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Pride 17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Giles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenji Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Requiem for a Dream. John Giles is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John Giles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenji Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Giles tries to clinch there but Ueda circles away.
Ueda throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range.
Ueda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Giles.
Giles connects with a right hand. Ueda shakes it off.
Giles closes the distance and clinches.
Giles is trying to break free.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Giles avoids the damage to the body.
Giles is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ueda tries for a takedown but Giles manages to get underhooks.
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Giles shrugs off.
Giles working hard to break the clinch.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giles blocks it with crossed arms.
Ueda misses with a knee strike.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda tries for a takedown but Giles manages to get underhooks.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Giles tries to break free but Ueda pushes him back against the ropes.
Giles avoids the elbow strike from Ueda, against the ropes.
Ueda throws an elbow but it misses.
Giles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giles.
Ueda lands with a light punch inside.
Giles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giles tries to circle away but Ueda has him pinned against the ropes.
Giles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Giles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ueda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giles.
Giles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ueda's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles not doing much here.
Giles looks to land a strike but Ueda avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giles throws an elbow that misses. Ueda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giles's guard. Nice move by Ueda!
Ueda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ueda trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles wants to stand and escape but Ueda is having none of it.
Giles trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jenji Ueda.
Ueda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Giles misses the target.
Giles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ueda catches Giles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ueda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Giles on the side of the head.
Ueda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giles moves in looking to clinch but Ueda pushes him off.
Giles throws a body punch but Ueda moves out of range.
Giles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Giles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ueda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda throws a nice looking combination but Giles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John Giles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ueda digs a good hook to Giles's body.
Giles clinches with his opponent.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Giles can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giles tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position.
Giles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ueda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jenji Ueda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ueda moves out of range of the strikes.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Giles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ueda moves out of range of the body kick from Giles.
Ueda instigates a clinch.
Giles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giles sizes up Ueda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Giles rushes Ueda and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ueda swivels and escapes.
Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ueda sizes up Giles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ueda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ueda prevents Giles from standing back up.
Ueda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ueda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Giles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Giles 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.
Ueda is looking to take a break and control but Giles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Giles is trying to stand.
Giles is staying active underneath Ueda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jenji Ueda hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Giles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ueda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Giles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles is trying to stand back up but Ueda is controlling him
Ueda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ueda prevents Giles from standing back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueda wants to free his trapped foot but Giles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ueda stops Giles from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giles is not content to let Ueda control the position.
Ueda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Giles really wants to buck Ueda off and get back to his feet.
Ueda working the ground and pound effectively.
Ueda raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda wants to control the pace but Giles is squirming around nicely.
Giles is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Giles is in a horrible position here. Ueda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Giles's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ueda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ueda landing punches.
Giles's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ueda unloads with some shots from mount but Giles bucks and avoids them well.
Ueda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Giles?
Ueda looking to control but Giles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ueda wants to control the pace but Giles is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ueda thowing shots but they're missing.
Ueda landing shots from mount.
Ueda landing strikes, looking to finish!
Giles is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Giles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ueda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giles really wants to buck Ueda off and get back to his feet.
Ueda landing strikes from the mount and Giles is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Giles doesn't manage to clinch there - Ueda circles away.
Jab by Giles.
Giles looks to land a combination but Ueda avoids it well.
Ueda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Giles.
Ueda tries to clinch but Giles moves out of range.
Giles tries to clinch up.
Ueda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Giles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Giles with the ground and pound but Ueda regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ueda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ueda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda wants to control the position but Giles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Giles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ueda is looking to control Giles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ueda avoid being mounted?
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giles is just content to waste time from the top position. Ueda takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Giles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ueda has wrist control.
Giles chips away with some ground and pound.
Giles with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John Giles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ueda wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ueda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giles throws an elbow that misses. Ueda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giles's guard. Nice move by Ueda!
Giles trying to strike off his back.
Giles has his feet on Ueda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Giles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ueda avoids the body shot from Giles.
Giles tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Ueda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ueda dives in and scores a takedown into Giles's guard.
Ueda 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Giles keeps moving.
Giles wants to get back to his feet but Ueda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenji Ueda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ueda lands a couple of digs.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Giles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Giles looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ueda is defending well. Giles quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ueda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Giles celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Giles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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, Sim Salabim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawkes is looking to land body kicks.
Salabim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkes tries to bum rush Salabim with a series of wild strikes but Salabim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salabim wants to clinch up but Hawkes keeps it at a distance.
Salabim jabs at Hawkes's body.
Hawkes misses with a head kick.
Hawkes is looking to land body kicks.
Salabim lands a jab.
Hawkes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salabim moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkes.
Salabim swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkes.
Hawkes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salabim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salabim throws a strike but Hawkes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salabim throws an elbow that misses. Hawkes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salabim's guard. Nice move by Hawkes!
Salabim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hawkes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Salabim wants to improve his position but Hawkes is controlling well.
Hawkes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salabim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salabim is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes trying to control from half guard but Salabim is working away.
Salabim trying to control here.
Hawkes is looking to take a break and control but Salabim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonathan Hawkes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hawkes avoids the body shot from Salabim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salabim lands a jab.
Salabim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salabim gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkes.
Hawkes lands a left hand.
Salabim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hawkes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salabim backwards.
Salabim is rocked!
Hawkes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Salabim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salabim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkes dips a shoulder and cracks Salabim with a mighty uppercut! Salabim falls back against the ropes and Hawkes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Salabim is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hawkes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Hawkes!
An out of breath Jonathan Hawkes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baltazar Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baltazar Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, McGillicuddy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones misses with a hook
and Ramos counters with a nice body shot.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Ramos there.
Ramos tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Ramos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Ramos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Ramos can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones throwing shots but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramos's head.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Ramos 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.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Ramos is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is nestled in close to Ramos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thows a huge punch but Ramos dodges it nicely.
Ramos won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Ramos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ramos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos controlling from the top position.
Jones wants to stand up but Ramos is controlling him.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones stays in close to Ramos's body and controls the position.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but McGillicuddy Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones misses with the combination.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Ramos crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ramos is rocked!
Jones lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ramos up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jones from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ramos's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). McGillicuddy Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniusz Grzyb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Sizzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 lbs
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7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eugeniusz Grzyb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carl Sizzou!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizzou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Sizzou misses.
Sizzou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grzyb counters by moving into the clinch.
Sizzou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sizzou is trying to break the clinch but Grzyb is controlling him.
Sizzou tries to throw a body punch but Grzyb avoids it by throwing Sizzou back against the ropes.
Sizzou can't find room to land a body shot as Grzyb controls the action.
Grzyb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sizzou.
Grzyb struggles to land a body shot inside as Sizzou controls his hands.
Grzyb connects with a knee to the head.
Sizzou misses with the head strike.
Grzyb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzyb keeps control of Sizzou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sizzou is trying to maintain a safe position but Grzyb gets an underhook and turns Sizzou into the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grzyb.
Sizzou looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzou is trying to break the clinch but Grzyb has him pressed against the ropes.
Sizzou is trying to push Grzyb away but Grzyb has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grzyb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sizzou wants to stall.
Sizzou takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grzyb lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Carl Sizzou has been cut.
Grzyb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grzyb slips under a jab from Sizzou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzyb shoots in and bounces Sizzou off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grzyb advances to half guard.
Grzyb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grzyb is looking for a kimura but Sizzou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grzyb to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grzyb is trying for a kimura here. Sizzou looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grzyb wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniusz Grzyb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Rakusaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakusaba comes into the arena with David Bowie - Suffragette City blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
181 lbs
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24
174 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Rakusaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Rakusaba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rakusaba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Rakusaba ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakusaba.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakamura is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rakusaba is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakusaba is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rakusaba can't escape the position.
Nakamura punching from mount but Rakusaba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rakusaba is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura tries to control but Rakusaba wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rakusaba is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Rakusaba tries to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Nakamura trying to control but Rakusaba is having none of it.
Nakamura can't control as he wanted to and Rakusaba manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shunsuke Nakamura hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rakusaba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Rakusaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakusaba.
Rakusaba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Rakusaba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rakusaba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rakusaba throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nakamura because Rakusaba loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rakusaba landing strikes from the mount and Nakamura is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rakusaba wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Rakusaba ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakusaba moves away.
Rakusaba punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazushi Rakusaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakusaba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakusaba blocks a leg kick.
Kazushi Rakusaba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakusaba misses with a takedown
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kazushi Rakusaba has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakusaba closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Rakusaba pushes Nakamura against the ropes but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakusaba fails with the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Rakusaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakusaba.
Rakusaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakusaba is just out of range.
Rakusaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakusaba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakusaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rakusaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rakusaba shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakusaba takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
Rakusaba goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rakusaba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Rakusaba takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakusaba avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Rakusaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Rakusaba tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Rakusaba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakamura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakamura wants to control but Rakusaba postures up.
Kazushi Rakusaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rakusaba controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura prevents Rakusaba from improving position.
Rakusaba trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shunsuke Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazushi Rakusaba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nakamura forces Rakusaba back against the ropes and clinches.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura stops a takedown attempt from Rakusaba.
Rakusaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rakusaba jumps guard but Nakamura stands there with Rakusaba around his waist. Rakusaba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Rakusaba wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Rakusaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch but Rakusaba improves position.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Rakusaba.
Rakusaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Rakusaba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Rakusaba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Rakusaba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura connects with the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rakusaba shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Rakusaba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura tests Rakusaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakusaba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakusaba shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Rakusaba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rakusaba thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Rakusaba checks it.
Shunsuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakusaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazushi Rakusaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakusaba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Rakusaba moves out of range.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakusaba circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rakusaba is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Rakusaba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakusaba throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Nakamura trying to hold on to Rakusaba's head to control him but Rakusaba postures up.
Rakusaba is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsuke Nakamura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipi Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Sub Position has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sub Position seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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20
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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28
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tipi Savea!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Position gets a double leg takedown into Savea's guard.
Position stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savea working a defensive guard here.
Position pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savea is keeping the position for now.
Savea wants to stand up but Position is controlling him.
Position wants to control from the top but Savea keeps moving.
Savea is trying to control the position but Position postures up.
Position avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savea keeping moving, preventing Position from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Position to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savea lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Position!
Savea moves to the back position.
Position wants to control his opponent's hands but Savea gets his hands free.
Savea looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savea is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Position is defending well though. Savea let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savea is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Position is defending well though. Savea let's go of the attempt for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Position tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Position is desperately trying to improve his position but Savea has a good base and remains in mount.
Savea takes Position's back.
Position defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savea is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Position tries to break free.
Position is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Position fending off the submission attempt from Savea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Savea working for a submission but Position is keeping him at bay.
Savea is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Position has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savea looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Position sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savea is working for a kimura but Position is defending it quite comfortably.
Position is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savea's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control.
Savea defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Position looking to break Savea's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Savea remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Position will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Position is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Savea has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Savea is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Position gets his way!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Position is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Savea is defending well though. Position let's go of the attempt for now.
Savea trying to control but not successfully.
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 Sub Position will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savea gets a takedown into half guard.
Position is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savea's back!
Position has the hooks in. Savea is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Position is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Savea is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sub Position!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiroto Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Angelo Badalamenti - The Pink Room . Hiroto Inoue could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Freddie Emilianenko's chin.
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238 lbs
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230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroto Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Emilianenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emilianenko duly obliges.
Inoue clinches with his opponent.
Inoue is trying to stall.
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Inoue shoots in but no luck this time.
Emilianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emilianenko darts in and clinches Inoue up against the ropes.
Inoue goes for a takedown attempt but Emilianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Inoue closes the distance and clinches up with Emilianenko, looking for a takedown. Inoue pushes Emilianenko against the ropes but Emilianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroto Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Inoue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emilianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inoue somewhat.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emilianenko as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Inoue - just one landing.
Emilianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Inoue. Inoue circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Hiroto Inoue has been cut.
Hiroto Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emilianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Inoue under the eye.
BOOM! Emilianenko lands a beautiful left hook that drops Inoue. Inoue tries to recover but Emilianenko is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Inoue lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Emilianenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
270 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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31
265 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen closes the distance and pushes Kjellstrom back into the ropes.
Kjellstrom blocks the elbow strike.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Kjellstrom's ribcage. Kjellstrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kjellstrom looks gassed!
Allen tries to stall but Kjellstrom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kjellstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Allen after a bit of a struggle.
Allen lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kjellstrom backwards.
Allen tries a knee to the head but Kjellstrom blocks it.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kjellstrom is keeping busy.
Allen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kjellstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kjellstrom is keeping busy.
Allen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allen.
Nice elbow from Allen.
It looks like Bjorn Kjellstrom has been cut.
Allen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kjellstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen lands a knee to the head.
Kjellstrom avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen tries a body shot but Kjellstrom blocks it.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Kjellstrom is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Kjellstrom is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Allen.
Kjellstrom avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
Allen misses with a knee strike.
Allen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Allen.
Kjellstrom working aggressively here.
Kjellstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Allen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kjellstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kjellstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom being controlled against the ropes.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Kjellstrom is blocking nicely.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Kjellstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
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!
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kjellstrom backwards.
Kjellstrom fails to pull guard.
Jake Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Kjellstrom.
Allen connects with a knee to the head.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Kjellstrom lands a shoulder strike.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Kjellstrom misses with the head strike.
Allen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kjellstrom takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying to stall.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Kjellstrom is blocking nicely.
Kjellstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kjellstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Allen after a bit of a struggle.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Kjellstrom is blocking nicely.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kjellstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands a knee to the head.
Allen lands a nice elbow.
Kjellstrom blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kjellstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Allen stalling in the clinch but Kjellstrom improves position.
Allen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kjellstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kjellstrom as Allen tries to tie him up.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kjellstrom misses with the head strike.
Allen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen stalling the fight.
Allen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Kjellstrom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kjellstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen 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.
Kjellstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjorn Kjellstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen lands a big right hand that sends Kjellstrom crashing to the mat! Allen stays standing though and waves Kjellstrom back to his feet!
Kjellstrom is rocked!
Allen weaves into range and cracks Kjellstrom right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kjellstrom goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Allen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Allen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Oppapatika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On the Eve of War. The crowd seem to be enjoying Oppapatika's choice of entrance music: My Way. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jj Oppapatika!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oppapatika has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oppapatika throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oppapatika misses with a straight left.
Oppapatika has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppapatika ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Oppapatika circles away.
Oppapatika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Oppapatika throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Oppapatika checks a low kick from Jones.
Oppapatika throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Oppapatika defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones lands a head kick. Oppapatika smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oppapatika is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch but Oppapatika is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Oppapatika. Beautiful body shot.
Oppapatika lands a jab to the nose.
Jones moves out of range as Oppapatika strikes.
Oppapatika misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Oppapatika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oppapatika throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Oppapatika tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a low kick but Oppapatika avoids it.
Jones tries to clinch there but Oppapatika circles away.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to clinch but Oppapatika moves out of range.
Jones tests Oppapatika's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks the inside of Oppapatika's front leg.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Oppapatika is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Oppapatika being controlled against the ropes.
Oppapatika can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Oppapatika blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones gets through Oppapatika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Oppapatika improves position.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Oppapatika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones slips a straight right by Oppapatika.
Oppapatika looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jj Oppapatika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Oppapatika's belly button to the back.
Oppapatika looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Oppapatika both land. Nice combination.
Jones is looking to slow Oppapatika down with leg kicks.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Oppapatika in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppapatika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oppapatika takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oppapatika walks into a jab.
Jones steps in with a hook that catches Oppapatika right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jones follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Oppapatika looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stakanu has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stakanu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schwarz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stakanu thinking.
Stakanu throws a nice looking combination but Schwarz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwarz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Schwarz misses with a hook. Stakanu ducked under it nicely.
Stakanu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwarz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stakanu missing with a left hand there. Schwarz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schwarz throws a big shot that misses.
Stakanu throws a series of punches but Schwarz avoids them all with ease.
Schwarz scores with a hook.
Schwarz throws a looping overhand right but Stakanu ducks down to avoid it.
Stakanu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stakanu slips under a jab.
Schwarz slaps away a takedown attempt from Stakanu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schwarz as he jumps to the side.
Schwarz misses with a body shot.
Stakanu has a takedown stuffed.
Hans Schwarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu.
Schwarz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stakanu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schwarz finds it's way round the side to connect with Stakanu's head.
Stakanu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Schwarz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stakanu.
Schwarz misses with a left hand
and Stakanu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schwarz misses the body punch
and Stakanu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stakanu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schwarz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Schwarz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schwarz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stakanu looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schwarz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stakanu.
Schwarz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stakanu manages to avoid it.
Schwarz works Stakanu's body with a nice hook.
Stakanu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwarz.
Schwarz misses with a two punch combination.
Schwarz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schwarz is looking to regain half guard here but Stakanu keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schwarz regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz pushes Stakanu off looking to stand but Stakanu dives back in and keeps control.
Stakanu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schwarz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stakanu seems to be looking for submissions.
Stakanu is looking to advance position but Schwarz won't allow it.
Schwarz is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schwarz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schwarz is trying to control but can't.
Stakanu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stakanu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwarz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwarz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stakanu fails with the takedown.
Stakanu works over Schwarz's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hans Schwarz has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwarz. Stakanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stakanu.
Nice body punch from Stakanu.
Stakanu throws a body punch but Schwarz moves out of range.
Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stakanu throws a series of punches but Schwarz moves out of range.
Stakanu stalks Schwarz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schwarz's face. Schwarz staggers backwards, shaken.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Schwarz stuffs the takedown.
Hans Schwarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schwarz lunges at Stakanu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stakanu's hand.
Schwarz connects with a nice looking jab.
Stakanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwarz.
Schwarz staying out of range there.
Stakanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hans Schwarz is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarz scores with a body shot.
Donk. Schwarz catches Stakanu right on the button with a cross.
Schwarz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Schwarz finds it's target.
Schwarz sends Stakanu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schwarz is motioning to the referee to let Stakanu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Hiranuka Stakanu has been cut.
Hans Schwarz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schwarz connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz drops Stakanu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stakanu looks back up at him and smiles so Schwarz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stakanu is rocked!
Stakanu misses with a looping right.
Stakanu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwarz.
Hiranuka Stakanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stakanu's head.
Schwarz slips a jab from Stakanu.
Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwarz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stakanu is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwarz finish him?
Nice defenses there by Schwarz.
Stakanu seems to have recovered his senses.
Stakanu takes one to the chin there.
Stakanu looks to throw the jab but Schwarz is out of range.
Stakanu has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Schwarz has knocked Stakanu down with a huge combo! Schwarz steps away and waves a wobbly Stakanu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Schwarz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanu misses with a hook.
Schwarz digs a good body shot into Stakanu's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarz lands a big right hand that sends Stakanu crashing to the mat! Schwarz stays standing though and waves Stakanu back to his feet!
Schwarz throws a right hand that Stakanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Stakanu also avoids with ease.
Schwarz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Schwarz.
Stakanu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schwarz.
Schwarz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stakanu doesn't seem bothered though.
Stakanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwarz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz lands a big uppercut and Stakanu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stakanu looks OK. Schwarz waves Stakanu back to his feet!
Schwarz drops Stakanu with a huge uppercut! Stakanu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Schwarz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Schwarz!
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