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Yakusa CF XVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Durkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Rhodes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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203 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Durkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhodes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rhodes prevents Durkin from improving his position.
Durkin is working hard here to advance position.
Durkin trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Durkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Rhodes.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durkin.
A punch combination from Durkin misses.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durkin but Durkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Durkin misses.
Rhodes stuffs the takedown.
Rhodes is looking to land body kicks.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Durkin avoids them all with ease.
Rhodes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Durkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durkin throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Durkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rhodes is in Durkin's guard.
Rhodes looks gassed!
Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Durkin.
Rhodes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durkin is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durkin wants to stand but Rhodes is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Rhodes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Durkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhodes.
Durkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Durkin throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into Durkin's guard.
Durkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Durkin, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Durkin misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kevin Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes shoots in but Durkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Durkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhodes which made him look bad.
Durkin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes thuds his shin into the meat of Durkin's side.
Rhodes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durkin wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Jacob Durkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhodes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durkin looks to land a combination. Rhodes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhodes stands up from half guard.
Durkin looks to land a body kick but Rhodes moved away.
Durkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durkin duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Durkin, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Durkin against the cage but Durkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durkin tries to land a front kick but Rhodes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durkin throws a shot from downtown. Rhodes moves away and avoids it.
Durkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rhodes lands with a nice body kick.
Durkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
Rhodes slips a jab from Durkin.
Some wild striking there from Durkin.
Rhodes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durkin sprawls well initially but Rhodes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Durkin is trying to stand up here but Rhodes is controlling him well.
Durkin is looking to control Rhodes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durkin avoid being mounted?
Durkin wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Durkin just wasn't active enough.
Durkin tries to bum rush Rhodes with a series of wild strikes but Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Durkin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes has control of an arm but Durkin manages to advance to Rhodes's back!
Rhodes staying busy and making it hard for Durkin to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Durkin keeps control of the position as Rhodes tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Durkin.
Durkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kevin Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhodes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Durkin's guard. Nice work there by Rhodes.
Rhodes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durkin is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacob Durkin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Durkin misses with a body kick.
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 Jacob Durkin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Durkin.
Durkin misses with a looping left.
Durkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rhodes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jacob Durkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Durkin cracks Rhodes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhodes swinging wildly here.
Durkin misses with a combination
and Rhodes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Durkin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhodes lands a high kick!
Durkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Durkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durkin misses with a double jab.
Rhodes has Durkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Durkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhodes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durkin tries to break free but Rhodes pushes him back against the cage.
Durkin working hard to break the clinch.
Durkin tries to break the clinch but Rhodes is controlling the position.
Rhodes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rhodes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durkin wants to stand but Rhodes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durkin is one step ahead there.
Durkin wants to stand but Rhodes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rhodes pulls Durkin in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Durkin looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Durkin is looking to stand up but Rhodes isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacob Durkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Durkin just wasn't active enough.
Durkin moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durkin misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Rhodes or perhaps it was just good defense by Durkin which made him look bad.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durkin.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Durkin moves out of range.
Durkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rhodes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhodes scrambles back to his feet.
Rhodes takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch but Durkin keeps him there for the moment.
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 Jacob Durkin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durkin, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Durkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kajiwara tries to clinch up.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kajiwara. Pretorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Pretorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Kajiwara moves out of range.
Pretorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kajiwara.
Pretorian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Satoshi Kajiwara has been cut.
Kajiwara throws a head kick that Pretorian semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Kajiwara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kratus Pretorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Kajiwara.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kajiwara tries to clinch but Pretorian moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Kajiwara with a series of wild strikes but Kajiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Pretorian throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Pretorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Kratus Pretorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pretorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pretorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kajiwara circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Kajiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kajiwara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kajiwara counters with a body kick.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
Pretorian is breathing heavily.
Pretorian works over Kajiwara's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kajiwara.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Kajiwara tries to clinch up.
Kajiwara moves in looking to clinch but Pretorian pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kajiwara.
An inside leg kick lands from Kajiwara.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
Kajiwara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pretorian swivels and escapes.
Kajiwara works Pretorian's body with a nice hook.
Kratus Pretorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kajiwara lands a nice shot to the body.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kajiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian avoids it really well and circles away.
Pretorian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pretorian.
Kajiwara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pretorian is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pretorian but Pretorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pretorian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kajiwara circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Kajiwara avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Pretorian. Those never looked like landing.
Kajiwara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Kajiwara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Pretorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Satoshi Kajiwara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Satoshi Kajiwara's cut.
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.
Pretorian slips a jab and a cross from Kajiwara.
Pretorian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pretorian.
Kajiwara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pretorian to the mat! Pretorian manages to get full guard.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet but Kajiwara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pretorian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kajiwara on the ground.
Pretorian keeping moving, preventing Kajiwara from controlling successfully.
Pretorian has his feet on Kajiwara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kajiwara.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Pretorian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kajiwara.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pretorian as he jumps to the side.
Kajiwara is breathing heavily.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kajiwara shoots in and drives through. Pretorian sprawls well.
Kratus Pretorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Kajiwara.
Nice sprawl there from Pretorian as Kajiwara shoots in.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Kajiwara avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Kajiwara misses.
Pretorian lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Kajiwara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pretorian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pretorian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Kajiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kajiwara throws a sloppy head kick and Pretorian moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pretorian. Those never looked like landing.
Kajiwara throws a leg kick but Pretorian moved away.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Kajiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pretorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kajiwara dodges the punch combination from Pretorian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara throws a low kick, looking for Pretorian's leg but Pretorian calmly moves out of range.
Pretorian scores with a three punch combo!
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pretorian as he jumps to the side.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Kajiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Kajiwara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
Kajiwara shoots for a takedown but Pretorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pretorian throws a combination that misses
and Kajiwara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pretorian has one foot on Kajiwara's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pretorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Pretorian slips a jab and a cross from Kajiwara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kratus Pretorian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Satoshi Kajiwara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Pretorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kajiwara counters with a leg kick.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Kajiwara avoids them all with ease.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kajiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian avoids it really well and circles away.
Pretorian looks to land a combination but Kajiwara avoids it well.
Kajiwara slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pretorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Kratus Pretorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Kajiwara.
Kajiwara tries for a takedown but Pretorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Kajiwara avoids them all with ease.
Kratus Pretorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Kajiwara with a poor takedown
and Pretorian counters with a left and a right that stings Kajiwara.
Pretorian looks to land a combination but Kajiwara avoids it well.
Pretorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kajiwara counters with a low kick, right behind Pretorian 's knee.
Kajiwara fails with the takedown.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kajiwara circles away quickly and effectively.
Kajiwara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kajiwara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian is not content to let Kajiwara control the position.
Kajiwara throwing shots but Pretorian is blocking nicely.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet.
Kajiwara is looking to take a break and control but Pretorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Satoshi Kajiwara was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Kajiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pretorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kajiwara backs up against the cage.
Kajiwara misses with a takedown attempt - Pretorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara dodges the punch combination from Pretorian.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Kajiwara is looking to clinch.
Pretorian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kajiwara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kajiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pretorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pretorian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pretorian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kajiwara slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pretorian but Pretorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Kajiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kajiwara shoots in but no luck this time.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pretorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Kratus Pretorian.
I think Pretorian 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratus Pretorian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes Velicka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Nunes Velicka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes Velicka avoids a kick to the body.
Svensson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A slow jab from Nunes Velicka misses its intended target.
Nunes Velicka slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes Velicka counters with a straight right hand.
Nunes Velicka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svensson's hands.
A cross from Nunes Velicka lands.
Nunes Velicka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svensson's hands.
Karl Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes Velicka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes Velicka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes Velicka lands a two punch combo.
Svensson is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nunes Velicka.
Svensson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes Velicka finish him?
Svensson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nunes Velicka gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Svensson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Nunes Velicka!
Our winner, Diego Nunes Velicka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic maintains the clinch.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Ibrahimovic shrugs off.
Malone stalls.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Ibrahimovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ibrahimovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibrahimovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zoey Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahimovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoey Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malone shoots in for a double leg but Ibrahimovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malone there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone clinches up with Ibrahimovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahimovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone blocks a head kick by Ibrahimovic.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibrahimovic as he jumps to the side.
Ibrahimovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibrahimovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibrahimovic leaning against his opponent.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malone.
Malone pushes off an throws an elbow but Ibrahimovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ibrahimovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malone has Ibrahimovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ibrahimovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to stall but Ibrahimovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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!
Ibrahimovic is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibrahimovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ibrahimovic has Malone pushed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone lands a nice looking body kick.
Malone has managed to clinch.
Malone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibrahimovic to keep the fight standing.
Ibrahimovic can't break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone cracks the inside of Ibrahimovic's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Ibrahimovic as Malone shoots in.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a right hand that Ibrahimovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibrahimovic also avoids with ease.
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
Malone stalks Ibrahimovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ibrahimovic's face. Ibrahimovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Ibrahimovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibrahimovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibrahimovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Malone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Ibrahimovic in a clinch.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Ibrahimovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants a takedown.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Ibrahimovic's ribcage.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Ibrahimovic in his tracks for a moment.
Ibrahimovic tries to circle away but Malone has him pinned against the cage.
Ibrahimovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malone is keeping busy.
Ibrahimovic blocks the elbow strike.
Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Malone landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ibrahimovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Ibrahimovic won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Malone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malone has Ibrahimovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ibrahimovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ibrahimovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ibrahimovic is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malone throws an elbow that misses.
Ibrahimovic is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibrahimovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibrahimovic working hard to break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ibrahimovic's brow.
Malone keeps control of Ibrahimovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ibrahimovic is trying to break free.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibrahimovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ibrahimovic's efforts to push away.
Ibrahimovic has had enough of the clinch but Malone keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone pushes off an throws an elbow but Ibrahimovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ibrahimovic gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoey Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Ibrahimovic in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malone throws an elbow but misses.
Ibrahimovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ibrahimovic is trying to stall.
Ibrahimovic tries to break free but Malone pushes him back against the cage.
Malone wants a takedown.
Malone prevents Ibrahimovic from breaking the clinch.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibrahimovic avoids the head kick by Malone.
Ibrahimovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibrahimovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone thuds his shin into the meat of Ibrahimovic's side.
Zoey Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibrahimovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahimovic tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malone looking for a takedown.
Ibrahimovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoey Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibrahimovic lands a high kick!
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Ibrahimovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ibrahimovic scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ibrahimovic there.
Ibrahimovic lands with an overhand left.
Ibrahimovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Malone shoots in but Ibrahimovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibrahimovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahimovic wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Malone misses.
A head kick by Ibrahimovic misses
and Malone counters with a three punch combo that has Ibrahimovic backing up. Ibrahimovic nods at Malone to acknowledge the strikes.
Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ibrahimovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malone leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
Malone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibrahimovic prevents it.
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 Zoey Malone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Malone dodges the punch combination from Ibrahimovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibrahimovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Ibrahimovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibrahimovic closes the distance and clinches.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic wants to break free but Malone has control.
Ibrahimovic is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibrahimovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a head kick but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malone moves into range and clinches up with Ibrahimovic.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ibrahimovic blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Malone has Ibrahimovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ibrahimovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibrahimovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibrahimovic jabs at Malone's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ibrahimovic catches Malone right on the button with a cross.
Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Ibrahimovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malone.
Ibrahimovic is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibrahimovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ibrahimovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
Ibrahimovic is trying to break free.
Malone lands an elbow just above Ibrahimovic 's eye.
It looks like Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been cut.
Ibrahimovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ibrahimovic's brow.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic working hard to break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ibrahimovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone pulls Ibrahimovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Ibrahimovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malone working for a triangle but Ibrahimovic defends it easily.
Zoey Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Ibrahimovic from controlling successfully.
Malone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ibrahimovic working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoey Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malone, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone!
After the fight, Zoey Malone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bj Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bj Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Phenom!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Bj Gracie has been cut.
Phenom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Phenom has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Phenom steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phenom counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gracie out cold! What a finish! Phenom is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Phenom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Deathgrip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deathgrip swivels and escapes.
Deathgrip drives through with a takedown into Robinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Robinson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Deathgrip rolls with it to try and escape but Robinson cranks on the arm and Deathgrip is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Robinson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Edgecombe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds misses the shot to the body.
Sheilds throws a body punch but Edgecombe moves out of range.
Edgecombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheilds.
Edgecombe fails to land the takedown.
Edgecombe takes a swing at Sheilds's ribcage but misses.
Edgecombe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheilds, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheilds tightens his grip and picks Edgecombe up, before dumping him to the ground. Edgecombe manages to land in guard.
Sheilds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edgecombe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sheilds has managed to get both his arms back between Edgecombe's legs - danger averted.
Sheilds postures up.
Sheilds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheilds is in close to Edgecombe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edgecombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheilds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edgecombe has momentary wrist control but Sheilds slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds working some strikes from top position.
Sheilds trying to control but Edgecombe is working from the bottom.
Edgecombe looking for a guillotine here but Sheilds defends easily.
Sheilds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edgecombe trying to keep a closed guard but Sheilds is proving a slippery customer.
Sheilds passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheilds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edgecombe trying to control but Sheilds postures up.
Sheilds trying to mount his opponent but Edgecombe defends it.
Edgecombe trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds wants to take a breather but Edgecombe is having none of it.
Edgecombe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sheilds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheilds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheilds blocks the strikes from Edgecombe.
Sheilds lands with a punch from half guard.
Sheilds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sheilds working over Edgecombe with some ground and pound. Edgecombe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sheilds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edgecombe has hold of Sheilds's hands but Sheilds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edgecombe wants to control but Sheilds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sheilds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edgecombe is trying to get back to full guard.
Sheilds seems to be looking for submissions.
Sheilds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgecombe defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds is looking for a kimura but Edgecombe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sheilds to get the leverage.
Sheilds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Sheilds.
Sheilds trying to control from half guard but Edgecombe is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edgecombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sheilds drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edgecombe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sheilds has Edgecombe in his guard.
Edgecombe wants to control from the top but Sheilds keeps moving.
Sheilds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe won't allow Sheilds to sweep him here.
Edgecombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheilds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheilds is looking for a triangle but Edgecombe pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgecombe wants to control from the top but Sheilds keeps moving.
Sheilds looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edgecombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheilds is retaining full guard.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheilds 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Sheilds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Edgecombe swinging wildly here.
Sheilds looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgecombe is just out of range.
No luck for Edgecombe with that takedown attempt.
Sheilds just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgecombe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheilds.
Edgecombe motions for Sheilds to come forward. Edgecombe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edgecombe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sheilds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sheilds is not content to let Edgecombe control the position.
Sheilds 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe not doing much here.
Edgecombe prevents Sheilds from improving his position.
Edgecombe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sheilds!
Sheilds is trying to escape the mount.
Edgecombe controlling the pace for now.
Evan Sheilds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds tries to lock up and control but Edgecombe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sheilds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sheilds is working hard here to advance position.
Edgecombe wants to take Sheilds's back but he can't do it this time.
Sheilds gets back to half guard.
Edgecombe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sheilds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sheilds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edgecombe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sheilds to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Edgecombe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sheilds pulls down on the head and he's put Edgecombe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evan Sheilds!
Evan Sheilds took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, -OVERDOSE Factory- for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Idi Amin Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keisuke Honda!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Idi Amin Dada has been cut.
Dada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dada fails with a takedown attempt.
Dada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dada preventing the sweep.
Dada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dada throwing strikes from guard but Honda blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada working some strikes from top position.
Honda wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda is trying to control the position but Dada postures up.
Dada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honda on the ground.
Honda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda wants to sweep here but Dada controlling him for the moment.
Dada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dada connects with a couple of short punches.
Honda controls Dada momentarily but Dada frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada working some strikes from top position.
Dada stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Dada throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dada postures up.
Dada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dada postures up in Honda's guard and throws a big left but Honda blocks it.
Dada throwing strikes but missing.
Honda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Honda working a defensive guard here.
Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dada defends well.
Dada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dada landing with the ground and pound.
Honda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dada should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Honda has tightened it up now! Dada should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keisuke Honda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Shikoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balsac Christopherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shikoku comes to the cage accompanied by Shikoku Shikoku. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dynamite Shikoku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Balsac Christopherson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Christopherson lands but Shikoku takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Christopherson misses
and Shikoku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikoku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Christopherson misses.
Christopherson loads up on a big right hand but Shikoku slips the punch.
Shikoku moves into the clinch successfully.
Christopherson is trying to maintain a safe position but Shikoku gets an underhook and turns Christopherson into the cage.
Christopherson takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Balsac Christopherson has been cut.
Shikoku lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christopherson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shikoku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shikoku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shikoku presses Christopherson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christopherson looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shikoku.
Shikoku lands an elbow that stopped Christopherson in his tracks for a moment.
Christopherson is rocked!
Shikoku creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Christopherson with a big uppercut! Christopherson tries to clinch up but Shikoku pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Christopherson to the mat! Christopherson covers up and Shikoku unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dynamite Shikoku!
Dynamite Shikoku retains his heavyweight title!
Dynamite Shikoku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bitoy Bellfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaki Sumitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bitoy Bellfoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaki Sumitani!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellfoot 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.
Sumitani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sumitani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellfoot blocks a head kick by Sumitani.
Sumitani misses with a head kick.
Bellfoot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sumitani tries to get to full guard but Bellfoot has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bellfoot there.
Sumitani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellfoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellfoot is keen to just control but Sumitani is a slippery customer.
Bellfoot moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Sumitani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bellfoot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sumitani sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellfoot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sumitani is letting Bellfoot control him for a moment.
Bellfoot 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.
Sumitani is trying to improve his position.
Bellfoot advances to mount.
Bellfoot wants to control the pace but Sumitani is squirming around nicely.
Bellfoot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sumitani looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Masaki Sumitani has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumitani takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sumitani manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bellfoot connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sumitani some visible discomfort.
That has opened up Masaki Sumitani's cut even more.
Bellfoot passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sumitani!
Bellfoot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Masaki Sumitani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bellfoot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bellfoot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sumitani can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sumitani is bucking up trying to escape but Bellfoot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Masaki Sumitani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masaki Sumitani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bitoy Bellfoot!
Bitoy Bellfoot retains his middleweight title!
Bitoy Bellfoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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