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Pride 19: Christmas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wand Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Haiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haiko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notkea Rotta - Kaupungin vauhdissa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Haiko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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189 cm
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212 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wand Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Haiko! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Haiko tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Silva loads up on a big right hand but Haiko slips the punch. Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haiko. Haiko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haiko throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Haiko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Silva does no damage. Haiko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haiko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Haiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. Wand Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Haiko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva thuds his right hand into Haiko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Haiko misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely. Haiko dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Silva misses. Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Silva is breathing heavily. Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Haiko does a little dance to reset his feet. Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Haiko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haiko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva wants to get back to full guard. Haiko trying to control the pace. Haiko prevents Silva from standing back up.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck. Haiko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haiko controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Haiko wasn't active enough on the ground. Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haiko counters with a nice double leg into guard. Haiko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Haiko pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Silva lands with a straight right. Haiko didn't see that one coming. No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action! Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Haiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Haiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haiko eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Wand Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva lands with a nice combination. Haiko backs away looking to recover. Haiko is looking to score with low kicks. Silva looks to land a combination but Haiko avoids it well. A punch combination from Silva misses. Haiko misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Silva looks to land a combination but Haiko avoids it well. Silva misses with a straight left. Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Silva throws a series of punches but Haiko avoids them all with ease. Wand Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haiko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard. Well, if Haiko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Let's hope that Haiko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. 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 Wand Silva will probably get the nod. That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Haiko, before circling back to the center of the mat. Silva misses with a straight right. Haiko lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Wand Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haiko. Haiko fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wand Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Haiko. Silva throws a right and a left that both miss. Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A combination from Silva does no damage. Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Haiko is breathing heavily. Haiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haiko shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well. Silva sizes up Haiko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing. A punch combination from Silva misses. Silva misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Haiko shoots in. Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva works the jab nicely. Haiko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haiko. Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haiko fails with a takedown attempt. Haiko slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Haiko slips a straight right by Silva. Haiko misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back. Haiko moves out of range as Silva strikes. Wand Silva is winning the standup battle so far. Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haiko pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch. Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Haiko tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Silva working hard to break the clinch. Haiko has Silva pressed against the ropes, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haiko keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Silva is pressed up against the ropes. Haiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a hook but Haiko blocks it. Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Silva throws a nice looking combination but Haiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Haiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard. Haiko trying to control the pace. Silva is trying to stand back up but Haiko is controlling him
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. Haiko is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haiko not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Haiko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haiko circles away quickly and effectively. Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Haiko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the ropes. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haiko throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely. Silva swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haiko pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch. Haiko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Haiko has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wand Silva will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Haiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Haiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. Haiko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wand Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Haiko. Haiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Silva misses. Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Haiko should have avoided that one. Haiko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Silva throws a right and a left that Haiko avoids nicely. Haiko dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haiko.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haiko. Haiko has a takedown stuffed. Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Silva lands a nice hook to Haiko's body. Haiko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Haiko tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Haiko looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well. Haiko misses with a low kick. Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Silva.
Haiko shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Some wild striking there from Silva.
Haiko dodges the punch combination from Silva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haiko.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haiko.
Haiko slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Haiko shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily. Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Haiko fails with the takedown. Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haiko. Jimmy Haiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Silva misses. Haiko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haiko circles away quickly and effectively. Haiko takes the fight into the clinch. Haiko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away. Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haiko has him pressed against the ropes. Haiko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Haiko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Haiko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Haiko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haiko eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick. Silva throws a series of punches but Haiko avoids them all with ease. No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haiko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva. A head kick misses from Haiko. Silva throws a series of punches but Haiko avoids them all with ease. Silva swinging wildly here.
Haiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Some wild striking there from Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva throws the left hand but Haiko avoids the punch easily. Haiko scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wand Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haiko walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Wand Silva showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wand Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Aoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
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225 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid chin |
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Aoshi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Assis! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Assis has closed the distance and engaged Aoshi in a clinch.
Assis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Aoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aoshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assis can pounce on him.
A combination from Aoshi does no damage. Aoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Assis slips a jab and a cross from Aoshi.
Aoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Assis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoshi throws a series of punches but Assis moves out of range. Assis drives through and clinches with Aoshi against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Assis prevents Aoshi from breaking the clinch. Assis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoshi swinging wildly here.
Aoshi blocks a head kick by Assis.
That's one minute gone in the round. Assis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Aoshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Aoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Assis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aoshi gets caught flat footed, as Assis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Assis 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. Aoshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aoshi tries to get out of the position. Assis trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Assis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Aoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Assis won't allow Aoshi to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kimbo Assis wasn't active enough on the ground. Assis clinches with his opponent.
Aoshi wants to break free but Assis has control.
Assis prevents Aoshi from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aoshi is trying to push Assis away but Assis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Assis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aoshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Assis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aoshi smiles and moves away.
Aoshi throws a series of strikes that have Assis backpedaling.
Aoshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Assis off the ropes and back into range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Aoshi stuffs the takedown. Aoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Assis avoids the head kick by Aoshi.
Assis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Assis manages to break the clinch.
Assis misses with an uppercut. Aoshi saw that one coming. Aoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Assis lands with a straight right. Aoshi didn't see that one coming. Aoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assis. Shinji Aoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Assis. Aoshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Assis backs up against the ropes.
Aoshi stuffs the takedown. Assis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Shinji Aoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Assis looks gassed! Aoshi throws a head kick that Assis semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Assis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aoshi. Aoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Aoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aoshi throws a nice looking combination but Assis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shinji Aoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assis.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aoshi throws a head kick but Assis moves out of range.
Assis blocks a head kick by Aoshi.
Aoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assis. Assis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Aoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoshi did well to prevent Assis getting side control. Assis content to control rather than advance. Assis looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Aoshi wants to get back to his feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Aoshi 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. Aoshi taking some punishment here, with Assis in his half guard. Assis seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aoshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kimbo Assis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Til I Collapse as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demian Maia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Penn! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maia has his takedown stuffed and Penn counters with a right hand to the body. Maia fails with the takedown and Penn counters with a straight right hand. Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Penn counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maia avoids the body shot from Penn.
Maia shoots and misses and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Maia shoots and misses and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia has his takedown stuffed and Penn counters with a right hand to the body. Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Penn counters with a nice body shot. Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maia with a lazy takedown attempt and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maia is breathing heavily. Maia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Penn lands with a nice body punch. Maia with a poor takedown and Penn counters with a nice body shot. Penn connects with a single shot there. Penn lands a head shot. Maia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Penn scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia fails with the takedown and Penn counters with a left to the body. Maia misses with a takedown and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. Maia misses with a takedown attempt and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Penn stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Maia tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab. Maia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Maia misses with a takedown attempt and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Maia tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maia with a lazy takedown attempt and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Penn dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Maia fails with the takedown and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maia has his takedown stuffed and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. DJ Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maia misses with a takedown and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maia with a lazy takedown attempt and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn sizes up Maia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Penn counters with a one-two to the body. Maia misses with a takedown attempt and Penn counters with a straight right hand. Penn lands a jab to Maia's midsection. Maia takes one to the chin there. Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Maia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn lands a lovely overhand right. Maia misses with a takedown and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Maia misses with a takedown attempt and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maia misses with a takedown attempt and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penn stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Penn punishes Maia's body with a nice straight punch. Penn stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Maia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penn to score with a decent uppercut. Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Penn scores with a jab. Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Maia's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maia tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily and Penn counters with a right hand to the body. Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Penn counters with a one-two to the body. A jab lands there for Penn. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Penn counters with a big right hand! Oh Maia is in trouble here! Penn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Penn! During a confident post fight interview, DJ Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the ring accompanied by I Need a Doctor. Rich Franklin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Hume's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rich Franklin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hume! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Franklin shoots and misses and Hume counters with a head kick. That will keep Franklin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Franklin doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hume cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Rich Franklin has been cut. Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hume looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well. Franklin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Hume lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Franklin fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Hume as he connects with a hook.
Franklin is rocked! Hume lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Hume!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jacobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner's entrance music is All I Do Is Win - DJ Khaled. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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183 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Winner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Jacobsen! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winner closes the distance and clinches. Jacobsen looking to throw knees to the head but Winner is blocking nicely.
Winner blocks an elbow strike from Jacobsen.
Winner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobsen looking to throw knees to the head but Winner is blocking nicely.
Jacobsen misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobsen misses with an elbow over the top. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Winner blocks an elbow strike from Jacobsen.
Winner is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Jacobsen can't fight it off and eventually Winner manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacobsen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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. Jacobsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Winner working some strikes from top position. Winner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jacobsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobsen working for a triangle but Winner defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jacobsen striking off his back but it's not causing Winner any problems. Jacobsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Winner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Winner throws a big right hand that misses. Winner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobsen is retaining full guard. Jacobsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there. Jacobsen striking off his back, scoring a few points. Winner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jacobsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winner's guard. Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet. Jacobsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winner's head. Jacobsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Winner has wrist control. Winner working a defensive guard here.
Winner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobsen is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jacobsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Winner has Jacobsen pulled in close to control his posture. Jacobsen looking to pass the guard. Jacobsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jacobsen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winner pulls Jacobsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobsen from doing any damage or advancing position. Jacobsen pushing down on Winner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Winner tries to get to full guard but Jacobsen has control of the leg. Jacobsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winner defending well though. Winner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobsen. Jacobsen thows a huge punch but Winner dodges it nicely.
Jacobsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Winner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobsen. Jacobsen trying to pass the guard but Winner defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobsen is thwarting Winner's attempts to control the position. Jacobsen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Winner's thigh. Winner counters though and makes it back to full guard. Jacobsen throws a strike but Winner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Winner landing some decent shots from guard. Jacobsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Jacobsen will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Winner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Winner. Winner gets a clinch. Winner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobsen's elbow. Winner misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winner's elbow. Jacobsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winner is defending well for now. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Winner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Winner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jacobsen.
Jacobsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacobsen trying to land knees to the body.
Winner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winner stalling in the clinch but Jacobsen improves position. Winner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winner presses Jacobsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jacobsen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacobsen misses with an elbow over the top. A hook to the body from Winner.
Winner avoiding damage as Jacobsen throws knees to the body.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winner avoids it. Jacobsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Winner lands with a nice body kick. Jacobsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Winner tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Winner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jacobsen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacobsen drops his hands momentarily and Winner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Simon Jacobsen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winner looks to land a right hand but Jacobsen moved out of range. Jacobsen misses with a hook. Winner ducked under it nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Winner lands a lovely overhand right. Winner jabs Jacobsen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Winner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacobsen is rocked! Jacobsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jacobsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Winner finish him? A good leg kick by Winner. Winner works Jacobsen's body with a nice hook. Winner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacobsen to the mat! Jacobsen manages to get full guard. Winner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Winner gets to his feet and stands over Jacobsen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jacobsen felt that one! Winner unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jacobsen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Winner! Stan Winner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thirtynine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura . This should be fireworks!
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31
169 lbs
11 - 13 - 1 |
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huey Newton! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thirtynine looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well. Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Newton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Thirtynine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Donk. Newton catches Thirtynine right on the button with a cross. Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Thirtynine trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thirtynine stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position. Thirtynine tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard. Thirtynine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Newton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Newton has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Newton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Thirtynine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there. Thirtynine wants to improve his position but instead Newton has moved into half guard.
Thirtynine tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newton is trying to control. Thirtynine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Newton passes into side control, despite Thirtynine's attempt to control the position.
Newton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thirtynine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Thirtynine is not content to let Newton control the position. Thirtynine is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thirtynine manages to get back to half guard. Newton prevents Thirtynine from improving his position. Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thirtynine! Thirtynine is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thirtynine tries to lock up and control but Newton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Thirtynine is desperately trying to improve his position but Newton has a good base and remains in mount. Newton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thirtynine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Thirtynine trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Thirtynine dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton connects with the punch. Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thirtynine at a distance.
Thirtynine looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well. Thirtynine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newton counters with a head kick. Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Thirtynine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thirtynine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newton swivels and escapes. Thirtynine dives in and grabs Newton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes down on Thirtynine's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Thirtynine. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Newton thumps Thirtynine with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newton, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thirtynine throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range. Newton clinches up with Thirtynine and pushes him back against the ropes. Newton looking to slow down the pace here. Thirtynine is looking for a takedown. Thirtynine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newton after a bit of a struggle. Newton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Newton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newton trying to control the position but instead, Thirtynine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newton into the ropes. Newton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thirtynine's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Newton.
Newton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Newton stalling in the clinch but Thirtynine improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newton pushes Thirtynine back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Newton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thirtynine's face.
Thirtynine wants to take the fight to the mat but Newton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Newton scores with a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Knees to the body from Newton.
Newton connects with a knee to the head.
Newton with a knee to the head.
Newton stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Newton. Stalling in the clinch from Newton.
Thirtynine is looking for a takedown. Newton stalling.
Newton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thirtynine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thirtynine up against the ropes. Thirtynine wants a takedown but no success here.
Newton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Newton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Come on Newton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thirtynine is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Newton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Still in the clinch, Newton scores with a nice short uppercut. Thirtynine takes a knee to the side of the body. Newton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Thirtynine is working for takedown but Newton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newton lands with a right to the head. Thirtynine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Newton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton lands a knee to the body.
Thirtynine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thirtynine wants to take the fight to the mat but Newton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Newton lands with a cross. Thirtynine looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range. Thirtynine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newton's half guard. Thirtynine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thirtynine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Newton keeping control of the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thirtynine wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thirtynine throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely. Thirtynine seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt. Thirtynine wants to pass the guard but Newton is defending well. Thirtynine is looking to pass Newton's guard but actually Newton recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thirtynine wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. Newton keeping full guard, as Thirtynine tries to pass. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Thirtynine throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thirtynine trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thirtynine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Newton 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Saku Thirtynine just wasn't active enough. Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thirtynine takes a kick to the side of the head. Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thirtynine at a distance.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Thirtynine's head back.
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thirtynine gets slowly back to his feet. Saku Thirtynine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thirtynine throws a lazy uppercut
and Newton counters with a good low kick that Thirtynine was not able to check. Newton scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Newton on the wrong end of a nice jab. Thirtynine shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thirtynine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Newton lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saku Thirtynine. I think Thirtynine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saku Thirtynine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Higastsui (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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185 cm
25
205 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helio Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Higastsui! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie with a nice cross. A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target. Higastsui moves out of range as Gracie strikes. Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Higastsui has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle. Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Gracie has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Higastsui works to full guard. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Higastsui is keeping the position. Gracie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Higastsui is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Helio Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground. Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Higastsui is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie preventing the sweep.
Helio Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Higastsui's shoulder, as Higastsui tries to avoid the shot. Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Higastsui tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie throwing shots but Higastsui is blocking nicely. Higastsui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Higastsui is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gracie with him. Gracie is trying to defend but Higastsui has an arm under the chin now! Gracie grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Higastsui!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Eder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Brannigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Brannigan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Eder! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Eder avoids a kick to the body.
Eder defending well as Brannigan loads up on a big left hand. Brannigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brannigan scores with a head kick. Eder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kyle Eder has been cut. Brannigan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eder counters with a big head kick but Brannigan shrugs it off. A thudding body kick lands there by Eder!
Brannigan misses with a leg kick and Eder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brannigan looks to land a combination but Eder avoids it well. Eder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brannigan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Eder throws the kick towards the body but Brannigan avoids it. Brannigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Eder. A decent looking cross lands there for Eder. An inside leg kick lands from Eder. Brannigan is breathing heavily. Eder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Eder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brannigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brannigan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Brannigan misses its intended target. The fighters circle, before Eder throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brannigan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Eder lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kyle Eder! A very excited looking Kyle Eder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torjus Wiker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ D Vs. Nitrogenetics - Shock The Future (Hellsystem Remix). Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Numb/Encore kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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24
188 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torjus Wiker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demon Maia! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wiker is looking to clinch. Maia swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wiker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Maia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the body from Maia misses and Wiker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wiker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wiker has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Wiker misses with a short punch on the inside. Wiker prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiker tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Maia is working for takedown but Wiker is calmly controlling the position for now. Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Demon Maia has been cut. Maia takes a shot to the head. Wiker misses with a punch to the body.
Wiker lands a hook that snaps the head of Maia backwards. Maia tries for a takedown but Wiker manages to get underhooks.
Torjus Wiker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Maia. Wiker just leaning against Maia, taking a breather. Maia jumps guard.
Wiker stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Wiker wants to get up but he can't break Maia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Maia 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. Wiker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Maia keeping moving, preventing Wiker from controlling successfully. Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiker's guard. Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiker is keeping the position for now. Maia won't allow Wiker to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiker is retaining full guard. Wiker keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully. Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Maia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wiker dives on top into guard. Maia has an active guard here but Wiker has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiker stands up and beckons Maia to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wiker tries to clinch and Maia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fight moves into the clinch position. Wiker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wiker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maia is looking for a takedown. Maia stalling in the clinch but Wiker improves position. Maia is trying to pull guard but Wiker turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Wiker controlling the action here for a moment.
Wiker misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiker. Wiker is trying to stall.
Wiker lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wiker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wiker lands a shoulder strike. Wiker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maia looks gassed! Maia tries to pull guard but Wiker forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. Wiker lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Demon Maia's cut even more. Wiker scores with a shoulder strike. Wiker pushes Maia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wiker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wiker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards. Wiker lands a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Wiker.
Wiker is working Maia over against the ropes. Wiker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wiker lands a left hand.
Wiker lands a right hand. Wiker digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wiker'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torjus Wiker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Demon Maia's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wiker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center. Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wiker tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Wiker moves into range and clinches up with Maia. Maia has Wiker pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wiker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Maia is working for takedown but Wiker is calmly controlling the position for now. Wiker lands an uppercut. Wiker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maia tries to break the clinch but Wiker is controlling the position. Wiker managing to block the knees to the body from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maia is breathing heavily. Wiker looking to slow down the pace here. Wiker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wiker gets underhooks to prevent Maia's takedown attempt.
Torjus Wiker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Maia. Wiker pushes Maia back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wiker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiker. Wiker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wiker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maia or not. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiker lands a hook that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
The cut above Demon Maia's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A short right from Wiker on the inside. A shot in the inside from Wiker. Wiker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wiker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wiker lands a shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Wiker. Wiker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia is rocked!
Demon Maia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Wiker pushes Maia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiker finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Wiker. Wiker scores with a shoulder strike. Wiker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wiker lands an uppercut. Maia takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demon Maia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torjus Wiker! An intense looking Torjus Wiker took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to Pride for letting me fight for them.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the ring accompanied by Mistakes. Cid has chosen There's No Home for You Here as his entrance music. Xavier Cid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Price's chin.
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168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
155 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Price! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Cid! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Price connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cid walks into a jab. Price misses the shot to the body. Cid avoids the body shot from Price.
Cid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price feints and then cracks Cid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cid down. Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Cid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cid throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cid avoids the body shot from Price.
Price misses with a wild body shot. Price throws a leg kick and Cid counters with a straight right hand. Cid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cid. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Price takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Price swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cid counters with a slapping leg kick. Cid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Price momentarily.
Tim Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet. Price throws a nice inside leg kick. Price scores with a nice right hand.
Cid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away. Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cid moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cid throws a leg kick which misses Price's front leg but catches the back leg as Price tries to avoid it. Cid wants to clinch. Price throws a shot from downtown. Cid moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cid throws a low kick but Price moves out of range easily. Cid throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet. Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away. Price takes a swing at Cid's ribcage but misses. Cid thuds his shin into the meat of Price's side. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Price throws a hook but Cid blocks it. Price throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cid doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cid scores with a jab to the head.
Cid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cid misses with a kick to the body and Price counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cid circles away quickly and effectively. Price is looking to wear down Cid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Price slips under a jab from Cid. Cid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tim Price has been cut. Cid scores with a shot to the body.
Price avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Price throws a right and a left that Cid avoids nicely. Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price misses with a wild body shot. Cid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cid lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
Price misses with a leg kick. Cid lands with a shot to the body. Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Price. That did some damage! Price blocks the body kick.
Price tries to work over Cid's front leg with a kick but Cid checks it. Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Price throws a low kick, looking for Cid's leg but Cid calmly moves out of range. Cid missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Price swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cid dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tim Price's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Price throws a combination that misses and Cid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Price throws a hook to the side of Cid's head but Cid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cid ducks under a wild hook from Price. Cid throws out a leg kick but Price moves out of range and Cid only half commits. Cid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A nice leg kick lands there from Cid. Cid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab. Cid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cid throws a leg kick but Price sees it coming and checks it nicely. Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Price takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Price takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cid throws a nice outside leg kick. Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Cid counters with a big head kick but Price shrugs it off.
Price is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fighters circle, before Cid throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Price's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cid lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Xavier Cid! Xavier Cid is the new lightweight champion!
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