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AJFC 104: Doruletz vs. Flash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Gbagbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Parker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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224 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laurent Gbagbo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gbagbo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Gbagbo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gbagbo shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Laurent Gbagbo has been cut.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker lands with a good body shot.
Gbagbo has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gbagbo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parker is trying to keep an underhook but Gbagbo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Gbagbo wants to free his trapped foot but Parker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gbagbo is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gbagbo thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.
Gbagbo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gbagbo tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Laurent Gbagbo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gbagbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Gbagbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gbagbo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrew Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gbagbo.
Gbagbo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Gbagbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gbagbo fails with the takedown
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker is looking to wear down Gbagbo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gbagbo looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gbagbo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gbagbo off to one side.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gbagbo manages to avoid it.
Gbagbo tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker scores with a one two! Gbagbo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Gbagbo's ribs.
Parker lands a nice hook to Gbagbo's body. Gbagbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a right hand. Gbagbo shakes it off.
Gbagbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrew Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Laurent Gbagbo's cut even more.
Parker lands a slapping body shot.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Gbagbo's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gbagbo.
Parker works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Gbagbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gbagbo.
Parker scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gbagbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gbagbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laurent Gbagbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gbagbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker thuds a left hand into Gbagbo's body.
Parker cracks Gbagbo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gbagbo to stand back up!
Gbagbo is rocked!
The cut above Laurent Gbagbo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Parker lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Gbagbo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Parker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS. Cro Cop has chosen My Immortal as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Tokyo, Tiago Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Cro Cop circles away easily
and Cro Cop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Gracie stops Cro Cop from passing to mount.
Cro Cop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie trying to control but Cro Cop postures up.
Cro Cop is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Cro Cop's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop looking for a sweep. Not yet Cro Cop, not yet.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass Cro Cop's guard but actually Cro Cop recovers to full guard.
Cro Cop has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cro Cop is retaining full guard.
Cro Cop keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cro Cop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cro Cop is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cro Cop has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cro Cop tries to pass.
Cro Cop forces his way into half guard.
Cro Cop moves nicely into side control.
Cro Cop has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Cro Cop avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Cro Cop has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie tries to hold on but Cro Cop postures up.
Gracie stops Cro Cop from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cro Cop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Cro Cop maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Cro Cop pushes him away.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Cro Cop blocks the strikes from Gracie.
Cro Cop trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Cro Cop is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cro Cop passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cro Cop wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cro Cop is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Cro Cop going for some submissions?
Cro Cop is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Cro Cop on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gracie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cro Cop working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gracie is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Cro Cop has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gracie taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mirko Cro Cop!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Camerino Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pai Mei (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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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camerino Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mei. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fernandez drops an elbow to the side of Mei's head.
Mei wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mei looking for submissions off his back.
Mei trying to control from the bottom.
Mei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mei gets full guard.
Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mei pushes a forearm under Fernandez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fernandez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pai Mei!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choke Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by Intro - DMX. Hector Hoffman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Choke Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman with a poor takedown
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liddell throws a shot to the body.
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choke Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Hoffman.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Hoffman shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoffman dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
Hoffman looks gassed!
Hoffman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
Choke Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoffman looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Hoffman takes one to the side of the head.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Hoffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
Hector Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoffman staying out of range there.
Liddell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffman moves away.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Liddell lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Liddell finds it's target.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Liddell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Liddell misses the shot to the body.
Liddell jabs Hoffman right on the nose. Hoffman blinks but takes it well.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a nice head shot.
Liddell lands with a hook. Hoffman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffman walks into a straight right hand from Liddell.
Hoffman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hoffman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hoffman looks to clinch but Liddell throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hoffman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Choke Liddell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ACDC - TNT. Dennis Reder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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285 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Reder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Sato!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato takes the fight into the clinch.
Sato can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reder lands a shoulder strike.
Reder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Reder tests Sato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reder drives through with a takedown into Sato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reder postures up in Sato's guard and throws a big left but Sato blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reder defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reder throws a strike but Sato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sato pushing down on Reder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reder is looking for a sweep. Sato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sato in particular looking to stall.
Reder is refusing to be controlled, as Sato sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is controlling the pace.
Reder is trying to maintain the position but Sato is very close to passing his half guard.
Sato scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sato is trying to control the action in half guard but Reder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mana Sato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reder has managed to clinch.
Reder scores with a shoulder strike.
Sato wants to get back to striking at distance but Reder won't allow it.
Reder can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Reder manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a hook but Reder avoids it easily.
Sato tries to clinch but Reder is having none of it.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Reder's shoulder, as Reder tries to avoid the shot.
Reder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sato. Sato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reder lands with a right hand.
Reder scores with a nice head shot.
Reder 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.
Reder clinches with his opponent.
Reder breaks the clinch.
Reder cracks Sato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato throws a lazy head kick
and Reder counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reder catches Sato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sato throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reder to counter with a crisp jab.
Sato throws a right and a left that Reder avoids nicely.
Reder keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reder, as that shot connected.
Reder ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reder avoids the body shot from Sato.
A jab from Reder finds it's way through Sato's defenses.
Reder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sato throws a head kick that misses
and Reder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reder lands a jab to the head.
Reder swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sato looks gassed!
Sato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reder digs a good hook to Sato's body.
Mana Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Reder.
Nice shot lands for Reder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sato wants to control but Reder postures up.
Reder wants to control but Sato is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sato is avoiding damage well.
Sato has one of Reder's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Reder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sato is looking for a sweep.
Sato wants to control but Reder postures up.
Reder is looking to take a break and control but Sato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reder landing a few strikes.
Sato is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sato parries the strikes from Reder easily there. Reder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sato to escape.
Sato defending against the ground and pound.
Sato sneaks back into half guard.
Sato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reder's back!
Reder tries to roll but Sato sticks to his back.
Reder is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sato is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Reder is defending well though. Sato let's go of the attempt for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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!
Reder takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sato is working the ground and pound. Can Reder escape?
Reder tries to break free.
Sato trying to control.
Sato working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sato trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reder doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Reder right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sato is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Reder. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sato is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Reder is defending well though. Sato let's go of the attempt for now.
Sato has Reder flattened out and is raining down punches.
You can see the frustration on Reder's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sato lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Reder.
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!
Sato lands punches and elbows.
Reder wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Reder taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mana Sato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Kiriaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martijn Walvoord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walvoord is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eternity. Gerald Kiriaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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214 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Tokyo, Gerald Kiriaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martijn Walvoord!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Kiriaki scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Martijn Walvoord has been cut.
Walvoord throws a head kick that misses.
Kiriaki throws a hook but Walvoord blocks it.
Walvoord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiriaki cracks Walvoord with a good jab.
Kiriaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walvoord counters by moving into the clinch.
Kiriaki trying to stall but Walvoord improves his position.
Walvoord jumps guard.
Kiriaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Walvoord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walvoord tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walvoord is trying to control the position but Kiriaki postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walvoord bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiriaki's guard.
Walvoord controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gerald Kiriaki just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walvoord. Kiriaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiriaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiriaki tries to clinch up but Walvoord circles away and keeps his distance.
Walvoord tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Walvoord misses.
Walvoord misses with a low kick as Kiriaki jumps back.
Kiriaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiriaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiriaki avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Walvoord.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiriaki throws a push kick but Walvoord slaps the foot to one side.
Kiriaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walvoord!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walvoord has Kiriaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiriaki tries to work over Walvoord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walvoord taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiriaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walvoord lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiriaki backwards.
Kiriaki avoiding damage as Walvoord throws knees to the body.
Kiriaki tries to throw a body punch but Walvoord avoids it by throwing Kiriaki back against the cage.
Walvoord content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walvoord tries to stall but Kiriaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walvoord lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walvoord avoids it.
Kiriaki tries to work over Walvoord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiriaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walvoord backwards.
Walvoord dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Walvoord manages to pull guard.
Walvoord is controlling Kiriaki's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiriaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Walvoord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiriaki throwing strikes from guard but Walvoord blocks nicely.
Kiriaki preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walvoord manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kiriaki is looking to get to half guard.
Walvoord controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki tries to reverse the position but Walvoord maintains control.
Walvoord avoids the attempt from Kiriaki to control.
Kiriaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walvoord tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walvoord slips a jab and a cross from Kiriaki.
Walvoord throws a jab when Kiriaki was well out of range.
Kiriaki throws a leg kick which misses Walvoord's front leg but catches the back leg as Walvoord tries to avoid it.
Kiriaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kiriaki is struggling to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walvoord manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kiriaki trying to control the position but instead, Walvoord has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kiriaki into the cage.
Walvoord blocks the elbow strike.
Walvoord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiriaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiriaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walvoord avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiriaki.
Walvoord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walvoord is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walvoord takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Kiriaki.
Kiriaki landing knees to the head.
Come on Kiriaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kiriaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walvoord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kiriaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiriaki pushes Walvoord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walvoord avoiding damage as Kiriaki throws knees to the body.
Kiriaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Walvoord gets an underhook and turns Kiriaki into the cage.
Walvoord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Walvoord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Walvoord prevents a body shot from Kiriaki.
Kiriaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiriaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Walvoord has double underhooks.
Walvoord stalling in the clinch but Kiriaki improves position.
Kiriaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Walvoord controls his hands.
Walvoord stalling against the cage.
Kiriaki breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walvoord has managed to clinch.
Kiriaki throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiriaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerald Kiriaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martijn Walvoord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walvoord misses with a hook to the body
and Kiriaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kiriaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walvoord blocks it with crossed arms.
Walvoord'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.
Kiriaki manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kiriaki.
Walvoord takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kiriaki misses with a double jab.
Kiriaki lands with a shot to the body.
Walvoord lands a nice shot that snaps Kiriaki's head back.
Walvoord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiriaki misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kiriaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walvoord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walvoord throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiriaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiriaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Walvoord lands a head shot.
Walvoord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerald Kiriaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiriaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walvoord looks to land a body kick but Kiriaki moved away.
Kiriaki cracks Walvoord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walvoord jabs at Kiriaki's body.
Walvoord dodges the punch combination from Kiriaki.
Nice body punch from Walvoord.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiriaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiriaki. Walvoord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiriaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walvoord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walvoord, right into the meat.
Walvoord tries to land a front kick but Kiriaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walvoord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiriaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Walvoord.
Walvoord slips under a jab from Kiriaki.
Nice defenses there by Walvoord.
Walvoord fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerald Kiriaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walvoord looks to land a body kick but Kiriaki moved away.
A combination from Kiriaki does no damage.
Walvoord lands the left hand.
Walvoord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walvoord throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walvoord takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walvoord lands with a right to the head.
Walvoord has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Walvoord ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walvoord no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kiriaki wants to stand but Walvoord has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kiriaki postures up in Walvoord's guard and throws a big left but Walvoord blocks it.
Walvoord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiriaki is one step ahead there.
Walvoord is pulling down on Kiriaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Kiriaki, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Martijn Walvoord hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A big left from Walvoord misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiriaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiriaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Kiriaki does no damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kiriaki.
Kiriaki lands the left hand.
Walvoord lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walvoord instigates a clinch.
Walvoord throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiriaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kiriaki can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiriaki.
Walvoord fails to pull guard.
Walvoord working aggressively here.
Kiriaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walvoord.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiriaki as Walvoord tries to tie him up.
Kiriaki gets through Walvoord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walvoord is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiriaki is keeping busy.
Kiriaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walvoord avoids it.
Walvoord tries to stall but Kiriaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walvoord takes a shot to the head.
Kiriaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walvoord tries to stall but Kiriaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiriaki slowing the pace effectively.
Kiriaki tries a body shot but Walvoord blocks it.
Kiriaki wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Walvoord.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walvoord blocks an uppercut.
Walvoord prevents a body shot from Kiriaki.
Kiriaki throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kiriaki.
Kiriaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walvoord leaning against his opponent.
Kiriaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walvoord is leaning against Kiriaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walvoord lands an elbow inside that Kiriaki shrugs off.
Walvoord slowing the pace effectively.
Walvoord receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Walvoord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kiriaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walvoord just leaning against Kiriaki, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martijn Walvoord.
Kiriaki moves into range and clinches up with Walvoord.
Walvoord blocks the elbow strike.
Kiriaki is struggling to control the position.
Kiriaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walvoord is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiriaki gets an underhook and turns Walvoord into the cage.
Kiriaki misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walvoord.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walvoord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walvoord managing to block the knees to the body from Kiriaki.
Walvoord unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walvoord digs a right hand underneath Kiriaki's ribcage. Kiriaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walvoord is trying to stall.
Gerald Kiriaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walvoord throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kiriaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walvoord takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walvoord stalling.
Walvoord wants to stall.
Kiriaki misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiriaki taking a breather.
A short right from Walvoord on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martijn Walvoord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Gerald Kiriaki!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Martijn Walvoord!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Martijn Walvoord!
Martijn Walvoord wins by split decision!
As Martijn Walvoord got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: There was no way I was going to lose this fight. Hell, my team spent a good time making an special gameplan just for this. Hopefully this erases that freaking loss from your memories guys. See you next time!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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161 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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21
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhonny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonzaga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cage has picked Gonzaga up and slammed him! Gonzaga can't keep hold of the triangle and Cage manages to pass to side control!
Cage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gonzaga's legs.
Gonzaga is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzaga prevents Cage from improving position.
Cage is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzaga is defending well.
Gonzaga wants to control but Cage postures up.
Cage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cage tries to advance to mount but Gonzaga denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga tries to buck Cage off but Cage is having none of it.
Cage works to advance to full mount. Gonzaga defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cage seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gonzaga is holding on tight.
Gonzaga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gonzaga won't allow Cage to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cage is thwarting Gonzaga's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cage is tapping! Great win for Gonzaga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Gonzaga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GnP Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harvester of Sorrow. Dave Dickinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, GnP Machine!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dickinson wants to clinch.
Dickinson moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Machine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Machine circles away.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Dickinson is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Dickinson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dickinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dickinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Dickinson missing with knees to the body.
Dickinson with a knee to the head.
Dickinson crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage.
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Dickinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dave Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GnP Machine.
Dickinson stuffs the takedown.
Machine looks gassed!
Dickinson wants to clinch but Machine slips to the side
and Machine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Dickinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickinson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Machine is tapping! Great win for Dickinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Dickinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Bartolome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartolome has chosen We Will Rise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mr Woo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Bartolome's chin.
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260 lbs
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263 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Woo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Bartolome!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bartolome.
Woo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartolome as he jumps to the side.
Bartolome bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Woo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bartolome is able to avoid easily.
Woo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartolome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woo somewhat.
Bartolome lands a leg kick that knocks Woo off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartolome.
A big right from Woo misses.
Woo misses with a double jab.
Bartolome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woo manages to avoid it.
Bartolome cracks the inside of Woo's front leg.
Woo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartolome.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome throws a right and a left that Woo avoids nicely.
Bartolome slips a jab from Woo.
An inside leg kick from Bartolome misses.
Bartolome slips a jab from Woo.
Bartolome jabs Woo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woo walks into a straight right hand from Bartolome.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bartolome throws a leg kick but Woo checks it.
Woo swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bartolome lands a jab to the head.
Woo looks to land a left hand but Bartolome moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Bartolome misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome misses with a wild body shot.
Bartolome misses with a double jab.
Bartolome misses with a body shot.
Woo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartolome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartolome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartolome. Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woo slips a straight right by Bartolome.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Woo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bartolome misses with a double jab.
Woo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartolome.
Bartolome throws a combination. Woo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mr Woo has been cut.
Nice jab there from Bartolome.
Bartolome misses with an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartolome connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bartolome pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woo back to the cage. Bartolome follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Woo shoots in for a takedown but Bartolome shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartolome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Woo's calf.
Juan Bartolome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartolome tests Woo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Woo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bartolome is out of range.
Bartolome lands a leg kick that knocks Woo off balance momentarily.
Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Bartolome scores with a nice right hand.
Bartolome looks to land a left hand but Woo moved out of range nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woo in his tracks.
Woo slips a straight right by Bartolome.
Bartolome throws a lazy right hand but Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woo checks a leg kick.
Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartolome.
Woo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartolome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woo checks a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woo. That did some damage!
Bartolome scores with a kick to the body.
Bartolome dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woo is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartolome.
Bartolome scores with the left hand. Woo knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartolome throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Bartolome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Woo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bartolome takes a swing at Woo's ribcage but misses.
Bartolome tries to score with a low kick but Woo moves his leg out of the way.
Bartolome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woo has a takedown stuffed.
Bartolome throws a big shot that misses.
Mr Woo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo lands the left hand.
Bartolome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartolome throws a right and a left that Woo avoids nicely.
Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woo looks to land a left hand but Bartolome moved out of range nicely.
Woo takes a swing at Bartolome's ribcage but misses.
Bartolome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartolome connects with a right hand. Woo shakes it off.
Woo dodges the punch combination from Bartolome.
Bartolome lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woo's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Woo misses
and Bartolome counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woo.
Bartolome misses with a body shot.
Woo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartolome.
Woo misses with a leg kick
and Bartolome counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bartolome cracks a nice hook into Woo's ribs.
Juan Bartolome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartolome connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartolome throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Bartolome swings for the body but Woo moves out of range.
Bartolome cracks Woo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartolome lands a body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome throws a nice looking combination but Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Woo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bartolome ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartolome.
Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartolome just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartolome swings widly with a right hand
and Woo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Woo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartolome to score with a decent uppercut.
Woo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartolome sprawls well. Bartolome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartolome throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartolome avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bartolome.
Bartolome throws out a loose jab but Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartolome misses with a hook
and Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartolome lands with a right hand.
Woo misses with a body kick.
Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartolome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juan Bartolome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartolome misses with an uppercut.
Bartolome paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woo misses with a straight right.
Woo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bartolome lands a jab to the head.
Woo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartolome is fending him off so far but Woo persists. Nope, Bartolome circles away and we're back to standing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome defending well as Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Bartolome looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bartolome was covering up waiting for the punch and Woo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bartolome wants to stand and escape but Woo is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartolome looking to control.
Woo trying to control but Bartolome is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Bartolome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Woo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Woo ducks right into an uppercut from Bartolome.
Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartolome thuds a left hand into Woo's body.
Bartolome clobbers Woo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartolome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartolome bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartolome lands with a cross.
Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartolome scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woo doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartolome fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome misses with a body shot.
Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Bartolome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Bartolome lands.
Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartolome is just out of range.
Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartolome.
A head kick misses from Woo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bartolome fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woo.
Bartolome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartolome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bartolome fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Woo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woo throws a hook to the side of Bartolome's head but Bartolome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Woo looks to throw the jab but Bartolome is out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartolome misses with a right hand
and Woo counters with a series of strikes. Bartolome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Bartolome.
Woo misses with an uppercut. Bartolome saw that one coming.
Bartolome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Woo.
Bartolome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woo.
Bartolome tries to work over Woo's front leg with a kick but Woo checks it.
Woo misses with a takedown attempt - Bartolome sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartolome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Woo swinging wildly here.
Woo misses with a wild body shot.
Woo ducks under a wild hook from Bartolome.
Bartolome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woo.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woo dodges the punch combination from Bartolome.
Nice sprawl there from Bartolome as Woo shoots in.
Bartolome gets tackled into the cage by Woo. Woo maintains the clinch.
Woo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bartolome's efforts to push away.
Bartolome is trying to push Woo away but Woo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartolome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woo has him pressed against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Woo is trying to break the clinch but Bartolome is controlling him.
Bartolome breaks from the clinch.
Bartolome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woo moves away.
Bartolome looks to land a right hand but Woo moved out of range.
Bartolome throws a shot from downtown. Woo moves away and avoids it.
Woo slips under a jab.
Mr Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Bartolome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartolome loads up on a big right hand but Woo slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Bartolome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartolome winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Juan Bartolome!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Juan Bartolome!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Juan Bartolome!
Juan Bartolome wins by unanimous decision!
Juan Bartolome is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slobozel Doruletz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Min The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slobozel Doruletz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slobozel Doruletz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min The Flash!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Flash throws a big shot that misses.
Doruletz darts in trying to clinch
and The Flash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Slobozel Doruletz has been cut.
The Flash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doruletz.
The Flash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Flash swats away the attempt to clinch by Doruletz.
The Flash scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doruletz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doruletz wants to clinch but The Flash slips to the side
and The Flash counters with a crisp right hand that drops Doruletz! The Flash lets Doruletz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Doruletz is rocked!
The Flash fakes the body blow, causing Doruletz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Doruletz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sang Min The Flash!
Sang Min The Flash is the new super heavyweight champion!
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