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Syn' 51: Breaking The Habit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above - Maino. Hakuin Ekaku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Chase's chin.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Ekaku as Chase shoots in.
Chase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ekaku tries to avoid it but Chase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ekaku to the ground. Ekaku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ekaku connects with a jab.
Ekaku connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Chase to the floor! Ekaku dives in looking for the finish!
Chase is rocked!
Ekaku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chase's head.
Oh Chase is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Ekaku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chase seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku wants to control but Chase is keeping him busy.
Ekaku prevents Chase from improving his position.
Chase wants to get back to full guard but Ekaku has mounted him!
Ekaku landing punches.
Chase keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku content just to control the position here.
Ekaku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chase is looking to escape.
Chase is working to get back to half guard.
Ekaku controlling his opponent.
Chase regains 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.
Chase is not content to let Ekaku control the position.
Chase wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Chase is working hard here to advance position.
Chase looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku is tying to control. Chase wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chase tries to get to full guard but Ekaku has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ekaku seems content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chase shoots for a takedown but Ekaku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ekaku as Chase shoots in.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Ekaku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chase takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Chase's front leg.
Chase takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekaku as he jumps to the side.
Ekaku dances in with a quick combination. Chase is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ekaku snaps Chase's head back. Chase stumbles backwards against the cage. Ekaku steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Chase's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Chase just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hakuin Ekaku!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Belfort will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Casillas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a front kick aimed at Casillas's knee but Casillas avoids it well.
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casillas tries to clinch up.
Casillas throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Casillas misses with a low kick.
Casillas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Casillas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Casillas throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Casillas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Casillas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Casillas is rocked!
Casillas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
Oh Casillas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casillas shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Casillas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Casillas misses with a low kick as Belfort jumps back.
Casillas throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Belfort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belfort lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belfort scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Casillas?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort has hold of Casillas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Casillas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belfort looking to finish with strikes here!
Casillas seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casillas is trying to escape the mount.
Belfort is landing with some decent strikes but Casillas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Casillas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Casillas is working hard here to advance position.
Belfort looking to secure an arm triangle but Casillas defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Casillas is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.
Belfort prevents Casillas from getting the reversal.
Belfort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Belfort looking to finish with strikes here!
Casillas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belfort.
Belfort thowing shots but they're missing.
Casillas is looking to improve his position but Belfort isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort stands up from mount. Strange move.
Casillas throws an overhand right that lands on Belfort's shoulder, as Belfort tries to avoid the shot.
Casillas throws a chopping leg kick but Belfort manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belfort scores with a nice head shot.
Casillas misses with a double jab.
Casillas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Casillas is breathing heavily.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Casillas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Casillas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belfort finds it's way round the side to connect with Casillas's head.
Belfort moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Casillas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Casillas.
Casillas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belfort, as that shot connected.
Casillas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Belfort.
Casillas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casillas advances position into side control!
Belfort gets back to half guard.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casillas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Belfort dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Casillas.
Casillas misses with a two punch combination.
Belfort throws a low kick, looking for Casillas's leg but Casillas calmly moves out of range.
Casillas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Casillas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casillas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belfort wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Casillas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belfort.
Belfort has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Casillas!
Casillas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belfort is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casillas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casillas checks a low kick from Belfort.
Casillas misses with a two punch combination.
Casillas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Casillas.
Casillas is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
Belfort drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Casillas right on the button. Casillas goes down! Belfort follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Belfort gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alocke Grenado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alocke Grenado!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenado scores with a jab.
Long shoots in looking for a takedown. Grenado tries to sprawl out of it but Long keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grenado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alocke Grenado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long closes the distance and clinches up with Grenado, looking for a takedown. Long pushes Grenado against the cage but Grenado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grenado connects with a single shot there.
Long blocks a head kick by Grenado.
Long gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Grenado.
Nice takedown defense from Grenado. No joy for Long on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grenado pinned against the cage. Grenado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Long is breathing heavily.
Long shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grenado pinned against the cage. Grenado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Long shoots in looking for a takedown. Grenado tries to sprawl out of it but Long keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grenado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Long has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenado connects with a looping right hand.
Grenado circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Long drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Grenado follows Long to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alocke Grenado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Bjorksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Bjorksen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bjorksen finds it's way through Lewis's defenses.
It looks like Mark Lewis has been cut.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis throws a hook but Bjorksen avoids it easily.
Bjorksen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
Bjorksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjorksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Bjorksen gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewis postures up in Bjorksen's guard and throws a big left but Bjorksen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis scores with a three punch combo!
Lewis throws a right and a left that Bjorksen avoids nicely.
Bjorksen misses with a hook
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjorksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bjorksen is rocked!
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjorksen slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Bjorksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Bjorksen connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorksen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bjorksen misses with a double jab.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Bjorksen looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjorksen connects with a looping right hand.
Lewis is rocked!
Bjorksen throws a right hand that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjorksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mark Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Bjorksen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjorksen counters with a big right hand! Oh Lewis is in trouble here! Bjorksen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Bjorksen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Vihtahousu has chosen Konevitsan Kirkonkellot as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pera Vihtahousu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vihtahousu is looking to close the distance but Penn sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vihtahousu crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vihtahousu is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ciprian Mukesha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin. Mukesha has chosen Sound of Madness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ciprian Mukesha will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ciprian Mukesha!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukesha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mukesha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takahashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mukesha or not.
Takahashi is working for takedown but Mukesha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mukesha wants a takedown but no success here.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukesha.
Mukesha tries to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Takahashi is pressed up against the cage. Mukesha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takahashi down to the mat. Takahashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kenata Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciprian Mukesha.
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenata Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Mukesha moved away.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mukesha walks into a jab.
Mukesha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahashi.
Mukesha tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a knee strike.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi stalling the fight.
Takahashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mukesha jumps guard but Takahashi stands there with Mukesha around his waist. Mukesha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takahashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Takahashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Mukesha pushes his legs off easily.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Mukesha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Mukesha trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mukesha scoring with some ground and pound.
Mukesha stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Mukesha from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi working for submissions but it's allowed Mukesha to get to half guard.
Takahashi is pressing down on Mukesha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mukesha is looking to stand up but Takahashi won't let him.
Mukesha trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Mukesha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takahashi working for submissions but it's allowed Mukesha to get to half guard.
Takahashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi working for a triangle but Mukesha defends it easily.
Mukesha wants to stand but Takahashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but instead Mukesha has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Mukesha there.
Mukesha seems to be looking for submissions.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Takahashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takahashi.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takahashi is on top in guard.
Takahashi passes Mukesha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takahashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takahashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mukesha is defending against the submission attempts here by Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenata Takahashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mukesha tries to clinch up but Takahashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenata Takahashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi scores with a nice strike.
Mukesha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mukesha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Mukesha or perhaps it was just good defense by Takahashi which made him look bad.
Takahashi with a nice cross.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Mukesha moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a head kick that Mukesha semi-blocks.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Mukesha moves out of range easily.
Takahashi lands with a slapping head kick.
Mukesha is rocked!
Mukesha wants to clinch
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukesha is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Takahashi! Mukesha is out on his feet! Takahashi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mukesha is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mukesha is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenata Takahashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McKagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKagan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ranma 1/2 - Kung fu fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mark McKagan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark McKagan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pace advances to half guard.
McKagan trying to hold on to Pace's head to control him but Pace postures up.
McKagan wants to get back to full guard.
McKagan is looking to control Pace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKagan avoid being mounted?
McKagan pushes Pace off looking to stand but Pace dives back in and keeps control.
Pace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pace controlling the action here.
Pace passes to side control.
Pace working the body and head with strikes.
Pace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McKagan is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace in side control, throwing shots but McKagan defends.
Pace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McKagan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pace happy to just control the position for now.
Pace wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKagan keeps working.
Pace tries to advance to mount but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McKagan shoots and misses
and Pace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pace is breathing heavily.
Pace advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace working away.
McKagan defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKagan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pace working away.
Pace trying to control the position but McKagan is working away.
McKagan is looking for a sweep.
Pace working the ground and pound from side control.
Pace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McKagan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from McKagan.
It looks like Mark Pace has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKagan sprawls well initially but Pace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKagan wants to control but Pace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McKagan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pace's back!
Pace looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McKagan is hanging on to Pace's back as he tries to escape.
Pace turns into McKagan and is now in his guard.
Pace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pace trying to control but McKagan is working from the bottom.
Pace landing some decent shots from guard.
Pace advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKagan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pace advances nicely into full mount.
Pace controlling his opponent.
Pace with shots to the head and body - McKagan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pace looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pace working McKagan over with strikes here.
McKagan is trying to escape the mount.
Pace pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pace with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Pace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Pace's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pace gets the takedown into side control.
Pace cracks McKagan with a big right hand but McKagan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pace scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on McKagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pace wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKagan keeps working.
Pace working the head with strikes.
Pace lands a nice forearm strike.
Pace tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mark Pace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKagan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pace wants to control but McKagan is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKagan tries to bench press Pace off him but Pace keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace trying to control the action but McKagan is working from the bottom.
Pace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pace goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McKagan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pace but great work by McKagan.
McKagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pace's legs.
Pace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McKagan is thwarting Pace's attempts to control the position.
Pace gets back to full guard.
McKagan preventing the sweep.
Pace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKagan's guard.
Pace trying to control the position from guard on top but McKagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKagan trying to keep a closed guard but Pace is proving a slippery customer.
McKagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pace pushing down on McKagan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pace trying to control the action but McKagan is working from the bottom.
Pace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pace wants to take a breather but McKagan is having none of it.
Pace has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKagan is squirming around, avoiding Pace's attempts to control the action.
Pace controlling the pace for now.
Pace working McKagan over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace has hold of McKagan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McKagan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McKagan holds on to Pace around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
McKagan tries to lock up and control but Pace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pace raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns McKagan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McKagan wants to control but Pace is having none of it.
McKagan is desperately trying to get back to 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.
Pace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pace scoring with strikes but McKagan is staying in there.
McKagan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pace with a couple of short strikes.
Pace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McKagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pace has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Pace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKagan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McKagan tries to hold on but Pace postures up.
McKagan regains half guard.
McKagan tries to roll over but Pace keeps him under control.
McKagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
McKagan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Pace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Pace's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McKagan tries for a takedown but Pace circles away easily
and Pace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKagan is on top in guard.
Pace tries to strike from the bottom.
McKagan 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.
Pace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McKagan controls the pace.
McKagan trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKagan is looking to control Pace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKagan avoid being mounted?
McKagan is looking to improve his position.
McKagan is pressing down on Pace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pace stopping the sweep attempt from McKagan.
McKagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pace trying to control but McKagan is working from the bottom.
McKagan looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from McKagan. No joy for Pace on that attempt.
McKagan fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Pace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKagan counters with a left and a right that stings Pace.
Mark McKagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKagan misses with a double jab.
Mark McKagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKagan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKagan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKagan trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom.
Pace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McKagan passes into half guard.
Pace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McKagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pace tries to get out of the position.
Pace tries to get to full guard but McKagan has control of the leg.
McKagan is nestled in close to Pace, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pace is trying to control but can't.
McKagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pace trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pace gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pace throwing shots but McKagan is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pace connects with a nice short shot to McKagan's temple.
Pace stops McKagan from getting back to his feet.
Pace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McKagan tries to roll over but Pace keeps him under control.
McKagan is defending against the submission attempts here by Pace.
Pace trying to mount his opponent but McKagan defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mark McKagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pace wants to pass the guard but McKagan is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark McKagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pace has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mark Pace!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Mark Pace!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mark Pace!
Mark Pace wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dostojevskij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Dostojevskij !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry avoids a kick to the body.
Dostojevskij shoots in for a takedown but Cherry shows good takedown defense.
Dostojevskij misses the shot to the body.
Dostojevskij misses with a wild body shot.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dostojevskij avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cherry.
Dostojevskij looking for submissions off his back.
Cherry uses his free foot to push down on Dostojevskij 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dostojevskij .
Dostojevskij is looking to improve his position but Cherry isn't that keen on the idea.
Cherry has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dostojevskij is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Cherry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Okita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Okita passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorian manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okita's best efforts.
Okita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dorian is looking to improve his position but Okita isn't that keen on the idea.
Okita wants to finish this one by submission but Dorian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okita.
Okita working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dorian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dorian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Okita is looking for a triangle but Dorian pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dorian tries for a kimura but Okita is defending well.
Okita sneaks back into half guard.
Dorian trying to mount his opponent but Okita defends it.
Okita trying to control but Dorian postures up.
Okita wants to get back to full guard.
Okita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okita moves into full guard.
Dorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dorian misses with a takedown
and Okita counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorian looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Dorian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Okita has hold of Dorian's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dorian seems comfortable defending it but Okita has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dorian is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dorian is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Okita couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikio Okita!
Mikio Okita retains his middleweight title!
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