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NFC 26 - Summers vs Bouazizi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior dos Santos Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior dos Santos Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Cole!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and dos Santos Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by dos Santos Alves.
dos Santos Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Cole jumps guard but dos Santos Alves stands there with Cole around his waist. Cole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
dos Santos Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
Junior dos Santos Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Cole.
dos Santos Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole wants to break free but dos Santos Alves has control.
dos Santos Alves has Cole pressed against the cage.
dos Santos Alves is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now dos Santos Alves has his back to the cage.
dos Santos Alves drags the fight down to the ground.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dos Santos Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cole!
Cole looks gassed!
dos Santos Alves misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos Alves has isolated one of Cole's arms. Cole looking to fight him off but dos Santos Alves twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior dos Santos Alves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yao Tsin Liao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic's entrance music is Duran Duran - Wild boys. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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235 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yao Tsin Liao!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsin Liao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsin Liao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipovic circles away.
Tsin Liao ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Tsin Liao throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic is looking to slow Tsin Liao down with leg kicks.
Tsin Liao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tsin Liao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Tsin Liao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsin Liao wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Filipovic pushes Tsin Liao off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic stalks Tsin Liao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsin Liao's face. Tsin Liao staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsin Liao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Filipovic has a takedown stuffed.
Tsin Liao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsin Liao thows a leg kick but Filipovic checks it
and Tsin Liao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsin Liao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
so Tsin Liao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsin Liao prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Tsin Liao 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Tsin Liao is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao thows a big elbow that misses.
Tsin Liao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Tsin Liao scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsin Liao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsin Liao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsin Liao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsin Liao tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Tsin Liao stays in close to Filipovic's body and controls the position.
Tsin Liao throwing strikes from guard but Filipovic blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsin Liao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsin Liao postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsin Liao.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Tsin Liao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsin Liao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsin Liao is in close to Filipovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filipovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filipovic tries to get out of the position.
Tsin Liao looking to pass the guard.
Tsin Liao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsin Liao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic has momentary wrist control but Tsin Liao slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yao Tsin Liao 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Filipovic enables Tsin Liao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Filipovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsin Liao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Tsin Liao is controlling him.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsin Liao.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsin Liao wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Tsin Liao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Tsin Liao from controlling successfully.
Tsin Liao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yao Tsin Liao has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsin Liao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.
Tsin Liao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsin Liao is working Filipovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsin Liao chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsin Liao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsin Liao 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.
Tsin Liao is working Filipovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsin Liao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Tsin Liao isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsin Liao connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsin Liao stops Filipovic from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao landing with the ground and pound.
Tsin Liao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsin Liao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsin Liao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsin Liao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsin Liao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsin Liao is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipovic has wrist control.
Tsin Liao postures up and lands a big shot to Filipovic's brow.
Tsin Liao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao lands a couple of digs.
Tsin Liao postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Tsin Liao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tsin Liao stands up over Filipovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsin Liao chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsin Liao wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yao Tsin Liao 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!
A head kick misses from Tsin Liao.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsin Liao gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsin Liao is trying to control. Filipovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsin Liao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Filipovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsin Liao.
Tsin Liao not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsin Liao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsin Liao is controlling the pace.
Tsin Liao slips a nice elbow through Filipovic's hands, connecting with Filipovic's forehead.
Tsin Liao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao controlling the action here.
Tsin Liao passes to side control.
Tsin Liao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tsin Liao connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Filipovic some visible discomfort.
Filipovic is trying to escape the position but Tsin Liao is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsin Liao lands a big shot there that rocks Filipovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tsin Liao raining down shots from the mount!
Filipovic taking shots to the head.
Tsin Liao unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsin Liao working Filipovic over with strikes here.
Filipovic is rocked!
Tsin Liao postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Filipovic badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tsin Liao around the waist but Tsin Liao pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tsin Liao is the winner by TKO! Tsin Liao jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yao Tsin Liao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pendong Panot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horvat comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park-By Myself. Ivan Horvat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pendong Panot!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horvat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panot's half guard.
Horvat tries to pass to full mount but Panot defends it.
Panot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panot.
Horvat stops Panot from standing up.
Horvat looking to sit in guard and control but Panot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Horvat throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Horvat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panot stacks Horvat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Panot!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panot stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horvat.
Panot circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horvat is breathing heavily.
Panot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horvat circles away quickly and effectively.
Panot lands a big head kick that sends Horvat tumbling to the mat! Panot takes a step backwards and waves Horvat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Horvat is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Horvat has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Horvat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panot moves nicely into side control.
Horvat seems to have got his legs back now.
Panot scores with punches from side control.
Panot looks up at the clock and then as Horvat takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Panot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Panot staying calm.
Panot decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Panot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panot gets to his feet - Horvat follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panot drives through with a takedown into Horvat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Panot 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Panot stands up from Horvat's guard - Panot perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horvat blocks a head kick by Panot.
Panot gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pendong Panot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Horvat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panot has closed the distance and engaged Horvat in a clinch.
Panot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Horvat can't fight it off and eventually Panot manages to take the fight to the floor. Horvat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Panot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horvat, up you get!
Horvat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panot but Panot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panot scores with a three punch combo!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Panot.
A right-left combo lands from Panot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panot has managed to clinch.
Panot jumps guard and drags Horvat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Panot trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat is looking to advance position but Panot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Horvat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Panot controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panot lands a heavy elbow.
Panot raining down shots from the mount!
Panot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Panot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panot working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Horvat looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Panot! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pendong Panot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Sagat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sagat's guard.
Sagat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunter is now in half guard.
Hunter is thwarting Sagat's attempts to control the position.
Hunter works his way into full mount!
Hunter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sagat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sagat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hunter has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sagat is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Hunter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maeda comes to the cage accompanied by Wandering Star. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masakazu Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genki Sudo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sudo sprawls well. Sudo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Sudo lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Masakazu Maeda has been cut.
Maeda forces Sudo back against the cage and clinches.
Sudo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sudo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maeda is defending well for now.
Maeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sudo prevents it.
Sudo stalling.
Maeda fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sudo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Sudo.
Maeda wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sudo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maeda blocks the elbow strike.
Sudo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sudo with a knee to the head.
Maeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sudo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maeda is rocked!
Sudo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Oh Maeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo throws a big uppercut that drops Maeda! More strikes from Sudo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maeda lies dazed against the cage as Sudo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genki Sudo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Poncjusz Zabawka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Joker and The Thief. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poncjusz Zabawka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pierre Riley!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley scores with a nice strike.
Riley gets a takedown into half guard.
Zabawka punching from the bottom.
Riley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zabawka 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.
Riley controlling the pace.
Zabawka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zabawka is looking to improve his position.
Riley wants to pass to mount but Zabawka is defending the position.
Zabawka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabawka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zabawka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though.
Riley gets full guard.
Zabawka is looking to work some ground and pound but Riley has wrist control.
Zabawka landing with the ground and pound.
Riley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zabawka.
Riley keeping full guard, as Zabawka tries to pass.
Zabawka postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
Zabawka preventing the sweep.
Zabawka wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Zabawka throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Zabawka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zabawka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zabawka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zabawka throws a strike but Riley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zabawka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Riley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Zabawka defends it.
Zabawka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zabawka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riley wants to improve his position but Zabawka is controlling well.
Zabawka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zabawka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka cracks Riley with a solid left hand.
Zabawka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Zabawka is pushing down on Riley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riley is fighting to maintain full guard but Zabawka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Zabawka sits in half guard.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zabawka has gone for a leg lock! Riley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zabawka's guard.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zabawka is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Riley cracks Zabawka with a solid left hand.
Zabawka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Riley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riley cracks Zabawka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zabawka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zabawka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Riley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zabawka under the eye.
Zabawka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riley throws a body punch but Zabawka moves out of range.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Riley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riley.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zabawka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Zabawka blocks the leg kick.
Zabawka thows a leg kick but Riley checks it
and Riley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zabawka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zabawka tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley prevents Zabawka from improving his position.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Zabawka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley slips a nice elbow through Zabawka's hands, connecting with Zabawka's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zabawka is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zabawka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley stands up over Zabawka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riley is pushing down on Zabawka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zabawka is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zabawka is looking to get back to full guard here but Riley has managed to pass to side control instead.
Riley lands an elbow.
Zabawka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pierre Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabawka is staying active underneath Riley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zabawka works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Riley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zabawka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riley.
Riley preventing the sweep.
Zabawka working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley 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.
Riley wants to control from the top but Zabawka keeps moving.
Riley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zabawka wants to sweep but no luck.
Zabawka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Riley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riley trying to control but Zabawka is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zabawka is on top in guard.
Zabawka wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley looking for a sweep. Not yet Riley, not yet.
Zabawka trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Zabawka postures up.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zabawka is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good leg kick by Zabawka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zabawka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierre Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Zabawka misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Riley is predictable there
and Zabawka counters with a leg kick.
Riley checks the leg kick.
Riley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zabawka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Riley misses.
Zabawka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley checks a low kick from Zabawka.
Zabawka defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
Riley feints and as Zabawka raises his hands in defense, Riley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Zabawka keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Poncjusz Zabawka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zabawka is looking for a triangle here but Riley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zabawka is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control.
Zabawka is working hard here to advance position.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Zabawka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zabawka tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zabawka tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Zabawka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zabawka throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zabawka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riley controlling the position.
Zabawka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka trying to control here.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zabawka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zabawka wants to get back to full guard.
Riley wants to take a breather but Zabawka is having none of it.
Riley passes to side control.
Zabawka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riley scoring with punches and elbows.
Zabawka regains half guard there - taking advantage of Riley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zabawka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riley 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Riley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Saverin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipi Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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| 181 cm
26
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eduardo Saverin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tipi Savea!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Saverin .
Savea misses with a takedown
and Saverin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Savea closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saverin 's guard.
Savea is pushing down on Saverin 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saverin is fighting to maintain full guard but Savea has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savea wants to pass the guard but Saverin is defending well.
Saverin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savea trying to advance position but Saverin counters by regaining guard.
Saverin is looking for a triangle but Savea pushes his legs off easily.
Saverin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savea tries to free his leg and advance position but Saverin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea passes Saverin 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saverin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saverin .
Savea wants to pass the guard but Saverin is keeping the position.
Savea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savea seems to be looking for submissions.
Savea has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Saverin defend it? Savea steps over the head and cranks it - Saverin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Savea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tipi Savea!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Bouazizi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Bouazizi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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19
201 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muhammad Bouazizi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Summers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers lands a high kick!
Summers looks for the body kick but Bouazizi saw that one coming.
Summers is looking to slow Bouazizi down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Summers.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Summers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scott Summers!
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FIGHT
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