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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blue Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cooper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steel.
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooper is looking to reverse the position.
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cooper tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper dodges the ground and pound from Steel.
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well.
An elbow from Steel crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooper rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Cooper!
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
Cooper trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cooper wants to get up but he can't break Steel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Steel dominated that round.
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.
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Cooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cooper manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Steel drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into Cooper's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cooper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Cooper in his guard.
Steel wants to control the position but Cooper says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cooper doesn't defend quickly enough and Steel has managed to lock this one up! Can Cooper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Steel on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blue Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Blue Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simija Nomurokai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simija Nomurokai!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomurokai pushes Powers up against the cage in a clinch.
Nomurokai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Powers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nomurokai to the mat. Nomurokai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nomurokai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nomurokai being controlled here, momentarily.
Nomurokai managing to control the position.
Nomurokai keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
Nomurokai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nomurokai trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Simija Nomurokai.
Powers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nomurokai to the mat! Nomurokai manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nomurokai keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
Nomurokai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Nomurokai.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nomurokai is on top in guard.
Nomurokai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nomurokai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nomurokai wanted to stand there but Powers had control of the position.
Nomurokai forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nomurokai pulls his head out easily.
Nomurokai has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Powers works to full guard.
Nomurokai looking to pass the guard.
Nomurokai trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Nomurokai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nomurokai controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai decides to stand back up. Nomurokai steps back and let's Powers get back to his feet.
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Nomurokai avoids the head kick by Powers.
Powers moves into the clinch.
Powers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nomurokai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nomurokai turns into Powers and is now in his guard.
Nomurokai content to stall in guard here.
Nomurokai wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nomurokai defends it easily.
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!
Nomurokai advances position into side control!
Nomurokai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Nomurokai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nomurokai prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simija Nomurokai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nomurokai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
Nomurokai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Powers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Powers tries to bench press Nomurokai off him but Nomurokai keeps the position.
Nomurokai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Powers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nomurokai trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
Nomurokai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nomurokai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers stops Nomurokai from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Nomurokai stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomurokai trying to control the position but Powers is working away.
Nomurokai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nomurokai is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.
Nomurokai working away.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is not content to let Nomurokai control the position.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomurokai wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nomurokai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Powers is not content to let Nomurokai control the position.
Nomurokai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Powers tries to buck Nomurokai off but Nomurokai is having none of it.
Nomurokai has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nomurokai misses with a head shot.
Powers tries to hold on but Nomurokai pushes him away.
Nomurokai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nomurokai has control of Powers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Powers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nomurokai controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simija Nomurokai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Powers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Powers clinches up against the cage.
Nomurokai lands a takedown into guard.
Powers trying to control the position.
Nomurokai is stalling in the full guard.
Nomurokai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Powers seems a little lost for a moment, as Nomurokai dominates the positioning.
Powers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nomurokai's best efforts.
Powers is looking for a sweep. Nomurokai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomurokai content to control rather than advance.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nomurokai.
Nomurokai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simija Nomurokai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nomurokai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai trying to control but Powers is having none of it.
Powers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nomurokai.
Nomurokai controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Nomurokai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Powers is squirming around, avoiding Nomurokai's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Powers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nomurokai pulls his head out easily.
Nomurokai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nomurokai.
Well, if Nomurokai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nomurokai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Nomurokai controlling the action here.
Powers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nomurokai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nomurokai's back!
Kenny Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simija Nomurokai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers tightening his grip on Nomurokai, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simija Nomurokai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nomurokai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simija Nomurokai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Simija Nomurokai thanked Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Pete is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skywalker's half guard.
Skywalker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pete blocks the strikes from Skywalker.
Pete looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skywalker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pete throwing shots but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skywalker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skywalker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pete looking for a submission but Skywalker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skywalker is pulling down on Pete's head. It's preventing any offense from Pete, at least for the moment.
Pete makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete prevents Skywalker from getting back to his feet.
Pete lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pete is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skywalker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skywalker has escaped and now he's on top!
Skywalker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pete tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete is looking for a triangle but Skywalker pushes his legs off easily.
Pete has his foot on Skywalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skywalker works his way back into a safe position though.
Pete is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skywalker is aware though and is defending well.
Skywalker gets to his feet - Pete follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pete tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
letting Skywalker counter with a right hand.
Pete is breathing heavily.
Pete is looking to clinch.
Pete with a poor takedown
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pete tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pete!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skywalker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pete can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skywalker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pete hang on?
Skywalker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skywalker content just to control the position here.
Pete is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skywalker controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rousimar Palhares Skywalker.
Pete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pete is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Pete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pete avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pete with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Pete fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a low kick, right behind Pete 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Pete with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Skywalker works over Pete's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pete's half guard.
Skywalker lands strikes from half guard.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skywalker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skywalker lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Skywalker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pete actively working from the bottom here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skywalker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker prevents Pete from improving his position.
Skywalker stalling.
Pete is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skywalker pulls his head out easily.
Skywalker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skywalker wants to control but Pete is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rousimar Palhares Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a hook.
Pete shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Skywalker.
Pete tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pete wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Pete is looking to clinch.
Great Pete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pete tries to clinch up.
Skywalker lands with a shot to the body.
Pete has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Pete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skywalker punishes Pete's body with a nice straight punch.
Skywalker clobbers Pete with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pete walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pete darts in trying to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combo that has Pete backing up. Pete nods at Skywalker to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skywalker clobbers Pete with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a two punch combo.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skywalker cracks Pete with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skywalker works over Pete's head and body with a nice combination.
Pete is rocked!
Pete closes the distance and clinches.
Skywalker working hard to break the clinch.
Pete changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skywalker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skywalker lands with a hook. Pete tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete has his takedown stuffed
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pete takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pete fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pete ducks right into an uppercut from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a two punch combo.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Pete is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker thuds his right hand into Pete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Skywalker - just one landing.
Pete misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pete seems to have got his legs back now.
Skywalker with a jab.
Pete shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Great Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Skywalker finds it's way through Pete's defenses.
Skywalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pete moves to clinch but Skywalker breaks away
and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker connects with a crisp jab.
Skywalker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pete blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Skywalker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skywalker.
Pete looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a series of strikes. Pete will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pete doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Skywalker finds it's way through Pete's defenses.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pete stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker connects with a body shot that sends Pete's belly button to the back.
Skywalker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker feints and then cracks Pete's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pete down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Skywalker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skywalker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skywalker stalks Pete and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pete's face. Pete staggers backwards, shaken.
Pete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skywalker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
A very excited looking Rousimar Palhares Skywalker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raviel Mutoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raviel Mutoh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
227 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raviel Mutoh!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul gets caught flat footed, as Mutoh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Mutoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Mutoh throws a big elbow that misses.
Paul throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Paul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paul tries to get out of the position.
Mutoh lands a couple of digs.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mutoh manages to pass to side control.
Mutoh working Paul over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Paul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mutoh controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutoh lands a big shot there that rocks Paul but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mutoh cracks Paul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Paul is trying desperately to improve position.
Mutoh with good strikes from the mount here!
Paul wants to hold on but Mutoh pushes him away.
Paul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paul is rocked!
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!
Mutoh postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Paul bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mutoh and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raviel Mutoh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fat Jobber has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! King Jobber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fat Jobber's chin.
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18
162 lbs
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25
320 lbs
0 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Jobber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King Jobber showed some decent athleticism there.
Fat Jobber looks gassed!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
King Jobber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fat Jobber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King Jobber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King Jobber has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King Jobber gets the takedown into side control.
Fat Jobber being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Jobber in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fat Jobber seems a little lost for a moment, as King Jobber dominates the positioning.
King Jobber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
King Jobber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King Jobber has hold of Fat Jobber's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fat Jobber seems comfortable defending it but King Jobber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fat Jobber is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fat Jobber is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but King Jobber couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Jobber!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogie Menor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Warrior Song. Ogie Menor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Banks's chin.
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140 lbs
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133 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ogie Menor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menor on the side of the head.
Menor is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ogie Menor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Menor tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Menor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Menor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menor doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
A lazy left from Banks finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Menor. Those never looked like landing.
Banks throws a hook but Menor blocks it.
Menor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Menor working aggressively here.
Menor misses with a punch on the inside.
Menor tries to land a knee to the head but Banks blocks with his arms.
Banks prevents Menor from breaking the clinch.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menor tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menor tries to clinch
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
Menor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Menor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Banks catches Menor right on the button with a cross.
Menor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banks, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Menor slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Menor takes one to the side of the head.
Menor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Menor.
Banks breaks from the clinch.
Menor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks is looking to score with low kicks.
Banks moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Menor does no damage.
Menor wants to clinch.
Menor slips under a jab.
Menor doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Banks has closed the distance and engaged Menor in a clinch.
Banks has Menor pressed against the cage, preventing Menor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menor backwards.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Banks does it's job there.
Menor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Menor moved out of range.
Menor throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Menor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menor wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Banks digs a good hook to Menor's body.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menor looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Menor wants to clinch but Banks slips to the side
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks connects with a crisp jab.
Menor slips a jab from Banks.
Menor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks lands with a right hand.
Banks misses with a hook. Menor ducked under it nicely.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Menor's head but Menor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks connects with the punch.
Banks throws a body punch but Menor moves out of range.
Menor moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Menor moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Banks lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Banks.
Menor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Menor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Banks.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menor looks to clinch
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Menor wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Banks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menor slips a jab from Banks.
Menor feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Menor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banks is rocked!
Menor wants to clinch but Banks slips to the side
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Banks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Menor moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Menor tries to clinch up
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Menor tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menor misses with a wild combination.
Menor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
A punch combination from Menor misses.
Menor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menor at a distance.
Menor tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Menor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menor wants to clinch.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks avoids the head kick by Menor.
Menor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banks jabs at Menor's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menor moves to clinch but Banks breaks away
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menor tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Menor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menor avoids the body shot from Banks.
Banks moves into the clinch.
Banks keeps control of Menor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Menor tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Banks.
Menor wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Menor fails to land.
Banks lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menor doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Menor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menor misses with an uppercut
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menor tries to clinch up
and Menor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Menor doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Menor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Banks lands.
Menor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menor tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Menor is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Menor slips the punch.
Banks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Menor is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menor looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Menor is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
Menor is breathing heavily.
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Menor.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Banks.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks connects with the punch.
Banks blocks a head kick by Menor.
Banks 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.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menor moves to clinch but Banks breaks away
and Banks counters with a big right hand! Oh Menor is in trouble here! Banks follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Banks!
Karl Banks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Saunier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunier comes into the arena with Muse - Hysteria blaring out of the sound system. Avalon has chosen Superman - Super Junior as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthieu Saunier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jules Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon has a takedown stuffed.
Saunier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saunier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Avalon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Avalon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saunier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avalon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saunier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avalon.
Avalon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthieu Saunier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Avalon.
Avalon throws the left hand but Saunier avoids the punch easily.
Avalon slips a straight right by Saunier.
Avalon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avalon takes a swing at Saunier's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saunier tries to avoid it but Avalon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saunier to the ground. Saunier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saunier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saunier misses with a wild body shot.
Saunier throws a lazy right hand but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saunier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avalon moves out of range as Saunier throws a body kick.
Saunier looks to score with a jab to the body but Avalon is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Avalon or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunier which made him look bad.
Saunier throws the left hand but Avalon avoids the punch easily.
Avalon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Saunier.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunier missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Saunier tenderised Avalon's leg. Avalon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunier stuns Avalon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saunier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalon.
Saunier lands with a shot to the body.
Avalon drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Avalon wants to stand but Saunier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Avalon stopping the sweep attempt from Saunier.
Avalon tries to stand but Saunier is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunier is looking to stand back up but Avalon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saunier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avalon controlling the action here.
Avalon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saunier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avalon decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunier.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalon misses with a looping left.
Avalon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Avalon lands in his opponent's guard.
Avalon looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunier keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.
Avalon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jules Avalon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saunier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saunier sprawls well. Saunier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.
Avalon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avalon misses with a takedown attempt - Saunier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthieu Saunier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Avalon.
Avalon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Saunier to counter with a crisp jab.
Saunier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Avalon blocks the leg kick.
Saunier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunier misses with a body shot.
Avalon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon throws a body punch but Saunier moves out of range.
Saunier misses with a double jab.
Saunier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthieu Saunier is winning the standup battle so far.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
Avalon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saunier is able to avoid easily.
Avalon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunier manages to avoid it.
Saunier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avalon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saunier rather than just go for the knockout.
Saunier takes a swing at Avalon's ribcage but misses.
Saunier swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saunier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Saunier does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Avalon.
Saunier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saunier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avalon slips under a jab from Saunier.
Avalon lands an overhand right.
That kick from Saunier tenderised Avalon's leg. Avalon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunier avoids the body shot from Avalon.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon throws a body punch but Saunier moves out of range.
Saunier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avalon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Avalon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avalon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saunier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matthieu Saunier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunier moves out of range of the leg kick from Avalon.
Avalon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avalon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Avalon is just content to waste time from the top position. Saunier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Avalon stands up and waves to Saunier to follow him.
Saunier lands a glancing blow to the side of Avalon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a hook.
Saunier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saunier duly obliges.
Saunier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Avalon moves forwards but Saunier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saunier looks to land a combination but Avalon avoids it well.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Saunier avoids them all with ease.
Avalon shoots for a double leg takedown but Saunier sprawls well. He's pushed Avalon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot by Saunier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Saunier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunier misses with a left hand
and Avalon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saunier's guard now.
Saunier controls Avalon momentarily but Avalon frees himself.
Avalon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avalon trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jules Avalon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avalon looks for a takedown but Saunier sprawls well.
Saunier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saunier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunier misses with an uppercut. Avalon saw that one coming.
Avalon misses with a body shot.
Avalon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saunier misses the shot to the body.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunier.
Saunier checks the leg kick.
Avalon takes a swing at Saunier's ribcage but misses.
Saunier misses the shot to the body.
Avalon takes a swing at Saunier's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunier lands with a cross.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avalon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunier misses the jab.
Saunier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saunier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalon.
Avalon throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunier.
Saunier throws a jab but it's blocked by Avalon.
Avalon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Saunier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avalon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunier missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon takes one to the chin there.
Saunier misses the shot to the body.
Avalon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saunier.
Saunier swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
Saunier connects with an inside leg kick.
Avalon just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon tries to work over Saunier's front leg with a kick but Saunier checks it.
Avalon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunier.
Saunier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Saunier ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
A head kick misses from Saunier.
Saunier just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunier misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunier misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon misses the shot to the body.
Saunier throws a right hand that Avalon ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalon also avoids with ease.
Saunier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunier.
Saunier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saunier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Avalon back to the cage. Saunier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saunier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by Saunier.
Saunier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Saunier misses.
Saunier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saunier looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body. Saunier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avalon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saunier is fending him off so far but Avalon persists. Nope, Saunier circles away and we're back to standing.
Avalon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunier was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalon.
Avalon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saunier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avalon thows a body shot but no joy.
Avalon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avalon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunier working for a triangle but Avalon defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avalon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matthieu Saunier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saunier sizes up Avalon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saunier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Avalon misses its intended target.
Saunier cracks Avalon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avalon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saunier to the mat! Saunier manages to get full guard.
Avalon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saunier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Avalon is looking to defend but Saunier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Avalon! Saunier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Avalon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthieu Saunier!
Matthieu Saunier retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthieu Saunier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hindu Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hindu Kush told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Dean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hindu Kush!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Kush tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dean.
Dean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean with a poor takedown
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dean stalling away here and it's allowed Kush to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kush 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.
Kush is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush 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.
Dean landing some decent shots from guard.
Kush is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dean is working Kush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kush is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dean is in close to Kush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Kush has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
Kush trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Kush throws a big elbow that misses.
Kush throws an elbow that misses. Dean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kush's guard. Nice move by Dean!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kush has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
Kush looking for a sweep. Not yet Kush, not yet.
Kush controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
Dean distracts Kush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kush has momentary wrist control but Dean slips an elbow through the middle.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Kush has wrist control.
Dean preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Dean wanted to stand there but Kush had control of the position.
Kush is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily.
Kush wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dean is working Kush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dean cracks Kush with a solid left hand.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Dean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hindu Kush will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kush as he jumps to the side.
Dean looks for a takedown but Kush sprawls well.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kush circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kush throws out the jab.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kush sprawls well. Kush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean shoots and misses
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush lands with a nice combination. Dean backs away looking to recover.
Dean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Dean is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Kush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Dean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hindu Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kush lands the left hand.
Kush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dean at a distance.
Kush digs a good body shot into Dean's ribs.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kush! Dean is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hindu Kush!
Hindu Kush is the new bantamweight champion!
Hindu Kush managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry), into his post fight interview.
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