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SMMA 12 - Karlsson v Quirke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunichiwa Japan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kunichiwa Japan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shikishima scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shikishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shikishima lands a high kick!
Japan tries a head kick but it misses.
Japan takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kunichiwa Japan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikishima feints and then cracks Japan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Japan down.
A head kick by Japan misses
and Shikishima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Japan looks gassed!
Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Japan is rocked!
Japan shoots in for a takedown but Shikishima shows good takedown defense.
Japan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shikishima finish him?
Shikishima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shikishima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Japan seems to have recovered his senses.
Shikishima throws a head kick that Japan semi-blocks.
Shikishima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shikishima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Japan will feel that in the morning.
Shikishima throws a head kick that Japan semi-blocks.
Shikishima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shikishima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shikishima throws a leg kick which misses Japan's front leg but catches the back leg as Japan tries to avoid it.
Shikishima lands a head kick. Japan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Japan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a leg kick which misses Japan's front leg but catches the back leg as Japan tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Kunichiwa Japan's cut even more.
Japan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikishima. Shikishima obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Shikishima tenderised Japan's leg. Japan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Japan takes it in his stride.
Shikishima scoring well with a low kick there.
Shikishima connects with a high kick.
Colonel Shikishima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shikishima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shikishima scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Shikishima tenderised Japan's leg. Japan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shikishima. That's going to slow Japan down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shikishima.
Good leg kick by Shikishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shikishima scores with a nice body kick.
Shikishima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shikishima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Japan. That did some damage!
Shikishima throws a head kick that Japan semi-blocks.
The cut above Kunichiwa Japan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shikishima connects with a solid leg kick.
Shikishima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Japan.
Shikishima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Japan's calf.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Japan takes it in his stride.
Shikishima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Japan's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shikishima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shikishima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Japan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kunichiwa Japan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shikishima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shikishima lands a leg kick that knocks Japan off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shikishima.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. Japan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Japan takes it in his stride.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kunichiwa Japan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colonel Shikishima!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cris Vascoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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285 lbs
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235 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cris Vascoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Storm!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vascoca throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vascoca scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.
Vascoca throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vascoca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vascoca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm is adopting a defensive guard.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vascoca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vascoca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm is looking to stand up but Vascoca isn't so interested in that idea.
Vascoca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Storm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Storm has his takedown stuffed
and Vascoca counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Storm looks gassed!
Vascoca not doing much here.
Vascoca lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vascoca is pressing down on Storm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Storm is holding on for now.
Vascoca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vascoca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm is trying to stand up here but Vascoca is controlling him well.
Vascoca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vascoca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm is defending against the submission attempts here by Vascoca.
Vascoca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vascoca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
Storm wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vascoca in particular looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cris Vascoca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Storm shoots and misses
so Vascoca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Storm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vascoca controls the pace.
Vascoca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vascoca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vascoca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Storm keeping full guard, as Vascoca tries to pass.
Storm working a defensive guard but Vascoca manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vascoca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Storm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vascoca controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Vascoca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Storm with a poor takedown
and Vascoca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vascoca.
Vascoca looking to pass the guard.
Vascoca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vascoca cracks Storm with a solid left hand.
Vascoca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Storm's head.
Vascoca landing some decent shots from guard.
Vascoca distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Vascoca is proving a slippery customer.
Vascoca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Storm is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Vascoca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vascoca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Storm is trying to escape the position but Vascoca is controlling the position.
Storm takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vascoca is trying to get an arm triangle but Storm is defending well.
Check out the look on Vascoca's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vascoca is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face as Vascoca controls the position.
Vascoca looks up at the clock and then as Storm takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vascoca smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Storm tries to buck Vascoca off but Vascoca is having none of it.
Storm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vascoca's best efforts.
Vascoca working Storm over with strikes.
Vascoca 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.
Well, if Vascoca 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.
Vascoca seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Storm for as long as he can get away with.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vascoca lands strikes from half guard.
Storm is in trouble now - Vascoca has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vascoca lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vascoca lands a nice shot to the head.
Storm defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vascoca.
Vascoca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Storm defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vascoca.
Vascoca controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm is squirming around, avoiding Vascoca's attempts to control the action.
Storm is working to get back to half guard.
Vascoca controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vascoca lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Vascoca dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Vascoca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vascoca feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Vascoca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cris Vascoca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vascoca slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Storm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Vascoca from controlling successfully.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vascoca controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Cris Vascoca wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vascoca counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vascoca lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vascoca seems content to control.
Vascoca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Storm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vascoca postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Storm looks a forlorn figure.
Vascoca lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vascoca takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Storm wants to control but Vascoca is having none of it.
Vascoca is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vascoca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Vascoca lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vascoca working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm taking shots to the head.
Storm is rocked!
Vascoca lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Storm is still in real trouble! Can Vascoca finish him?
Storm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
Vascoca looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Storm covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cris Vascoca!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cathal Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen D-12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cathal Wright!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright is looking to clinch.
Wright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bateman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wright is in Bateman's guard.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.
Bateman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bateman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Bateman is retaining full guard.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wright is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Bateman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wright is now in Bateman's guard. A big mistake from Bateman there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bateman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wright has Bateman in his guard.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Bateman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wright is now in half guard.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bateman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
Wright fending off the submission attempt from Bateman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman struggling to land strikes to the head as Wright covers up.
Bateman looking for the RNC.
Wright wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bateman.
Bateman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wright turns into him and now he's in Bateman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bateman 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.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Bateman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bateman's guard.
Bateman looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bateman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Bateman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bateman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Bateman is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Bateman is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.
Bateman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wright has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bateman looking for the choke from the back.
Bateman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Wright taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bateman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Bateman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Ferguson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's Henderson get back to his feet.
Ferguson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferguson is in Henderson's guard.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson stays in close to Henderson's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Ferguson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turd Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ferguson has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Ferguson pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferguson pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Ferguson working Henderson over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson has Henderson pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson is working Henderson over against the cage.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
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!
Ferguson has Henderson pushed against the cage.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Ferguson'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.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson lands a body punch.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Henderson had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson gets to his feet - Henderson follows without any prompting.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Ferguson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Turd Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ferguson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Turd Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
A short right from Ferguson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferguson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Ferguson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Turd Ferguson.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Turd Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Ferguson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henderson jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Henderson around his waist. Henderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leo Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stands up from Henderson's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Turd Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henderson jumps guard and drags Ferguson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson with a nice head shot there.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Ferguson is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Henderson wants to control but Ferguson passes easily into half guard.
Turd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferguson lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakir Dzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitch Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bakir Dzano!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dzano's half guard.
Miles trying to control the pace.
Miles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miles wants to control but Dzano is keeping him busy.
Miles is nestled in close to Dzano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Miles.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Dzano tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miles 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.
Miles drops an elbow to the side of Dzano's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles wants to control but Dzano is keeping him busy.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Dzano is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard.
Miles seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dzano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mitch Miles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BumbleBee Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Why can't we be friends?. Gray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. That Ain't Classy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roy Gray looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a 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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, BumbleBee Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Gray!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Man is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gray will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Man has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man is working Gray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gray to see if he's OK.
Gray on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Man moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Man's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Man is working Gray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Man politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Man prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is putting a hurting on Gray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gray trying to remain calm as Man controls from the top position.
Man has an Americana. Gray didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Man is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Man hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). BumbleBee Man!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bue Bosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupin The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosley comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm by Darude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bue Bosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lupin The Third!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from The Third does no damage.
Bosley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Third.
Bosley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Third.
Bue Bosley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosley moves out of range as The Third strikes.
Bosley lands with a cross.
Bosley slips a straight right by The Third.
A combination from The Third does no damage.
Bosley looks to land a combination but The Third avoids it well.
Bosley throws a combination that misses
and The Third counters with a one-two to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Third shoots in looking for a takedown. Bosley tries to sprawl out of it but The Third keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bosley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bosley misses with a two punch combination.
Bosley scores with a three punch combo!
The Third fails with a takedown attempt.
The Third shoots in but no luck this time.
Bue Bosley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lupin The Third.
The Third misses with a left hand
and Bosley counters with a nice body shot.
The Third swinging wildly here.
The Third swings widly with a right hand
and Bosley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosley misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from The Third misses.
Bosley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Third counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosley scores with a sloppy right hand. The Third should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bosley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from The Third misses.
The Third throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Third walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bosley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Third back to the cage. Bosley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Third fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bosley scores with a nice right hand.
The Third is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Third closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bosley stuffs the takedown.
Bosley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bosley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bosley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bosley duly obliges.
The Third looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Third throws a hook to the side of Bosley's head but Bosley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosley throws a right and a left that The Third avoids nicely.
Bosley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Third moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Third misses with a hook
letting Bosley counter with a right hand.
The Third fails with the takedown.
Bosley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bosley is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Third throws a lazy right hand but Bosley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bosley. Those never looked like landing.
The Third walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Third throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosley.
The Third fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bosley scores with a hook.
A combination from Bosley does no damage.
Bosley stalks The Third and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Third's face. The Third staggers backwards, shaken.
The Third might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bosley lands with a straight right. The Third didn't see that one coming.
Bosley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Third counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Third throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bosley throws a series of punches but The Third avoids them all with ease.
Bosley stalks The Third and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Third's face. The Third staggers backwards, shaken.
The Third misses with a two punch combination.
Bosley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bosley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Bosley as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Bosley lands.
Bosley throws a nice looking combination but The Third bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bosley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Third lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bosley circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Third.
Bosley slips a jab and a cross from The Third.
Bosley scores with a nice right hand.
Bue Bosley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bosley with a hook.
Bosley scores with a jab to the head.
Bosley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bosley.
The Third misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosley.
The Third lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bosley circles away quickly and effectively.
The Third misses with a combination
and Bosley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Third moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Third showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bosley.
The Third takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Third does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bosley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bosley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Third.
The Third attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Third connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosley. Bosley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Third slips a jab and a cross from Bosley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Third blocks a head kick by Bosley.
Bosley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bosley misses with a series of wild punches.
The Third rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bosley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Third takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bosley throws a nice looking combination but The Third bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by The Third - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from The Third misses the target.
The Third throws a right hand that misses
and Bosley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Third throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bosley.
The Third ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosley moves away.
Bosley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bosley connects with a jab.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bosley scores with a nice head shot.
Bosley scores with a three punch combo!
The Third is rocked!
Bosley checks a low kick from The Third.
The Third is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosley finish him?
The Third throws a leg kick
and Bosley counters with a big right hand! Oh The Third is in trouble here! Bosley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bue Bosley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hyashi Yedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyashi Yedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yedo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Yedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Yedo defends.
Yedo is looking for a sweep.
Thompson working the strikes but Yedo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Yedo dodges it nicely.
Yedo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yedo 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! Thompson rolls with it to try and escape but Yedo cranks on the arm and Thompson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyashi Yedo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Penguin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin shoots in but Dux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Penguin misses with a hook
and Dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penguin.
Dux tries to sprawl but Penguin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Penguin trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penguin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penguin lands strikes from half guard.
Penguin trying to mount his opponent but Dux defends it.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Penguin has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penguin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dux!
Penguin working the ground and pound effectively.
Penguin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penguin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penguin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penguin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penguin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dux prevents Penguin from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Penguin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penguin scores with punches from side control.
Penguin has hold of Dux's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dux seems comfortable defending it but Penguin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dux is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dux is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Penguin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darth Penguin!
Darth Penguin retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quirke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Quirke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Karlsson's chin.
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25
223 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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26
281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Quirke!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quirke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Jimmy Karlsson has been cut.
Quirke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Quirke which made him look bad.
Marcus Quirke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Quirke avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quirke. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quirke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quirke throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Quirke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quirke scores with a body shot.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quirke sends Karlsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Quirke is motioning to the referee to let Karlsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Karlsson is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Quirke. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Karlsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Quirke lands a beautiful left hook that drops Karlsson. Karlsson tries to recover but Quirke is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Karlsson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Quirke!
Marcus Quirke is the new heavyweight champion!
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