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KOF.65 - One Belt Isn't Enough PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Hitzlspergher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus Hitzlspergher!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitzlspergher.
Haye misses with a double jab.
Hitzlspergher is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitzlspergher throws a hook to the side of Haye's head but Haye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitzlspergher tries to land a leg kick but Haye saw it coming and moves away.
Haye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitzlspergher.
Haye connects with a right hand. Hitzlspergher shakes it off.
Haye drops Hitzlspergher with a beautiful combination! Hitzlspergher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haye is looking for the KO!
Hitzlspergher is rocked!
Haye misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hitzlspergher is still on wobbly legs! Can Haye finish him?
Hitzlspergher thuds his right hand into Haye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hitzlspergher seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like David Haye has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitzlspergher throws a hook but Haye avoids it easily.
Haye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitzlspergher.
Haye throws a series of punches but Hitzlspergher moves out of range.
Hitzlspergher moves away from the strike by Haye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haye looks to land a left hand but Hitzlspergher moved out of range nicely.
Hitzlspergher throws a hook to the side of Haye's head but Haye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitzlspergher swinging wildly here.
Haye throws a hook but Hitzlspergher avoids it easily.
A combination from Hitzlspergher does no damage.
Hitzlspergher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haye's head backwards.
Haye looks to throw the jab but Hitzlspergher is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Haye.
Hitzlspergher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haye.
Hitzlspergher lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haye scores with a hook.
Hitzlspergher checks a low kick from Haye.
Hitzlspergher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hitzlspergher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitzlspergher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haye is keeping the position for now.
Hitzlspergher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitzlspergher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitzlspergher looks gassed!
Haye wants to stand and escape but Hitzlspergher is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitzlspergher wants to control from the top but Haye keeps moving.
Haye is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hitzlspergher is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlspergher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitzlspergher.
Haye's corner calls for a 1-2. Haye obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haye slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
David Haye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haye dodges the punch combination from Hitzlspergher.
Haye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hitzlspergher cracks Haye with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Hitzlspergher misses.
David Haye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitzlspergher slips a straight right by Haye.
Hitzlspergher cracks Haye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hitzlspergher looks to land a combination but Haye avoids it well.
Hitzlspergher misses with a series of wild punches.
Haye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitzlspergher was well out of range. Poor timing from Haye.
Hitzlspergher throws a leg kick but Haye sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haye avoids the body shot from Hitzlspergher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlspergher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haye throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitzlspergher.
A punch combination from Haye misses.
Hitzlspergher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Hitzlspergher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitzlspergher misses the shot to the body.
Hitzlspergher misses the jab.
Hitzlspergher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haye blocks a jab.
Hitzlspergher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haye but Haye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haye tries to clinch there but Hitzlspergher circles away.
Hitzlspergher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haye connects with a right hand. Hitzlspergher shakes it off.
Hitzlspergher misses with a combination
and Haye counters with a right hand to the body.
Haye throws a wild body kick that Hitzlspergher sees coming a mile off.
Hitzlspergher misses with a straight right.
Hitzlspergher takes a swing at Haye's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haye throws out a leg kick but Hitzlspergher moves out of range and Haye only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Haye.
Hitzlspergher throws a combination. Haye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hitzlspergher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitzlspergher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Haye does no damage.
Hitzlspergher lands a nice looking body shot.
Haye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitzlspergher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haye checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hitzlspergher blocks a jab.
Haye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haye misses with an uppercut. Hitzlspergher saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitzlspergher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haye.
Haye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hitzlspergher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitzlspergher misses with a two punch combination.
Haye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitzlspergher moves away.
Hitzlspergher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haye had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Haye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitzlspergher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Hitzlspergher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Haye'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.
A slow jab from Hitzlspergher misses its intended target.
Hitzlspergher ducks right into an uppercut from Haye.
A swing and a miss from Hitzlspergher.
Hitzlspergher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hitzlspergher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitzlspergher throws out the jab.
Haye throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitzlspergher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Haye misses.
Haye throws out a loose jab but Hitzlspergher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitzlspergher throws an overhand right that lands on Haye's shoulder, as Haye tries to avoid the shot.
Hitzlspergher shoots in and drives through. Haye sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Hitzlspergher.
Haye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haye closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitzlspergher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haye lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haye.
Haye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitzlspergher avoids the body shot from Haye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hitzlspergher looks to land a combination. Haye sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haye swings for the body but Hitzlspergher moves out of range.
Hitzlspergher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rufus Hitzlspergher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Haye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitzlspergher connects with a looping right hand.
Hitzlspergher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haye throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitzlspergher.
Hitzlspergher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Hitzlspergher.
Haye misses with an uppercut.
Haye throws the left hand but Hitzlspergher avoids the punch easily.
Haye tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hitzlspergher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hitzlspergher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitzlspergher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitzlspergher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitzlspergher forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hitzlspergher.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Haye is refusing to be controlled, as Hitzlspergher sits in half guard.
Hitzlspergher stops Haye from getting back to his feet.
Hitzlspergher lands with a punch from half guard.
Hitzlspergher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haye is refusing to be controlled, as Hitzlspergher sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitzlspergher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitzlspergher moves away.
Hitzlspergher tries to bum rush Haye with a series of wild strikes but Haye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hitzlspergher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haye thuds a left hand into Hitzlspergher's body.
Haye takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye throws a lazy right hand but Hitzlspergher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitzlspergher throws a body punch but Haye moves out of range.
Hitzlspergher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haye dodges the punch combination from Hitzlspergher.
Haye misses with a body shot.
Haye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitzlspergher.
Haye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haye checks a low kick from Hitzlspergher.
Haye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haye throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hitzlspergher counters with a nice uppercut.
Haye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitzlspergher.
Hitzlspergher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haye looks to throw the jab but Hitzlspergher is out of range.
Hitzlspergher misses with a series of wild punches.
Haye wants to clinch up but Hitzlspergher keeps it at a distance.
Haye throws a jab when Hitzlspergher was well out of range.
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.
Hitzlspergher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haye.
Hitzlspergher tries to bum rush Haye with a series of wild strikes but Haye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Haye misses.
Hitzlspergher swinging wildly here.
Haye catches Hitzlspergher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haye clobbers Hitzlspergher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hitzlspergher tries to bum rush Haye with a series of wild strikes but Haye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hitzlspergher throws a right hand that Haye ducks under and follows up with a left that Haye also avoids with ease.
Hitzlspergher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Hitzlspergher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitzlspergher moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Hitzlspergher.
Haye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitzlspergher.
Haye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Hitzlspergher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Haye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitzlspergher misses with a few strikes there.
Haye throws a hook but Hitzlspergher blocks it.
Hitzlspergher throws a series of strikes that have Haye backpedaling.
Haye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haye misses with a hook. Hitzlspergher ducked under it nicely.
Hitzlspergher misses with a leg kick.
Haye throws a shot from downtown. Hitzlspergher moves away and avoids it.
Hitzlspergher moves out of range as Haye strikes.
Hitzlspergher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rufus Hitzlspergher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitzlspergher.
Haye tries to clinch but Hitzlspergher is having none of it.
Haye rushes Hitzlspergher and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hitzlspergher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haye moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitzlspergher.
Hitzlspergher throws a sloppy body shot
and Haye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitzlspergher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitzlspergher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haye.
Hitzlspergher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlspergher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haye.
Hitzlspergher walks into a left hand.
Hitzlspergher with a hook.
Haye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haye loads up on a big right hand but Hitzlspergher slips the punch.
Haye scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitzlspergher should have avoided that one.
Hitzlspergher misses with a looping left.
Hitzlspergher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Hitzlspergher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitzlspergher throws a series of punches but Haye avoids them all with ease.
Haye is looking to chop away at Hitzlspergher's legs.
Hitzlspergher throws a series of punches but Haye moves out of range.
Hitzlspergher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haye avoids the body shot from Hitzlspergher.
Hitzlspergher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haye.
Haye misses with a looping left.
Hitzlspergher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haye.
Hitzlspergher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haye looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A combination from Hitzlspergher does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haye.
Hitzlspergher shoots in for a takedown but Haye shows good takedown defense.
Haye punishes Hitzlspergher's body with a nice straight punch.
Haye tries to clinch but Hitzlspergher moves out of range.
Hitzlspergher lands a jab.
Haye throws a shot from downtown. Hitzlspergher moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Hitzlspergher misses.
Haye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitzlspergher ducks under a wild hook from Haye.
Hitzlspergher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitzlspergher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hitzlspergher throwing strikes from guard but Haye blocks nicely.
Haye keeping moving, preventing Hitzlspergher from controlling successfully.
Haye trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlspergher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haye wants to stand but Hitzlspergher is controlling the position.
Hitzlspergher 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.
Haye trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hitzlspergher thuds a left hand into Haye's body.
Hitzlspergher misses with a wild combination.
Hitzlspergher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haye tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hitzlspergher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four 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.
Haye slips a straight right by Hitzlspergher.
Nice shot lands for Haye.
Hitzlspergher swinging wildly here.
Haye throws a jab when Hitzlspergher was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitzlspergher. Haye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haye throws a body kick that misses.
Hitzlspergher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitzlspergher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haye.
Rufus Hitzlspergher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitzlspergher moves out of range as Haye strikes.
Haye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hitzlspergher swinging wildly here.
Haye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitzlspergher throws a body punch but Haye moves out of range.
David Haye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Haye misses the target.
Haye slips a jab and a cross from Hitzlspergher.
Hitzlspergher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Hitzlspergher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitzlspergher 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Hitzlspergher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michele Mancinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michele Mancinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Zito!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mancinelli swivels and escapes.
Mancinelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sandro Zito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zito is defended easily by Mancinelli.
Zito connects with a body shot.
Zito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mancinelli on the side of the head.
Mancinelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mancinelli!
Zito is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mancinelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zito avoids the attempt from Mancinelli to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mancinelli is now in Zito's guard. A big mistake from Zito there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mancinelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mancinelli wants to pass the guard but Zito is keeping the position.
Mancinelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mancinelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zito is looking for a triangle but Mancinelli pushes his legs off easily.
Mancinelli trying to control but Zito is working from the bottom.
Mancinelli throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Mancinelli trying to control but Zito is working from the bottom.
Zito has control of Mancinelli's left arm, preventing Mancinelli from doing any damage.
Zito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Zito misses.
Mancinelli rushes Zito and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zito working hard to break the clinch.
Mancinelli breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Zito - just one landing.
Zito wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Zito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zito misses with a straight left.
Zito throws a series of punches but Mancinelli moves out of range.
A combination from Zito does no damage.
Zito throws a series of punches but Mancinelli avoids them all with ease.
Zito throws a series of punches but Mancinelli avoids them all with ease.
Zito misses with a takedown attempt
and Mancinelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michele Mancinelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandro Zito.
A head kick from Mancinelli lands but Zito takes it in his stride.
Zito walks into a stiff left hand from Mancinelli.
Zito fails to land with a series of punches.
Mancinelli misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mancinelli as he connects with a hook.
Zito throws a series of punches but Mancinelli moves out of range.
Zito sizes up Mancinelli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancinelli blocks a jab.
Mancinelli throws a body kick that misses.
Zito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zito wants it to stay on the feet.
Mancinelli stalks Zito and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zito's face. Zito staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancinelli tries to clinch
and Zito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mancinelli won't be happy with that.
Zito looks gassed!
Mancinelli wants to control but Zito postures up.
Mancinelli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zito off and has taken his back!
Zito has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mancinelli.
Zito is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zito can't escape the position.
Mancinelli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zito defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sandro Zito will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mancinelli looks to throw the jab but Zito is out of range.
Good shot there by Zito.
Mancinelli tries to clinch but Zito moves out of range.
Zito shoots and misses
and Mancinelli counters by moving into the clinch.
Mancinelli is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mancinelli.
Mancinelli goes for a takedown attempt but Zito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mancinelli tries to clinch up.
Zito misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Mancinelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito throws a nice looking combination but Mancinelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zito with a jab.
A punch combination from Zito misses.
Mancinelli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zito is breathing heavily.
Mancinelli with a poor takedown
and Zito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zito lands a nice looking body shot.
Mancinelli slips a jab and a cross from Zito.
Zito looks to land a left hand but Mancinelli moved out of range nicely.
Zito misses with a double jab.
Michele Mancinelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mancinelli wants to clinch
and Zito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mancinelli moves in looking to clinch but Zito pushes him off.
Mancinelli moves away from the strike by Zito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito throws a combination that misses
and Mancinelli counters with an inside leg kick.
Zito misses with a two punch combination.
Zito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mancinelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zito misses with a double jab
enabling Mancinelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Mancinelli closes the distance but Zito moves to the side
and Zito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mancinelli!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancinelli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mancinelli is looking to improve his position but Zito isn't that keen on the idea.
Zito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mancinelli is now in Zito's guard. A big mistake from Zito there, giving up the dominant position!
Mancinelli passes Zito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito is staying active underneath Mancinelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mancinelli not doing much here.
Zito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mancinelli is working away from the top position though.
Zito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zito wants to get back to full guard.
Zito is trying to maintain the position but Mancinelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Zito is not content to let Mancinelli control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mancinelli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zito!
Sandro Zito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mancinelli wants to control the pace but Zito is squirming around nicely.
Zito taking shots to the head.
Zito tries to control the position but Mancinelli now has his back.
Zito defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zito is really stuck here.
Zito tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zito is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Michele Mancinelli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zito throws a hook but Mancinelli avoids it easily.
Zito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mancinelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Zito.
Donk. Mancinelli catches Zito right on the button with a cross.
Mancinelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mancinelli throws a sloppy head kick and Zito moves out of range easily.
Mancinelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mancinelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zito lands a left hand.
Mancinelli scores with a hook to the body.
Mancinelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zito's elbow.
Zito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mancinelli keeps control of Zito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mancinelli trying to control the position but instead, Zito has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mancinelli into the ropes.
Zito takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancinelli trying to land knees to the body.
Mancinelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zito is defending well for now.
Mancinelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zito just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli is trying to maintain a safe position but Zito gets an underhook and turns Mancinelli into the ropes.
Zito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mancinelli smiles and moves away.
Mancinelli tries to clinch but Zito moves out of range.
Zito connects with a looping right hand.
Zito misses the jab.
Mancinelli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zito misses with a double jab
and Mancinelli counters with a thumping low kick.
Mancinelli moves away from the strike by Zito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michele Mancinelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Mancinelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mancinelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zito.
Mancinelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Mancinelli misses with a double jab
and Zito counters with a left and a right that stings Mancinelli.
Zito throws a combination that misses
and Mancinelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zito is trying to break free.
Mancinelli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mancinelli trying to control the position but instead, Zito has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mancinelli into the ropes.
Zito blocks a body shot from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli scores with a shoulder strike.
Mancinelli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zito manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancinelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zito.
Mancinelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Mancinelli slips a jab and a cross from Zito.
Zito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mancinelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Zito misses with a hook to the body
and Mancinelli counters with a straight right hand.
Zito misses with a takedown attempt
and Mancinelli counters with a leg kick.
Michele Mancinelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandro Zito.
Mancinelli misses with a takedown attempt - Zito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mancinelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mancinelli counters with a good, hard body kick but Zito shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancinelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zito counters with a single leg into guard. Mancinelli didn't expect that.
Mancinelli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mancinelli wants to control the pace but Zito is squirming around nicely.
Zito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mancinelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mancinelli's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zito working for a choke but Mancinelli is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zito is looking for a choke. Mancinelli gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mancinelli manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
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 Michele Mancinelli.
I think Mancinelli 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Zito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Demaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumerk Murwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Dwight Demaine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dwight Demaine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
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275 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwight Demaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumerk Murwain!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murwain.
A punch combination from Demaine misses.
Demaine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demaine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murwain circles away quickly and effectively.
Demaine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Rumerk Murwain has been cut.
Demaine lands a left and a right that send Murwain crashing to the mat, dazed. Demaine thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Murwain is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murwain finds it's way round the side to connect with Demaine's head.
Murwain is still on wobbly legs! Can Demaine finish him?
Murwain moves away from the strike by Demaine.
Murwain seems to have recovered his senses.
Demaine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murwain seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Demaine shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Murwain is backing up but Demaine catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Murwain covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Demaine Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Demaine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoki Kurinoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong Li told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoki Kurinoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chong Li!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurinoshi throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurinoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurinoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurinoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Yoki Kurinoshi has been cut.
Kurinoshi clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the ropes.
Li tries to work over Kurinoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurinoshi blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurinoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurinoshi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Li tries to stall but Kurinoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kurinoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoki Kurinoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li wants to clinch but Kurinoshi slips to the side
and Kurinoshi counters by clinching up.
Kurinoshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Li stalling in the clinch but Kurinoshi improves position.
Kurinoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurinoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurinoshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li tries to clinch but Kurinoshi moves away
and Kurinoshi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurinoshi.
Kurinoshi stops Li from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kurinoshi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li closes the distance but Kurinoshi moves to the side
and Kurinoshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurinoshi won't allow it.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurinoshi prevents it.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurinoshi is defending well for now.
Li is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Li tries to break the clinch but Kurinoshi is controlling the position.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li tries a knee to the head but Kurinoshi blocks it.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Kurinoshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurinoshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kurinoshi is breathing heavily.
Li is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kurinoshi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurinoshi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoki Kurinoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoki Kurinoshi's cut.
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.
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kurinoshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li works on Kurinoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Li is working for takedown but Kurinoshi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurinoshi.
Li tries to stall but Kurinoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li tries to circle away but Kurinoshi has him pinned against the ropes.
Li has Kurinoshi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kurinoshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yoki Kurinoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Li.
Kurinoshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kurinoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kurinoshi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurinoshi jumps into guard, dragging Li to the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurinoshi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurinoshi is retaining full guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurinoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li gets to his feet - Kurinoshi follows without any prompting.
Li tries to clinch up
and Kurinoshi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li pushes Kurinoshi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Kurinoshi has the dominant position.
Li is trying to break free.
Li tries to stall but Kurinoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurinoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to drag Kurinoshi to the mat but Kurinoshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurinoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurinoshi moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Kurinoshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li tries to clinch but Kurinoshi is having none of it.
Li tries to clinch there but Kurinoshi circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li thuds his right hand into Kurinoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurinoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Li tries to clinch there but Kurinoshi circles away.
Li tries to clinch but Kurinoshi moves away
and Kurinoshi counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li wants to break free but Kurinoshi has control.
Kurinoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurinoshi has double underhooks.
Li looking to stall.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kurinoshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurinoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chong Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoki Kurinoshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Li.
Kurinoshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kurinoshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Li tries to stall but Kurinoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li is trying to break free.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurinoshi has double underhooks.
Li is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kurinoshi has Li pressed against the ropes, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurinoshi has Li pressed against the ropes, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurinoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurinoshi lands a takedown into guard.
Kurinoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to stand but Kurinoshi is controlling the position.
Kurinoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Kurinoshi won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
Kurinoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Li is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Li has escaped and now he's on top!
Li forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurinoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Li decides to stand and escape the position.
Kurinoshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kurinoshi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Li's guard now.
Li keeping full guard, as Kurinoshi tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to stand but Kurinoshi is controlling the position.
Kurinoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Kurinoshi stops Li from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoki Kurinoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurinoshi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Kurinoshi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bigglesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Jayd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Bigglesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Jayd!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayd clinches up with Bigglesworth and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jayd misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Jayd.
A knee to the head by Jayd.
It looks like Mr Bigglesworth has been cut.
Bigglesworth is breathing heavily.
Jayd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jayd working Bigglesworth over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jayd obliges.
Jayd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigglesworth's face.
Jayd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jayd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigglesworth's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jayd obliges.
Jayd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jayd scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jayd.
Jayd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigglesworth's face.
Jayd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jayd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jayd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigglesworth's face.
Bigglesworth is rocked!
Jayd working the clinch nicely. Bigglesworth is working for position but Jayd cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bigglesworth crumples up against the ropes and Jayd lands two more shots before the ref can save Bigglesworth! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Charlie Jayd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dominickoy machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Isotalo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Battle Metal by Turisas. machida has chosen the game as his entrance music. Antti Isotalo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to dominickoy machida's chin.
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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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, dominickoy machida!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isotalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Isotalo.
machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Isotalo tries to sprawl out of it but machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Isotalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isotalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
machida shoots in for a takedown but Isotalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
dominickoy machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Isotalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
machida shoots in for a takedown but Isotalo shows good takedown defense.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dominickoy machida.
machida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than machida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Isotalo regains half guard.
Isotalo trying to hold on to machida's head to control him but machida postures up.
machida wants to free his trapped foot but Isotalo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Isotalo trying to control from the bottom.
machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo looking for submissions off his back.
Isotalo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
machida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Isotalo dives on top into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Isotalo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Isotalo advances to half guard.
machida tries to get to full guard but Isotalo has control of the leg.
machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
machida looks gassed!
machida is looking for a sweep. Isotalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Isotalo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Isotalo seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Isotalo is keen to just control but machida is a slippery customer.
Isotalo prevents machida from improving his position.
Isotalo drops an elbow to the side of machida's head.
Isotalo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo wants to take a breather but machida is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Isotalo in particular looking to stall.
machida taking some punishment here, with Isotalo in his half guard.
Isotalo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Isotalo trying to control the action but machida is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Antti Isotalo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by machida.
machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
machida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isotalo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
machida working away.
Isotalo manages to work his way to half guard, despite machida's best efforts.
machida 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.
Isotalo controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Isotalo.
Isotalo throws a head kick that misses.
machida has a takedown stuffed.
Isotalo tries to bum rush machida with a series of wild strikes but machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isotalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from machida.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dominickoy machida.
machida slips a straight right by Isotalo.
Isotalo misses with a hook. machida ducked under it nicely.
Isotalo throws a nice looking combination but machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isotalo tests machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antti Isotalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida is breathing heavily.
machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isotalo swivels and escapes.
Isotalo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
machida moves out of range of the body kick from Isotalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming machida to the mat! machida manages to get full guard.
Isotalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Isotalo connects with a couple of short punches.
Isotalo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Isotalo trying to control but machida is working from the bottom.
Isotalo wants to pass the guard but machida is keeping the position.
machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Isotalo passes into side control.
Isotalo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Isotalo working the head and body with strikes.
machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Isotalo is putting a hurting on machida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Isotalo working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Isotalo there.
machida is looking to improve his position.
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. Isotalo connects with a nice short shot to machida's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Isotalo trying to control from half guard but machida is working away.
Isotalo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Isotalo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
machida is in trouble now - Isotalo has advanced to mount!
machida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for machida.
Isotalo looking to pass the guard.
machida being controlled here, momentarily.
machida wants to sweep here but Isotalo controlling him for the moment.
Isotalo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isotalo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
machida tries to roll over but Isotalo keeps him under control.
Isotalo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Isotalo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
machida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
machida is wriggling around trying to escape.
machida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
machida is trying to escape the mount.
Isotalo with good strikes from the mount here!
Isotalo landing strikes from the mount and machida is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Isotalo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Isotalo duly obliges.
machida tries for a takedown but Isotalo circles away easily
and Isotalo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for machida!
Isotalo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
machida is rocked!
Isotalo working machida over with strikes here.
machida is still in real trouble! Can Isotalo finish him?
Isotalo lands a big shot there that rocks machida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Isotalo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as machida is looking to escape.
Isotalo content just to control the position here.
machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Isotalo unloading with bombs!
machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Isotalo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. machida looks a forlorn figure.
Isotalo wants to control the pace but machida is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
machida tries to reverse the position but Isotalo maintains control.
Isotalo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. machida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Isotalo landing strikes from the mount and machida is in trouble!
Isotalo prevents machida from getting the reversal.
Isotalo tries to control but machida wriggling away.
Isotalo controlling his opponent.
machida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Isotalo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Antti Isotalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo has hold of machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
machida working to try and regain half guard.
Isotalo controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Isotalo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
machida tries to hold on but Isotalo postures up.
Isotalo wants to control the pace but machida is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida is looking to improve his position but Isotalo isn't that keen on the idea.
Isotalo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Isotalo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
dominickoy machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isotalo is landing with some decent strikes but machida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
machida tries to reverse the position but Isotalo maintains control.
machida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Isotalo looking to control but machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Isotalo prevents machida from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Isotalo content just to control the position here.
Isotalo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down machida for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Antti Isotalo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A cross from Isotalo lands.
Isotalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt machida.
Isotalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
machida wants to clinch but Isotalo slips to the side
and Isotalo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
machida working for submissions but it's allowed Isotalo to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Isotalo seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Isotalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Isotalo 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Isotalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight Music - D12. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Price!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Price out cold! Price corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rufus Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Contender as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gattsu Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Connor avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connor.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko clobbers Connor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Connor misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Connor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Emelianenko!
Connor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Emelianenko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Connor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Connor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connor trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Connor 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.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Emelianenko wants to control but Connor is having none of it.
Connor lands a big elbow.
Connor trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is keen to just control but Emelianenko is a slippery customer.
Emelianenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Connor prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Connor tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko wants to control but Connor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Connor tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Emelianenko trying to hold on to Connor's head to control him but Connor postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko cracks Connor with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gattsu Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Connor avoids nicely.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
Connor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Connor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Connor's head.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Connor can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Emelianenko and Connor drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Emelianenko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Dagani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diesel Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagani misses with an uppercut.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagani.
Maddox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dagani circles away quickly and effectively.
Dagani tries to move into range but Maddox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dagani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dagani.
Dagani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maddox duly obliges.
It looks like Max Dagani has been cut.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox loses concentration momentarily and Dagani pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Maddox crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dagani finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Dagani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digger Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee has chosen Carmina Burana as his entrance music. Luca Fuschini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Fuschini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Digger Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuschini.
Fuschini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgee clinches with his opponent.
Fuschini is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Fuschini is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcgee gets an underhook and turns Fuschini into the ropes.
Mcgee misses with a body punch.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuschini pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Fuschini misses with a looping right.
Fuschini thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee is looking to clinch.
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Fuschini ducks down to avoid it.
Fuschini looks for a takedown but Mcgee sprawls well.
Mcgee lands with an overhand left.
Fuschini throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Fuschini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcgee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuschini counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a body shot
and Fuschini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgee tries to clinch there but Fuschini circles away.
A punch combination from Fuschini misses.
Fuschini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcgee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuschini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuschini. Mcgee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuschini throws the left hand but Mcgee avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuschini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcgee passes into side control, despite Fuschini's attempt to control the position.
Fuschini can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcgee moves into full mount!
Fuschini trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgee working for a guillotine from mount but Fuschini is in no mood to give up.
Mcgee breaks from Fuschini's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fuschini is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcgee tries to control but Fuschini wriggling away.
Mcgee prevents Fuschini from getting the reversal.
Fuschini is squirming around, avoiding Mcgee's attempts to control the action.
Fuschini can't escape the position.
Mcgee wants to finish this one by submission but Fuschini is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mcgee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looking to control but Fuschini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuschini tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgee landing punches.
Mcgee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fuschini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcgee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuschini is looking to escape.
Fuschini wants to hold on but Mcgee pushes him away.
Fuschini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Fuschini to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fuschini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fuschini and Mcgee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mcgee tries for a kimura but Fuschini is defending well.
Fuschini can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuschini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuschini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mcgee prevents Fuschini from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digger Mcgee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fuschini misses with an uppercut.
Fuschini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fuschini was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcgee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fuschini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgee wants to pass the guard but Fuschini is keeping the position.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini keeping full guard, as Mcgee tries to pass.
Fuschini looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcgee thuds a left hand into Fuschini's body.
Fuschini misses with a two punch combination.
Fuschini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.
Mcgee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuschini swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgee.
Mcgee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuschini has time to react.
Mcgee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuschini connects with a looping right hand.
Fuschini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcgee lands a nice shot that snaps Fuschini's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee lands with an overhand left.
Mcgee throws a sloppy body shot
and Fuschini counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mcgee!
Mcgee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuschini looking to control but Mcgee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgee tries to hold on but Fuschini postures up.
Fuschini prevents Mcgee from getting the reversal.
Fuschini can't control as he wanted to and Mcgee manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mcgee is trying to maintain the position but Fuschini is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcgee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuschini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Fuschini from controlling successfully.
Mcgee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fuschini tries to stand but Mcgee is controlling from the bottom.
Mcgee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuschini is one step ahead there.
Fuschini thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuschini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgee defends it nicely.
Fuschini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuschini shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuschini misses with a wild body shot.
Fuschini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgee cracks a nice hook into Fuschini's ribs.
Mcgee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Digger Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuschini shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgee tries to sprawl out of it but Fuschini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mcgee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuschini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgee lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcgee trying to control but Fuschini is working from the bottom.
Fuschini looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digger Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fuschini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgee tries to clinch
and Fuschini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donk. Fuschini catches Mcgee right on the button with a cross.
Fuschini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcgee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuschini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a jab to Fuschini's midsection.
Fuschini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcgee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgee misses with a body shot
and Fuschini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Mcgee - just one landing.
Fuschini shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgee sprawls well. He's pushed Fuschini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgee throws a shot from downtown. Fuschini moves away and avoids it.
Mcgee looks to throw the jab but Fuschini is out of range.
Mcgee misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mcgee there.
Fuschini shoots in and bounces Mcgee off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcgee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Mcgee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuschini trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Fuschini is really struggling to control Mcgee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuschini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgee controls Fuschini momentarily but Fuschini frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuschini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcgee being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuschini passes Mcgee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgee tries to get to full guard but Fuschini has control of the leg.
Fuschini wants to stand but Mcgee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mcgee is trying to maintain the position but Fuschini is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuschini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgee's head.
Fuschini wants to stand up but Mcgee has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fuschini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgee gets back to full guard.
Fuschini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgee is keeping the position for now.
Mcgee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuschini is looking to stand up but Mcgee won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuschini stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee has a closed guard, preventing Fuschini from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcgee is on top in guard.
Mcgee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuschini keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Fuschini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Luca Fuschini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuschini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcgee lands a jab to Fuschini's midsection.
Horrible takedown by Fuschini or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgee which made him look bad.
Mcgee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuschini on the side of the head.
Mcgee clinches but Fuschini breaks the clinch
and Mcgee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. Fuschini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Mcgee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuschini has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee lands a right hand.
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fuschini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuschini was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini misses the shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fuschini misses the shot to the body.
Fuschini looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.
Mcgee thuds a left hand into Fuschini's body.
Fuschini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcgee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuschini keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Mcgee looking to pass the guard.
Fuschini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgee trying to control but Fuschini is working from the bottom.
Mcgee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcgee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini tries to improve position but can't.
Fuschini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcgee moves into full mount!
Fuschini is bucking up trying to escape but Mcgee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcgee working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fuschini looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mcgee! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Digger Mcgee!
Digger Mcgee is the new welterweight champion!
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