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TUOW7: HW Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Paelinck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Van Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Paelinck!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clinches.
Paelinck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has hold of one of Paelinck's legs. Paelinck is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paelinck keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith won't allow Paelinck to sweep him here.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Paelinck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control from the top but Paelinck keeps moving.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Paelinck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith trying to control but Paelinck is working from the bottom.
Paelinck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Paelinck looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paelinck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paelinck is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Smith wants to control from the top but Paelinck keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Paelinck is keeping the position.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paelinck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith stays in close to Paelinck's body and controls the position.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Paelinck blocks nicely.
Paelinck is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck looking for a sweep. Not yet Paelinck, not yet.
Paelinck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paelinck looks gassed!
Paelinck pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Paelinck wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Paelinck is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Paelinck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is keen to just control but Paelinck is a slippery customer.
Paelinck tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paelinck wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paelinck is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Paelinck wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paelinck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paelinck wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paelinck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paelinck misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paelinck stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smith avoids the attempt from Paelinck to control.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paelinck in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith trying to control but Paelinck is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paelinck can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith is tying to control. Paelinck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paelinck trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith wants to take a breather but Paelinck is having none of it.
Paelinck actively working from the bottom here.
Paelinck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Paelinck gets full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Paelinck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paelinck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paelinck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith has control of Paelinck's left arm, preventing Paelinck from doing any damage.
Van Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paelinck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paelinck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Paelinck from controlling successfully.
Smith has control of Paelinck's left arm, preventing Paelinck from doing any damage.
Paelinck looking to improve position, pressing down on Smith's thigh with his hand. Smith seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Paelinck paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Paelinck's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Smith picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Van Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Casanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casanova comes to the cage accompanied by It's a Fight. Bruce Black looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Casanova !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Black!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casanova tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Casanova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casanova clinches with his opponent.
Casanova keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black has hold of one of Casanova 's legs. Casanova is fighting the takedown attempt but Black gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Black won't allow Casanova to get back to his feet.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Casanova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Casanova controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Casanova is trying to keep Black in close.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Casanova !
Casanova tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casanova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Casanova showed some decent athleticism there.
Black is rocked!
Ground and pound from Casanova .
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Casanova finish him?
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black taking some punishment here, with Casanova in his half guard.
Casanova decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Antonio Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casanova is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Black is in big trouble! Casanova is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Black. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Antonio Casanova !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Shirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bakker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Shirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Bakker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakker tries to clinch up.
Bakker tries to keep at a distance but Shirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirk.
Shirk jumps into guard, dragging Bakker to the mat.
Bakker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shirk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bakker passes into side control.
Bakker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bakker shoots in but no luck this time.
Bakker avoids a kick to the body.
Bakker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shirk swivels and escapes.
Bakker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barry Shirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bakker.
Bakker feints and as Shirk raises his hands in defense, Bakker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakker looks gassed!
Bakker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shirk is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakker stopping the sweep attempt from Shirk.
Shirk is looking for a triangle but Bakker pushes his legs off easily.
Shirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirk, not yet.
Bakker is looking to stand up but Shirk won't let him.
Bakker won't allow Shirk to sweep him here.
Shirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakker's guard.
Shirk slips nicely into half guard.
Bakker is pressing down on Shirk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shirk advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bakker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bakker tries to hold on but Shirk postures up.
Bakker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bakker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bakker passes into half guard.
Shirk actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirk punching from the bottom.
Bakker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shirk actively working from the bottom here.
Shirk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakker's back!
Bakker is taking damage to the body and head.
Shirk lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
It looks like Harry Bakker has been cut.
Shirk looking for the choke but no joy.
Shirk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bakker trying to control the hands but Shirk breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakker takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bakker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bakker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bakker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirk.
Shirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bakker gets full guard.
Bakker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shirk!
Shirk regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shirk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakker is one step ahead there.
Bakker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Shirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Bakker's cut.
That's time! Shirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bakker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shirk swivels and escapes.
Shirk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirk distracts Bakker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shirk wants to pass the guard but Bakker is keeping the position.
Shirk postures up and lands a big shot to Bakker's brow.
Bakker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakker wants to sweep here but Shirk controlling him for the moment.
Bakker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shirk stops Bakker from standing up.
Bakker is breathing heavily.
Bakker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakker, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bakker tries to clinch but Shirk moves away
and Shirk counters with a shoot takedown. Bakker fights it but they end up in guard.
Shirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shirk passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shirk lands a nice short elbow.
Bakker is trying to maintain the position but Shirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Shirk trying to pass the guard but Bakker defending well.
Bakker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shirk is working away from the top position though.
Shirk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shirk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shirk's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bakker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bakker wants to clinch
so Shirk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barry Shirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.Bakker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bakker seems to be working for a kimura but Shirk defends the submission attempt.
Shirk gets back to full guard.
Shirk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bakker escapes and throws Shirk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shirk is looking to regain half guard here but Bakker keeps moving and retains side control.
Shirk manages to get back to half guard.
Bakker prevents Shirk from improving his position.
Bakker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bakker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirk missing with punches from the bottom.
Shirk manages to get to full guard.
Shirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirk, not yet.
Shirk can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bakker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shirk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakker wants to control but Shirk is keeping him busy.
Bakker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shirk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shirk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shirk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirk drops back looking for a leg! Bakker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bakker manages to kick Shirk off! Shirk jumps back into Bakker's guard.
Shirk looking to pass the guard.
Shirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shirk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shirk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bakker some visible discomfort.
Shirk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bakker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bakker wants to get back to his feet but Shirk drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Shirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Bakker's cut.
That's time! Shirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shirk feints and as Bakker raises his hands in defense, Shirk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakker is retaining full guard.
Bakker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bakker wants to take a breather but Shirk is having none of it.
Bakker working Shirk over with strikes.
Bakker prevents Shirk from improving his position.
Shirk strikes from the bottom but Bakker uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Shirk throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Shirk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakker.
Bakker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakker tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirk tries to get to full guard but Bakker has control of the leg.
Bakker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shirk controls his leg.
Bakker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakker prevents Shirk from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shirk tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakker with a poor takedown
and Shirk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shirk tries a knee to the head but Bakker blocks it.
Shirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shirk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shirk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bakker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakker moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakker is trying to control the position but Shirk postures up.
Shirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shirk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shirk won't allow Bakker to get back to his feet.
Shirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shirk looking to pass the guard.
Shirk preventing the sweep.
Shirk wants to pass the guard but Bakker is keeping the position.
Bakker wants to sweep here but Shirk controlling him for the moment.
Bakker is trying to keep Shirk in close.
Shirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakker is trying to control the position but Shirk postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shirk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shirk showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakker has hold of Shirk's hands but Shirk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakker tries to roll over but Shirk keeps him under control.
Shirk lands strikes from half guard.
Bakker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakker.
Bakker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shirk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shirk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bakker is on top in guard.
Shirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakker is one step ahead there.
Bakker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shirk is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shirk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shirk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bakker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The has opened up Harry Bakker's cut even more.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shirk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shirk with good strikes from the mount here!
Harry Bakker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The cut above Harry Bakker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shirk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bakker hang on?
Harry Bakker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shirk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bakker is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Bakker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry Shirk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ysly Abysal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Suffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ysly Abysal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Suffer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abysal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abysal lands in his opponent's guard.
Suffer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Suffer tries to strike from the bottom.
Suffer trying to keep a closed guard but Abysal is proving a slippery customer.
Abysal wants to control from the top but Suffer keeps moving.
Abysal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suffer trying to strike off his back.
Abysal won't allow Suffer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abysal sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suffer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abysal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abysal won't allow Suffer to sweep him here.
Abysal looking to pass the guard.
Suffer being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ysly Abysal.
Suffer shoots and misses
so Abysal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suffer controls Abysal momentarily but Abysal frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abysal wants to control from the top but Suffer keeps moving.
Abysal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abysal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abysal is looking to work some ground and pound but Suffer has wrist control.
Suffer keeping full guard, as Abysal tries to pass.
Abysal 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abysal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abysal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abysal stands up and beckons Suffer to his feet.
Suffer shoots and misses
and Abysal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suffer won't be happy with that.
Abysal taking a breather here.
Abysal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suffer for as long as he can get away with.
Suffer is looking to regain half guard here but Abysal keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abysal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Suffer!
Abysal content just to control the position here.
Suffer tries to hold on but Abysal postures up.
Abysal controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suffer is trying to reverse the position but instead Abysal has taken his back - oops!
cage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Suffer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ysly Abysal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abysal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suffer wants to get back to full guard but Abysal has passed into side control.
Suffer is looking to improve his position but Abysal isn't that keen on the idea.
Abysal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abysal lands a heavy elbow.
Suffer is breathing heavily.
Abysal controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ysly Abysal.
Abysal has his takedown stuffed
and Suffer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abysal wants to get back to his feet.
Suffer is looking to advance position but Abysal won't allow it.
Abysal tries to roll over but Suffer keeps him under control.
Suffer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abysal is just riding it out for now. Suffer eventually gives up the hold.
Suffer stalling away here and it's allowed Abysal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abysal is on top in guard.
Suffer keeping moving, preventing Abysal from controlling successfully.
Suffer trying to control the position.
Abysal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abysal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abysal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abysal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Suffer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abysal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abysal.
Suffer looking to control.
Abysal content to stall in guard here.
Abysal is in close to Suffer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suffer trying to keep a closed guard but Abysal is proving a slippery customer.
Suffer is trying to hold Abysal in close to prevent damage but Abysal has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abysal wants to control but Suffer is keeping him busy.
Abysal controlling the action here.
Abysal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ysly Abysal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abysal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suffer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suffer is trying to control but can't.
Abysal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suffer moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ysly Abysal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Suffer closes the distance but Abysal moves to the side
and Abysal counters with a takedown into side control.
Abysal staying calm.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ysly Abysal.
Suffer shoots and misses
and Abysal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abysal 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.
Abysal pushes down on Suffer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suffer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abysal not doing much here.
Suffer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Abysal is looking for a kimura here.
Suffer wants to improve his position but Abysal is controlling well.
Abysal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suffer has a hand on Abysal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Abysal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abysal gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Abysal tries for a takedown but Suffer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abysal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suffer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suffer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Abysal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abysal showed some decent athleticism there.
Abysal stalling away here and it's allowed Suffer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Suffer controls Abysal momentarily but Abysal frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suffer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abysal wants to control but Suffer is having none of it.
Abysal is working to get back to half guard.
Suffer blocks Abysal's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Abysal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abysal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abysal is trying to stand back up but Suffer is controlling him
Abysal gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abysal is on top in guard.
Suffer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abysal's guard.
Suffer looking to sit in guard and control but Abysal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suffer is looking for a triangle but Abysal pushes his legs off easily.
Will Suffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suffer tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ysly Abysal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abysal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ysly Abysal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Reygaerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Staartjes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dimitri Reygaerts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Staartjes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staartjes swats away the attempt to clinch by Reygaerts.
Staartjes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Staartjes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Reygaerts.
Staartjes shoots in and bounces Reygaerts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reygaerts throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reygaerts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Staartjes trying to control but Reygaerts is working from the bottom.
Staartjes prevents Reygaerts from getting back to his feet.
Reygaerts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reygaerts keeping moving, preventing Staartjes from controlling successfully.
Staartjes tries to free his leg and advance position but Reygaerts is retaining full guard.
Staartjes won't allow Reygaerts to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reygaerts clinches.
Staartjes letting Reygaerts take a breather here.
Staartjes looking for a takedown.
Reygaerts wants a takedown but no success here.
Staartjes trying to stall but Reygaerts improves his position.
Staartjes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reygaerts throws an elbow but misses.
Staartjes tries to stall but Reygaerts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Staartjes looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reygaerts misses with a punch to the body.
Reygaerts tries to land knees in the clinch but Staartjes avoids the damage to the body.
Staartjes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Staartjes wants to take a breather but Reygaerts is having none of it.
Staartjes stalling away here and it's allowed Reygaerts to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reygaerts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staartjes on the ground.
Reygaerts wants to stand but Staartjes is controlling the position.
Reygaerts is looking for a triangle but Staartjes pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reygaerts throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reygaerts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staartjes gets to his feet. Reygaerts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Staartjes is looking to land body kicks.
Reygaerts wants to clinch up but Staartjes keeps it at a distance.
Reygaerts moves into the clinch.
Staartjes avoids the elbow strike from Reygaerts, against the cage.
Staartjes has Reygaerts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reygaerts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimitri Reygaerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Staartjes.
Staartjes gets underhooks to prevent Reygaerts's takedown attempt.
Staartjes pulls Reygaerts into guard.
Reygaerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Staartjes wants to sweep here but Reygaerts controlling him for the moment.
Staartjes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reygaerts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Staartjes is proving hard to escape from.
Staartjes controlling Reygaerts's posture.
Staartjes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reygaerts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Staartjes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Staartjes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reygaerts keeps working.
Reygaerts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Staartjes 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.
Reygaerts tries to clinch there but Staartjes circles away.
Reygaerts tries to clinch up.
Staartjes is looking to land body kicks.
Staartjes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Staartjes controlling the action here.
Reygaerts throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Reygaerts trying to get back to full guard but Staartjes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Staartjes is breathing heavily.
Staartjes won't let Reygaerts get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staartjes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reygaerts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reygaerts is squirming around, avoiding Staartjes's attempts to control the action.
Reygaerts is looking to improve his position but Staartjes isn't that keen on the idea.
Staartjes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Reygaerts preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Staartjes.
Reygaerts holding both Staartjes 's hands and preventing any damage.
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.
I really don't envy Reygaerts right now.
Reygaerts is trying to get back to his feet but Staartjes has full control of the position and if anything, Reygaerts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Staartjes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reygaerts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staartjes circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staartjes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Staartjes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reygaerts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Staartjes has managed to clinch.
Staartjes jumps into guard, dragging Reygaerts to the mat.
Staartjes has a closed guard, preventing Reygaerts from standing up.
Reygaerts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reygaerts looking to pass the guard.
Staartjes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reygaerts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Staartjes's guard.
Reygaerts preventing the sweep.
Reygaerts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Staartjes's head.
Staartjes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reygaerts is one step ahead there.
Hans Staartjes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staartjes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reygaerts's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Staartjes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Staartjes wants to clinch.
Staartjes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Staartjes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Staartjes.
Staartjes trying to control but Reygaerts is working from the bottom.
Staartjes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reygaerts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staartjes is controlling him.
Staartjes trying to control but Reygaerts is working from the bottom.
Reygaerts wants to get back to his feet but Staartjes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Staartjes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reygaerts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staartjes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Staartjes swats away the attempt to clinch by Reygaerts.
Good leg kick by Staartjes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reygaerts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Staartjes pinned against the cage. Staartjes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Staartjes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reygaerts is rocked!
Reygaerts tries to clinch but Staartjes is having none of it.
Oh Reygaerts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reygaerts tries to clinch
and Staartjes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staartjes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Reygaerts is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hans Staartjes!
Hans Staartjes is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Cornel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Cornel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cornel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cornel throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith tries to bum rush Cornel with a series of wild strikes but Cornel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cornel fails with the takedown
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Cornel goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith throws a hook but Cornel avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornel.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Cornel shows good takedown defense.
Cornel fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cornel!
Paul Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Cornel.
Cornel tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Cornel regains half guard.
Cornel is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Cornel wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Cornel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Cornel wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cornel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cornel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith moves into full mount! Cornel won't be happy about that!
Smith get's back to his feet.
Cornel throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornel wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Cornel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cornel, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cornel, into his guard.
Smith stays in close to Cornel's body and controls the position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Cornel is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Cornel.
Cornel being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Smith.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Cornel as Smith shoots in.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith cracks Cornel with a big right hand but Cornel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cornel to his feet.
Cornel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Cornel in a clinch.
Cornel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cornel!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cornel.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cornel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cornel works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Black Cornel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Black Cornel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cornel sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Cornel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cornel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cornel is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cornel wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Cornel's temple.
Smith 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.
Smith prevents Cornel from improving his position.
Paul Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cornel is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cornel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cornel is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Cornel gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Smith working for a choke but Cornel is defending well.
Smith working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Cornel is doing well to defend. Smith seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Cornel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Smith!
Paul Smith is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Saturn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saturn has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Until the end as his entrance music. Saturn has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Gilbert Saturn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rocky Balboa's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Saturn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saturn looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
Saturn looks gassed!
Saturn misses with a hook.
Saturn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saturn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa connects with a high kick.
Balboa takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balboa has Saturn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saturn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saturn stalling.
Saturn wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa is looking to slow Saturn down with leg kicks.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saturn circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Saturn. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Balboa tries to clinch
and Saturn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa gets to his feet. Saturn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Balboa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saturn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balboa or not.
Saturn breaks the clinch.
Balboa throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Saturn stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Balboa follows into mount!
Balboa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Balboa stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Saturn keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa scores with a takedown into Saturn's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saturn is proving hard to escape from.
Balboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Saturn is retaining full guard.
Balboa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balboa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Saturn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is stalling in the full guard.
Balboa is standing up over Saturn. Saturn looks to escape but Balboa dives into side control.
Balboa decides to stand back up.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Saturn keeps it at a distance.
Balboa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saturn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balboa happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturn is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Balboa take his back! Uh oh - Balboa has got a rear naked choke here! Saturn is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocky Balboa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy The Ram!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daemon Davies!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ram lands with a nice combination. Davies backs away looking to recover.
Davies lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and The Ram falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daemon Davies!
Daemon Davies is the new super heavyweight champion!
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