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AFC 34 - El vs Marnota PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beugina Unki (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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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beugina Unki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Unki misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Unki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Unki with that takedown attempt.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beugina Unki.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Unki or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith thumps Unki with a low kick.
Unki misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beugina Unki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Unki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Unki on that attempt.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Unki off to one side.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Unki 's knee.
Unki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unki looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Unki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Unki looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Unki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith leaves Unki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Unki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Unki fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Unki's knee momentarily.
A head kick from Smith lands but Unki takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Sean Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Unki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Unki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Horrible takedown by Unki or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Unki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Unki down.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a head kick. Unki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Unki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Unki takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Smith tenderised Unki's leg. Unki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Unki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Unki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Unki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Unki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Unki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Unki. Unki gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unki with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Unki stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is looking to slow Unki down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Unki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Unki.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Unki shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith thumps Unki with a low kick.
Unki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unki. That did some damage!
Smith is looking to slow Unki down with leg kicks.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Unki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unki shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith lands a head kick. Unki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Unki's head.
Unki fails with the takedown.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Unki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Unki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Unki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Unki's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Unki misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Unki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Unki looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unki.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Unki has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Unki 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unki's sensitive parts.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Unki takes a step back to recover.
Unki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Unki's front leg but catches the back leg as Unki tries to avoid it.
Smith cracks the inside of Unki's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unki.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Smith tenderised Unki's leg. Unki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Unki's front leg but catches the back leg as Unki tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Unki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Unki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Unki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unki gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beugina Unki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Unki is breathing heavily.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Unki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Unki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Unki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Unki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Unki shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Unki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Unki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Unki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Unki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sean Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Unki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Unki if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unki has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Unki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Smith tenderised Unki's leg. Unki is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Smith lands but Unki takes it in his stride.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Smith feints and then cracks Unki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unki down.
Unki shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Unki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Unki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Unki off balance momentarily.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Unki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horrible takedown by Unki or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unki can do to turn this around?
Unki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Unki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Sean Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unki's sensitive parts.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unki.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Unki shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Unki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unki. That did some damage!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No luck for Unki with that takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Unki stumbling back into the cage.
Unki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Unki's front leg but catches the back leg as Unki tries to avoid it.
Unki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unki somewhat.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Unki off to one side.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unki is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unki.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that Unki semi-blocks.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unki.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Unki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Unki shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith thows a body kick. Unki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Unki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Sean Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Unki in the body.
Beugina Unki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sean Smith!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sean Smith!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sean Smith!
Sean Smith wins by unanimous decision!
Sean Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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274 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Otto Santos has been cut.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schwarz thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos blocks a jab.
A big left from Schwarz misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Schwarz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwarz pinned against the cage. Schwarz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarz forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz looking to stall.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwarz is defending well.
Schwarz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santos has clasped his hands together around Schwarz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Schwarz tries to escape but Santos is in control.
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!
Santos throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Schwarz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Schwarz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarz pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos is pressing down on Schwarz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schwarz is holding on for now.
Schwarz tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santos slips a nice elbow through Schwarz's hands, connecting with Schwarz's forehead.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwarz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schwarz is looking to escape.
Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarz is looking to escape.
Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos misses with a head shot. Schwarz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos trying to control but Schwarz is working from the bottom.
Schwarz wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Schwarz blocks nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schwarz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Schwarz blocks nicely.
Santos cracks Schwarz with a solid left hand.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwarz's head.
Schwarz kicks Santos off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwarz. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schwarz scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarz just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Schwarz.
A left lands for Schwarz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz misses with a wild body shot.
Santos dives in and grabs Schwarz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwarz pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Hans Schwarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schwarz misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Schwarz as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schwarz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwarz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz lands with a right hand.
Schwarz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Schwarz misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarz lands an overhand right.
Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Schwarz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos won't allow Schwarz to get back to his feet.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarz is retaining full guard.
Schwarz pulls Santos in to control the position.
Schwarz keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Schwarz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarz is retaining full guard.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarz is retaining full guard.
Santos won't allow Schwarz to get back to his feet.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwarz has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Schwarz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otto Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schwarz swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schwarz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Schwarz as Santos shoots in.
Schwarz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schwarz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Schwarz.
Schwarz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Otto Santos's cut is getting worse.
Schwarz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarz lands the left hand.
Schwarz connects with a body shot.
Schwarz lands an overhand right.
Schwarz thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarz connects with a jab.
Otto Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwarz swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarz lands a nice looking body shot.
Hans Schwarz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarz lands a slapping body shot.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Schwarz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schwarz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwarz. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos shoots in but Schwarz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwarz throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Schwarz had a free shot at his head there.
Schwarz lands a head shot.
Schwarz throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Schwarz throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwarz.
Schwarz throws a big shot that misses.
Schwarz moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos decides to pull guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santos, up you get!
Schwarz slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwarz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jeez, Otto Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Santos avoids the body shot from Schwarz.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schwarz's waist but Schwarz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Schwarz tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schwarz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Jab by Schwarz.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Otto Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Schwarz!
A very excited looking Hans Schwarz 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi has chosen ASAP Rocky-Palace as his entrance music. Jake Sawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
153 lbs
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27
151 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Sawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Kakashi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakashi fails with the takedown.
Kakashi rushes Sawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kakashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sawa walks away with a smile on his face. Kakashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kakashi dives in and scores a takedown into Sawa's guard.
Sawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakashi is one step ahead there.
Sawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kakashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kakashi postures up.
Sawa 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.
Kakashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kakashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kakashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kakashi throwing strikes but missing.
Sawa keeping full guard, as Kakashi tries to pass.
Kakashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakashi defends it easily.
Kakashi postures up.
Kakashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sawa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sawa takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kakashi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sawa's guard. Nice work there by Kakashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kakashi stands and throws Sawa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kakashi tries for a kimura but Sawa is defending well.
Kakashi tries for a kimura but Sawa is defending well.
Kakashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sawa, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi with the ground and pound but Sawa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kakashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sawa's head.
Sawa trying to control here.
Kakashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sawa's head.
Ground and pound from Kakashi.
Kakashi is looking for a kimura here.
Sawa gets back to full guard.
Sawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawa working for a triangle but Kakashi defends it easily.
Kakashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kakashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kakashi cracks Sawa with a solid left hand.
Kakashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sawa pulls Kakashi in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakashi preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sawa has escaped and now he's on top!
Kakashi has his foot on Sawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Sawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakashi looking for a guillotine here but Sawa defends easily.
Sawa trying to control but Kakashi is working from the bottom.
Sawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakashi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakashi is retaining full guard.
Sawa is working hard here to advance position.
Kakashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakashi looks gassed!
Kakashi working for a triangle but Sawa defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sawa forces his way into half guard.
Sawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sawa takes Kakashi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kakashi is in trouble.
Sawa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kakashi tries to roll but Sawa sticks to his back.
Kakashi turns into Sawa and is now in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sawa holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sawa managing to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kakashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kakashi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sawa throws up his legs and catches Kakashi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kakashi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sawa! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Sawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Sawa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zion Wainui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wainui has chosen Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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27
185 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shadow Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zion Wainui!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip throws a low kick, looking for Wainui's leg but Wainui calmly moves out of range.
Deathgrip tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wainui is able to avoid easily.
Deathgrip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathgrip throws a leg kick but Wainui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deathgrip has his takedown stuffed
and Wainui counters with a left to the body.
Wainui just misses with a punch to the body.
Wainui cracks Deathgrip with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wainui swings for the body but Deathgrip moves out of range.
Wainui works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wainui connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wainui throws the left hand but Deathgrip avoids the punch easily.
Deathgrip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wainui.
Deathgrip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wainui circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wainui with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainui looks to score with a jab to the body but Deathgrip is just out of range.
Wainui slips a straight right by Deathgrip.
Wainui works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deathgrip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deathgrip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wainui.
Wainui takes a swing at Deathgrip's ribcage but misses.
Zion Wainui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathgrip fails with the takedown
and Wainui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wainui throws a lazy uppercut
and Deathgrip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wainui just misses with a punch to the body.
Wainui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathgrip.
Deathgrip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wainui scores with a sloppy right hand. Deathgrip should have avoided that one.
Deathgrip wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainui throws a hook but Deathgrip blocks it.
Wainui tests Deathgrip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deathgrip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wainui sprawls well. Wainui wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deathgrip gets slowly back to his feet.
Deathgrip tries to clinch but Wainui moves away
and Wainui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deathgrip with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wainui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wainui thuds a left hand into Deathgrip's body.
Deathgrip is breathing heavily.
Wainui lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wainui misses the target.
Deathgrip misses with a combination
and Wainui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wainui counters with a big right hand! Oh Deathgrip is in trouble here! Wainui follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zion Wainui!
During a confident post fight interview, Zion Wainui 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Longest Day by Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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224 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson staying out of range there.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Johnson wants to slow Parker down by chopping away at his legs.
Parker throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Parker connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Johnson.
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
A short right from Johnson.
Parker looking to stall.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Calvin Johnson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Parker swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Parker.
Calvin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a hook.
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!
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Parker checks the leg kick.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a jab.
Parker is rocked!
Johnson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Parker tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Johnson!
Calvin Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. David has chosen Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem (Fuck The World) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry David!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David tries to land a body kick
so Shirahama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
David manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shirahama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
David can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shirahama is looking to escape.
David looking to control and managing it successfully.
David tries to control but Shirahama wriggling away.
Shirahama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shirahama tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Larry David wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shirahama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
David waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shirahama.
Shirahama looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David throws a poor cross that misses
and Shirahama counters with a good low kick that David was not able to check.
Shirahama looks to land a body kick but David moved away.
Shirahama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
David lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shirahama will feel that in the morning.
David takes a kick to the side of the head.
David misses with a straight left.
A low kick from David misses
and Shirahama counters with a two punch combo.
David misses with a straight left.
Shirahama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. David was covering up waiting for the punch and Shirahama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David trying to control the position.
David wants to sweep here but Shirahama controlling him for the moment.
David keeping full guard, as Shirahama tries to pass.
Shirahama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
David is trying to keep Shirahama in close.
Shirahama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if David can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shirahama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirahama passes David's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but David defending well.
Shirahama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shirahama controlling the pace for now.
David is looking to get to half guard.
Shirahama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David is desperately trying to improve his position but Shirahama has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Larry David has been cut.
David wants to control but Shirahama is having none of it.
Shirahama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shirahama lands a big shot there that rocks David but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shirahama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish David?
Shirahama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shirahama lands a big elbow.
Shirahama lands a heavy shot. That's hurt David! Shirahama sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless David and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenichi Shirahama!
Kenichi Shirahama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kendall Alves!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scores with a one two! Hawkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hawkins misses with a left hand
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves takes one to the side of the head.
Alves avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Hawkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hawkins is in Alves's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Hawkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Hawkins pushes his legs off easily.
Hawkins postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Alves is trying to control the position but Hawkins postures up.
Alves working for a triangle but Hawkins defends it easily.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins trying to control but Alves 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.
Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Alves misses the body punch
and Hawkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alves cracks Hawkins with a good jab.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kendall Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a jab.
Hawkins stuns Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Hawkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Alves scores with a hook to the body. Hawkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins is looking to wear down Alves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Alves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawkins thinking.
Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Alves avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hawkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawkins lunges at Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alves's hand.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Hawkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Alves lands the left hand.
Hawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Alves blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves with a hook.
No luck for Hawkins with that takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alves.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Hawkins takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawkins counters with a nice body shot.
Alves throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkins off the cage and back into range.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves misses the jab.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkins in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is trying to control Hawkins's posture but Hawkins avoids it.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawkins off and has taken his back!
Alves scores with strikes from the back.
Alves is trying to stick to Hawkins's back but Hawkins is turning into Alves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hawkins.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawkins has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
Hawkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawkins trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
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 Jonathan Hawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body punch from Alves.
Hawkins thuds a left hand into Alves's body.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Alves moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Alves lands a head shot.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves scores with a nice head shot.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Hawkins moves forwards but Alves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Alves.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawkins takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Hawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the head.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawkins.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Alves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Alves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Alves.
Hawkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawkins has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Kendall Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alves slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Alves cracks a nice hook into Hawkins's ribs.
Alves swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Alves scores with a four punch combination!
Alves throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Alves throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Hawkins connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Alves both land. Nice combination.
Alves takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Hawkins connects with a body shot that sends Alves's belly button to the back.
Alves 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.
Alves defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Nice shot by Hawkins.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Nice straight punches there by Alves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alves.
Hawkins scores with a body shot.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Alves slips under a jab.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
Alves takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins scores with a takedown into Alves's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins postures up in Alves's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Hawkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Alves is trying to control the position but Hawkins postures up.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Hawkins forces his way into half guard.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kendall Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves blocks a jab.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alves looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alves.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body. Alves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Alves misses.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Alves scores with a nice strike.
Alves takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hawkins misses
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Alves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
Alves defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Alves misses with a body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Good exchange - Hawkins coming out on top.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body. Alves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Hawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawkins swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawkins as he connects with a hook.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins backs up against the cage.
Alves throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alves throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Hawkins fails to land the takedown.
Hawkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins lands a slapping body shot.
Hawkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves cracks Hawkins with an open hand slap.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawkins.
A left lands for Hawkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves scores with a jab.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kendall Alves.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Kendall Alves!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kendall Alves!
Kendall Alves wins by majority decision!
Kendall Alves is the new bantamweight champion!
Kendall Alves made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Kendal Alves jiu jutsu at Saboteur's Playground! Thanks for watching.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce comes to the cage accompanied by I want it all. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Bruce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hrolf .
It looks like Simon Bruce has been cut.
Bruce shoots in but Hrolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hrolf loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Hrolf .
Horrible takedown by Hrolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruce which made him look bad.
Hrolf lands a nice hook to Bruce's body. Bruce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hrolf misses with a body shot.
Hrolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hrolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruce.
Bruce shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hrolf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrolf controls Bruce momentarily but Bruce frees himself.
Bruce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce throwing strikes but missing.
Bruce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hrolf working for a triangle but Bruce defends it easily.
Bruce trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Bruce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bruce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruce has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bruce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bruce landing with the ground and pound.
Hrolf controls Bruce momentarily but Bruce frees himself.
Bruce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hrolf 's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce throwing strikes from guard but Hrolf blocks nicely.
Bruce is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bruce scoring with some ground and pound.
Bruce prevents Hrolf from getting back to his feet.
Bruce throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hrolf is looking for a triangle here but Bruce uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hrolf dodges the ground and pound from Bruce.
Hrolf taking a bit of punishment here - Bruce scoring with strikes.
Bruce in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bruce in side control, throwing shots but Hrolf defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf tries to bench press Bruce off him but Bruce keeps the position.
Hrolf is trying to control Bruce's posture but Bruce avoids it.
Bruce throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hrolf struggling a bit here.
Bruce lands a few punches from side control.
Bruce blocks the strikes from Hrolf .
Bruce working the ground and pound from side control.
Bruce throws an elbow but Hrolf slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bruce working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrolf parries the strikes from Bruce easily there. Bruce is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hrolf to escape.
Hrolf is trying to get back to his feet.
Bruce looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hrolf is avoiding damage well.
Hrolf struggling a bit here.
Bruce working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bruce connects with a decent elbow.
Hrolf is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce lands a nice forearm strike.
Hrolf is still in real trouble! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce cracks Hrolf with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bruce immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hrolf is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bruce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Bruce!
Simon Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Simon Bruce took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ DOUBLE 160Q ® for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jo El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czarek Marnota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marnota has chosen Zawsze Jak Król as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Czarek Marnota enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Czarek Marnota!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marnota fails with the takedown
and El counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marnota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marnota has an active guard here but El has managed to pass into half guard.
Marnota gets full guard.
El lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Czarek Marnota has been cut.
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!
Marnota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El landing some decent shots from guard.
Marnota being controlled here, momentarily.
El slips nicely into half guard.
El is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
El wants to control but Marnota is keeping him busy.
Marnota wants to improve his position but El is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That has opened up Czarek Marnota's cut even more.
Marnota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El pulls his head out easily.
El is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The cut above Czarek Marnota's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Czarek Marnota's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jo El!
Jo El gave a mention to Real Fighters Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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