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Finnigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quirke is defending well for now.
Finnigan trying to stall but Quirke improves his position.
Quirke working hard to break the clinch.
Quirke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Quirke is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan misses with an elbow strike.
Finnigan missing with knees to the body.
Finnigan dodges an elbow strike from Quirke.
Finnigan connects with a knee to the head.
Quirke fails to pull guard.
Quirke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finnigan lands an elbow inside.
Quirke stalling.
Finnigan with a knee to the head.
Quirke can't break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Quirke. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Finnigan avoiding damage as Quirke throws knees to the body.
Finnigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnigan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quirke up against the cage.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but Quirke blocks with his arms.
Quirke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quirke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnigan just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Quirke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Quirke moves out of range as Finnigan throws a body kick.
Quirke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quirke has a takedown stuffed.
Quirke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quirke is defended easily by Finnigan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Quirke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quirke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quirke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quirke blocks a head kick by Finnigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quirke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Look low, kick high! Finnigan uses the oldest trick in the book to send Quirke tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Finnigan is absolutely delighted - when Quirke wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim Finnigan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam misses with a hook.
Hammet clinches up against the cage.
Hammet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beam uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammet is looking to stand up but Beam isn't so interested in that idea.
Beam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beam looking to pass the guard.
Hammet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammet looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammet wants to sweep here but Beam controlling him for the moment.
Hammet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Beam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beam trying to control but Hammet is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet is looking to sweep but instead, Beam has passed into half guard.
Hammet tries to roll over but Beam keeps him under control.
Hammet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beam prevents Hammet from improving his position.
Beam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beam wants to control from the top but Hammet keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hammet wants to stand up but Beam is controlling him.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammet is breathing heavily.
Beam works over Hammet with some ground and pound from guard.
Beam is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammet has wrist control.
Beam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammet's head.
Hammet wants to sweep here but Beam controlling him for the moment.
Beam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a couple of elbows.
Beam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beam connects with a couple of short punches.
Beam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beam thows a big elbow that misses.
Beam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beam is in close to Hammet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beam lands a couple of elbows.
Beam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammet keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Beam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammet's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam wants to control from the top but Hammet keeps moving.
Beam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beam distracts Hammet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beam cracks Hammet with a solid left hand.
Hammet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammet tries to get out of the position.
Hammet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beam defends well.
Hammet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam dominated that round.
That's time! Hammet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beam is fending him off so far but Hammet persists. Nope, Beam circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammet misses with a low kick.
Hammet has closed the distance and engaged Beam in a clinch.
Beam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beam tries to circle away but Hammet has him pinned against the cage.
Hammet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammet tries to pull guard but Beam won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Hammet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beam has had enough of the clinch but Hammet keeps him there for the moment.
Hammet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beam lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Beam.
Hammet tries to pull guard but Beam won't allow it.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beam pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammet scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammet won't allow Beam to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beam working for a triangle but Hammet defends it easily.
Beam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammet.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Beam blocks nicely.
Hammet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammet throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammet tries to free his leg and advance position but Beam is retaining full guard.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammet!
Jim Beam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hammet?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet can't escape the position.
Beam raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Beam.
Beam is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hammet is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hammet flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Beam anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hammet and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Beam slips an arm under Hammet chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Beam has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Beam is squeezing on Hammet like an anaconda would it's prey. Hammet fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Beam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Mutenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Shanghui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Shanghui is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aapo Mutenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Shanghui!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutenia keeps the fight on the outside.
Shanghui tries to land a front kick but Mutenia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mutenia throws a sloppy head kick and Shanghui moves out of range easily.
Mutenia lands a big head kick that sends Shanghui tumbling to the mat! Mutenia takes a step backwards and waves Shanghui back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jan Shanghui has been cut.
Mutenia scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutenia lands a big head kick that sends Shanghui tumbling to the mat! Mutenia takes a step backwards and waves Shanghui back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shanghui is rocked!
Shanghui throws a series of punches but Mutenia moves out of range.
Mutenia wants to clinch.
Shanghui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shanghui tries to clinch there but Mutenia circles away.
Shanghui moves in looking to clinch but Mutenia pushes him off.
Mutenia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shanghui looks gassed!
Shanghui takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Jan Shanghui's cut even more.
Mutenia lands a big head kick that sends Shanghui tumbling to the mat! Mutenia takes a step backwards and waves Shanghui back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shanghui is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutenia finish him?
Shanghui tries to clinch but Mutenia moves out of range.
Shanghui seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutenia throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Shanghui crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aapo Mutenia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lisnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lisnar's choice of entrance music: Bring It On. Jimmy Karlsson 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 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, Jimmy Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Lisnar!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lisnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lisnar!
Lisnar is trying desperately to improve position.
Karlsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lisnar tries to reverse the position but Karlsson maintains control.
Karlsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lisnar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karlsson misses with a head shot.
Lisnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karlsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lisnar because Karlsson loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisnar wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Lisnar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Karlsson landing strikes from the mount and Lisnar is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisnar is squirming around, avoiding Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Lisnar is looking to get to half guard.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson looking to finish with strikes here!
Lisnar is squirming around, avoiding Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Karlsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisnar wants to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson landing shots from mount.
Lisnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karlsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lisnar turns into him and now he's in Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson working for submissions but it's allowed Lisnar to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karlsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lisnar is looking to stand up but Karlsson won't let him.
Karlsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lisnar rolls with it to try and escape but Karlsson cranks on the arm and Lisnar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hitla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronoff comes into the arena with Here Comes the Pain by Slayer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Aronoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adolf Hitla!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitla takes a swing at Aronoff's ribcage but misses.
Aronoff scores with a nice right hand.
Aronoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aronoff moves away.
Aronoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aronoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aronoff tries to clinch but Hitla moves out of range.
Hitla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aronoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aronoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aronoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hitla.
Aronoff is looking to regain half guard here but Hitla keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitla is looking to take a break and control but Aronoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aronoff throws Hitla to one side and escapes!
Aronoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitla tries to avoid it but Aronoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitla to the ground. Hitla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitla throws a combination. Aronoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aronoff tries to bum rush Hitla with a series of wild strikes but Hitla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aronoff lands with a hook. Hitla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aronoff takes a swing at Hitla's ribcage but misses.
Hitla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aronoff throws out the jab.
Aronoff swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hitla counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitla swings for the body but Aronoff moves out of range.
Aronoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aronoff in his tracks.
Aronoff throws a head kick that half lands.
Aronoff clinches with his opponent.
Hitla is trying to push Aronoff away but Aronoff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hitla looking to stall.
Aronoff has Hitla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hitla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aronoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Hitla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Aronoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aronoff breaks from the clinch.
Hitla takes one to the side of the head.
Hitla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aronoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mark Aronoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitla jabs Aronoff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aronoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aronoff manages to break the clinch.
Aronoff shoots in and drives through. Hitla sprawls well.
Aronoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Hitla catches Aronoff right on the button with a cross.
Hitla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aronoff moves away.
Hitla misses with a wild body shot.
Hitla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aronoff backs up against the cage.
Aronoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aronoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitla pinned against the cage. Hitla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aronoff tries for a takedown but Hitla circles away easily
and Hitla counters with a left and a right that stings Aronoff.
Hitla punishes Aronoff's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitla.
Aronoff tries to clinch there but Hitla circles away.
Aronoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitla dives in and grabs Aronoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aronoff pushes down on Hitla's head and hops out.
Aronoff wants to clinch but Hitla slips to the side
and Hitla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aronoff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aronoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitla.
Aronoff misses the body punch
and Hitla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aronoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hitla counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitla misses with a hook to the body
and Aronoff counters by clinching up.
Aronoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aronoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitla 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.
Aronoff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hitla counters with a one-two to the body.
Hitla looks to score with a jab to the body but Aronoff is just out of range.
Aronoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aronoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aronoff gets a clinch.
Aronoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aronoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hitla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aronoff's guard now.
Hitla trying to control the position from guard on top but Aronoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aronoff being controlled here, momentarily.
Aronoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitla sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hitla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aronoff is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adolf Hitla.
Aronoff clinches but Hitla breaks the clinch
letting Hitla counter with a right hand.
Hitla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aronoff. Aronoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aronoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aronoff misses with a body shot
and Hitla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aronoff moves away.
Aronoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hitla counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff throws a big shot that misses.
Hitla cracks a nice hook into Aronoff's ribs.
Hitla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hitla shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Aronoff.
Aronoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hitla counters with a left to the body.
Aronoff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitla.
Aronoff fails with the takedown
and Hitla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aronoff. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hitla connects with the punch.
Hitla lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hitla.
Aronoff tries for a takedown but Hitla circles away easily
and Hitla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Aronoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aronoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitla misses with a body shot.
Adolf Hitla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aronoff misses with a body punch
and Hitla counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitla looks for a takedown but Aronoff sprawls well.
Hitla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aronoff tries to clinch but Hitla moves away
and Hitla counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Hitla misses.
Hitla shoots in and drives through. Aronoff sprawls well.
Hitla missing with a left hand there. Aronoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aronoff manages to avoid it.
Hitla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aronoff manages to avoid it.
Hitla misses with a jab to the body
and Aronoff counters with a right hand to the body.
Aronoff looks to land a left hand but Hitla moved out of range nicely.
Aronoff lands with a right hand.
Hitla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aronoff.
Hitla lands with a good body shot.
Aronoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aronoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hitla is trying to maintain the position but Aronoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Hitla tries to roll over but Aronoff keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hitla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aronoff.
Hitla scores with a jab.
Aronoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aronoff misses with a takedown
and Hitla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aronoff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hitla digs a good body shot into Aronoff's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitla showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitla stops Aronoff from getting back to his feet.
Aronoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitla trying to control from half guard but Aronoff is working away.
Aronoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aronoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitla stays in close to Aronoff's body and controls the position.
Aronoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Aronoff, not yet.
Hitla trying to control the position from guard on top but Aronoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitla is looking to work some ground and pound but Aronoff has wrist control.
Mark Aronoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hitla wants to control from the top but Aronoff keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adolf Hitla.
Aronoff cracks a nice hook into Hitla's ribs.
Aronoff staying out of range there.
Aronoff slips under a jab.
Aronoff looks to clinch
enabling Hitla to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hitla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hitla thows a body shot but no joy.
Hitla looks to land a right hand but Aronoff moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitla is trying to defend but Aronoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hitla wants to improve his position but Aronoff is controlling well.
Hitla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aronoff passes Hitla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aronoff trying to pass the guard but Hitla defending well.
Aronoff seems to be working for a kimura but Hitla defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hitla looking for a guillotine here but Aronoff defends easily.
Aronoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hitla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aronoff has Hitla in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolf Hitla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitla 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolf Hitla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirillov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 25/17- Бейся. Mathias Torres is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Kirillov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mathias Torres!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirillov in his tracks.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirillov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Kirillov shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirillov shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but Kirillov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a right and a left that Kirillov avoids nicely.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kirillov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kirillov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Torres throws a right hand that Kirillov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirillov also avoids with ease.
Kirillov shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torres throws a combination. Kirillov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirillov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres throws a series of punches but Kirillov avoids them all with ease.
Mathias Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirillov tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with the combination.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirillov.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Kirillov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirillov tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirillov shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
Kirillov is breathing heavily.
Torres cracks Kirillov with a good jab.
Torres throws a series of punches but Kirillov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Kirillov shoots in.
Kirillov shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
Kirillov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres looks to land a combination but Kirillov avoids it well.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirillov circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirillov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Kirillov closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Kirillov pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirillov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Torres both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirillov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kirillov dives in and grabs Torres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes down on Kirillov's head and hops out.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Torres.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Kirillov fails with the takedown.
Torres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Torres misses with the combination.
Kirillov fails to land the takedown.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Torres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torres misses with the combination.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Kirillov dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Kirillov misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kirillov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a series of strikes that have Kirillov backpedaling.
Torres is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Torres.
Torres tries to bum rush Kirillov with a series of wild strikes but Kirillov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirillov tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kirillov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirillov.
No luck for Kirillov with that takedown attempt.
Torres misses with the combination.
Torres throws a series of punches but Kirillov avoids them all with ease.
Torres throws a series of strikes that have Kirillov backpedaling.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirillov shoots in looking for a takedown but Torres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kirillov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Torres should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirillov dives in and grabs Torres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes down on Kirillov's head and hops out.
Torres scores with a body shot.
Kirillov looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Torres throws a series of punches but Kirillov moves out of range.
Torres throws a right and a left that Kirillov avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Kirillov shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirillov slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Kirillov's head but Kirillov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Kirillov slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirillov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirillov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirillov fails to land the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kirillov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kirillov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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.
Kirillov looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Torres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Torres throws a right and a left that Kirillov avoids nicely.
Kirillov closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Kirillov pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirillov.
Torres throws a series of strikes that have Kirillov backpedaling.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirillov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kirillov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirillov.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Kirillov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirillov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kirillov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Torres.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirillov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres cracks Kirillov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirillov.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anton Kirillov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirillov.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
No luck for Kirillov with that takedown attempt.
Mathias Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirillov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Kirillov looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Kirillov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres jabs Kirillov right on the nose. Kirillov blinks but takes it well.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Kirillov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirillov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirillov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirillov shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Torres.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Kirillov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathias Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirillov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres is working the combinations to good effect here.
Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Kirillov on that attempt.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirillov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirillov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirillov.
Kirillov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirillov somewhat.
Mathias Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirillov fails with a takedown attempt.
Anton Kirillov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirillov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torres has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Torres!
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