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Ring Rage 2 - Hara vs Krakakos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alessandro Pittana has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessandro Pittana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Riordan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pittana misses.
Pittana throws a combination that misses
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Riordan has had enough of the clinch but Pittana keeps him there for the moment.
Riordan wants to break free but Pittana has control.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Riordan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riordan stalling in the clinch.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Riordan has him pressed against the ropes.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Riordan keeps him there for the moment.
Riordan scores with a shot to the side of Pittana's head.
Riordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Riordan goes for a takedown attempt but Pittana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riordan instigates a clinch.
Riordan has Pittana pressed against the ropes, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan pulls Pittana into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Riordan managing to control the position.
Riordan wants to stand but Pittana is controlling the position.
Pittana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riordan is trying to keep Pittana in close.
Riordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pittana throwing strikes from guard but Riordan blocks nicely.
Pittana is working Riordan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pittana 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.
Pittana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pittana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pittana postures up.
Riordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pittana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pittana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Riordan striking off his back but it's not causing Pittana any problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pittana is fighting to break Riordan's control of his arms but Riordan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pittana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pittana has managed to get both his arms back between Riordan's legs - danger averted.
Pittana is looking to work some ground and pound but Riordan has wrist control.
Pittana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riordan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana prevents Riordan from getting 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.
Riordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pittana tries to stand but Riordan is controlling from the bottom.
Pittana cracks Riordan with a solid left hand.
Pittana cracks Riordan with a solid left hand.
Riordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pittana lands a couple of elbows.
Riordan is trying to keep Pittana in close.
Riordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pittana is controlling him.
Riordan pulls Pittana in close to prevent any damage.
Pittana throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pittana lands a couple of digs.
Pittana throws a big right hand that misses.
Riordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pittana.
Riordan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pittana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pittana throws an elbow that misses. Riordan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pittana's guard. Nice move by Riordan!
Pittana wants to stand but Riordan is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pittana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riordanis looking to pass into half guard but Pittana pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pittana is in guard.
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 Alessandro Pittana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pittana throws a series of punches but Riordan moves out of range.
Pittana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riordan circles away quickly and effectively.
Riordan forces Pittana back against the ropes and clinches.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling him.
Pittana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pittana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pittana counters with a nice uppercut.
Riordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pittana swivels and escapes.
Pittana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riordan pushes Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Riordan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Riordan with that takedown attempt.
Alessandro Pittana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Riordan.
Pittana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riordan in his tracks.
No luck for Riordan with that takedown attempt.
Riordan shoots in but Pittana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pittana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riordan tries to clinch up but Pittana circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Pittana. Those never looked like landing.
Pittana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pittana sprawls well. Pittana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Riordan lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pittana pinned against the ropes. Pittana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pittana swats away the attempt to clinch by Riordan.
Pittana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pittana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riordan at a distance.
Alessandro Pittana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Pittana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riordan is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Pittana moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Pittana!
Alessandro Pittana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, London eXchange - Laundry / Recovery , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryuji Baku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marcelo D2 & Claudia - Desabafo / Deixa Eu Dizer. 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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135 lbs
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136 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuji Baku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Dias!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dias with a jab.
Dias swinging wildly here.
Dias scores with a three punch combo!
Baku thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
Dias throws a hook to the side of Baku's head but Baku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dias throws a hook but Baku blocks it.
Baku moves away from the strike by Dias.
Baku throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but Baku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias slips under a jab.
Dias blocks the body kick.
Baku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias loads up on a big right hand but Baku slips the punch.
Dias checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias misses the jab.
Baku misses with a low kick as Dias jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baku moves out of range as Dias strikes.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baku throws a front kick that sends Dias stumbling back into the ropes.
Dias scores with a sloppy right hand. Baku should have avoided that one.
Dias scores with the left hand. Baku knows he should have avoided that one.
Baku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias scores with a jab.
Dias lands a glancing blow to the side of Baku's head.
Baku tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias throws out a loose jab but Baku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baku takes one on the button.
A low kick from Baku misses
and Baku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dias moves out of range of the body kick from Baku.
Baku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dias. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dias might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baku. Baku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Baku lands but Dias takes it in his stride.
Ryuji Baku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baku tries to move into range but Dias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baku throws a head kick but Dias moves out of range.
Baku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baku throws a lazy head kick
and Baku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baku is breathing heavily.
Baku takes a swing at Dias's ribcage but misses.
Dias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dias cracks Baku with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Dias there.
Dias is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dias lands a jab to the head.
Baku is looking to score with low kicks.
Dias throws out a loose jab but Baku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias scores with the left hand. Baku knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baku throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baku throws a lazy body kick
and Dias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot by Dias.
Dias scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Dias.
Dias is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baku throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias moves out of range of the body kick from Baku.
A punch lands to the side of Baku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dias cracks Baku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baku throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias throws a good cross that connects.
Baku is rocked!
Dias cracks Baku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Baku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice jab there from Dias.
Baku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias 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.
Dias throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Baku's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dias dives in looking to finish as Baku flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dias's strikes! Dias is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Baku's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Baku was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Dias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allistair Collosus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Joyner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collosus comes to the ring accompanied by Dean Malenko - Bad Ass Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allistair Collosus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Russell Joyner!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collosus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joyner's head.
Russell Joyner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joyner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Collosus is trying to defend but Joyner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joyner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joyner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collosus is looking for a sweep. Joyner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collosus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joyner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collosus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joyner manages to get himself to full guard.
Collosus wanted to stand there but Joyner had control of the position.
Joyner wants to stand and escape but Collosus is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Collosus trying to control but Joyner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner has a closed guard, preventing Collosus from standing up.
Joyner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joyner wants to stand but Collosus is controlling the position.
Joyner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collosus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Collosus misses with a two punch combination.
Joyner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collosus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collosus. Joyner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joyner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collosus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collosus missing with a left hand there. Joyner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joyner misses with a hook.
Collosus looks to land a combination but Joyner avoids it well.
Joyner throws a body punch but Collosus moves out of range.
Collosus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joyner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collosus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joyner is in Collosus's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joyner throwing strikes but missing.
Collosus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collosus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joyner prevents Collosus from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collosus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joyner controls the pace.
Joyner trying to control the position from guard on top but Collosus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Russell Joyner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Collosus slips under a jab.
Collosus connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Joyner - just one landing.
Joyner missing with a left hand there. Collosus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allistair Collosus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collosus slips a jab from Joyner.
Joyner digs a good body shot into Collosus's ribs.
Collosus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joyner finds it's way round the side to connect with Collosus's head.
Joyner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collosus.
Joyner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collosus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collosus throws a body punch but Joyner moves out of range.
Collosus throws an overhand right that lands on Joyner's shoulder, as Joyner tries to avoid the shot.
Collosus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joyner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collosus takes a swing at Joyner's ribcage but misses.
Collosus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joyner.
Joyner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joyner throws a hook but Collosus avoids it easily.
Collosus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joyner throws a series of punches but Collosus avoids them all with ease.
Collosus is looking to wear down Joyner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collosus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joyner throws an off balance right hand
and Collosus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joyner misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collosus scores with a decent looking hook.
Collosus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joyner.
Joyner scores with a nice strike.
Joyner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collosus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Joyner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Collosus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joyner looking to score a takedown here. Collosus is defending well but Joyner drives through and ends up in Collosus's guard.
Collosus trying to control the position.
Joyner looking to sit in guard and control but Collosus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collosus wants to pass the guard but Joyner is keeping the position.
Joyner pushes Collosus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some wild striking there from Collosus.
Collosus misses with an uppercut. Joyner saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collosus throws an overhand right that lands on Joyner's shoulder, as Joyner tries to avoid the shot.
Collosus misses with a straight left.
Collosus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joyner.
Joyner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collosus momentarily.
Joyner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collosus is able to avoid easily.
Collosus throws a right hand that Joyner ducks under and follows up with a left that Joyner also avoids with ease.
Collosus lands a jab to Joyner's midsection.
Joyner throws a push kick but Collosus slaps the foot to one side.
Collosus just misses with a punch to the body.
Joyner throws a big shot that misses.
Joyner lands with a nice body punch.
Collosus defending well as Joyner loads up on a big left hand.
Joyner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joyner lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joyner is defended easily by Collosus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joyner, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joyner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joyner throws a series of punches but Collosus moves out of range.
Joyner thows a body shot but no joy.
Joyner wants to slow Collosus down by chopping away at his legs.
Collosus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joyner ducks under a wild hook from Collosus.
Joyner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joyner is breathing heavily.
A jab from Joyner misses.
Collosus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collosus misses with a double jab.
Collosus scores with a jab. Joyner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joyner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collosus dodges the punch combination from Joyner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collosus misses with a looping right.
Collosus gets caught flat footed, as Joyner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Collosus is looking to stand up but Joyner isn't so interested in that idea.
Joyner throws a big right hand that misses.
Joyner 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.
Joyner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collosus keeping moving, preventing Joyner from controlling successfully.
Joyner pushes down on Collosus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russell Joyner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collosus's head.
Collosus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collosus wants to control but Joyner is keeping busy.
Collosus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joyner controls from within his opponent's guard.
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!
Joyner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collosus keeping moving, preventing Joyner from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Joyner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Collosus missing with a left hand there. Joyner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joyner throws a series of punches but Collosus moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Collosus misses the target.
Joyner thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collosus checks a leg kick.
Joyner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collosus throws a looping overhand right but Joyner ducks down to avoid it.
Joyner swings for the body but Collosus moves out of range.
Collosus scores with a jab to the head.
Joyner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joyner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collosus.
Allistair Collosus is winning the standup battle so far.
Collosus misses the shot to the body.
Collosus looks to throw the jab but Joyner is out of range.
Collosus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joyner.
Joyner digs a good body shot into Collosus's ribs.
Collosus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joyner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collosus throws a right and a left that Joyner avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collosus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collosus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Collosus does no damage.
Collosus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyner manages to avoid it.
Joyner lands with a right hand.
Joyner misses with the combination.
Joyner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joyner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Joyner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collosus is not content to let Joyner control the position.
Check out the look on Joyner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collosus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Collosus is trying to control but Joyner passes into side control!
Joyner landing strikes.
Joyner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collosus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Collosus is trying to improve his position.
Joyner lands a few punches from side control.
Joyner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collosus keeps working.
Collosus is looking to regain half guard here but Joyner keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Collosus down.
Collosus wants to get back to his feet.
Joyner trying to control the position but Collosus is working away.
Joyner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collosus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collosus is looking for a sweep.
Allistair Collosus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Collosus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joyner scoring with punches from side control.
Collosus is looking for a sweep.
Joyner cracks Collosus with a big elbow.
Joyner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joyner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joyner wants to control but Collosus is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Joyner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joyner 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Joyner!
Russell Joyner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioLuvoil logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Paszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartek Paszkowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
155 lbs
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20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartek Paszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paszkowski's head.
Nover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nover throws a head kick that misses.
Paszkowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nover!
Nover is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nover can't escape the position.
Paszkowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nover tries to hold on but Paszkowski postures up.
Paszkowski controlling his opponent.
Paszkowski trying to control but Nover is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paszkowski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nover because Paszkowski loaded up on that one.
Paszkowski unloading with bombs!
Nover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover tries to lock up and control but Paszkowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paszkowski prevents Nover from getting the reversal.
Paszkowski landing strikes from the mount and Nover is in trouble!
Nover wants to control but Paszkowski is having none of it.
Nover is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nover wants to control but Paszkowski is having none of it.
Paszkowski working Nover over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paszkowski trying to control but Nover is having none of it.
Nover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paszkowski controlling his opponent.
Paszkowski wants to control the pace but Nover is squirming around nicely.
Nover is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nover is squirming around, avoiding Paszkowski's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paszkowski wants to take Nover's back here but Nover is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nover is desperately trying to improve his position but Paszkowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Nover tries to lock up and control but Paszkowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nover slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paszkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paszkowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nover sees it coming and defends easily.
Nover trying to control but Paszkowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Paszkowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paszkowski shoots in and drives through. Nover sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nover.
Paszkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paszkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Paszkowski.
Paszkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Nover.
Paszkowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paszkowski is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nover.
Nover scores with a leg kick.
Phillipe Nover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nover lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paszkowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nover throws a head kick that misses.
Nover thumps Paszkowski with a low kick.
Paszkowski with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paszkowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nover. Nover obviously looking to wear him down.
Nover connects with a solid leg kick.
Paszkowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paszkowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nover scoring well with a low kick there.
Nover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paszkowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillipe Nover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nover feints and then cracks Paszkowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paszkowski down.
Nover throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nover lands a high kick!
Paszkowski wants to clinch up but Nover keeps it at a distance.
Nover lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paszkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nover counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nover connects with a leg kick. Paszkowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paszkowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Nover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nover's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nover duly obliges.
Nover scores with a leg kick.
Nover scores with a head kick. Paszkowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nover. That's going to slow Paszkowski down.
Nover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paszkowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paszkowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nover scores with a head kick. Paszkowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nover closes the distance and pushes Paszkowski back into the ropes.
Nover slowing the pace effectively.
Paszkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nover just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but Paszkowski is blocking nicely.
Nover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paszkowski blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nover working Paszkowski over with knees to the body.
Nover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Paszkowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillipe Nover dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nover is looking to slow Paszkowski down with leg kicks.
Paszkowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nover was covering up waiting for the punch and Paszkowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paszkowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Nover trying to control the position from guard on top but Paszkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paszkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nover is really struggling to control Paszkowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paszkowski keeping full guard, as Nover tries to pass.
Bartek Paszkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paszkowski working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phillipe Nover.
Nover is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick from Nover lands but Paszkowski takes it in his stride.
Nover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paszkowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nover.
Paszkowski misses with a takedown
and Nover counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paszkowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nover as he jumps to the side.
Nover lands with a kick to the temple. Paszkowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nover throws a front kick that sends Paszkowski stumbling back into the ropes.
That kick from Nover tenderised Paszkowski's leg. Paszkowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paszkowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nover is trying to maintain a safe position but Paszkowski gets an underhook and turns Nover into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paszkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Paszkowski.
Nover misses with a knee to the head.
Nover with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bartek Paszkowski has been cut.
Nover taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nover tries a knee to the head but Paszkowski blocks it.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paszkowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Nover tries to break the clinch but Paszkowski is controlling the position.
Nover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paszkowski tries for a takedown but Nover circles away easily
and Nover counters with a thumping low kick.
Nover throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nover. That's going to slow Paszkowski down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nover.
Paszkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nover avoids it really well and circles away.
Nover connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Nover tenderised Paszkowski's leg. Paszkowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paszkowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nover connects with an inside leg kick.
Paszkowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillipe Nover showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nover 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillipe Nover!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Phillipe Nover waved his t-shirt featuring [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
166 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathanial Hornblower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornblower misses with a combination
and Brock counters with a head kick. That will keep Hornblower thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hornblower shoots for a double leg takedown but Brock sprawls well. He's pushed Hornblower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Hornblower with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hornblower.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Hornblower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornblower shoots for a double leg takedown but Brock sprawls well. He's pushed Hornblower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brock.
Hornblower dives in and grabs Brock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brock pushes down on Hornblower's head and hops out.
Hornblower shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brock sprawls well. Brock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hornblower gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornblower shoots for a takedown but Brock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nathanial Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornblower is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock lands a lovely overhand right.
Hornblower avoids the head kick by Brock.
Hornblower tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hornblower shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brock lunges at Hornblower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hornblower's hand.
Hornblower has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hornblower shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense.
Crunch! Brock slams his shin into Hornblower's torso.
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Hornblower tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Hornblower back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hornblower is rocked!
It looks like Nathanial Hornblower has been cut.
Hornblower is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Brock Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hornblower is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eddie Brock!
A very excited looking Eddie Brock 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 Junior Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obed Kunirio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Obed Kunirio!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunirio throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kunirio.
It looks like Obed Kunirio has been cut.
Sanchez has Kunirio up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kunirio misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Kunirio.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Kunirio slowing the pace effectively.
Kunirio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunirio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kunirio is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kunirio dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Kunirio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Junior Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Kunirio moves away
letting Kunirio counter with a right hand.
It looks like Junior Sanchez has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kunirio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunirio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Kunirio moves away
and Kunirio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez moves out of range as Kunirio strikes.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kunirio misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunirio throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kunirio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kunirio looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Kunirio misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Kunirio circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kunirio, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kunirio.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kunirio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kunirio throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Obed Kunirio's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kunirio trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kunirio into the ropes.
Kunirio keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Sanchez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kunirio.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kunirio manages to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Kunirio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kunirio counters with a crisp one two that drops Sanchez! Kunirio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sanchez to his feet! Sanchez is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunirio misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunirio misses with a straight right.
Kunirio works the jab nicely.
Kunirio misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
enabling Kunirio to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Kunirio.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
The cut above Obed Kunirio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Kunirio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kunirio down.
Kunirio is breathing heavily.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kunirio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kunirio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kunirio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kunirio's head.
Obed Kunirio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kunirio takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Kunirio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Kunirio struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Kunirio is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kunirio has his back to the ropes.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Kunirio has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kunirio throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kunirio keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Kunirio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kunirio circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Obed Kunirio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunirio circles away.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Obed Kunirio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomura Krakakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes to the ring accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Hara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomura Krakakos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakakos cracks Hara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Krakakos throws a hook but Hara blocks it.
Hara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krakakos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hara moves away from the strike by Krakakos.
Hara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krakakos defends it nicely.
Hara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakakos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krakakos stalks Hara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hara's face. Hara staggers backwards, shaken.
Hara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krakakos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hara off the ropes and back into range.
Hara is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakakos lands with a nice body punch.
Tomura Krakakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hara is breathing heavily.
Krakakos lands with a right that hurts Hara. Hara looks to clinch but Krakakos throws a short knee that drops Hara. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tomura Krakakos!
Tomura Krakakos is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tomura Krakakos 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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