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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murder Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead body disposal- by NECRO. Harrison Best is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harrison Best!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murder Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster tries to bum rush Best with a series of wild strikes but Best uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Best lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warmaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Best fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warmaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warmaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Best uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warmaster.
Warmaster thows a body shot but no joy.
Best misses with a two punch combination.
Warmaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warmaster blocks a head kick by Best.
Warmaster dodges the punch combination from Best.
Warmaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Best is looking to clinch but Warmaster is avoiding it.
Best tries to bum rush Warmaster with a series of wild strikes but Warmaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Best wants to clinch up but Warmaster keeps it at a distance.
Warmaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Warmaster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Best is surviving well by controlling Warmaster's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warmaster looking to secure an arm triangle but Best defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Best is surviving well by controlling Warmaster's body position as best he can.
Warmaster avoids the attempt from Best to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warmaster looking to secure an arm triangle but Best defends it well.
Warmaster swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murder Warmaster!
Murder Warmaster is the new heavyweight champion!
Murder Warmaster took some time post fight to say the following; 'You can't tame the beast that is the warmaster!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and el Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). el Pablo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Diaz's chin.
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146 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, el Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pablo has a takedown stuffed.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pablo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pablo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz cracks Pablo with a good jab.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of el Pablo.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws the left hand but Pablo avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pablo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pablo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Pablo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pablo scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pablo gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pablo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pablo trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Pablo controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Pablo's defenses.
Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Nick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Pablo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pablo tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pablo can't get the takedown.
Pablo looks gassed!
Pablo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Diaz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
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!
Pablo tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Pablo back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pablo wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pablo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pablo is rocked!
Diaz grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pablo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Diaz cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe has chosen Bombage by Tiësto as his entrance music. Kai Watanabe struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kai Watanabe 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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166 lbs
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170 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phoenix Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Watanabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Phoenix Miyamoto has been cut.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Watanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyamoto closes the distance but Watanabe moves to the side
and Watanabe counters with a nice leg kick.
Watanabe throws a right hand that Miyamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyamoto also avoids with ease.
Miyamoto wants to clinch but Watanabe slips to the side
and Watanabe counters with a nice uppercut.
Watanabe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up but Watanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyamoto clinches.
Watanabe prevents a body shot from Miyamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto leaning against his opponent.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watanabe's elbow.
Miyamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miyamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Watanabe avoiding damage as Miyamoto throws knees to the body.
Miyamoto stalling.
Watanabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watanabe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
Miyamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Watanabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto takes one on the button.
Miyamoto is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Watanabe misses the target.
Oh Miyamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe misses with an uppercut
and Miyamoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miyamoto.
Watanabe has Miyamoto pressed against the cage.
Miyamoto trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watanabe avoids it.
Watanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watanabe.
Watanabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe misses with a left hand
and Miyamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Watanabe misses with a right hand
and Miyamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Watanabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe throws an overhand right that lands on Miyamoto's shoulder, as Miyamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Watanabe misses with a lunging right hand
and Miyamoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Watanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watanabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe misses with a hook
and Miyamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe misses with a hook
and Miyamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watanabe throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miyamoto misses with a straight left.
Watanabe throws a right hand that misses
and Miyamoto moves into the clinch.
Watanabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watanabe misses with a right hand
and Miyamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Miyamoto looking to stall.
Watanabe lands a big right hand that drops Miyamoto! The killer instinct kicks in and Watanabe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Watanabe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Truman Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Truman Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger cracks Vasconcelos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasconcelos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tiger is trying to defend but Vasconcelos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vasconcelos drops an elbow to the side of Tiger's head.
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.
Vasconcelos stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Tiger is working hard here to advance position.
Vasconcelos throws an elbow that misses. Tiger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasconcelos's guard. Nice move by Tiger!
Vasconcelos is wriggling around but Tiger manages to pass to half guard.
Vasconcelos wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasconcelos trying to hold on to Tiger's head to control him but Tiger postures up.
Tiger stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lucas Vasconcelos.
Good exchange - Tiger coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiger avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasconcelos doesn't seem bothered though.
A right-left combo lands from Tiger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasconcelos looks for a takedown but Tiger sprawls well.
Vasconcelos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vasconcelos misses with a takedown attempt - Tiger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Truman Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Vasconcelos.
Tiger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasconcelos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tiger!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasconcelos.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Tiger knocks Vasconcelos out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Truman Tiger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Skelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelter comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Skelter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Skelter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Skelter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skelter. Skelter obviously looking to wear him down.
Andrews scores with a three punch combo!
Skelter lands a nice shot to the body.
Skelter throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Skelter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrews is able to avoid easily.
Skelter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skelter is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skelter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skelter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skelter is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrews has wrist control.
Andrews wants to sweep but no luck.
Skelter stands and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrews, who protects the arm well.
Andrews is trying to improve his position.
Skelter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andrews looks to move to half guard but instead Skelter has passed into mount! Damn!
Andrews tries to reverse the position but Skelter maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Skelter wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Andrews postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skelter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andrews, into his guard.
Skelter trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelter wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skelter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Skelter tries to pass.
Skelter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skelter cracks Andrews with a big right hand but Andrews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andrews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skelter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andrews is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andrews is refusing to be controlled, as Skelter sits in half guard.
Andrews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skelter passes into side control.
Skelter is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrews is defending well.
Andrews is looking to regain half guard here but Skelter keeps moving and retains side control.
Andrews is being controlled here.
Andrews takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Andrews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skelter wants to free his trapped foot but Andrews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skelter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andrews is pressing down on Skelter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skelter defends well.
Skelter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skelter is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrews has wrist control.
Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skelter passes into side control.
Skelter wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Skelter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skelter lands a head kick. Andrews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skelter tries to bum rush Andrews with a series of wild strikes but Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Skelter.
Andrews throws a right hand that misses
and Skelter counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews connects with a body shot that sends Skelter's belly button to the back.
Skelter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews dodges the punch combination from Skelter.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skelter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrews counters with a two punch combo.
Jimmy Skelter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelter connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Skelter. Those never looked like landing.
Skelter misses with an uppercut.
Skelter dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews swinging wildly here.
Skelter throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skelter takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelter is trying to stall.
Andrews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skelter backwards.
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews misses with an uppercut
and Skelter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andrews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skelter.
Skelter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skelter wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Skelter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter landing with the ground and pound.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skelter defends well.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Skelter controlling him for the moment.
Skelter trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrews working for a triangle but Skelter defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skelter passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skelter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skelter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Skelter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skelter wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Skelter lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Skelter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Skelter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrews is rocked!
Skelter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andrews is still in real trouble! Can Skelter finish him?
Skelter staying calm.
Skelter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andrews looking for a sweep but Skelter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skelter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jimmy Skelter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skelter is landing with some decent strikes but Andrews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Skelter lands a big elbow - Andrews is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Andrews is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jimmy Skelter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jangla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Higgins !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Jangla!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Jangla.
Jangla throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Jangla counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Jangla's head but Jangla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins defending well as Jangla loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
A big right from Jangla misses.
Higgins slips a straight right by Jangla.
Jangla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jangla misses with a looping left.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Jangla throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins 's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jangla.
Jangla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
A jab from Jangla misses.
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jangla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Higgins slips a straight right by Jangla.
Jangla throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Jangla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jangla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jangla 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.
Jangla takes a swing at Higgins 's ribcage but misses.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jangla.
Jangla shoots in looking for a takedown. Higgins tries to sprawl out of it but Jangla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Higgins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jangla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Jangla's shoulder, as Jangla tries to avoid the shot.
Jangla 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.
Jangla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jangla somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jangla throws out the jab.
Jangla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jangla.
Jangla defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jangla.
Jangla slips a straight right by Higgins .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Higgins slips under a jab from Jangla.
Jangla throws a hook to the side of Higgins 's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jangla throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Jangla ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jangla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jangla misses with a hook.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jangla loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Jangla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins .
Higgins scores a takedown into full mount!
Jangla is desperately trying to improve his position but Higgins has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangla tries to hold on but Higgins pushes him away.
Jangla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Higgins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jangla hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jangla is trying to stand up.
Jangla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jangla wants to control but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins landing punches.
Higgins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jangla tries to hold on but Higgins pushes him away.
Jangla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a big shot there that rocks Jangla but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jangla can't escape the position.
Higgins trying to control but Jangla is having none of it.
Higgins cracks Jangla with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Higgins !
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonto Borneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Motions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
159 lbs
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30
158 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tonto Borneo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Motions!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motions misses with a left hand
and Borneo counters with a good, hard body kick but Motions shrugs it off.
Borneo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borneo shoots in and gets a takedown into Motions's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borneo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Motions trying to keep a closed guard but Borneo is proving a slippery customer.
Borneo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borneo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borneo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borneo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motions looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Borneo has picked Motions up and slammed him! Motions can't keep hold of the triangle and Borneo manages to pass to side control!
Borneo taking a breather here.
Borneo trying to control the action but Motions is working from the bottom.
Borneo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Borneo advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motions is trying to escape the mount.
Borneo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Motions has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Motions is working to get back to half guard.
Motions tries to hold on but Borneo pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Motions really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Motions wants to control but Borneo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motions is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Borneo controlling the position easily from mount.
Borneo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Motions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Motions wants it to stay on the feet.
Borneo clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Borneo tries to pull guard but Motions won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borneo blocking some punches.
Borneo tries to score a body lock takedown but Motions shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonto Borneo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motions is trying to break free.
Motions tries to stall but Borneo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Motions drops down looking for an ankle pick but Borneo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Motions shoots in for a takedown but Borneo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Motions misses.
Borneo shoots for a double leg takedown but Motions sprawls well. He's pushed Borneo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Motions misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Motions scores with the left hand. Borneo knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Motions scores a takedown into full mount!
Motions throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tonto Borneo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Borneo walks into a left hand.
Motions feints a jab promting Borneo to slip. Motions then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Borneo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Motions slaps away a takedown attempt from Borneo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borneo tries to close the distance and clinch but Motions swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Motions throws a combination that misses
and Borneo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borneo trying to control the position from guard on top but Motions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motions looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borneo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borneo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Motions to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borneo.
Borneo tries to clinch up but Motions circles away and keeps his distance.
Borneo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Motions's waist but Motions gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borneo off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motions will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Motions misses.
Motions throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borneo's waist but Borneo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Motions off to one side.
Tonto Borneo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borneo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Motions.
Borneo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Motions.
Motions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borneo throws a lazy right hand but Motions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motions sizes up Borneo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borneo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonto Borneo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borneo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motions.
Borneo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Borneo controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motions is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motions wants to control but Borneo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Borneo there.
Borneo controlling the action here.
Borneo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motions keeping hold of Borneo's head, controlling as best he can.
Borneo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tonto Borneo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Motions trying to hold on to Borneo's head to control him but Borneo postures up.
Borneo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Motions tries to roll over but Borneo keeps him under control.
Motions wants to control but Borneo is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Borneo wants to stand but Motions has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Motions is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Borneo slips a straight right by Motions.
Borneo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Motions as he avoids it easily.
Motions has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Motions swinging wildly here.
Motions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Borneo momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borneo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Motions fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Motions. No joy for Borneo on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonto Borneo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Borneo leaves Motions with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Motions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borneo shoots in for a takedown but Motions shows good takedown defense.
Motions misses with a wild combination.
Motions might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Motions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Motions wants it to stay on the feet.
Motions misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Motions lands with a straight right. Borneo didn't see that one coming.
Borneo clinches up against the cage.
Borneo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borneo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonto Borneo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motions working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motions drops down looking for an ankle pick but Borneo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borneo doesn't manage to clinch there - Motions circles away.
Motions looks to land a left hand but Borneo moved out of range nicely.
Motions scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Motions throws a strike aimed at the side of Borneo's head but Borneo avoids it well.
Borneo is looking for a sweep.
Borneo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Motions.
Motions tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Borneo regains half guard, as Motions was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motions seems to be working for a kimura but Borneo defends the submission attempt.
Borneo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Motions is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Borneo!
Borneo tries to hold on but Motions postures up.
Motions throwing strikes here but Borneo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Borneo regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motions throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borneo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Motions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Motions controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borneo controlling Motions's posture.
Motions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borneo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borneo has Motions pulled in close to control his posture.
Borneo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Motions throwing strikes from guard but Borneo blocks nicely.
Motions stands up over Borneo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Motions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borneo keeping moving, preventing Motions from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borneo 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.
Borneo keeping moving, preventing Motions from controlling successfully.
Motions chips away with some ground and pound.
The Motions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borneo controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motions is looking to work some ground and pound but Borneo has wrist control.
Motions trying to control the position from guard on top but Borneo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borneo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borneo has his foot on Motions's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Motions works his way back into a safe position though.
Motions throws a strike but Borneo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tonto Borneo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Motions looking for a sweep. Not yet Motions, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Motions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borneo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonto Borneo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Santana!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond lands an overhand right.
Richmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santana lands a really nice looking cross but Richmond seems unphased.
It looks like James Richmond has been cut.
Richmond thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Santana.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richmond throws out the jab.
Richmond feints a jab promting Santana to slip. Richmond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Richmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Santana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Richmond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Richmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Richmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana throws a poor cross that misses
and Richmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richmond is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Richmond circles away and we're back to standing.
Richmond misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Richmond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Richmond swinging wildly here.
Santana misses with a looping right.
A combination from Richmond does no damage.
Santana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Richmond does it's job there.
Paolo Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana delivers a nice body kick.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Richmond moves away and avoids it.
Richmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richmond throws a shot from downtown. Santana moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana scores with a leg kick.
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santana advances position into side control!
Santana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richmond has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Santana stalls from top position.
Richmond is trying to improve his position.
Richmond struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santana controlling the position from side mount.
Richmond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richmond tries to get out of the position.
Santana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santana slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond parries the strikes from Santana easily there. Santana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Richmond to escape.
Richmond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Richmond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Richmond tries to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
Santana has hold of Richmond's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richmond manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santana controlling the position easily from mount.
Richmond tries to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richmond is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Richmond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Richmond does it's job there.
Santana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Richmond misses.
Richmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santana throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond misses the shot to the body.
Richmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Santana looks to land a left hand but Richmond moved out of range nicely.
Santana jabs Richmond right on the nose. Richmond blinks but takes it well.
Paolo Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana avoids the body shot from Richmond.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richmond sprawls well. Richmond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santana gets slowly back to his feet.
Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santana doesn't seem bothered though.
Richmond misses with an uppercut.
Richmond lands a nice hook to Santana's body. Santana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richmond scores with a body shot.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Richmond.
Santana tests Richmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James Richmond's cut is getting worse.
Richmond throws a series of punches but Santana moves out of range.
Santana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santana explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Santana! Richmond is out on his feet! Santana rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Richmond is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Richmond is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Santana!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 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
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kendall Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alves throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Kendall Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker cracks Alves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parker 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 Alves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Alves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alves avoids the body shot from Parker.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Alves blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
Alves misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parker wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Alves working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Alves wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roger Parker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alves throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alves takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parker scrambles back to his feet.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Alves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Parker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Parker 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.
Alves takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves misses with a body shot
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from Alves.
Kendall Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Parker misses.
Alves misses the jab.
Roger Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Parker misses.
A left and a right from Alves both land. Nice combination.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves jumps guard but Parker stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Alves tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alves tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Parker works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alves jumps guard but Parker stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves is rocked!
Parker working aggressively here.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves is pressed against the cage. Parker pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Alves! Two more big strikes from Parker and Alves crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roger Parker!
Roger Parker 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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