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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ahi Esta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanbei Shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimada has chosen Party and Bullshit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahi Esta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanbei Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimada misses with a takedown attempt - Esta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shimada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shimada creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Esta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shimada working the head with strikes.
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esta keeps working.
Shimada sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Esta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Esta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
An elbow from Shimada crashes against the mat.
Shimada cracks Esta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shimada in side control, throwing shots but Esta defends.
Shimada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shimada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esta, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shimada has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shimada creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Esta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Esta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shimada.
Shimada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shimada tries for a kimura but Esta is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Esta is trying to get back to half guard.
Shimada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shimada is staying tight to Esta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Esta pushes Shimada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shimada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Esta's face as Shimada controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Esta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shimada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Esta wants to get back to his feet.
Shimada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Esta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shimada.
Shimada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esta trying to control but Shimada postures up.
Shimada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shimada is nestled in close to Esta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shimada passes to side control.
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Esta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shimada has hold of Esta's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Esta tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shimada cranks the arm and Esta screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Esta, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kanbei Shimada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between rorouni kenshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, rorouni kenshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Gloves!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kenshin fails with a takedown attempt.
Gloves lands a left and a right that send kenshin crashing to the mat, dazed. Gloves thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like rorouni kenshin has been cut.
Gloves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but kenshin circles away quickly and effectively.
kenshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kenshin shoots for a takedown but Gloves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gloves leaves kenshin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rorouni kenshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gloves.
Gloves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but kenshin circles away quickly and effectively.
rorouni kenshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Gloves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
kenshin is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Gloves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mister Gloves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gloves misses with the combination.
Gloves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gloves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloves swinging wilding here.
Gloves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves looks to land a combination but kenshin avoids it well.
Gloves swinging wilding here.
kenshin dodges the punch combination from Gloves.
A punch combination from Gloves misses.
Gloves circles away from the clinch attempt.
kenshin tries to clinch up but Gloves circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenshin fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Gloves misses.
Gloves misses with a double jab.
kenshin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gloves as he jumps to the side.
Gloves misses with a two punch combination.
kenshin shoots in for a takedown but Gloves shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gloves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gloves misses with a two punch combination.
Gloves's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gloves duly obliges.
kenshin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gloves pinned against the cage. Gloves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for kenshin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gloves throws a series of punches but kenshin avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gloves throws a series of punches but kenshin avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gloves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on rorouni kenshin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gloves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gloves tries to bum rush kenshin with a series of wild strikes but kenshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gloves tries to bum rush kenshin with a series of wild strikes but kenshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gloves misses with a series of wild punches.
kenshin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gloves counter with a right hand.
Gloves throws a combination that misses
and kenshin counters with a left to the body.
kenshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gloves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves misses with a double jab
and kenshin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gloves!
Gloves is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
kenshin unloads with some shots from mount but Gloves bucks and avoids them well.
kenshin trying to control but Gloves is having none of it.
kenshin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gloves can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves tries to buck kenshin off but he can't manage it.
Poor strikes thrown by kenshin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gloves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with kenshin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
kenshin controlling the position easily from mount.
Gloves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gloves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Gloves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
kenshin wants to control the pace but Gloves is squirming around nicely.
Gloves is working to get back to half guard.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gloves blocking the ground and pound.
kenshin misses with a head shot.
kenshin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
kenshin looking to control but Gloves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
kenshin thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that rorouni kenshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on rorouni kenshin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gloves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gloves throws a right and a left that kenshin avoids nicely.
Gloves lands a two punch combo.
kenshin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gloves is fending him off so far but kenshin persists. Nope, Gloves circles away and we're back to standing.
Mister Gloves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
kenshin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
kenshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gloves misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Gloves.
kenshin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
kenshin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gloves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gloves lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Gloves scores with a four punch combination!
kenshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gloves throws a right hand that kenshin ducks under and follows up with a left that kenshin also avoids with ease.
kenshin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gloves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloves misses with a series of wild punches.
kenshin dodges the punch combination from Gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from kenshin is defended easily by Gloves.
Gloves misses with the combination.
Gloves misses with a combination
and kenshin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gloves!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Gloves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
kenshin 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.
Gloves is squirming around, avoiding kenshin's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gloves tries to buck kenshin off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Gloves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gloves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Gloves!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Nakatumura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buakaw Por Pramuk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Nakatumura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buakaw Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Nakatumura moves out of range.
Por Pramuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakatumura gets a takedown into half guard.
Nakatumura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakatumura 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.
Nakatumura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakatumura trying to mount his opponent but Por Pramuk defends it.
Por Pramuk is trying to stand.
Nakatumura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakatumura thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Por Pramuk to regain full guard.
Por Pramuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Por Pramuk wants to get back to his feet but Nakatumura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakatumura thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakatumura has a takedown stuffed.
Nakatumura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Por Pramuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Por Pramuk misses with a wild combination.
Por Pramuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakatumura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Por Pramuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakatumura somewhat.
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Por Pramuk.
Nakatumura tries for a takedown but Por Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Nakatumura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakatumura shoots in but Por Pramuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakatumura is breathing heavily.
Nakatumura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Por Pramuk swivels and escapes.
Por Pramuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Por Pramuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakatumura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick which misses Nakatumura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakatumura tries to avoid it.
Nakatumura avoids the head kick by Por Pramuk.
Buakaw Por Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Por Pramuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakatumura in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Por Pramuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Por Pramuk scores with a leg kick.
Nakatumura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Por Pramuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakatumura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Por Pramuk feints and then cracks Nakatumura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakatumura down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk lands a high kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Por Pramuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakatumura's head.
Nakatumura is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Por Pramuk.
Oh Nakatumura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Por Pramuk connects with a stiff jab that staggers Nakatumura - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buakaw Por Pramuk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Cueto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Ustorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cesar Cueto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ustorf!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cueto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cueto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ustorf throws a series of strikes that have Cueto backpedaling.
Ustorf has managed to clinch.
Ustorf prevents the takedown attempt.
Ustorf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cueto can't fight it off and eventually Ustorf manages to take the fight to the floor. Cueto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cueto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ustorf prevents Cueto from getting back to his feet.
Cueto controls Ustorf momentarily but Ustorf frees himself.
Ustorf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cueto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cueto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ustorf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cueto's guard.
Ustorf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ustorf postures up and lands a big shot to Cueto's brow.
Cueto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ustorf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustorf postures up in Cueto's guard and throws a big left but Cueto blocks it.
Ustorf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ustorf trying to control but Cueto is working from the bottom.
Cueto is breathing heavily.
Ustorf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cueto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ustorf has Cueto in his guard.
Cueto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ustorf's guard.
Ustorf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ustorf holds on and takes a little breather.
Cueto postures up.
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.
Ustorf throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Ustorf striking off his back.
Ustorf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cueto is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ustorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cueto wants to clinch but Ustorf slips to the side
and Ustorf counters with a one-two to the body.
Cueto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cueto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ustorf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cueto, pushing him back against the cage.
Ustorf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cueto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cueto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ustorf blocks it with crossed arms.
Ustorf can't get the takedown.
Cueto misses with a knee strike.
Ustorf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cueto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cesar Cueto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Ustorf.
Ustorf moves into the clinch.
Ustorf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cueto.
Cueto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cueto misses with some punches.
Cueto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ustorf jumps guard.
Ustorf wants to stand and escape but Cueto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ustorf had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cueto is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ustorf Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cueto's back instead.
Cueto fending off the submission attempt from Ustorf.
Cueto is trying to get back to his feet but Ustorf has full control of the position and if anything, Cueto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ustorf gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Can Cueto hold on?! Ustorf is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ustorf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ustorf wants to clinch.
Cueto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ustorf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ustorf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cueto's head.
Cueto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ustorf is controlling him.
Ustorf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cueto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ustorf trying to control but Cueto is working from the bottom.
Ustorf won't allow Cueto to sweep him here.
Ustorf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cueto's head.
Ustorf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ustorf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ustorf is working Cueto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ustorf with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cueto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ustorf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ustorf chips away with some ground and pound.
Ustorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cueto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cueto wants to sweep here but Ustorf controlling him for the moment.
Ustorf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ustorf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ustorf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ustorf chips away with some ground and pound.
Ustorf postures up and lands a big shot to Cueto's brow.
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.
Ustorf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ustorf throwing strikes from guard but Cueto blocks nicely.
Cueto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ustorf passes into half guard.
Cueto wants to get back to his feet.
Cueto trying to control but Ustorf postures up.
Ustorf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cueto trying to control here.
Cueto punching from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustorf prevents Cueto from standing back up.
Ustorf is trying to control. Cueto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ustorf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ustorf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cueto looks to clinch
and Ustorf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cueto won't be happy with that.
Cueto pushes Ustorf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ustorf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cueto is looking to regain half guard here but Ustorf keeps moving and retains side control.
Cueto is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cueto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ustorf lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Cueto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sean Ustorf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cueto wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cueto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ustorf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cueto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Ustorf.
A combination from Ustorf does no damage.
Cueto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ustorf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cueto's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ustorf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cueto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cueto lands some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ustorf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ustorf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cueto wants to clinch.
Cueto darts in trying to clinch
and Ustorf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ustorf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ustorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cueto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ustorf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ustorf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cueto pushes Ustorf off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cueto tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustorf feints and as Cueto raises his hands in defense, Ustorf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ustorf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cueto keeping moving, preventing Ustorf from controlling successfully.
Cueto has his feet on Ustorf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cesar Cueto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ustorf has a takedown stuffed.
Cueto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cueto closes the distance and clinches.
Cueto is trying to break the clinch but Ustorf has him pressed against the cage.
Cueto can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cueto stops a takedown attempt from Ustorf.
Cueto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cueto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ustorf is defending well for now.
Cueto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cueto is pressed up against the cage. Ustorf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cueto down to the mat. Cueto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cesar Cueto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Ustorf.
Cueto closes the distance but Ustorf moves to the side
and Ustorf counters by moving into the clinch.
Cueto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ustorf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ustorf pulls guard successfully.
Ustorf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cueto.
Cueto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ustorf is proving hard to escape from.
Cueto wants to control from the top but Ustorf keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustorf has a closed guard, preventing Cueto from standing up.
Ustorf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cueto preventing the sweep.
Ustorf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ustorf closes the distance and pushes Cueto back into the cage.
Cueto wants the takedown. Ustorf is fighting it off but Cueto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ustorf's guard against the cage.
Ustorf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ustorf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cueto is aware though and is defending well.
Ustorf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ustorf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cueto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ustorf tries to clinch there but Cueto circles away.
Cueto closes the distance but Ustorf moves to the side
and Ustorf counters with a one-two to the body.
Ustorf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cueto as he jumps to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cueto.
Ustorf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crunch! Cueto slams his shin into Ustorf's torso.
Cueto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ustorf counters with a left and a right that stings Cueto.
Sean Ustorf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ustorf shoots for a double leg takedown but Cueto sprawls well. He's pushed Ustorf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cesar Cueto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ustorf has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cueto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ustorf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Ustorf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ustorf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ustorf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best takes a swing at Zaraki's ribcage but misses.
Zaraki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Best's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best tries to get to full guard but Zaraki has control of the leg.
Zaraki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaraki passes to full mount!
Zaraki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zaraki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zaraki controlling his opponent.
Best defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zaraki.
Best wants to hold on but Zaraki pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Best?
Best is trying to escape the mount.
Zaraki lands with some strikes.
Zaraki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaraki with good strikes from the mount here!
Best knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaraki on the ground.
Zaraki controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Best really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Best wants to control but Zaraki is having none of it.
Zaraki trying to control but Best is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Best tries to hold on but Zaraki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best is working to get back to half guard.
Best throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Best is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zaraki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zaraki lands a big shot there that rocks Best but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Best tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaraki cracks Best with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Best wants to control but Zaraki is having none of it.
Zaraki tries to control but Best wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaraki wants to control but Best is keeping him busy.
Best has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zaraki is working away from the top position though.
Zaraki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaraki goes for an armbar but Best turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Best.
Zaraki looks gassed!
Best thows a big elbow that misses.
Zaraki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best trying to control but Zaraki is working from the bottom.
Best throwing strikes but missing.
Zaraki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaraki is looking for a triangle but Best pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenpachi Zaraki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zaraki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaraki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Best wants to get back to full guard.
Zaraki is looking to advance position but Best won't allow it.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura here.
Best has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zaraki is working away from the top position though.
Best keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaraki is breathing heavily.
Best misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura here.
Best tries to get to full guard but Zaraki has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaraki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Best closes the distance and clinches.
Best jumps guard and drags Zaraki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Best tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaraki trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.
Best bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaraki's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Best is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zaraki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Best is looking to defend but Zaraki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Best! Zaraki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Best taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenpachi Zaraki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadakatsu Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tadakatsu Honda Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadakatsu Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Honda pushes him off.
Honda keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Honda circles away.
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Honda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Honda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Honda wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nogueira has a hand on Honda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Honda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Honda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Honda prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.
Nogueira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Honda.
Honda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nogueira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nogueira!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nogueira wanted to stand there but Honda had control of the position.
Nogueira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honda takes the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Nogueira as Honda shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadakatsu Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Honda, up you get!
Nogueira tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Honda pushes him off.
Nogueira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nogueira decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nogueira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Nogueira blocks nicely.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Honda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Honda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Honda is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda advances position into side control!
Nogueira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Honda tries for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
Honda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nogueira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nogueira tries to bench press Honda off him but Honda keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadakatsu Honda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nogueira stands up and waves to Honda to follow him.
Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Honda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nogueira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is not content to let Honda control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nogueira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Honda pushes his legs off easily.
Honda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Honda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nogueira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honda, into his guard.
Nogueira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nogueira!
Honda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Honda is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nogueira wants to clinch
so Honda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda gets to his feet - Nogueira follows without any prompting.
Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Honda is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Honda!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda wants to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Honda is trying desperately to improve position.
Nogueira stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Honda wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda forces his way into half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Honda has control of the leg.
Honda controlling the action here.
Honda is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Honda to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira is trying to stand back up but Honda is controlling him
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadakatsu Honda dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nogueira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Honda drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Honda seems to have locked his on tight now - Nogueira screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Honda, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tadakatsu Honda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kylie Cowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celestino Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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22
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Kylie Cowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestino Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kylie Cowie fails to land the takedown.
Kylie Cowie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caballero's waist but Caballero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kylie Cowie off to one side.
Kylie Cowie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caballero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kylie Cowie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caballero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a takedown but Caballero shows good takedown defense.
Kylie Cowie moves out of range of the strikes.
Caballero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caballero wants it to stay on the feet.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Caballero wants to control but Kylie Cowie is having none of it.
Kylie Cowie thowing shots but they're missing.
Kylie Cowie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Caballero is looking to get to half guard.
Caballero is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero is squirming around, avoiding Kylie Cowie's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caballero is trying to stand.
Kylie Cowie with a couple of short strikes.
Kylie Cowie avoids the attempt from Caballero to control.
Kylie Cowie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Caballero has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Caballero!
Caballero trying to control but Kylie Cowie is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Caballero won't allow Kylie Cowie to sweep him here.
Kylie Cowie is breathing heavily.
Caballero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kylie Cowie is proving hard to escape from.
Kylie Cowie is trying to keep Caballero in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caballero is looking to stand up but Kylie Cowie won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a takedown but Caballero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caballero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caballero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caballero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kylie Cowie fails with a takedown attempt.
Caballero tries a low kick but Kylie Cowie avoids it.
Caballero clinches.
Caballero tries to circle away but Kylie Cowie has him pinned against the cage.
Kylie Cowie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caballero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caballero prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caballero catches Kylie Cowie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Caballero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caballero stuns Kylie Cowie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kylie Cowie slips a jab and a cross from Caballero.
Caballero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kylie Cowie.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Kylie Cowie avoids them all with ease.
Kylie Cowie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Caballero does no damage.
Caballero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Caballero.
Caballero lands an overhand right.
Caballero darts in and clinches Kylie Cowie up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Celestino Caballero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Caballero sprawls well. Caballero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kylie Cowie gets slowly back to his feet.
Caballero scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Caballero misses.
Caballero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kylie Cowie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kylie Cowie tries for a takedown but Caballero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Kylie Cowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kylie Cowie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caballero.
Caballero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caballero is trying to break the clinch but Kylie Cowie is controlling him.
Kylie Cowie has Caballero pressed against the cage, preventing Caballero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caballero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caballero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caballero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kylie Cowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caballero.
Kylie Cowie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kylie Cowie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kylie Cowie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caballero tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caballero.
Caballero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caballero scores with a jab to the body.
Caballero misses with a double jab.
Caballero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caballero misses with a two punch combination.
Kylie Cowie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caballero's waist but Caballero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kylie Cowie off to one side.
Caballero looks to land a combination. Kylie Cowie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Caballero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero looks to land a combination but Kylie Cowie avoids it well.
Kylie Cowie keeps the fight on the outside.
Caballero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kylie Cowie fails with the takedown.
Kylie Cowie slips a jab and a cross from Caballero.
Kylie Cowie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caballero tries to avoid it but Kylie Cowie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caballero to the ground. Caballero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caballero digs a good body shot into Kylie Cowie's ribs.
Caballero misses with the combination.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a double leg but Caballero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caballero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kylie Cowie's head backwards.
Caballero cracks Kylie Cowie with a good jab.
Kylie Cowie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a double leg but Caballero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Caballero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Caballero scores with a four punch combination!
Caballero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caballero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kylie Cowie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kylie Cowie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caballero did well to prevent Kylie Cowie getting side control.
Caballero wants to get back to his feet.
Kylie Cowie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caballero keeps working.
Kylie Cowie prevents Caballero from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kylie Cowie prevents Caballero from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kylie Cowie prevents Caballero from standing back up.
Caballero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kylie Cowie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kylie Cowie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caballero!
Caballero is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Kylie Cowie.
Caballero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kylie Cowie.
Kylie Cowie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Caballero because Kylie Cowie loaded up on that one.
Kylie Cowie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Celestino Caballero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Caballero throws a nice looking combination but Kylie Cowie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caballero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Caballero. No joy for Kylie Cowie on that attempt.
A punch combination from Caballero misses.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Kylie Cowie avoids them all with ease.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caballero as he jumps to the side.
Richard Kylie Cowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caballero just misses with a punch to the body.
Kylie Cowie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caballero takes the fight into the clinch.
Kylie Cowie jumps guard but Caballero stands there with Kylie Cowie around his waist. Kylie Cowie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kylie Cowie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Caballero to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kylie Cowie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Caballero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caballero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kylie Cowie walks into a left hand.
Caballero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caballero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kylie Cowie tries to move into range but Caballero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caballero looks to land a combination but Kylie Cowie avoids it well.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Kylie Cowie avoids them all with ease.
Caballero throws a right and a left that Kylie Cowie avoids nicely.
Caballero throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caballero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kylie Cowie.
Nice takedown defense from Caballero. No joy for Kylie Cowie on that attempt.
Caballero moves into the clinch.
Kylie Cowie tries to pull guard but Caballero holds him up against the cage and eventually Kylie Cowie drops back down to his feet.
Caballero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caballero lands with a cross.
Caballero scores with a shot to the body.
Caballero tests Kylie Cowie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kylie Cowie fails with the takedown.
Caballero swinging wilding here.
Caballero throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Caballero.
Kylie Cowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caballero.
Kylie Cowie shoots in for a double leg but Caballero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kylie Cowie dives in and grabs Caballero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caballero pushes down on Kylie Cowie's head and hops out.
Caballero tries to bum rush Kylie Cowie with a series of wild strikes but Kylie Cowie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kylie Cowie gets the takedown into side control.
Kylie Cowie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caballero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caballero can't do much from the bottom here.
Kylie Cowie trying to control the position but Caballero is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kylie Cowie is trying to ground and pound but Caballero uses the momentary lack of control by Kylie Cowie to regain half guard.
Celestino Caballero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kylie Cowie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Celestino Caballero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Caballero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Celestino Caballero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Angel Echano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Oblivion. Echano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Calling all skeleton. Jan Angel Echano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Angel Echano!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller avoids the head kick by Echano.
A head kick misses from Echano.
A head kick misses from Echano.
Echano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Echano scores with a head kick.
Echano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Echano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Echano thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Echano tries a head kick but it misses.
Echano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Echano's waist but Echano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Echano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Echano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Echano.
Jan Angel Echano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller avoids the head kick by Echano.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Echano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echano misses with a head kick.
Echano throws a head kick that misses.
Echano throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Echano misses with a head kick.
Echano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miller blocks a head kick by Echano.
Echano throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miller blocks a head kick by Echano.
Miller dives in and grabs Echano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Echano pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Echano - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Echano. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Echano misses with a head kick.
Echano throws a head kick that misses.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Echano!
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Echano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Echano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Echano wants to get back to his feet.
Miller dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Echano manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Echano is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Echano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Echano is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Echano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Echano's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Angel Echano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller blocks a head kick by Echano.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jan Angel Echano has been cut.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller fails with the takedown.
Jan Angel Echano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Echano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miller avoids the head kick by Echano.
Echano misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Echano misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Echano.
Echano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Echano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Echano tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Echano throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Echano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Echano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Echano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Echano as he jumps to the side.
Echano throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Echano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Echano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller prevents Echano from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echano parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Echano to escape.
Miller works to advance to full mount. Echano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Echano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Echano wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Echano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Angel Echano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Echano throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Echano which made him look bad.
Echano tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Echano throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Echano, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Echano against the cage but Echano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Echano looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Echano to the mat! Echano manages to get full guard.
Miller advances to half guard.
Echano tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots but Echano is blocking nicely.
Echano wants to get back to his feet.
Miller throwing shots but Echano is blocking nicely.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Echano is working away.
That's two 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.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Echano misses with a head kick.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Echano pinned against the cage. Echano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Echano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Echano lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Echano thumps Miller with a low kick.
Echano throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Echano tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Echano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Echano.
Echano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Echano as he avoids it easily.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Echano scores with a head kick.
Echano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller avoids the head kick by Echano.
Echano throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller blocks a head kick by Echano.
Echano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Echano throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Echano on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Echano.
Echano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Echano lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Echano as he avoids it easily.
Echano throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Echano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginchin Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce Dillenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce Dillenger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginchin Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deuce Dillenger!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dillenger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Dillenger moves out of range easily.
Machida moves out of range as Dillenger strikes.
Dillenger missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Dillenger drops Machida with a beautiful combination! Machida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dillenger is looking for the KO!
Machida is rocked!
It looks like Ginchin Machida has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillenger connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Machida to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dillenger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deuce Dillenger!
Deuce Dillenger is the new light heavyweight champion!
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