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WEC 8: Back 2 Back PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lori Tante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Illianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illianenko has chosen Only God Can Judge Me as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lori Tante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Illianenko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tante tries to bum rush Illianenko with a series of wild strikes but Illianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Illianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tante sprawls well initially but Illianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tante wants to improve his position but Illianenko is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illianenko is looking for a kimura but Tante is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illianenko to get the leverage.
Tante lands with a few short shots to the body.
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. Illianenko connects with a nice short shot to Tante's temple.
Illianenko tries to pass to full mount but Tante defends it.
Illianenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tante tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tante tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Illianenko is keen to just control but Tante is a slippery customer.
Illianenko content to control rather than advance.
Tante punching from the bottom.
Illianenko winds up and cracks Tante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Illianenko.
No joy there for Tante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Illianenko.
Tante throws a nice looking combination but Illianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Illianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Illianenko stuffs the takedown.
Tante is breathing heavily.
Illianenko rushes Tante and presses him up against the cage.
Illianenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Illianenko manages to end up in side control.
Illianenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Illianenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Illianenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Illianenko landing with the ground and pound.
Tante keeping moving, preventing Illianenko from controlling successfully.
Illianenko 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.
Illianenko is pushing down on Tante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tante is fighting to maintain full guard but Illianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Illianenko seems content to control.
Illianenko trying to control the action but Tante is working from the bottom.
Illianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Illianenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Illianenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Illianenko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Illianenko extends the arm and Tante is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Illianenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alice In Chains- Them Bones. Alvarado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Back Up. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Alvarado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvarado looks gassed!
Wilson digs a good hook to Alvarado's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson cracks Alvarado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wilson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alvarado to stand back up!
It looks like Marco Alvarado has been cut.
Wilson closes the distance looking for a takedown. Alvarado stuffs it but Wilson still has hold of him. Wilson picks Alvarado up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Wilson slams Alvarado to the floor and that's really hurt Alvarado - he doesn't know where he is! Wilson throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wilson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konji Yamaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and larry hella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konji Yamaski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konji Yamaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, larry hella !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hella gets caught flat footed, as Yamaski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
hella is trying to keep Yamaski in close.
hella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamaski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamaski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
hella throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamaski distracts hella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
hella is looking for a triangle but Yamaski pushes his legs off easily.
Yamaski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
hella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamaski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yamaski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, hella regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamaski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamaski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamaski throwing strikes from guard but hella blocks nicely.
hella keeping moving, preventing Yamaski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaski stands and steps away. hella gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamaski moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamaski jumps guard.
Yamaski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst hella is controlling him.
hella throwing strikes but missing.
Yamaski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamaski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. hella gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamaski is breathing heavily.
hella is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamaski has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hella is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamaski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamaski has escaped and now he's on top!
hella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
hella has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yamaski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for hella .
hella is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamaski working the ground and pound.
hella is trying to work for a sweep but Yamaski has mounted him!
Yamaski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yamaski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yamaski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish hella ?
Yamaski manages to capitalize on a mistake by hella to take his back!
Yamaski is working the ground and pound. Can hella escape?
Yamaski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konji Yamaski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamaski moves into the clinch.
Yamaski manages to break the clinch.
Yamaski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yamaski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yamaski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of hella 's face.
hella is looking to get to half guard.
hella wants to control but Yamaski is having none of it.
Yamaski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yamaski trying to control but hella is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns hella that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
hella blocking the ground and pound.
hella tries to hold on but Yamaski pushes him away.
Yamaski gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
hella has his takedown stuffed
and Yamaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hella is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yamaski rolls with it to try and escape but hella cranks on the arm and Yamaski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). larry hella !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Toyoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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, Hideo Toyoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyoku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Toyoku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Verzosa tries to hold on but Toyoku pushes him away.
Verzosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verzosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toyoku swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Verzosa is now in Toyoku's guard. A big mistake from Toyoku there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa wants to control from the top but Toyoku keeps moving.
Toyoku looking for a guillotine here but Verzosa defends easily.
Verzosa postures up.
Toyoku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Verzosa is now in half guard.
Verzosa trying to mount his opponent but Toyoku defends it.
Toyoku is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verzosa wants to control but Toyoku is keeping him busy.
Verzosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Toyoku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Verzosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toyoku drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toyoku trying to control but Verzosa is working from the bottom.
Verzosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verzosa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Toyoku is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Verzosa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Toyoku's back instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku holding both Verzosa 's hands and preventing any damage.
Toyoku defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Toyoku wants to get back to his feet.
Toyoku tries to escape but Verzosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Verzosa looking to break Toyoku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toyoku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Verzosa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku is trying to get back to his feet but Verzosa has full control of the position and if anything, Toyoku has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Toyoku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Verzosa working for a choke but Toyoku is defending well.
Toyoku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verzosa looks gassed!
Verzosa stops Toyoku from getting back to his feet.
Verzosa seems to be working for a kimura but Toyoku defends the submission attempt.
Verzosa is looking to take a break and control but Toyoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verzosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toyoku sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remedios Verzosa 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.
Verzosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toyoku counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Verzosa's guard now.
Verzosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toyoku is aware though and is defending well.
Toyoku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verzosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toyoku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toyoku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Toyoku from controlling successfully.
Toyoku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toyoku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verzosa is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyoku trying to control but Verzosa is working from the bottom.
Verzosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toyoku controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toyoku is looking to stand up but Verzosa won't let him.
Verzosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Verzosa working for submissions but it's allowed Toyoku to get to half guard.
Toyoku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Verzosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toyoku is working away from the top position though.
Verzosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verzosa is breathing heavily.
Verzosa is trying to maintain the position but Toyoku is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toyoku clinches up against the cage.
Verzosa jumps guard and drags Toyoku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toyoku trying to control the position from guard on top but Verzosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verzosa has control of Toyoku's left arm, preventing Toyoku from doing any damage.
Hideo Toyoku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toyoku trying to stand up but can't free himself from Verzosa's guard.
Toyoku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verzosa looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toyoku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Toyoku dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Toyoku wants to clinch.
Toyoku throws a sloppy head kick and Verzosa moves out of range easily.
Toyoku misses with a body kick.
Verzosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Toyoku counters with a shoot takedown. Verzosa fights it but they end up in guard.
Verzosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toyoku's guard.
Toyoku keeping full guard, as Verzosa tries to pass.
Toyoku isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Verzosa stacks Toyoku on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Verzosa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyoku is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verzosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toyoku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toyoku is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Verzosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A control attempt from Toyoku but he's now mounted!
Verzosa has control of Toyoku's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Toyoku regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Toyoku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa stops Toyoku from getting back to his feet.
Verzosa trying to control the action but Toyoku is working from the bottom.
Toyoku is looking to escape.
Verzosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Verzosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Toyoku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verzosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toyoku is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku is refusing to be controlled, as Verzosa sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Toyoku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Verzosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Toyoku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Verzosa working for a triangle but Toyoku defends it easily.
Toyoku is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verzosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Toyoku escapes and throws Verzosa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Verzosa is trying to control Toyoku's posture but Toyoku avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Toyoku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toyoku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Toyoku!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cho has chosen forever as his entrance music. Andrew Brooks has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Cho!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks lands a big head kick that sends Cho tumbling to the mat! Brooks takes a step backwards and waves Cho back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cho is rocked!
It looks like Paul Cho has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that knocks Cho silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Brooks is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Brooks!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Dufresne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey The Lion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Dufresne's chin.
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey The Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Dufresne!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dufresne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The Lion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dufresne circles away.
Dufresne throws a chopping leg kick but The Lion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Lion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dufresne is fending him off so far but The Lion persists. Nope, Dufresne circles away and we're back to standing.
Dufresne is looking to clinch.
Dufresne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Lion works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Lion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Lion has a closed guard, preventing Dufresne from standing up.
Dufresne got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Lion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dufresne has managed to get both his arms back between The Lion's legs - danger averted.
The Lion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Lion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Lion is looking for a triangle but Dufresne pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufresne content to stall in guard here.
Dufresne trying to control but The Lion is working from the bottom.
Dufresne is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but The Lion has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dufresne is looking to defend but The Lion has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dufresne! The Lion pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dufresne taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey The Lion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MJ Rockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cho Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockton comes to the cage accompanied by Organ Donor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, MJ Rockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cho Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockton has managed to clinch.
Yamato lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamato obliges.
Yamato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockton avoids it.
Yamato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockton.
Yamato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockton.
Yamato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Yamato.
Yamato tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockton avoids the damage to the body.
Yamato lands a good knee to the midsection. Rockton won't want to take too many of those.
Rockton is breathing heavily.
Yamato lands a damaging elbow.
Yamato utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yamato lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamato landing knees to the head.
Yamato tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockton avoids the damage to the body.
Rockton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rockton takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamato lands a head kick. Rockton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamato scores with a nice body kick.
Yamato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockton's head.
A head kick from Yamato lands but Rockton takes it in his stride.
Rockton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yamato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamato.
Rockton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamato throws a shot to the body.
Yamato keeps Rockton at a distance using the push kick.
Yamato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rockton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamato - the referee stops the clock and Rockton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamato. Rockton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamato lands with a nice body kick.
Yamato throws a head kick that Rockton semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamato throws a nice head kick!
Yamato throws a front kick that sends Rockton stumbling back into the cage.
Yamato throws a right hand that Rockton ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockton also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamato throws a nice head kick!
Yamato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rockton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yamato.
Nice body kick there by Yamato.
Yamato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rockton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Yamato finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yamato lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rockton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamato scores with a head kick.
Yamato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockton.
Yamato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MJ Rockton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Yamato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamato.
Yamato keeps Rockton at a distance using the push kick.
Yamato connects with a body shot.
Yamato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamato scores with a three punch combo!
Yamato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yamato throws a nice head kick!
Yamato throws a head kick that Rockton semi-blocks.
Rockton is rocked!
Yamato fakes the leg kick and cracks Rockton in the body.
Yamato throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamato pushes Rockton away with a front kick.
Rockton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yamato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamato.
Rockton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamato. That one must have hurt.
Yamato throws a series of punches but Rockton moves out of range.
Yamato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamato lands a head kick. Rockton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamato.
Rockton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yamato scores with a kick to the body.
Yamato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockton's head.
Yamato misses with a two punch combination.
Rockton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamato throws a head kick that Rockton semi-blocks.
Yamato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockton's sensitive parts.
Rockton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamato scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cho Yamato 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.
Yamato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockton.
Rockton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamato's waist but Yamato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockton off to one side.
Rockton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yamato lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yamato works Rockton's body with a nice hook.
Yamato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockton's sensitive parts.
Yamato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockton's head.
Yamato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamato.
Yamato lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rockton will feel that in the morning.
Rockton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cho Yamato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamato thuds his shin into the meat of Rockton's side.
Nice body punch from Yamato.
Yamato cracks the inside of Rockton's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamato lands a head kick!
A head kick from Yamato lands but Rockton takes it in his stride.
Cho Yamato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Yamato.
Yamato lands with a nice body kick.
Rockton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rockton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yamato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yamato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamato scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamato scores with a head kick.
Yamato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamato lands a front kick.
Yamato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yamato lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rockton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rockton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamato - the referee stops the clock and Rockton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamato. Rockton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamato jabs at Rockton's body.
Rockton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yamato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockton at a distance.
Yamato lands a right hook to the body.
Yamato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yamato throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamato connects with a high kick.
Yamato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Rockton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamato - that will leave a mark!
Yamato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rockton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rockton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yamato.
Yamato is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockton rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamato throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamato. That one must have hurt.
Rockton fails with the takedown.
Yamato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yamato lands a high kick!
Yamato throws a combination. Rockton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rockton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamato.
Yamato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MJ Rockton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamato lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yamato.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamato scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamato stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockton. Rockton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Rockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rockton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamato thuds his shin into the meat of Rockton's side.
Rockton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rockton tries to clinch but Yamato is having none of it.
Yamato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockton's calf.
Yamato delivers a nice body kick.
Yamato scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Yamato.
Yamato throws a head kick that Rockton semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockton.
Yamato lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamato throws a front kick that sends Rockton stumbling back into the cage.
Yamato lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cho Yamato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yamato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yamato keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamato.
Yamato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockton.
Rockton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yamato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yamato lands a high kick!
A head kick from Yamato lands but Rockton takes it in his stride.
Yamato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockton.
Yamato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rockton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamato.
Yamato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yamato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamato lands a front kick.
Yamato connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamato delivers a nice body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yamato! Rockton is out on his feet! Yamato rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rockton is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rockton is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cho Yamato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Patriarkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mang Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurgen Patriarkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mang Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tomas lands a big shot there that rocks Patriarkki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tomas unloading with bombs!
Patriarkki has left one of his arms exposed and Tomas doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Patriarkki screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mang Tomas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Pran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Pran will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, George Howard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Pran!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howard avoids it really well and circles away.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pran.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Howard.
A short left from Howard.
Howard stops a takedown attempt from Pran.
Pran wants to get back to striking at distance but Howard won't allow it.
Pran jumps guard but Howard stands there with Pran around his waist. Pran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
George Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pran.
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard has managed to clinch.
Howard stalling.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Howard.
Pran is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howard breaks the clinch.
Howard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pran's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howard's head.
Pran slows the pace down in half guard.
Howard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Howard has hold of Pran's hands but Pran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Howard tries to roll over but Pran keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pran postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Howard to stand up.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard throws a hook but Pran avoids it easily.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Pran throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Pran fails to land the takedown.
Howard forces Pran back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Howard as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Howard.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pran tries to clinch up
and Howard counters with a straight right hand.
Pran misses with a takedown attempt
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Howard.
Howard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pran blocks the elbow strike.
Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pran misses with a takedown
and Howard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Howard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Howard counters with a left and a right that stings Pran.
Howard moves into the clinch.
Pran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Pran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pran with a poor takedown
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard clinches up with Pran and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Pran won't allow it.
Pran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Pran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
George Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pran.
Pran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Pran tries for a takedown but Howard circles away easily
and Howard counters by clinching up.
Pran misses with a body punch.
Pran jumps into guard, dragging Howard to the mat.
Pran looking for a triangle here. Howard is fighting it but it looks tight! Pran pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Howard is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mr Pran! Mr Pran retains his super heavyweight title!
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