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NFC 16 - MacDonald Vs Punch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poncjusz Zabawka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poncjusz Zabawka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jet Li's chin.
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poncjusz Zabawka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabawka throws a leg kick
letting Li counter with a right hand.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zabawka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zabawka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Zabawka from controlling successfully.
Li is trying to control the position but Zabawka postures up.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zabawka pushes down on Li's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zabawka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zabawka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabawka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zabawka lands a nice forearm strike.
Zabawka tries to advance to mount but Li denies him.
Zabawka is chipping away with strikes.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
Zabawka is working Li over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zabawka working the head and body with strikes.
A control attempt from Li but he's now mounted!
Zabawka breaks from Li's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Li is rocked!
Li tries to hold on but Zabawka pushes him away.
Zabawka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabawka lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Li! Zabawka sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Li and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Poncjusz Zabawka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaddie Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaddie Pain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaddie Pain!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker cracks Pain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Pain tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Jaddie Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Pain tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Pain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Pain looks gassed!
Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker jabs at Pain's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pain momentarily.
Pain tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
Parker lands the left hand.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Parker finds it's target.
Pain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pain there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker punishes Pain's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker scores with a jab. Pain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Parker jabs Pain right on the nose. Pain blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Parker lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Pain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pain tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain takes one to the side of the head.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parker cracks Pain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pain back to the cage. Parker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker jabs Pain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
Parker lands a jab-cross combination.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Pain needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pain doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Parker.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker cracks Pain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Parker has got the better of the exchanges.
Pain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker thuds a left hand into Pain's body.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pain has time to react.
A left lands for Parker.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pain needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Pain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pain has time to react.
Parker works Pain's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Parker.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Pain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Parker digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pain circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
Parker connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Pain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Pain needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pain walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Pain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pain scrambles back to his feet.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
Parker lands with a hook. Pain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pain doesn't seem bothered though.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker with a jab.
A left lands for Parker.
Pain looks to clinch
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parker lands an overhand right.
Parker lands a body shot.
Pain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.
Pain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Pain's head.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pain doesn't seem bothered though.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Parker catches Pain right on the button with a cross.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Pain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Pain seems unphased.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Pain's head back.
Parker catches Pain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Pain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker thuds a left hand into Pain's body.
Parker cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
Parker lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Parker jabs at Pain's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pain on the side of the head.
Pain needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Parker finds it's way through Pain's defenses.
Pain is rocked!
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!
Parker lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Parker lands with a good body shot.
Jaddie Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker cracks Pain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Cruzeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhay Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edgar Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhay Vera!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera gets the takedown into side control.
Cruzeiro manages to get back to half guard.
Cruzeiro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro 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.
Cruzeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Cruzeiro punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruzeiro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vera is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Cruzeiro manages to get to full guard.
Cruzeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruzeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vera has managed to get both his arms back between Cruzeiro's legs - danger averted.
Vera wants to get up but he can't break Cruzeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cruzeiro working for a triangle but Vera defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro looking for a triangle here. Vera is fighting it but it looks tight! Cruzeiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgar Cruzeiro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Pot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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161 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Pot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pot blocks a head kick by Jitsu.
Jitsu misses with a body punch
and Pot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jimmy Jitsu has been cut.
Pot looks to land a right hand but Jitsu moved out of range.
Pot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Pot misses the target.
Pot throws a jab but it's blocked by Jitsu.
Pot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitsu.
Pot lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jitsu up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Pot from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jitsu's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Pot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kio Lunguo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kio Lunguo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Power!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lunguo takes one to the chin there.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lunguo moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Lunguo blocks nicely.
Power trying to control but Lunguo is working from the bottom.
Lunguo looking for a guillotine here but Power defends easily.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Lunguo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is pushing down on Lunguo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lunguo is fighting to maintain full guard but Power has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lunguo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Power pulls his head out easily.
Power looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lunguo gets back to full guard.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power is looking to work some ground and pound but Lunguo has wrist control.
Lunguo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Power should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lunguo has tightened it up now! Power should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kio Lunguo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maeda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wandering Star. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masakazu Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Bernard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bernard looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Maeda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernard is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Masakazu Maeda.
Bernard misses with a takedown
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bernard wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Bernard is looking to control Maeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Maeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is looking for a kimura here.
Maeda is pressing down on Bernard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernard is holding on for now.
Maeda moves into full mount! Bernard won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bernard stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Maeda is trying to keep Bernard in close.
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.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maeda stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bernard closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maeda is struggling to control the position.
Maeda tries to work over Bernard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda stops a takedown attempt from Bernard.
Bernard looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Maeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Masakazu Maeda.
Bernard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maeda moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bernard can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bernard looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Masakazu Maeda.
Maeda has managed to clinch.
Maeda stalling against the cage.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Masakazu Maeda.
Maeda has Bernard up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Maeda.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd are getting on Maeda's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maeda tries to clinch but Bernard is having none of it.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Maeda shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernard has his takedown stuffed
and Maeda counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Maeda to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Masakazu Maeda.
Maeda rushes Bernard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bernard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maeda throws an elbow but misses.
Bernard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maeda has Bernard pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Masakazu Maeda.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maeda scores a takedown into full mount!
Maeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bernard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda controlling from the full mount.
Maeda is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bernard has given up his back. Will we see Maeda going for some submissions?
Bernard tries to escape but Maeda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maeda keeps control of the position easily here as Bernard tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maeda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Maeda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boy Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syd Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett has chosen One 24 as his entrance music. Syd Barrett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boy Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syd Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Boy Hong has been cut.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Barrett counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Barrett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrett cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
Barrett cracks Hong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barrett finish him?
Hong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrett measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hong! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Syd Barrett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keio Jun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie McCraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keio Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernie McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jun counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCraken shoots and misses
and Jun counters by clinching up.
Jun lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jun lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCraken looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jun presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun lands a shot to the body.
Jun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Jun.
A nice left hand lands by Jun.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Jun is stalling here.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Jun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCraken or not.
A hook to the body from Jun.
Jun content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jun.
McCraken tries to pull guard but Jun holds him up against the cage and eventually McCraken drops back down to his feet.
Keio Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie McCraken.
Jun avoiding damage.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun lands a body shot.
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!
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCraken up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jun.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jun effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jun.
Jun lands a shot to the body.
Jun controlling the action here for a moment.
McCraken tries to pull guard but Jun holds him up against the cage and eventually McCraken drops back down to his feet.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jun digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Jun.
A short left from Jun.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Jun gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jun lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun effectively controlling the action here.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A hook to the body from Jun.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Jun.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jun.
Jun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jun lands an uppercut.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Jun effectively controlling the action here.
Jun lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jun - that landed with a thud.
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!
Jun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jun.
Jun lands a left hand.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Jun lands a shoulder strike.
Jun lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
Jun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCraken or not.
Jun lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jun's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keio Jun dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jun scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
McCraken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken gets tackled into the cage by Jun. Jun maintains the clinch.
Jun stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jun.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jun presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
A short right from Jun.
Keio Jun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jun digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jun slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Jun.
Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun just leaning against McCraken, taking a breather.
Jun is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCraken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jun walks away with a smile on his face. McCraken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jun clinches with his opponent.
Jun lands a shoulder strike.
Jun stalling.
Jun pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCraken can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Jun.
Jun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jun lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A hook to the body from Jun.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun stalling.
McCraken fails to pull guard.
Keio Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie McCraken.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jun.
Jun scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun works on McCraken's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Jun.
Jun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Jun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCraken letting Jun take a breather here.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jun lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun stalling against the cage.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jun.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Jun.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun lands a shot to the body.
Jun presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.
Jun digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Jun to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Jun avoiding damage.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Jun displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCraken up against the cage.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCraken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
Jun just leaning against McCraken, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keio Jun dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McCraken misses with a takedown attempt
and Jun counters with a nice uppercut.
Jun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jun.
Jun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
Jun lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken is rocked!
Jun lands an uppercut.
McCraken is still on wobbly legs! Can Jun finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Jun.
McCraken seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Jun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun digs a right hand into McCraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCraken's gas tank.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun lands a right hand.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jun pushes McCraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
Jun lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Jun is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jun.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun pushes McCraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jun lands a body shot.
Jun lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun lands an uppercut.
Jun stalls.
A body shot lands from Jun.
Jun lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun stops a takedown attempt from McCraken.
Keio Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie McCraken.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
A short uppercut from Jun.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands a body shot.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Jun lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Jun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCraken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken wants a takedown but no success here.
McCraken has Jun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keio Jun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands an uppercut.
Jun stalling against the cage.
Jun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Jun lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Jun.
Jun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Jun has McCraken pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jun is working McCraken over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
Ernie McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keio Jun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jun 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keio Jun!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Taveraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arigato Sayonara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Taveraz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Taveraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arigato Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taveraz fails with the takedown
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayonara with a jab.
Taveraz fails with the takedown
and Sayonara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taveraz looking for submissions off his back.
Taveraz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sayonara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taveraz has his foot on Sayonara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayonara works his way back into a safe position though.
Sayonara drops back looking for a leg! Taveraz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taveraz manages to kick Sayonara off! Sayonara jumps back into Taveraz's guard.
Taveraz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sayonara rolls with it to try and escape but Taveraz cranks on the arm and Sayonara is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Taveraz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes to the cage accompanied by ENNIO MORRICONE -"Sixty Seconds To What?". Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Morgan Punch!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Punch swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacDonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald avoids the body shot from Punch.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Punch shows good takedown defense.
Punch punishes MacDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Punch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacDonald can pounce on him.
MacDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Punch misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Punch shows good takedown defense.
Punch falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Punch fights it but they end up in guard.
Punch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punch being controlled here, momentarily.
MacDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacDonald is in close to Punch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Punch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
MacDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Punch.
MacDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Punch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punch is trying to control the position but MacDonald postures up.
Punch looking for a sweep. Not yet Punch, not yet.
MacDonald slips nicely into half guard.
Punch is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if MacDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Punch is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Punch is looking to escape.
MacDonald content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Punch misses with a hook
and MacDonald counters with a good low kick that Punch was not able to check.
Morgan Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punch misses with a body shot
and MacDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Punch.
MacDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punch on the side of the head.
MacDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punch.
MacDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Punch.
Decent striking displayed by Punch there.
Punch misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch takes a swing at MacDonald's ribcage but misses.
Punch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from MacDonald.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Punch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacDonald cracks Punch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Punch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
Punch misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for MacDonald.
Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from MacDonald tenderised Punch's leg. Punch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. MacDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Punch trying to get back to full guard but MacDonald takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
MacDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacDonald raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacDonald avoids the attempt from Punch to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Punch tries to hold on but MacDonald postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald breaks from Punch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacDonald is stalling here but it's allowed Punch to get half guard.
Punch blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
Punch blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Punch gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Punch.
Punch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punch manages to avoid it.
Punch misses with a left hand
and MacDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Punch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
MacDonald cracks Punch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Punch lands a right hook to the body.
Punch misses with a lunging right hand
and MacDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Punch thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Punch misses with a looping right.
Punch throws a body punch but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacDonald defending well as Punch loads up on a big left hand.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Punch moved out of range.
Punch misses with a hook. MacDonald ducked under it nicely.
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDonald moves away.
MacDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Punch seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punch's sensitive parts.
Punch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacDonald counters with a nice body kick.
Punch swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacDonald lands an overhand right.
MacDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Punch off the cage and back into rage.
A shot to the body from Punch misses
and MacDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Punch is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch wants to improve his position but MacDonald is controlling well.
MacDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Punch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacDonald.
MacDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Punch wants to improve his position but MacDonald is controlling well.
MacDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Punch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Punch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Punch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Punch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Punch swinging wildly here.
MacDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Punch looks to score with a jab to the body but MacDonald is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punch missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch misses with a body punch
and MacDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald punishes Punch's body with a nice straight punch.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch misses with a combination
and MacDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
Morgan Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald with a hook.
Punch feints a jab promting MacDonald to slip. Punch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Punch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch misses with a body shot
and MacDonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punch misses with a wild body shot.
Punch misses with a combination
and MacDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacDonald.
Punch throws a right hand that misses
and MacDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Punch.
Punch misses with a body shot.
Punch jabs MacDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Punch works MacDonald's body with a nice hook.
MacDonald cracks Punch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Punch misses with a left hand
and MacDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punch connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Punch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Punch misses
and MacDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punch's guard.
MacDonald 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.
MacDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving.
MacDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald had his way with Morgan Punch in that round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MacDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
Punch is trying to push MacDonald away but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacDonald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
MacDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonald postures up in Punch's guard and throws a big left but Punch blocks it.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving.
Punch looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacDonald is one step ahead there.
MacDonald postures up in Punch's guard and throws a big left but Punch blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacDonald landing with the ground and pound.
MacDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punch has his foot on MacDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
MacDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgan Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Punch trying to keep a closed guard but MacDonald is proving a slippery customer.
MacDonald cracks Punch with a solid left hand.
Punch keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
MacDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Punch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald landing with the ground and pound.
Punch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacDonald 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot lands for MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a body shot.
MacDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punch misses with a double jab
and MacDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDonald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald retains his featherweight title!
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