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Ferengi Tournament Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Gill has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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235 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Gill!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Gill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
Gill looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Gill.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Gill circles away.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gill on the side of the head.
Gill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald digs a good hook to Gill's body.
Gill fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gill momentarily.
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!
No luck for Gill with that takedown attempt.
Gill looks gassed!
McDonald cracks Gill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald cracks Gill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gill's efforts to push away.
Gill takes a shot to the head.
McDonald cracks Gill with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gill or not.
Gill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald lands a body punch.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gill or not.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gill or not.
A short left from McDonald.
Gill is trying desperately to land a takedown but McDonald is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gill.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald gets through Gill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gill or not.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald is leaning against Gill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gills head.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gills head.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald is working Gill over against the cage.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Gill controls his hands.
Ronald McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gill takes a shot to the head.
McDonald lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
Gill tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald cracks Gill with a nice body shot.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
Gill is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald gets through Gill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoiding damage.
McDonald is leaning against Gill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald stalls.
Good body shot from McDonald.
McDonald is working Gill over against the cage.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald digs a right hand into Gill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gill's gas tank.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gill.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald pushes Gill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald pushes Gill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Gill is rocked!
A short right from McDonald.
Gill is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald throws a big uppercut that drops Gill! More strikes from McDonald and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gill lies dazed against the cage as McDonald celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham comes to the cage accompanied by Dreamer. Stone Cold Steve Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stone Cold Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like James Durham has been cut.
Durham tries to clinch up
and Steve Austin counters with a straight right hand.
Steve Austin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve Austin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durham's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve Austin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Steve Austin.
Steve Austin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durham has time to react.
Durham loads up on a big right hand but Steve Austin slips the punch.
Durham throws a series of punches but Steve Austin avoids them all with ease.
Steve Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham misses with a double jab
and Steve Austin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durham's knee momentarily.
Durham is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Austin lands a head kick. Durham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steve Austin slips a jab and a cross from Durham.
Steve Austin jabs Durham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve Austin. That's going to slow Durham down.
Durham misses with a leg kick
and Steve Austin counters with a head kick.
Steve Austin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Austin lands a big head kick that sends Durham to the canvas! Steve Austin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Steve Austin!
Stone Cold Steve Austin took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Pingshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishimaru comes to the cage accompanied by Break. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pingshaw's choice of entrance music: Heart of a Champion. Terrance Pingshaw has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terrance Pingshaw!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimaru throws a hook to the side of Pingshaw's head but Pingshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pingshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pingshaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ishimaru misses the shot to the body.
Pingshaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ishimaru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pingshaw under the eye.
Pingshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishimaru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pingshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Ishimaru.
Pingshaw is rocked!
Pingshaw drives through with a takedown into Ishimaru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pingshaw is still in real trouble! Can Ishimaru finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishimaru 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.
Pingshaw is pushing down on Ishimaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishimaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Pingshaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pingshaw works his way into full mount!
Pingshaw seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw controlling from the full mount.
Pingshaw has hold of Ishimaru's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ishimaru manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pingshaw tries to control but Ishimaru wriggling away.
Pingshaw prevents Ishimaru from getting the reversal.
Pingshaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pingshaw working for a guillotine from mount but Ishimaru is in no mood to give up.
Ishimaru is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pingshaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ishimaru tries to hold on but Pingshaw postures up.
Pingshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ishimaru is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimaru working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pingshaw is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ishimaru is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ishimaru flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pingshaw anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ishimaru and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pingshaw slips an arm under Ishimaru chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pingshaw has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pingshaw is squeezing on Ishimaru like an anaconda would it's prey. Ishimaru fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terrance Pingshaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akira Shinsato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinsato comes into the arena with Yoshi Story blaring out of the sound system. Tokugawa Hattori is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Shinsato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokugawa Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinsato misses with a few strikes there.
Shinsato tried to score with a low kick but Hattori checks it.
Shinsato throws a leg kick but Hattori moved away.
Shinsato throws a combination that misses
and Hattori counters with a left and a right that stings Shinsato.
Akira Shinsato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hattori sizes up Shinsato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hattori scores with a head kick.
Shinsato misses with a double jab.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinsato.
Shinsato thows a body shot but no joy.
Hattori misses with a few strikes there.
Shinsato slips a jab and a cross from Hattori.
Shinsato connects with a body shot that sends Hattori's belly button to the back.
Shinsato looks to land a combination but Hattori avoids it well.
Hattori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shinsato scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akira Shinsato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shinsato misses with a series of wild punches.
Shinsato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hattori.
Shinsato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shinsato looks to land a body kick but Hattori moved away.
Hattori works over Shinsato's head and body with a nice combination.
Hattori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hattori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shinsato can pounce on him.
Hattori moves out of range of the body kick.
Shinsato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinsato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hattori is just out of range.
Shinsato misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shinsato misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Shinsato misses.
Hattori throws a nice looking combination but Shinsato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinsato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hattori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shinsato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shinsato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinsato misses with a shot to the body
and Shinsato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinsato misses with a body shot.
Shinsato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shinsato throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Shinsato avoids the head kick by Hattori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shinsato does no damage.
Hattori closes the distance and clinches up with Shinsato, looking for a takedown. Hattori pushes Shinsato against the cage but Shinsato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hattori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shinsato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shinsato is looking to wear down Hattori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shinsato.
Shinsato looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
Shinsato slaps away a takedown attempt from Hattori, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akira Shinsato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Hattori.
Shinsato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hattori looks gassed!
Shinsato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hattori.
Shinsato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hattori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori throws a head kick but Shinsato moves out of range.
Hattori moves to clinch but Shinsato breaks away
and Shinsato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Hattori both land. Nice combination.
Shinsato dodges the punch combination from Hattori.
Shinsato throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinsato.
Hattori avoids the body shot from Shinsato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hattori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shinsato.
Shinsato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hattori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hattori closes the distance and clinches up with Shinsato, looking for a takedown. Hattori pushes Shinsato against the cage but Shinsato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Shinsato dominated that round.
That's time! Shinsato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hattori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinsato.
Hattori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shinsato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hattori.
Hattori looks to land a combination but Shinsato avoids it well.
Shinsato misses with a wild body shot.
Shinsato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
A combination from Shinsato does no damage.
Shinsato lands a nice looking body shot.
Shinsato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hattori's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shinsato misses the shot to the body.
Shinsato misses with a looping left.
Shinsato missing with a left hand there. Hattori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shinsato lands an overhand right.
Akira Shinsato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shinsato wants to land a leg kick but Hattori is out of range.
Shinsato dodges the punch combination from Hattori.
Hattori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shinsato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hattori somewhat.
Hattori looks to land a body kick but Shinsato moved away.
A low kick from Hattori misses
and Shinsato counters with a series of strikes. Hattori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shinsato has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shinsato throws a combination. Hattori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Tokugawa Hattori has been cut.
Shinsato tries to bum rush Hattori with a series of wild strikes but Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hattori misses.
Hattori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shinsato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hattori somewhat.
Hattori is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shinsato is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hattori.
Hattori fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akira Shinsato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Hattori.
Hattori is breathing heavily.
Shinsato throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hattori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Shinsato.
Shinsato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinsato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hattori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Shinsato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shinsato misses with a looping right.
Shinsato looks to land a combination but Hattori avoids it well.
Hattori slips a jab and a cross from Shinsato.
Some wild striking there from Shinsato.
Shinsato looks to land a combination but Hattori avoids it well.
Shinsato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hattori counters with a left to the body.
Hattori jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shinsato leaves Hattori with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hattori fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shinsato does no damage.
No joy there for Hattori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shinsato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shinsato misses with a double jab.
Hattori fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Shinsato. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hattori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shinsato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hattori counters with a three punch combo that has Shinsato backing up. Shinsato nods at Hattori to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Shinsato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tokugawa Hattori's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Hattori scores with a four punch combination!
Shinsato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hattori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shinsato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hattori.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shinsato.
Shinsato throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shinsato as he jumps to the side.
Hattori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shinsato counters with a nice uppercut.
Hattori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Hattori both land. Nice combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shinsato. Hattori shrugs it off though.
Hattori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hattori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato stalks Hattori and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hattori's face. Hattori staggers backwards, shaken.
Shinsato lands a nice shot that snaps Hattori's head back.
Shinsato misses with the combination.
Hattori throws a series of punches but Shinsato avoids them all with ease.
Shinsato scores with a nice right hand.
Hattori shoots and misses
and Shinsato counters with a series of strikes. Hattori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akira Shinsato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Hattori.
Nice jab there from Shinsato.
Shinsato throws a series of punches but Hattori avoids them all with ease.
Hattori tries for a takedown but Shinsato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shinsato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hattori.
Shinsato throws a head kick but Hattori moves out of range.
Akira Shinsato is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinsato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinsato throws a sloppy body shot
and Hattori counters with a two punch combo.
Hattori tries to bum rush Shinsato with a series of wild strikes but Shinsato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hattori misses with a kick to the body.
Shinsato throws a sloppy head kick and Hattori moves out of range easily.
Shinsato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hattori swinging wildly here.
Shinsato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shinsato misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hattori.
Hattori slips a jab and a cross from Shinsato.
Shinsato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tokugawa Hattori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinsato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hattori fails with a takedown attempt.
Hattori throws a combination. Shinsato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shinsato scores with a hook to the body. Hattori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hattori shoots in and drives through. Shinsato sprawls well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hattori might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shinsato has got the better of the exchanges.
Shinsato throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hattori takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hattori tries for a takedown but Shinsato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shinsato throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinsato dodges the punch combination from Hattori.
Shinsato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shinsato lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinsato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akira Shinsato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Shinsato. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Shinsato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shinsato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Shinsato!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Bongderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongderson comes to the cage accompanied by Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze. Takahashi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gettō De ゲットーで. Danny Bongderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Bongderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongderson throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bongderson connects with the punch.
Bongderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bongderson looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Bongderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bongderson avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Bongderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Bongderson is out of range.
Bongderson misses the jab.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Bongderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Bongderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bongderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Danny Bongderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson lands a really nice looking cross but Takahashi seems unphased.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Bongderson's knee but Bongderson avoids it well.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Bongderson.
Bongderson scores with a hook.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bongderson stuffs the takedown.
Bongderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Bongderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bongderson.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bongderson will feel that in the morning.
Bongderson avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
enabling Bongderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bongderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Bongderson's ribs.
Bongderson dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi slips under a jab from Bongderson.
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
Bongderson moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Bongderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Bongderson misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bongderson moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bongderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongderson lands with a right hand.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Bongderson is out of range.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Bongderson saw it coming and moves away.
Bongderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bongderson is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
Bongderson misses with a looping right.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Bongderson's leg. Bongderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bongderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bongderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi moves out of range as Bongderson strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Bongderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bongderson sprawls well. Bongderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Bongderson misses its intended target.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Danny Bongderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Takahashi.
Bongderson connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bongderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ichiro Takahashi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick by Takahashi misses
and Bongderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bongderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bongderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bongderson scores with a jab.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Bongderson.
Bongderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a good low kick that Bongderson was not able to check.
Good exchange - Bongderson coming out on top.
Bongderson moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bongderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bongderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takahashi in his tracks.
Bongderson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Bongderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bongderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bongderson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bongderson throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Bongderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Bongderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bongderson misses with a looping right.
Bongderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bongderson manages to avoid it.
Danny Bongderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Bongderson moves out of range.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bongderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bongderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongderson.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bongderson.
Takahashi shoots in and drives through. Bongderson sprawls well.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bongderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bongderson connects with the punch.
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!
Bongderson throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bongderson throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bongderson throws out the jab.
Bongderson misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Bongderson.
Bongderson jabs at Takahashi's body.
Bongderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bongderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bongderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bongderson. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bongderson tests Takahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Bongderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi moves to clinch but Bongderson breaks away
and Bongderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ichiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Bongderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bongderson.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Bongderson.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Bongderson saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bongderson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Bongderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takahashi throws a jab when Bongderson was well out of range.
Bongderson throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Bongderson.
Bongderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
Bongderson misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bongderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Bongderson.
Bongderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Takahashi misses
and Bongderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bongderson scores with a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi defending well as Bongderson loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bongderson scores with a nice right hand.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takahashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bongderson throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Bongderson saw that one coming.
Bongderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bongderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Bongderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bongderson pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danny Bongderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A clash of legs there as Bongderson blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bongderson misses.
Bongderson cracks Takahashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but Bongderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bongderson's calf.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Bongderson counters with a series of strikes. Takahashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Ichiro Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bongderson throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Bongderson's body.
Nice sprawl there from Bongderson as Takahashi shoots in.
Nice shot lands for Bongderson.
Bongderson blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Bongderson finds it's way through Takahashi's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Bongderson. No joy for Takahashi on that attempt.
Danny Bongderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Takahashi.
Bongderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bongderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Bongderson lands a slapping body shot.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi defending well as Bongderson loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bongderson tries to sprawl out of it but Takahashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bongderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Bongderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bongderson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Bongderson!
Danny Bongderson 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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